Topic: Healing

Becoming Self-Aware: How the Journey Back to Ourselves Broadens Our Perspective

We each move through the world with our own stories, assumptions and habitual ways of seeing. Through an experiential exploration of the Enneagram’s Centres of Intelligence, we’ll notice how the body, heart and mind shape what we see and what we may be missing. Self-awareness invites us to become curious about our automatic patterns of … Continue reading Becoming Self-Aware: How the Journey Back to Ourselves Broadens Our Perspective

Pennies on the Dollar

A story of self-empowerment and finding self-worth. Join Octavia as she explores the profound effect ableism has had on her life and self-value. Service Leader: Octavia MacIsaac Service Coordinator: Cate Ziegler Welcome and Zoom Link Thank you for joining us this morning! Connect to the service with Zoom. Learn more about Zoom connections here. If you’re visiting … Continue reading Pennies on the Dollar

Mutual Aid After Spinal Cord Injury

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We mark December 3’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities with the AIM (Accessible Inclusive Ministry) Team and with Leanne Taylor. In 2018, a spinal cord injury from a cycling accident dramatically changed Leanne’s life, meaning she would never walk again. Leanne will share the story of her recovery, focusing on her appreciation for community … Continue reading Mutual Aid After Spinal Cord Injury

Challenging Our Cycles of Discrimination

Ending cycles involves recognizing their existence, challenging our beliefs and getting uncomfortable. Join Octavia in exploring the challenges we all face in confronting our biases, and face them not with shame but with curiosity. Service Leader: Octavia MacIsaac Service Coordinator: Norm Cobb Welcome and Zoom Link Thank you for joining us this morning! If you’re … Continue reading Challenging Our Cycles of Discrimination

Boys and Men Are Struggling; We Can’t Ignore This Any Longer

As a woman and lifelong feminist, I have always had an easier time identifying with and having empathy for the plight of women. For centuries, we have laboured under the weight of systemic discrimination and misogyny. It was easy to dissmiss the male voices that said: “What about us? Don’t we count too?” as whiny … Continue reading Boys and Men Are Struggling; We Can’t Ignore This Any Longer

Surprised By Joy

David Morrison has worked most of his life caring for and helping people, and currently is a volunteer with Community Helpers Unite. David is a board member of several Indigenous organizations, a Pipe carrier and knowledge keeper. Please join us to hear him talk to us about being “Surprised by Joy”. Service Coordinator: Andre Vanderstoep … Continue reading Surprised By Joy

Stuck in Our Heads

An exploration of anxiety, its impacts and how we cope with this day-to-day struggle. Join Octavia as she explores her own anxious journey to find intentional rest. Service Coordinator: Norm Cobb   Order of Service Centering Thought “In our mind’s eye, we see the mirror of our fears and struggles, but we can also see … Continue reading Stuck in Our Heads