The world\u2019s faith traditions offer a veritable mountain of wisdom on this theme, their teachings enshrining eternal truths and reinforcing each other\u2019s strengths and unique insights into the spiritual nature of living well and dying with dignity.<\/p>\n The Victoria Multifaith Society launched the Living Well Dying Well project at its 2017 Annual General Meeting and will hold 5 monthly sessions between January and May 2018. The idea arose in collaboration with Kim Holl of the Centre for Earth and Spirit.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cIn many communities and families, aging, death and dying are often topics we avoid. \u00a0In the absence of\u00a0these meaningful conversations, there is a good chance that we will face end of life issues in crisis, with fear, anxiety and isolation. \u00a0What if we could talk openly about aging, death and dying as part of living vibrantly?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n FORMAT<\/p>\n Kim Holl will act as project leader and facilitator for the sessions, which will feature keynote speakers for each theme and small table \u201ccommunity conversations\u201d, followed by refreshments and time to socialize.<\/p>\n 1:30 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Doors open<\/p>\n 2 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Welcome, Sacred Opening<\/p>\n 2:20 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keynote by guest speaker<\/p>\n 2:30 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Small table conversations<\/p>\n 3:45 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sharing highlights<\/p>\n 4:00 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sacred Closing, Social, refreshments<\/p>\n SCHEDULE<\/p>\n 21 Jan.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Entering the Forbidden Conversation \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Normalizing the conversation around aging, death and dying<\/em><\/p>\n 18 Feb. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Aging in our Culture \u2013 Role of the Elder<\/p>\n Wisdom from our culture & beliefs that offer a gift for navigating aging, death & dying<\/em><\/p>\n 25 Mar. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Transforming Grief<\/p>\n \u00a0Exploring creative ways to transform grief, honour emerging wisdom, and affirm life<\/em><\/p>\n 22 Apr. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Life Beyond Life<\/p>\n What do we believe? \u00a0What is our experience?<\/em><\/p>\n 27 May \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Legacy\u2014Living Well Giving Well<\/p>\n What is our Legacy? How do we move towards it?<\/em><\/p>\n FACILITATOR KIM HOLL<\/p>\n As a storyteller, social entrepreneur and compassionate communicator, Kim spent a decade and a half in the USA working with a diverse group of non-profits leading social change initiatives. She has worked with urban, rural, inner-city and First Nations communities, facilitating innovative, arts- and adventure-based programs that focus on bullying prevention and anti-violence, restorative practices, community engagement, and using philanthropy to inspire social change.<\/p>\n SPECIAL THANKS<\/p>\n The VMS board would like to thank the planning team: Kim Holl, Rev. Terri Woolgar, Cathy Nilson and Sheila Flood. We would also like to thank the Open Door Sanctuary<\/a> Spiritualist community for offering their beautiful and very comfortable space on Cook St. to host the series.<\/p>\n Facebook Event Page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sundays, 2 \u2013 4:30 p.m., monthly sessions January to May 2018 Doors Open 1:30 p.m. (street parking) 1600 Cook St., corner of Cook & Mason Free Registration online: Eventbrite: Community Conversations The world\u2019s faith traditions offer a veritable mountain of … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/victoriamultifaith.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Jan-May-2018-poster-with-themes-232x300.jpg\")
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