AMBS Trees of Life Retreat: May 29–30 (Friday at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary; Saturday at Camp Friedenswald). This retreat led by Janeen Bertsche Johnson, MDiv, DMin candidate, will weave together study of biblical texts about trees; understanding of trees as organisms and within ecosystems; ecological issues; and spiritual practices. It can be taken for credit or as a noncredit retreat. Limit: 15 participants. Register by May 4 for the for-credit course or by May 22 for the noncredit retreat. ambs.edu/trees

New! Ecotheology studies at AMBS. Explore ecological concerns across theological disciplines through Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary’s ecotheology offerings! Distance-friendly options include guest courses, a 21-credit-hour Graduate Certificate in Ecotheology, and an 80-credit-hour Master of Divinity with a major in Peace Studies: Ecotheology. A 52-credit-hour campus-based Master of Arts: Theology and Peace Studies with an Ecotheology concentration is also available. ambs.edu/ecotheology

Spiritual Direction: Foundations. Strengthen your skills in offering spiritual direction through the first level of Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary’s supervised spiritual direction program. This course, which can be completed in person or fully online, will help you grow in confidence and competence as a spiritual director. The seminar begins Sept. 1; apply by July 15 to save $200. ambs.edu/seminars