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The Victoria Multifaith Society is pleased to announce some of the activities and events of our members and like-minded organizations of the region. These activities and events are not necessarily endorsed by VMS. 

January 2010

Three tours of the Ismaili Jamatkhana & Centre in Burnaby on Jan 20th, 26th & 28th, 2010

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January 2010

Epiphany Explorations

What can Muslims, Jews, Buddhists and Christians learn from one another?
Find out at this January’s Epiphany Explorations 2010, January 21 to 25, at First Metropolitan United Church in Victoria!
Chung Hyung Kyung of Union Seminary, New York, will be speaking on her year-long sabbatical with Muslim women in various countries around the world. In another session, Chung will share her views as someone who is both a Christian theologian and a Buddhist Dharma teacher. (Please note change in day: Sunday/Monday)

NEWS FLASH: Internationally-Acclaimed Theologian Chung Hyung Kyung to attend entire Epiphany Explorations! She says the whole conference looks so stimulating, she wants to be with us for the entire event! A great opportunity for informal conversations with Dr. Chung, as well as hearing her two fascinating presentations!

“Texts that Trouble: Biblical Texts that Support, Endorse, or Enjoin Violence” is another session that will feature Senator Lois Wilson plus guests from the Muslim and Jewish communities. (Now Friday 9 am)
For the complete listing of the sessions & costs for all 5 days, go to http://firstmetvictoria.com/epiphany.

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Ongoing

SPIRITTALK LIVE!
Journeys into Mind, Heart, and Soul

a weekly Internet radio program hosted by Rabbi Dr. Wayne Dosick

on HealthyLife.net Radio

Every Wednesday
11:00 am Pacific         1:00 pm  Central         2:00 pm Eastern

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Ongoing

Oneness Wednesdays

The Church of Truth - Community of Conscious Living, in community partnership with a rich diversity of Victoria’s spiritual groups & individuals, invites people of all faiths and beliefs to come together and experience the inherent Oneness of Humanity.

Each Wednesday evening will be honoured as a peaceful time for reflection or meditation in order to nurture the self and the whole of our global village. The sessions will be free or by donation.  Everyone is warmly welcomed!

        For program information, please visit: http://cot.seedwiki.com/
Ongoing
Upcoming programs at Queenswood Centre, Arbutus Rd.

Queenswood Centre is an ecumenical centre operated by the Sisters of Saint Ann, situated on wooded property close to the University of Victoria and Cadboro Bay beach and village.

For programs and activities, see:

http://www.queenswoodcentre.com/index.html

 

Ongoing
Upcoming programs at UVic Interfaith Services

Chaplains and representatives are appointed by local faith communities, offering pastoral counselling, prayer and meditation groups, learning circles, religious education, retreats, and workshops on a variety of topics in order to support the faith development of the campus community. Also serves as a liaison between the campus and religious groups in the greater Victoria area.

http://web.uvic.ca/interfaith/

 

Ongoing
COMMUNITY CHANT CIRCLE - Friday evenings

Drop by Friday evenings for the community chant circle in Oak Bay; 7:30—9:00 pm, with Nancy Watters and guest musicians. Learn beautiful cross-cultural chants and sacred sounds that generate vibrant health, accelerate spiritual transformation and build community. We chant from many faith traditions, in many styles—lively, serene, ancient, modern.  By donation at the door. Phone 250-595-2142 for directions. Details at www.sacredworldsong.com.

 

 

 

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