This Year’s Theme
Celebrating 20 Years of Spiritual Questing, Welcoming Future Growth
Gabriola Ecumenical Society
The Gabriola Ecumenical Society encourages and nurtures spiritual questing.
Our programs invite exploration of traditional and contemporary ideas found in the wisdom of religious traditions, spiritual paths and the sciences.
The Gabriola Ecumenical Society fosters an inclusive community. We welcome all people to explore the challenges of our times with imagination, creativity, respect and compassion for all creation.
Upcoming Events
Annual Christmas Caroling
Past Event Reviews
Kirtan with Ode Howard
by Jennie Shillingford and Debra Trca See the Divine in everything, when you practice bhakti, the...
Giving Thanks Dinner 2023
The Giving Thanks dinner is a cherished tradition for many in our GES community. It provides an...
“Grace” for the Gabriola Ecumenical Society Giving Thanks dinner, 2023
written and given by Shelagh Huston Friends, Neighbours, Islanders – Lend me your ears! O...
Ecumenical
Ecumenical is derived from the Greek word Oikoumene, which means the whole inhabited world; in this sense, the Gabriola Ecumenical Society embraces all expressions of spirituality.
Spiritual connection is a universally human trait, though practices vary around the world and even among individuals of the same belief system. GES has always looked to Unity in Diversity and Spiritual Inclusivity as guideposts in our programming.