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Tuesday Topics
June 19th
Finger Labyrinth -
6:45 - 9:15pm
You must register
for this workshop.
See our Events page.
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Please check our calendar for information on who is speaking or providing messages on our Sunday services and also what topics that our Tuesday mediumship development circle (open to all) will be exploring.
Tuesday June 19th 6:45-9:15pm - Make a Finger Labyrinth Workshop
Please RSVP by
June 12th via email or by contacting Church staff in person.
Southmead Community Center
103 Kawartha Ave, Oshawa, ON
Price: $15 includes all
material
Facilitator: Lisa LaFlamme, M.S.W., R.S.W, Therapist
In this
workshop, you will learn some history about labyrinths and how they are not the
same as a maze. Then, you will paint your own finger labyrinth on a 12''x12'' piece of plexiglass. It will be in the Chartres
pattern found at the Chartres Cathedral near Paris,
France which was built around 1200 AD. The picture below provides you with an example of what your finished product will look like.
A
labyrinth is a single path or unicursal tool for personal, psychological and
spiritual transformation. Labyrinths are thought to enhance right brain
activity. A finger labyrinth or lap labyrinth, is a labyrinth design, that
you trace with your finger. It functions in much the same way as a full-size
walking labyrinth, which is to further relaxation, meditation and prayer. The
user traces the path to the center using their finger to echo the walking experience that a full-scale labyrinth would provide. For many, the combination of movement (tracing the path) with introspection, is a relaxing way to meditate or pray. For those whose meditation or devotional
practice seems demanding or sporadic, finger labyrinths provide a unique way to
bring renewed vitality and meaning to these activities.
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Our Most Recent Past Events
Tuesday Feb 28th and March 6th - Native Drum Making workshop
Three Feather Woman (Maggie Leask) conducted a workshop
on Native Drum Making. The drums made were 15 inch with a maple frame and deerhide skin. The workshop was be held over 2 evenings, and the drums were "birthed" during a special Sunday service on March 18.
Sunday, December 18th - Annual Candlelight Service
We had many special guests join us
on this particular Sunday to celebrate Christmas with our annual candlelight service. In addition to many in the congregation who we have not seen in months due to health concerns and life events, we had many of our Sunday regulars join us in this celebration. To help us this evening, we welcomed back Lois Camilleri, who was thankfully able to join us again for this special event. Lois had previously played music for us for years until recently, and we were happy that she was able to play for us again. Lois was accompanied by the vocal talents of Heather Murray who wonderfully led the congregation through the songs.
Wed, Dec 14th: Candlelight Vigil and Meditation
As part of our Wednesday evening meditation, we invited participants to light candles in honour of loved ones in
Spirit. An inspiring night for those in attendance.
Sunday, December 11th - Congratulating Rev. Joan McGregor
Earlier this year, Rev. Joan applied to the Spiritualist Church of
Canada
(SCC) to be recognized as an Ordained Minister, using her many years of
experience and service to Spirit in another organization. In
October, the
title of Ordained Minister was granted to Joan. During the service, Rev.
Randie Jacobs presented her with a Certificate of
Reverendship. The Star of Hope is proud to be associated with Rev Joan McGregor
Wednesday, October 26,
2011
Kelly James presented live messages at The Star of Hope
Saturday, October 22,
2011
Spiritualist Church of Canada - Events Day / A.G.M. /
Potluck Supper / Evening of Mediumship
Hosted by
SSB
Aug 30th and Sept 6th,
2011
Native Drum Making Workshop
Here is some feedback from this event-
"I recently took drum making with Maggie leask and I was so glad that I did. It was so amazing. The compliments at my drum circle never stop as to the clarity and sound of this drum. That particular group was so helpful and kind, a great tribute to your organization and Maggie is wonderful! My question is, that when I drummed at our
drumming session last Fri, other drummers who had Djembes were
impressed with the drum I made & one lady asked who is a Reike
Master, if she could make one the same as mine.
Will there be other
lessons by Maggie in the future?
Thank you for your time.
Carol
Van Dyk (drummer)"
In its early days Spiritualism was usually practiced via gatherings in private homes before starting to branch out to lecture halls and conventions. Spiritualism Churches didn't appear until years later. ...another did you know...
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