Speaker Series: Winter, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 7:00 p.m., Room 1 A presentation about Joan's trip to Africa with the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Sponsored by the Unitarian GoGos. Sunday, February 7, 12:30 p.m. Dr. Ian Prattis, professor emeritus and resident teacher at the Pine Gate Zen Community in Ottawa, is the author of Failsafe: Saving the Earth from Ourselves--a meditation on the planet that deals with global warming, anticipates the economic meltdown, and offers solutions to both. Sunday, February 21. 12:30-2:30 p.m., NOW Room Last year members Becky and Scott bicycled across Canada and travelled aroundtheworld. Join Becky and Scott for the first in a series of slide shows and discussions about their journey and learn about exploring the back roads of Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador. Other talks to come are:
Donations to the Congregation are welcome. February/March: To Be Announced Graham Saul is currently Executive Director of Climate Action Network, a coalition of Canadian organizations working to prevent dangerous climate change through greenhouse gas reductions and a transition to a clean-energy economy. March and April Ffind out what the Quar'an really says about jihad, why some Muslim women choose to wear the hijab, and how the various Islamic sects relate to each other and to other religions.
Saturday, March 11, 9:30 a.m. Dr. Louise Coulombe initiated the Community Palliative Care Network in 1996 with the aim of providing palliative care to people wishing to die at home. The presentation, which will include several individuals who have volunteered in Palliative Care, will be followed by a question and answer time. Friday, March 26, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Often, we are faced with tough life questions: Who am I? What do I value? What are my challenges? What is my purpose? Who do I wish to become? Using art and spiritual dialogue, this workshop is designed to help with self-discovery. Participants are guided through focused meditation, collective dialogue, and a wide variety of art including poetry, writing, collage, painting, singing, and drumming as a way of discovering deeper meaning and finding healing. Cost: $95.00 ($80 plus $15 to the Congregation). Please register by March 12. Call the church office at 613-725-1066, or contact Wendy Doyle at adultlearning@firstunitarianottawa.ca. Friday, April 30, 7:15 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
J. W. Windland, founder of the Encounter World Religions Centre, will present a unique overview of the world’s major religions and a more detailed study of the world’s major religions and a more detailed study of Judaism and Buddhism. We will visit a Reform Synagogue, a Buddhist Centre and a Hare Krishna Centre. Cost $55. Please register by March 31. Call the church office or contact Wendy Doyle at adultlearning@firstunitarianottawa.ca. |
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ALERT! Saffire CSA Members! If you haven't received a March 1 instruction email from Gord, the CSA farmer, please contact Alastaire Henderson. HAPPENINGSWomen Helping Women: Chipo is talking about her recent experiences is southern Africa. Richelieu Vanier Community Centre, Monday, March 8, 7-9:00 p.m. "Aging: Spirituality and Health": Conference to be held by the Ottawa Council on Aging, Mar. 25. Humanist Association of Ottawa Event : "Strange Gods," about the marriage of a humanist/atheist and a Roman Catholic, is on at Centrepointe Theatre, Saturday, May 1, 1:30 p.m.. The event includes a Q&A with the playwright and a meet-and-greet reception.
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