Opportunities for spiritual growth, faith formation, and small group experiences at St. Andrew's United Church
For Adults:
Retreat Days - A quiet day of conversation and spiritual practice. Sept. 17, December 3, and February 18.
First Light Study: Jesus and the Kingdom of God
Join pre-eminent New Testament scholars Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan on location throughout the Galilee and Jerusalem. First Light is a 12-session DVD and web-based study of the historical Jesus and the Kingdom of God. Participant guide is written by John Dominic Crossan: "It is all I have to say about Jesus after half a century of study -- in succinct summary." Filmed in High Definition throughout the Galilee and Jerusalem.
This series will be offered in six sessions in the fall (beginning after Thanksgiving) and six sessions in the winter. Time and dates TBA. Leadership: Roy and Alma Hayward.
Women's Spirituality Retreat at Tatamagouche Centre - an annual gathering of women from several congregations in the Halifax area. Jan. 28-30, 2011
Spiritual Guidance
Spiritual guidance and direction is the art of assisting another person to notice and respond to the presence and leading of God in the middle of ordinary life. It is an ancient tradition taking on current form with the assistance of twenty-first century knowledge, skills, and language. The word "God" can be replaced by many other words: creator, great spirit, father/mother, higher power, inner light, holy spirit, inner teacher, wisdom, the holy, etc. - a life force that is in and through creation. It is holy mystery, divine love, spirit of life, in whom, as the apostle Paul says, we "live and move and have our being."
Spiritual guidance sessions can be arranged either individually or in a group with Martha Martin, a graduate of the Atlantic Jubilee Program in Spiritual Deepening and Spiritual Guidance.
For Children and Youth:
Sunday School - Sunday mornings at 10:30 am (see link above)
Kids Camp Days - Seen on Elementary School Professional Development Days. A day of learning, fun and friendship with a trained group of Junior and Senior Youth Leaders.
Days for the 2010/2011 school year are: September 24 (training day for leaders); October 22, November 26, April 1, May 13. Cost is $20 per child, maximum $40 per family. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Contact Martha Martin to register or for more information.
For more information about any of these programs, please contact Martha Martin, Minister of Education and Care, marthamartin@eastlink.ca; 440-2687.
For Families:
Advent Potluck lunch and craft - Join us as we mark the beginning of Advent. Sunday November 18, after worship, 11:45 am - 1 pm.
Pancake Supper, Tuesday March 8, 2011; hosted by the university students.
Watch for other events for families of all shapes and sizes throughout the year: movie nights, a family skate, a community birthday party, and the "Secret Friend Project."
For university students:
Tuesday suppers - Join Russ, Martha, and the Dalhousie United Church Chaplain for a free supper every Tuesday evening during the academic year; 5-7 pm (supper is served at 5:30). All students welcome.
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