You are invited to attend two community events for…
Cherishing our Children
Nurturing Spirituality in our Children – Interfaith panel
Friday, Feb 28, 2014 at 7:00pm
Panelists:
Dr. Suresh Basrur – Hindu Temple, Victoria
Rev. Shana Lynngood — First Unitarian Church of Victoria
Rev. Alastair McCollum – Rector of St. John the Divine (Anglican)
Julie Ward – Practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing
Moderator: Anna Bowness-Park – ‘Spiritually Speaking’ Facilitator

Cherishing our Children – a spiritual perspective
Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 2:00pm
Julie Ward, practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing
Exploring in more detail:
How prayer for the children of the world can bring solutions and healing to their lives

Both events held at:
First Church of Christ, Scientist
1205 Pandora Ave (at Chambers) Victoria, BC

Questions? P: 250-383-0216 E: info@victoriachurch.ca

The Saturday lecture is sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Victoria, BC.
www.victoriachurch.ca
For more information about Julie: click here

Spirituality and Health Conference in the works!

The Victoria Multifaith Society has an exciting project in the works–  a 2-day Spirituality and Health Conference!

We plan to engage with four aspects of health – physical, mental, community and environmental. Our mission statement is:

To bring to bear, on our most pressing challenges as a society and as individuals,
the life-affirming spiritual principles of the world’s faith traditions, in an effort
to seek solutions grounded in their deepest wisdom and core values.

One of our first steps is to determine the topics that are of greatest need and the greatest interest to people here in Victoria. To do that, we’re organizing four focus groups of about 8 to 10 people, i.e. one on each of these aspects of health.

Would you be willing to help by participating in a focus group to brainstorm potential topics and resources?    Your perspective is valuable!

The sessions should be fun and interesting in themselves, allowing networking with a variety of people in an informal and friendly atmosphere.

We will also look at spiritual principles that all religions have in common… and serve refreshments of course!

All are on Sunday afternoons in February, from 1:15pm – 4pm.

DATES          GROUP                    CHAIR    LOCATION (click for map)
Feb. 2:           Community health     Sheila Flood        250 Douglas St.
Feb. 9:           Mental health              Beth Gibson       250 Douglas St.
Feb. 16:      Environmental health    John Coyne      1205 Pandora Ave.
Feb. 23:         Physical health           Beth Gibson     1205 Pandora Ave.

Free parking is available at both locations: across the street near Simcoe for the Douglas St. address (to be held in the common room), and in the church parking lot off Chambers for the Pandora Ave. address (to be held at First Church of Christ, Scientist).

Please RSVP by clicking on the name of the chair of the session you would like to attend.

Dear friends,

You are invited to a presentation and discussion on the future world economy, to take place on Saturday, January 25^th, at the Cook St. Village Activity Centre, 380 Cook St.

The theme of the talk is, “The Future World Economy: Creating a Compelling Vision of a Prosperous World”.

The talk is sponsored by the Bahá’í Community of Victoria, as the 4^th of 7 presentations to highlight the oneness of the human family. It’s hoped that the Bahá’í community, like-minded friends, and members of the public will come together to learn about and discuss topical issues in the context of Bahá’í thought on the subject.

Some questions to be explored: How do we create a sustainable economy that will nurture human dignity, honour the environment, uphold human rights, and create lasting prosperity for all of humanity? And how can this be done in a peaceful way that builds unity?

Don Brown has over 40 years of experience in organization systems consulting in the public, private and non-profit sectors. He has worked in Canada, the US, Jamaica and Israel and is currently focusing on sustainable, community-based, cooperative development. He is a member of the Sooke Bahá’í community.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the talk will begin at 7:00 p.m., followed by discussion and refreshments.

All are welcome! Please pass this invitation along to all those who may be interested in the topic, and join us for a great evening of thought-provoking ideas, discussion & friendship.

Local Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’is of Victoria
Victoria Baha’i website: http://victoriabahaicommunity.wordpress.com
 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Baháí-Community-of-Victoria/234936946535712 

THE ENNEAGRAM:
LOVE AND GROWTH
Learn to connect with others in a way you never have before!

WORKSHOP: Jan 31, Feb 1st & 2nd

The psycho-spiritual origin of suffering,
the ennea-type psychology of Claudio Naranjo

Lecture & workshop
with Grazia Cecchini

Maria Grazia Cecchini is a teacher and gestalt psychotherapist with more than a decade of experience coordinating Dr. Naranjo’s SAT retreats in Italy, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Columbia.
Her expertise in the Enneagram of Personalityand her specialization in systemic therapy mark the depth of her work.

It is the work of Claudio Naranjo that has brought the Enneagram of Personality to light in the west. Naranjo’s psycho-spiritual school (SAT) has successfully integrated the Enneagram into a process of profound personal growth.

Lecture: Jan 30th 7-9pm. Cost $20
James Bay New Horizons Hall, 234 Menzies St. Victoria

Workshop: CHURCH OF TRUTH, 111Superior St. Victoria

Learn about the ennea-type psychology of Dr. Naranjo and its implications for healing personal and cultural suffering.

Date and Time:
Jan 31st. 5-9pm
Feb 1st. 10am-8pm
Feb 2nd. 1:30- 7:30pm

Cost: $179 – $250

Contact: Gabriela: 250-883-8840
Contact@SATCanada.org
www.SATCanada.org

Presented by:
DEWACHEN Healing Centre
VICTORIA MULTIFAITH SOCIETY

Supported by:
Creative Empowering
Awakening wellness centre

Reconnect with the Sacred Child within!
September 27 – 29th. 2013

Rediscover and explore your creativity…. Art Movement & Spirituality.

International Teacher, Gestalt Counsellor, Artist:
Gianni Capitani.

Movement, music and painting come together under Gianni’s guidance, weaving an experience that is at once transformative and fun: ideal for anyone interested in personal growth or helping others. Don’t miss this chance to benefit from a master of playful consciousness-raising.

To Register:
Call Gabriella 250.883.8840 or Andrea 250.483.3979
info@DewachenHealingCentre.com and www.DewachenHealingCentre.com
Space is limited. Preregistration is required.

Presented by:
Dewachen Healing Centre and the Victoria Multifaith Society.
Supported by:
Creative Empowering and the Awakening Wellness Centre.

Victoria Hindu Temple invites you all to come and enjoy the Cultural and Arts Festival during the Canada Day long weekend. Experience and enjoy dazzling dances (classical, folk and Bollywood), enchanting music, crafts and costumes, and many other delightful activities. Taste mouth-watering dishes from India such as samosas, pakoras or lunch (for a nominal price). Don’t miss this event during the Canada Day weekend. Come with your family and friends, and be transported to the distant colourful land of India.

Dates: Saturday June 29th, Sunday June 30th, and Monday, July 1st,
at 11 am – 6 pm.

Venue: Victoria Hindu Temple, 1934 Cultra Avenue, Saanichton.

Admission: Free. (Food and some activities at a nominal cost).

Details at: www.victoriahindutemple.com

Visitors to the cultural festival this year will also be treated to exciting travelogues called “Highlights of Journeys through India” at various times on all 3 days.

Please feel free to spread the word to friends and family. –
Thank you and Namaste.

The Parish of St. John the Divine, Victoria invites you to a Parish and Community Conference:

“Singing a New Song: Creating a Renewed Relationship with First Nations”

Dates: Friday, April 26^th,7:30 to 10:00 p.m.and Saturday, April 27^th,10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where: St. John’s Church Hall, 925 Balmoral Street, Victoria

Keynote Speakers and Commentators include:

John Borrows (Robins Chair in Law, Public Policy and Society, School of Law, University of Minnesota, Chippewas of Nawash, Anishinaabe First Nation)

Glen Coulthard, (Assistant Professor of Indigenous Studies and Political Science, University of British Columbia, Yellowknives Dene First Nation)

On “Past and Present: the First Nations Quest for Justice in Canada”

Robert Morales (Lead Negotiator, Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group and Aboriginal and Human Rights Lawyer, Cowichan Tribes)

Heidi Kiiwetinepinesik Stark, (Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Victoria, Turtle Mountain Anishinaabe)

On “Making the Case for Justice for First Nations: Using International Human Rights Law”

Val Napoleon, (Law Foundation Chair of Aboriginal Justice, University of Victoria, Saulteau First Nation and Gitxsan First Nation (adopted))

On “Recovering Indigenous Legal Systems and Governance”

Ana Maria Peredo, Professor, Faculty of Business and Director, Centre for Co-operative Based Economy (CCBE), University of Victoria

On “Community Building and Economies in First Nations”

Tickets: $15.00 (including Saturday lunch) available from Church Office. (250) 383-7169

Subsidies available upon request. For further information contact the Rev’d. Dr. Larry Scyner, Priest-in-Charge.

 The Compassion of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
With Q/A session
This will be an introduction to the Prophet of Islam.

March 18th. 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Location – Masjid Al-Iman
2218 Quadra St.

The practicality of Islam in solving problems of the masses
with Q/A session

March 20th. 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Location: UVic Human and Social Development Building
Room – A240

Delivered by
Shaykh AbdulBary Yahya

Shaykh AbdulBary Yahya is currently the Imam of Masjid Jaamiul Muslimeen in Seattle, WA. He also holds the positions of President of the Cham Refugee Community and Vice-President of the Islamic Center of Washington State.
He is often used as the example for patience at its best.

For updates, please visit masjidal-imam.com
Or email bcmavictoria.com

 BCMA Victoria Branch
Masjid Address:                          Postal Address:
Masjid Al-Iman                             P.O.Box 8618
2218 Quadra Street                     Victoria, BC, V8W 3S2
Victoria, BC, V8T 4C6                 CANADA
CANADA                                      Tel: (250) 995-1422
Website  www.bcmavictoria.com – http://masjidal-iman.com
Azhar Omarjee (Chairperson BCMA – Victoria Branch)

BRINGING THE VICTIM INTO THE ROOM

Kamal Dhillon, author of Black and Blue Sari and winner of the 2012 Courage to Come Back Award, brings the dark issue of domestic violence into the light.

For many victims of relationship violence, their faith leader is the first person they disclose their abuse to. We want to support faith leaders in meeting the challenges such disclosures present.

The workshop will provide attendees with support, knowledge and resources to effectively counsel and support victims of domestic violence.

For Faith Leaders
Thursday April 18, 2013                Register at kamalfaith.eventbrite.ca
8:00 am – 12:30 pm                      Marriot Inner Harbour – Pacific Ballroom
FREE – Includes breakfast           728 Humboldt Street, Victoria

For more information, contact Shannon Whissell via email at swhissell@cridge.org or by phone at (250) 995-6419

Presented by: The Cridge Centre for the Family.
Sponsored by: Marriott. Victoria Inner Harbour.

You are invited to attend the Victoria Multifaith Society AGM.
Our focus this year is to seek direction from our faith community on priorities
of service for the Society.
To this end a Guest Speaker will set the stage on the benefits of bridging
multifaith communities in the South Island.
A facilitated discussion will follow with the intent of soliciting concrete
direction for the next year.

Your Voice Is Important!

Where: Victoria Society of Friends (Quakers) Meeting Hall
1831 Fern St.
When: Sunday, February 10th 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Membership Fee: $2

We are seeking Representatives for Muslim & Jewish Board Seats.