November 10-11, 2015 Vocation Everyday People: Reclaiming Vocation as Faithful Resistance “What do a church, a community, a sermon, a liturgy, a Christian life mean in a religionless world?”  —Dietrich Bonhoeffer  Christians increasingly struggle to make meaningful connections between their faith and the complicated lives they now lead in their homes, workplaces and communities. Nearly …
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Tuesday, June 30 – Friday, July 3 Praying along-­side the Monastic Community A completely silent time with the monks as we observe our Summer “Contemplative Days.” During this period we are in complete silence, no programs or spiritual direction are offered and there is a reduced worship schedule (Matins, Eucharist and Vespers). This will be …
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Tuesday, May 5 – Friday, May 8 Praying alongside the Monastic Community. Join us as we observe our Eastertide “Contemplative Days.” During this period we are in complete silence, no programs or spiritual direction are offered and there is a reduced worship schedule (Matins, Eucharist and Vespers). This will be limited to 15 guests who …
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  FRIDAY, October 9 – MONDAY, October 12, 2015 Thanksgiving – More Than A Weekend Holiday with James Cowan   Using the second of the Prayers of General Thanksgiving, on page 129 of The Book of Alternative Services as a focus for our thoughts and conversations during this weekend, we explore the depths of the …
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Fifth Week of Summer: August 3-8, 2015 Short week due to the Civic Holiday begins Monday. 21st Century Pilgrims: Walking on Holy Ground – 4 Inspirational Day Hikes in BC’s Shuswap region – Four day hikes – little pilgrimages – draw wisdom from naturalists, poets, rascals and saints as we consider our relationship within the …
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  Fourth Week of Summer: July 26-August 1, 2015 Behold, The Beauty of the Lord: A Icon Writing Workshop – This popular workshop is an opportunity for participants to explore the spirituality and theology of icons, while at the same time writing or painting their own icon – with Brother James Koester, SSJD / Week …
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Third Week of Summer: July 19-25, 2015 Creative Journaling: Permission to dream – words, images and a variety of mixed media techniques unearth responses, thoughts and emotions. Do you remember “wonder full” daydreams when you were a child? Did someone tell you it was counterproductive? Explore dreams creatively in your journal – with Kathie MacDuff …
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Second Week of Summer 2015: July 12-18, 2015 Creative Journaling: Free Your Passion – participants use words, images and a variety of mixed media techniques to unearth, explore and record their responses, thoughts and emotions … in hope, support and camaraderie as they journey towards creativity and spirit – with Kathie MacDuff / Week 2 …
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First Week of Summer: July 5-11, 2015 Sharing Bread (Two) – A Food Security Learning Exchange – Together with the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund, we will look at how everything – good nutrition, good health, good learning, good work and good community – begins with good food. Return home with knowledge and skills …
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  Online Courses Summer 2015: June 15 – August 3, 2015 Registration opens April 15, 2015 Essential Anglican Studies – Introduction to Anglican Worship w The Rev. Dr. Walter Knowles