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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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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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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!
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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
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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/
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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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