Aug 30, 2016 | 2015-2016 | Walking on the Mystical Side, Event Reviews, Inclusive Community, Peace Presentations
Do What Makes Your Heart Sing On a warm Friday evening 40 people gathered at the Commons to to attend an uplifting, joyful introduction into the life of Swami Muktibodhananda. As we gathered in the garden, some on chairs and some on blankets, Swami Mukti gave us an...
Aug 19, 2016 | 2015-2016 | Walking on the Mystical Side, Event Reviews, Inclusive Community, Social Events
13th Annual Summer Picnic Once again Anne Sims graciously offered her home and garden, as she has done for the past twelve years, for the GES Annual Summer Picnic. John Bryson and Marilyn Smith arranged for Gabriola musicians to play and sing in...
Aug 1, 2016 | 2015-2016 | Walking on the Mystical Side, Speakers
A Public Talk by Swami Muktibodhananda Fri Aug 26 6-8pm Suggested donation: $20.00 Gabriola Commons, 675 North Road, Gabriola Island BC The key to peace is finding your truest, deepest, passion and following it. Join us for an evening of inspirational joy with a...
Jul 24, 2016 | 2015-2016 | Walking on the Mystical Side, Other
You are invited to participate in our Seaside Summer Party this Thursday, July 28 at the home of Anne Sims, 2015 Stalker Road from 4:00-7:00 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate our current friendships and build new ones. Great music! Barbecued...
Jun 14, 2016 | 2015-2016 | Walking on the Mystical Side, Faith Traditions, Meditation, Other, Sacred Celebration
Many thanks to Dennis Evans for taking daily pictures of Lama Losang Samten’s sand mandala. It was a beautiful first week, great to see so many people coming through to see the mandala and meet Losang. Medicine Buddha is one of the most important healing...
May 30, 2016 | 2015-2016 | Walking on the Mystical Side, Event Reviews, Faith Traditions
Mysticism in the Jewish Tradition Judging by the enthusiastic applause of the fifty-four people at the end of Amy Block’s and Paul Gellman’s presentation on May 19th, 2016, the evening was a great success. The audience shared in the dynamic enthusiasm of their...
May 30, 2016 | 2015-2016 | Walking on the Mystical Side, Annual Forum, Event Reviews
The Activist as Mystic with facilitator Dan Hines Gabriola Ecumenical Society’s Spring Forum, “The Activist as Mystic,” engaged and delighted the 37 people who attended at the Rollo Centre April 22 – 23, 2016. Led by experienced facilitator Dan Hines, the forum...
May 24, 2016 | 2015-2016 | Walking on the Mystical Side, Meditation, Sacred Celebration, Speakers
Blue Medicine Buddha Sand Mandala Continuing the Gabriola Island Ecumenical Society theme for 2015-2016 “Walking on the Mystical Side’ ” we are happy to welcome Tibetan Buddhist monk, Losang Samten. Losang will construct a 5′ sand mandala at The Net Loft. Viewing of...
Apr 29, 2016 | 2015-2016 | Walking on the Mystical Side, Faith Traditions
Presented by Amy Block and Paul Gellman This presentation will explore the mystical practices of Judaism through dialogue, interactive discussion, music and prayer. Participants will have an opportunity to understand some Jewish traditions, basic foundational beliefs...
Apr 6, 2016 | 2015-2016 | Walking on the Mystical Side
Friday, April 22 2016 7-9 pm Saturday, April 23, 2016 10-3pm The Rollo Centre 685 North Road Interactions between Mysticism and Activism In the heart of the mystic, action arises from a restless longing for a better world. Continuing our theme ‘Walking on...
Mar 16, 2016 | 2015-2016 | Walking on the Mystical Side, Inclusive Community, Meditation, Speakers
Friday, April 01, 2016 @ 7 pm Surf Lodge Art in Everyday Life with Margaret Jones Callahan Weaving mindfulness and contemplation into the tapestry of daily life opens possibilities for awakening. Mindfulness arouses the intelligence of the senses and stirs our natural...
Mar 16, 2016 | 2015-2016 | Walking on the Mystical Side, Event Reviews
Submitted by Jacquie Jessup On Saturday, March 12th 2016 Maureen Wild welcomed the 20 people gathered to the 5th program in 2015-2016 “A Walk on the Mystical Side” series, Julian Of Norwich. As the sun filtered through the windows of the United Church,...
Feb 27, 2016 | 2015-2016 | Walking on the Mystical Side
A Woman Named Julian Saturday, March 12 2016 10am-3pm United Church 2600 South Road In 14th Century England, in a small town named ‘Norwich’ a very ill young woman had a religious experience that transformed her life and her understanding of the Holy. Immediately...
Feb 14, 2016 | 2015-2016 | Walking on the Mystical Side, Event Reviews, Inclusive Community, Other, Sacred Celebration
TAIZE CHANT Submitted by Jacquie Jessup On Saturday February 20, 2016 the Gabriola Ecumenical Society hosted an enchanting hour of Taize Chant. Leah and Tejomaya provided the musical direction for an enthusiastic group of 76 participants. The United Church sanctuary...
Feb 12, 2016 | 2015-2016 | Walking on the Mystical Side, Meditation, Peace Presentations, Sacred Celebration
Sat. Feb 20th, 2016 4-5 pm United Church 2600 South Rd “I have never lost the intuition that community life could be a sign that God is love, and love alone……….a community where kindness of heart and simplicity would be at the centre of...
Feb 6, 2016 | 2015-2016 | Walking on the Mystical Side, Sacred Celebration, Social Events
Saturday, February 20th United Church, 2600 South Road Gabriola Peace Doves For those who ordered peace doves you may pick them up prior to the 4pm Taize celebration or they will be delivered to your door. Once again Gabriolans will have the opportunity to purchase...
Jan 21, 2016 | 2015-2016 | Walking on the Mystical Side, Discussion Groups, Science and Spirituality
Book Study Guided by Maureen Wild, SC Thursday’s Jan 21 & 28, Feb 4 & 11 2016 10:00am-11:30 3025 Mander Road Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955), a French Jesuit priest and scientist, charted a new path in reconciling Christian theology with...
Jan 17, 2016 | 2015-2016 | Walking on the Mystical Side, Discussion Groups, Event Reviews, Science and Spirituality
co-reviewed by Maureen Wild and Del McCarthy The Francis Factor was a special 2016 event hosted by GES at Gabriola’s United Church on Jan 20th, during the week of prayer for Christian Unity. A truly interfaith audience of 30-40 people, everyone was keenly interested...
Jan 15, 2016 | 2015-2016 | Walking on the Mystical Side, Inclusive Community, Speakers
Wed, Jan 20th 2016 10:45am–1:00pm Gabriola United Church – 2600 South Rd The Francis Factor Is Pope Francis a game-changer? Reflections and Stories of Transformational Change in the lives of Pope Francis and St. Francis of Assisi. with Rev. Andrew Twiddy Rev....
Jan 2, 2016 | 2015-2016 | Walking on the Mystical Side, Annual Forum, Event Reviews, Science and Spirituality
Review of the January 9, 2015 GES presentation on: The Life and Mysticism of Teilhard Environmental consciousness is making us increasingly aware of the interconnection of all living beings on earth, and our interdependence with Nature. Even the old adversaries of...
