About the Course
The Tent of Blessing
Presenter: Margi Hollingshead, MSW, PhD, OblSB
Wednesday, December 3
1:00 - 3:30 p.m. CST
11:00 PST / 12:00 MST / 1:00 CST (includes SK) / 2:00 EST / 3:00 ADT
Often overlooked in discussions of aging is the reality that our physical bodies and minds are wearing out, even as we are growing in wisdom and can play a critical role in affirming, nurturing and blessing the younger generations. How does that work if you can’t hear, or pick up your feet, or remember where you parked your car? In most faith traditions, aging is portrayed as a time of wisdom, being valued for knowledge and experience, giving to and receiving from community, and a recognition of impermanence. In the Judeo/Christian faith, life on earth is pictured as a temporary dwelling in God’s presence – a tent rather than a house. From a psychospiritual perspective, this webinar will explore how one blesses others while navigating the terrain of physical and mental diminishment, the transition from body to soul.
Access to the recording of this workshop will be sent to all who register.
$50 - general public; no fee for Growing in Wisdom participants
Photo credit: Photo by Salah Darwish on Unsplash
Your Instructor
Margi Hollingshead, MSW, PhD, OblSB
Margi Hollingshead, Ph.D. is retired from the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Regina where she served for 14 years. Previously she was the Director of Regina Christian Counselling Centre and taught for 19 years at Canadian Bible College in Regina. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Wisconsin as well as a PhD in higher education from Walden University. Margi is a lay member of the Sisters of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, where she serves on the Oblate Advisory Team. Margi is a graduate of the Growing in Wisdom program, Cohort One, and enjoys offering workshops exploring the Spirituality of Aging. In 2023, Margi moved from Regina to Bloomington, Illinois, to be closer to family and to enjoy milder winters. She is committed to expanding our horizons as people of faith in a diverse world and, these days, her dual Canadian-USA citizenship leans heavily on the Canadian side. You can contact Margi at margi.hollingshead@gmail.com