Cleveland Ecumenical Institute for Religious Studies - CEIRS

05/22/2022

We are getting excited for the "Building Resilience Through Enneagram: A Gathering for Clergy & Lay Pastoral Professionals" with Micky ScottBey Jones and Rev. Adrienne Koch of Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland! To get a taste of Micky ScottBey Jones' work, give this inspiring, insightful "LOVE, PERIOD." podcast episode with the Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis from Center for Action and Contemplation a listen.

The Justice Doula Micky ScottBey Jones joins Jacqui for this episode of Love. Period. sharing what she has learned from grief and loving herself and

05/16/2022

Micky ScottBey Jones will key note at next month's "Building Resilience Through Enneagram: A Gathering for Clergy & Lay Pastoral Professionals" at Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland. Check out some of her inspiring, beautiful work here.

05/01/2022

Learn practices for opening yourself to divine blessings, even in difficult times, this spring at Church of the Gesu with Wayne Simsic, M.A. of Ursuline College.

On May 14th, Wayne Simsic will guide a one day retreat to help participants learn gratitude practices to open to divine blessings, even in difficult times.

04/12/2022

Our upcoming gathering for clergy and lay pastoral professionals "Building Resilience Through Enneagram" will explore the enneagram as a tool for nourishment and growth for people in ministry. Learn more about the enneagram with The Enneagram Institute.

If you are an ordained or lay ministry professional, register for the conference here:

Building Resilience with the Enneagram: A Gathering for Clergy & Lay Pastoral Professionals with Micky ScottBey Jones and Rev. Adrienne Koch

04/06/2022

Join our introductory "Buechner 101: The Faith Journey and Writing of Frederick Buechner" course this spring to learn about one of America's foremost writers and theologians. Check out this interview with Buechner speaking on the topic of vocation with Forum for Theological Exploration in 2005.

Register for the class here:

In this April-May four week course students will trace Buechner’s incongruous journey of faith and the theological riches he offers. And consider “why should I read Buechner?” and…

04/03/2022

Better understand key terms from the Lord's Prayer--father, kingdom, daily bread, debt forgiveness and escaping trial--in our upcoming course. Link below!

In April and May, join new-to-CEIRS lecturer Dr. Robert Fowler in exploring Luke’s version of the Lord’s prayer, considered to be lesser-known, yet more original.

03/26/2022

Wayne Simsic, M.A. leads seminars and retreats on spirituality, prayer, and the mystics as spiritual guides. He teaches in the Religious Studies Department and the Ministry Program at Ursuline College. Join the course below to incorporate gratitude into your spiritual practice.

On May 14th, Wayne Simsic will guide a one day retreat to help participants learn gratitude practices to open to divine blessings, even in difficult times.

03/25/2022

Have you ever wanted to read Frederick Buechner, but haven't known where to start? Join this introductory class about Buechner's works with the Rev. Richard C. Israel at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in April and May. Click the link below to learn more about the course.

In this April-May four week course students will trace Buechner’s incongruous journey of faith and the theological riches he offers. And consider “why should I read Buechner?” and…

03/18/2022

Did you know there are two versions of the Lord's Prayer in the New Testament? Click the link below to learn more about our upcoming course with Dr. Robert Fowler, retired Professor of Religion from Baldwin Wallace University.

In April and May, join new-to-CEIRS lecturer Dr. Robert Fowler in exploring Luke’s version of the Lord’s prayer, considered to be lesser-known, yet more original.