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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. 

Oct. 19 & Nov. 2 & Nov. 30,  2008

Community Chant Circle

Chanteurs Nancy Watters and Usha Haywood lead delicious, soul-nourishing, prayer-songs from around the world, accompanied by harmonium, tabla, flute and guitar.

3-5 PM on October 19, November 2 & 30,

Church of Truth, 111 Superior St., $15/$10 at the door. 595-2142 www.sacredworldsong.com

Oct. 24 & 25, 2008

Kirtan Chanting / Living Meditation Workshop

October 24 and 25th at the Church of Truth in James Bay.  

Heidi Hirdaya leads chanting in Sanskrit, Hindi and English and has been teaching and practicing meditation for almost 30 years, 15 of them in the Himalayas.

More information: http://slc.bc.ca/attach/Hirdaya

 

Oct. 26 & Nov 16, 2008

Baha'i Chant & Meditation

Peacefully ponder the life of the soul, human nobility, the oneness of humanity, pathways to peace, the common foundation of world religions and other mystical realities. Based on the teachings of Baha'u'llah. Sundays, October 26 and November 16, 3-5 p.m. in Fairfield. Phone Nancy for directions 595-2142.

Ongoing  2008

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  2008
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 2008
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 2008
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.

 

 

 

This site was last updated 10/29/08