Facilitator Training

~ a ministry of presence ~

To begin the ministry in your church, identify individuals to attend a Facilitator Training School.

Facilitators trained at St. James Church, Jackson MS

​Schedule of Upcoming
Facilitator Training Schools​​​

• Oklahoma City, OK - Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma at St. Paul's Cathedral, September 19-21, 2024

• Fayetteville AR - St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1/2 Day Virtual Training- October 17 (in the afternoon, time TBD) And in-person October 24-25, 2025. 
• Madison, MS (Jackson area)- Chapel of the Cross, October 17-19, 2024
• Scottsdale AZ - Saint Anthony on the Desert - November 7-9, 2024 ​

New for 2025

• Bonita Springs FL - St. Mary's Episcopal Church - February 20-22, 2025 ​

We are seeking faith communities interested in becoming hosts. Please contact Catherine at [email protected]
for more information.
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There are several sites in development please check back for places and dates.

Facilitator Training Schools
Typical Schedule:
Thursday & Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lay people and clergy are trained in each of the workshops of Walking the Mourner's Path.  The training includes:

• Effective Listening and Facilitating Skills
• How to minister to the grieving 
• Exploring grief in culture, faith, and families
• About each of the eight workshops and how to implement them in a faith community
• Hands on experience of facilitating a workshop

Facilitator Training early registration fee (30 days prior) is $275 per person for two or more individuals from a faith community.  The fee includes instruction, facilitator guide, workbook and lunch for 2 days. 

Click the link below for a registration form.  It includes a detailed fee schedule and registration deadlines.
Training Registration Form: form.jotform.com/240505609400042
Or you may download the pdf of the registration form. Please note:  Schools often fill quickly and space is limited. It is recommended to register early. 

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Any questions? Please contact Catherine Gilbert at 
​[email protected]

Training School not in your area? Consider hosting a training school. Information about how to host a training school may be found in the Event Planning Guide below and by contacting Catherine Gilbert 
[email protected]

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​​"I love training new facilitators.  I am always amazed at the commitment to serve ~ filled with compassion and God's call to minister to their community.  After each school I leave with a sense of deep gratitude to the participants and the faith community that hosted the school."
​                                         Catherine Gilbert, Program Director

Note: Using the link to register for training is preferred. For forms that are downloaded and filled out please email them to Catherine Gilbert: [email protected] . For payment of registration fees by check please mail to the Walking the Mourner's Path office at: 12990 E Shea Blvd., Scottsdale AZ 85259, Arrangements may be made to pay by AHC transfer or credit card by contacting Catherine. A processing fee will be added to all credit card transactions.