A Time Set Apart, to Relax, Be Still and Listen
Date: First and third Mondays of month, Sep through June
Time(s): 1:30 to 3:00 pm
Location: First†Metropolitan United Church Chapel
In our very busy lives, it can be difficult to hear the promptings of the spirit. We will practice coming to inner stilness so that we might hear the “still small voice” within.
Practices will include the use of scripture, poetry and music to inspire us; guided meditation and relaxation; and developing compassion for oneself. We will be drawing on Christian, Jewish, Buddhist and Sufi traditions. Suitable for beginners and the more experienced.
The facilitator is Linda Mulhall, MEd, whose own spiritual journey has been rich and diverse. She was a Roman Catholic nun, General Secretary for the Student Christian Movement of Canada, and a practitioner of Metis and First Nations spirituality with Oriah Mountain Dreamer. She is a member of First†Met and engaged in the Art of Spiritual Guidance program offered at Hollyhock Educational Retreat . Linda can be contacted by email or by phone at (250) 479-8410.
- Phone: (250) 388.5188, ext. 221
Date: Fourth Monday of the month, September 2010 through June, 2011
Time(s): 1:00 pm
Location: First†Metropolitan United Church Chapel
This book study group, led by Rev. Colleen Erb, will begin again September 27, 2010. Please note the new afternoon time. The book being studied this year will be Open the Door by Joyce Rupp.
Date: May 1, 2010
Time(s): 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Queenswood Centre, 2494 Arbutus Road, Victoria
Spring’s rushing waters teach us fluidity and flexibility. They teach us how to go with the flow of our lives; how to move gently through life’s stages. We explore the nature of emotional fluidity and learn ways to welcome in the Crone – the Old Wise One. We will spend time in silence, guided meditation, body prayers and walking in nature. We will draw on a variety of spiritual traditions: Christian, Buddhist, Sufi (the mystical tradition of Islam) and Metis-First Nations.
Sponsored by First Met and facilitated by Linda Mulhall. Fee $75 includes workshop materials, lunch and snacks, First Metropolitan members, $45 . Register by mail or in person at the church office, providing name, address, phone number, email address and dietary restrictions and enclosing a cheque made payable to “First Metropolitan United Church – May retreat” for the fee.
Would you like to join ina weekly program in which you can participate at your own time in the comfort of your home. This new program is for you. More than 100 First Met people took part in the “test drive” of the program this summer and the results were encouraging. You are invited to sign up for the program by sending an email to Allan Saunders (see below). Each week you will receive a message with a link to a short (2 to 5 minute) video clip which you may view when convenient to you and as often as you like. These videos can be a focus for conversation within your household and with friends at First Met. Each video is inspiring and informative and offers something meaningful on which to reflect during the week.
To view some of these videos, you will need to download the free version of Real Player SP. Click on the green download button, and then Save. No need for the upgrades or survey mentioned. For a preview of the program, check out the first-video clip featuring travel guide Rick Steves.
Date: Sep 8, 15, 22, 29 and Oct 6, 2010
Time(s):10:00 am OR 7:00 pm
Location: First†Metropolitan United Church, Rm 124 (Chapel)
Jack Larsen will lead a five session weekly seminar on Paul’s farewell letter to his favourite congregation at Philippi (Jack’s favourite book of the Bible). The final session will focus on Philemon, Paul’s only person letter.
Date: Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 3 and 10, 2010
Time(s): 10:00 am OR 7:00 pm
Location: First†Metropolitan United Church, Rm 124 (Chapel)
Jack Larsen, who studied as a fellow at the Division of Religion and Psychiatry at the Menninger Foundation, will lead this five-session seminar. Topics include:
- Religion: Curse and Blessing
- Parent Image and God Image
- The Religious factor in Personality Development
- Some Psychological Factors in Church Life
- Is our Real Religion Healthy?