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London, ON

Saturday, July 13, 2019
Creating Connection is coming to London for a day-long Connection Retreat. Our theme is Identity and Sacred Narrative. We’ll explore how individuals and communities fashion identity through shared narratives and consider how stories from ancient texts continue to shape the present.

How do the personal stories you tell shape your own identity? Participate in a day of exploration: meaningful discussion, workshops, mindfulness meditation, music, healthy food, and real connection with others. This is a unique opportunity to sample the Creating Connection experience free of charge.

​Tax receipted donations are welcome for those who are able. Please RSVP as vacancy is limited.
 

Location

We will be using the facilities of Community of Christ Woodfield Congregation, located at 615 Colborne St, London, ON N6B 2V3. 

Donations of $30 or more will be given a tax receipt. ​

Schedule

​
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
​Complimentary Breakfast
​Vegan, gluten free, and nut free options available.
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
Sacred Narrative and Identity - Presentation
Let's explore how individuals and communities fashion identity through shared narratives and consider how stories from ancient texts continue to shape the present.​
11:00 AM
11:45 AM
Mindfulness Workshop
​Let's enrich our practice of meditation exploring the mindfulness technique from the perspectives of the ancient wisdom traditions and modern science.
11:45 AM
12:00 PM
Break
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Meaningful Discussion
Small-group discussion on the topic "​Sacred Narrative and Identity," followed by group reflection and Q&A.
1:00 PM​
2:00 PM
Complimentary Lunch
Vegan, gluten free, and nut free options available.
2:00 PM
3:15 PM
Mindful Listening
One person at a time shares freely on a focus question while the rest intentionally listen, reflect in silence, and then share any thoughts or insights without counsel or advice. 
3:15 PM
3:30 PM
Break
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
Mindfulness Meditation
​Guided relaxation and breathing exercises to focus the mind, and manage thoughts, emotions, and feelings. Awaken to the present moment and deepen your spiritual practice.
4:00 PM
4:15 PM
Closing Remarks
Final thoughts on our shared experience through the lens of "Sacred Narrative and Identity."
4:15 PM
5:00 PM
Recital
​Organ, piano, and singalong.
5:00 PM
 
​End of activities
Please stay for casual conversation over snacks and beverages.

Meet our facilitators

John Hamer
Sacred Narrative and Identity

John is the coordinator of the History, Theology, and Philosophy Meetup each week at Toronto Centre Place (streams live every Tuesday at 7:30 Eastern at CentrePlace.ca).  A historian and professional mapmaker for numerous academic presses and museums, John lectures on a wide variety of historical and philosophical topics with a special focus on Medieval and ancient worldviews.  John also serves pastor of the downtown Toronto Community of Christ and as president of Sionito Group of Charities which provides social housing in Toronto.
Leandro Palacios
Mindfulness Meditation

Leandro leads meditation sessions and presents lectures at Toronto Centre Place. Leandro's approach draws together his background in Systems Theory with his interfaith spiritual exploration, primarily in Christianity and Buddhism, as well as his interest in mythology, neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy of mind. When he's not meditating, Leandro sings with the Toronto Choral Society where he also serves as vice-president of the board of directors.

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About Creating Connection

Creating Connection is a network of more than twenty welcoming and inclusive communities across Canada committed to sharing in authentic conversation, promoting meaningful activities, and fostering holistic wellness practices. Our communities engage in a variety of activities, including: coffee & conversation, adult colouring, drum circles, mindfulness meditation, yoga, lifelong learning & lectures, and knitting circles.  

Our Mission

Our mission is to invite everyone into community, to continually learn & grow, to abolish poverty & end needless suffering, to pursue peace & justice, and to live life meaningfully together.

Our Sponsor

Creating Connection is sponsored by Community of Christ Canada, a progressive Christian denomination with 250,000 members spread across 40 nations. ​
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