BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4@polaris.ptsem.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T141500 DTSTAMP:20260227T155744Z URL:https://polaris.ptsem.edu/events/discover-polaris-information-session/ SUMMARY:Discover Polaris - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Guided by Faith. Leading with Vision.  \nAre you a young adul t ready to lead with courage\, faith\, and conviction? Or perhaps you’re an advocate for young adults\, working for a church or organization that could use more young adult resources. The Polaris Young Adult Leadership N etwork is here to help young adults build leadership skills\, connect with like-minded individuals\, and deepen your Christian faith as you lead in your community and professional industry. \n\nIn this short free Informat ion Session\, you’ll learn how Polaris connects faith-driven young adult s across the United States to empower them with resources\, support\, and opportunities for growth. You don’t have to lead alone. We support youn g adult Christian leaders through a national fellowship program\, resource s for community-based projects\, and opportunities for mentorship and peer collaboration. Regardless of your professional background\, Polaris provi des resources\, spiritual direction\, and unique opportunities to learn fr om thought leaders at Princeton Theological Seminary and beyond. \n\nDa te: Wednesday\, March 11th\nTime: 1:30-2:15pm EST\nLocation: Virtual\,  register here\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n Find Your People: Connect with a community of young adults across professional industries who share your faith and leadership aspirations. \n Grow Your Impact: Learn about the tools and guidance we provide to amplify your leadership in any profession al context. \n Resources &\; Support: Learn about upcoming courses s uch as Christian Discernment Practices for Young Adults and Sabbath Pr actices for Leadership\, designed to equip you spiritually and professiona lly. \n\nIf you’re ready to grow as a Christian leader and make a dif ference in the world around you\, join us to learn more about how Polaris can support the next steps on your journey.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1@polaris.ptsem.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T000000 DTSTAMP:20260225T212612Z URL:https://polaris.ptsem.edu/events/sabbath-practices-for-leadership-4-we ek-course/ SUMMARY:Sabbath Practices for Leadership – 4-week Course DESCRIPTION:In a culture of overwork\, this course offers a sacred pause.  Practicing Sabbath invites young adults into four weeks of rest\, reflect ion\, and reconnection with God and self. Through Sabbath-based practices\ , group liturgies\, journaling\, and curated readings\, participants learn to cultivate habits of wholeness that support lifelong discernment and pr event burnout. Ideal for those craving spiritual renewal amid the daily de mands of leadership\, this course fosters communal rhythms of rest that ar e theologically grounded and practically lived.\n\nParticipants of this co urse will:\n\n Explore diverse Sabbath practices rooted in theology and d aily life\n Discern the role of rest in emotional\, spiritual\, and leade rship well-being\n Engage communal liturgies and journaling as anchors fo r sustained reflection\n Begin integrating Sabbath into routine rhythms a s a long-term spiritual practice\n \nCo-lead a session with a peer facili tator\n\n\nLearn more at https://polaris.ptsem.edu/courses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3@polaris.ptsem.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T000000 DTSTAMP:20260225T214535Z URL:https://polaris.ptsem.edu/events/whats-next-christian-discernment-prac tices-for-young-adults-6-week-course/ SUMMARY:What’s Next? Christian Discernment Practices for Young Adults – 6-week Course DESCRIPTION:What’s Next? Christian Discernment Practices for Young Adults  is a six-week\, fully digital\, cohort-based program where you gain a sp iritually grounded reflection toolkit from Princeton Theological Seminary leaders.  \n\nThis experience includes videos\, recommended readings\, d iscussions\, and live group reflection to facilitate communal\, story-base d vocational discernment. Join other like-minded spiritually curious youn g adults to explore your questions about God’s call while practicing gra titude\, curiosity\, listening\, story-sharing\, and prayer. Your estimate d time investment is between 1.5 and 4 hours each week\, varying based on the time you allocate for personal journaling and prayer. \n\nGrounded in Kathleen Cahalan’s framework for Christian vocation outlined in The St ories We Live: Finding God’s Calling All Around Us\, this experience exp lores your personal call story. You’ll receive a copy of this book upon registration as recommended but not required reading. Discover God’s ca ll and clarify next steps in this pivotal season of your life.\nUpcoming c ohorts:\n\n  April 7 – May 12\, 2026\n July 7 – August 11\, 2026\n October 20 – Nov 24\, 2026\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2@polaris.ptsem.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T000000 DTSTAMP:20260225T213032Z URL:https://polaris.ptsem.edu/events/sabbath-practices-for-leadership-4-we ek-course-2/ SUMMARY:Sabbath Practices for Leadership – 4-week Course DESCRIPTION:In a culture of overwork\, this course offers a sacred pause.  Practicing Sabbath invites young adults into four weeks of rest\, reflect ion\, and reconnection with God and self. Through Sabbath-based practices\ , group liturgies\, journaling\, and curated readings\, participants learn to cultivate habits of wholeness that support lifelong discernment and pr event burnout. Ideal for those craving spiritual renewal amid the daily de mands of leadership\, this course fosters communal rhythms of rest that ar e theologically grounded and practically lived.\n\nParticipants of this co urse will:\n\n Explore diverse Sabbath practices rooted in theology and d aily life\n Discern the role of rest in emotional\, spiritual\, and leade rship well-being\n Engage communal liturgies and journaling as anchors fo r sustained reflection\n Begin integrating Sabbath into routine rhythms a s a long-term spiritual practice\n \nCo-lead a session with a peer facili tator\n\n\nInstructors &\; Facilitators\nCynthia Lindsey\, Facilitator\ nParticipants will also be facilitators\n\nDuration: 4 weeks | 4–6 hours /week\nFormat: Virtual: self-guided content + weekly synchronous virtual meeting determined by group\nCost: $199\n\nPartial scholarships are avail able through this application (completion of this form does not guarante e a scholarship will be awarded\, though we hope to make this affordable a nd accessible). END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7@polaris.ptsem.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T000000 DTSTAMP:20260227T160544Z URL:https://polaris.ptsem.edu/events/whats-next-christian-discernment-prac tices-for-young-adults-6-week-course-2/ SUMMARY:What’s Next? Christian Discernment Practices for Young Adults – 6-week Course DESCRIPTION:What’s Next? Christian Discernment Practices for Young Adults  is a six-week\, fully digital\, cohort-based program where you gain a sp iritually grounded reflection toolkit from Princeton Theological Seminary leaders.  \n\nThis experience includes videos\, recommended readings\, d iscussions\, and live group reflection to facilitate communal\, story-base d vocational discernment. Join other like-minded spiritually curious youn g adults to explore your questions about God’s call while practicing gra titude\, curiosity\, listening\, story-sharing\, and prayer. Your estimate d time investment is between 1.5 and 4 hours each week\, varying based on the time you allocate for personal journaling and prayer. \n\nGrounded in Kathleen Cahalan’s framework for Christian vocation outlined in The St ories We Live: Finding God’s Calling All Around Us\, this experience exp lores your personal call story. You’ll receive a copy of this book upon registration as recommended but not required reading. Discover God’s ca ll and clarify next steps in this pivotal season of your life.\nProgram Ou tline:\nWeek 1: Get to know participants and instructors\nWeek 2: Dwell in God’s steadfast love\nWeek 3: Discover your holy longings\nWeek 4: Navi gate grief and letting go\nWeek 5: Give thanks for your cloud of witnesses \nWeek 6: Explore your trajectory\, next steps\n\nPROGRAM FEATURES:\n\n E ducational videos on Christian calling and discernment \n Personal refle ction through journal prompts\n Daily embodied prayer practices  \n Gr oup reflection through online discussion  \n Live facilitated small gro ups on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm Eastern Time \n \n\n\nDuration: 6 weeks | 4 hours/week\nFormat: Self-guided content + Tuesday 7:00pm EST virtual sync hronous meetings\nCost: $249\n\nPartial scholarships are available throug h this application (completion of this form does not guarantee a scholarsh ip will be awarded\, though we hope to make this affordable and accessible ).\n\n\nInstructors &\; Facilitators\nShari Oosting\, Instructor\nCynth ia Lindsey\, Facilitator\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5@polaris.ptsem.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261004 DTSTAMP:20260227T155957Z URL:https://polaris.ptsem.edu/events/sabbath-practices-for-leadership-4-we ek-course-3/ SUMMARY:Sabbath Practices for Leadership – 4-week Course DESCRIPTION:In a culture of overwork\, this course offers a sacred pause.  Practicing Sabbath invites young adults into four weeks of rest\, reflect ion\, and reconnection with God and self. Through Sabbath-based practices\ , group liturgies\, journaling\, and curated readings\, participants learn to cultivate habits of wholeness that support lifelong discernment and pr event burnout. Ideal for those craving spiritual renewal amid the daily de mands of leadership\, this course fosters communal rhythms of rest that ar e theologically grounded and practically lived.\n\nParticipants of this co urse will:\n\n Explore diverse Sabbath practices rooted in theology and d aily life\n Discern the role of rest in emotional\, spiritual\, and leade rship well-being\n Engage communal liturgies and journaling as anchors fo r sustained reflection\n Begin integrating Sabbath into routine rhythms a s a long-term spiritual practice\n \nCo-lead a session with a peer facili tator\n\n\nLearn more at https://polaris.ptsem.edu/courses/\n\nInstructors &\; Facilitators\nCynthia Lindsey\, Facilitator\nParticipants will als o be facilitators\n\nNext Start Date: Feb 23 – March 20\, 2026\nDuratio n: 4 weeks | 4–6 hours/week\nFormat: Virtual: self-guided content + we ekly synchronous virtual meeting determined by group\nCost: $199\n\nParti al scholarships are available through this application (completion of th is form does not guarantee a scholarship will be awarded\, though we hope to make this affordable and accessible). END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8@polaris.ptsem.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T000000 DTSTAMP:20260227T160647Z URL:https://polaris.ptsem.edu/events/whats-next-christian-discernment-prac tices-for-young-adults-6-week-course-3/ SUMMARY:What’s Next? Christian Discernment Practices for Young Adults – 6-week Course DESCRIPTION:What’s Next? Christian Discernment Practices for Young Adults  is a six-week\, fully digital\, cohort-based program where you gain a sp iritually grounded reflection toolkit from Princeton Theological Seminary leaders.  \n\nThis experience includes videos\, recommended readings\, d iscussions\, and live group reflection to facilitate communal\, story-base d vocational discernment. Join other like-minded spiritually curious youn g adults to explore your questions about God’s call while practicing gra titude\, curiosity\, listening\, story-sharing\, and prayer. Your estimate d time investment is between 1.5 and 4 hours each week\, varying based on the time you allocate for personal journaling and prayer. \n\nGrounded in Kathleen Cahalan’s framework for Christian vocation outlined in The St ories We Live: Finding God’s Calling All Around Us\, this experience exp lores your personal call story. You’ll receive a copy of this book upon registration as recommended but not required reading. Discover God’s ca ll and clarify next steps in this pivotal season of your life.\nProgram Ou tline:\nWeek 1: Get to know participants and instructors\nWeek 2: Dwell in God’s steadfast love\nWeek 3: Discover your holy longings\nWeek 4: Navi gate grief and letting go\nWeek 5: Give thanks for your cloud of witnesses \nWeek 6: Explore your trajectory\, next steps\n\nPROGRAM FEATURES:\n\n E ducational videos on Christian calling and discernment \n Personal refle ction through journal prompts\n Daily embodied prayer practices  \n Gr oup reflection through online discussion  \n Live facilitated small gro ups on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm Eastern Time \n \n\n\nDuration: 6 weeks | 4 hours/week\nFormat: Self-guided content + Tuesday 7:00pm EST virtual sync hronous meetings\nCost: $249\n\nPartial scholarships are available throug h this application (completion of this form does not guarantee a scholarsh ip will be awarded\, though we hope to make this affordable and accessible ).\n\n\nInstructors &\; Facilitators\nShari Oosting\, Instructor\nCynth ia Lindsey\, Facilitator\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6@polaris.ptsem.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261123 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20261220 DTSTAMP:20260227T160231Z URL:https://polaris.ptsem.edu/events/sabbath-practices-for-leadership-4-we ek-course-4/ SUMMARY:Sabbath Practices for Leadership – 4-week Course DESCRIPTION:In a culture of overwork\, this course offers a sacred pause.  Practicing Sabbath invites young adults into four weeks of rest\, reflect ion\, and reconnection with God and self. Through Sabbath-based practices\ , group liturgies\, journaling\, and curated readings\, participants learn to cultivate habits of wholeness that support lifelong discernment and pr event burnout. Ideal for those craving spiritual renewal amid the daily de mands of leadership\, this course fosters communal rhythms of rest that ar e theologically grounded and practically lived.\n\nParticipants of this co urse will:\n\n Explore diverse Sabbath practices rooted in theology and d aily life\n Discern the role of rest in emotional\, spiritual\, and leade rship well-being\n Engage communal liturgies and journaling as anchors fo r sustained reflection\n Begin integrating Sabbath into routine rhythms a s a long-term spiritual practice\n \nCo-lead a session with a peer facili tator\n\n\nLearn more at https://polaris.ptsem.edu/courses/\n\nInstructors &\; Facilitators\nCynthia Lindsey\, Facilitator\nParticipants will als o be facilitators\n\nNext Start Date: Feb 23 – March 20\, 2026\nDuratio n: 4 weeks | 4–6 hours/week\nFormat: Virtual: self-guided content + we ekly synchronous virtual meeting determined by group\nCost: $199\n\nParti al scholarships are available through this application (completion of th is form does not guarantee a scholarship will be awarded\, though we hope to make this affordable and accessible). 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