2013 Spring Forum: Hildegard of Bingen

Mar 21, 2013 | 2012-2013, Annual Forum

Gabriola Ecumenical Society 2013 Forum presents “Out of the original source of the true Love in whose knowledge the cosmic wheel rests, there shines forth an exceedingly precise order over all things. And this order which preserves and nourishes everything comes to...

Pilgrimages and Sacred Spaces (2011)

Dec 14, 2011 | 2011-2012, Annual Forum

Have you gone on a Faith Journey? For centuries believers from many faiths have ‘gone on pilgrimage’.  Some of these, like the stories told in the Canterbury Tales, seem to have a ‘festive’ atmosphere about them, whereas others involve heroic feats of physical...

Spirituality Through the Arts (2009)

Mar 13, 2009 | 2008-2009, Annual Forum

“Spirituality through the Arts” In accordance with our theme of ‘Spiritual Adventures’ we began the preparation for our final activity before Christmas.The committee was really enthused about our title and all the different opportunities available for exploration...

From Inner Peace to World Peace

Nov 15, 2008 | 2007-2008, Annual Forum

Many people on Gabriola will remember last April 18th and 19th 2008 as the time of the spring snowstorm; the power out for days and lots of trees across the roads.  I woke up on the Saturday morning to no power and over a foot of snow and laughed out loud. A Buddhist...