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Let It Flutter

LET IT FLUTTER is a cooperative project of Wide Spot and the Slocan Lake Arts Council. During June, July, and early August, residents of the Slocan Lake area are invited to pick up flags from the Let It Flutter booth (find us at Friday Market or the recycling centre or SBS). Each flag can be …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays

Contemplative in the Kootenays will meet on Saturday, March 28, 2020. The day begins at 10 am and ends at 3 pm. WE WILL BE MEETING ON LINE, DIRECTIONS BELOW. We’ll begin with centering prayer (surrender meditation) and move into lectio divina, discussion, more meditation, and a short presentation entitled “Self-do-it.”  We close with open …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays: CHANGED TIME AND PLACE

Contemplative in the Kootenays will meet in NEW DENVER on Saturday, November 10th, from 9 am to 1 pm, at the home of THERESE DESCAMP. We’ll begin with centering prayer (surrender meditation) and move into lectio divina, discussion, more meditation, and a short presentation.  We close with open communion. Please bring your own lunch, a …

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METTA MEDITATION RETREAT with ADRIANNE ROSS

Friday October 26-Saturday October 27, 2018 Metta is a quality of loving-kindness in the heart and mind. It is also a specific meditation practice to develop an intention of goodwill towards ourselves and others, which will be taught in this weekend retreat.   Adrianne, a retired family physician, has been involved in meditation and healing since …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays

Our June 23rd gathering for Contemplative in the Kootenays will be peripatetic! We’ll start off at the Anglican church in Balfour, and hop the afternoon ferry over to Yasodhara Ashram to join in the celebration there.  As many of you know, we’ve been holding retreats at the Ashram for four years, and often participate in …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays

The next gathering of Contemplative in the Kootenays is scheduled for Saturday, February 24, in Nelson, at the home of Jill Cowan. See below for directions. Our day starts at 10 am and ends at 3 pm.  We’ll be doing Centering Prayer (Surrender Meditation); lectio divina; walking meditation; and celebrating open communion at the end. …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays

The next gathering of Contemplative in the Kootenays is scheduled for Saturday, December 2, in Nelson, at the home of Jill Cowan. See below for directions. Our day starts at 10 am and ends at 3 pm.  We’ll be doing Centering Prayer (Surrender Meditation); lectio divina; walking meditation; and celebrating open communion at the end. …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays

The next gathering of Contemplative in the Kootenays is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Knox Hall in New Denver. Our day starts at 10 am and ends at 3 pm.  We’ll be doing Centering Prayer (Surrender Meditation); lectio divina; walking meditation; and celebrating open communion at the end. Theme for the day will …

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PRACTICES FOR LIVING DEEPLY: OPTIMISM in a Pessimistic Time

PRACTICES FOR LIVING DEEPLY is bi-yearly opportunity to explore spiritual practices from multiple traditions that will deepen your experience of inspired living.  Led by Kay Costley-White and Therese Des Camp, this weekend event is open to all. The theme for this event will be Optimism in a Pessimistic Time.  What is optimism and how does it differ …

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Quiet Spot

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2017, 12:05 to 12:55.  Quiet Spot is a bi-monthly, mid-day, mid-week opportunity to add a little space in your life.  Currently meeting at the Hidden Garden Gallery (we’ll be on the beach this summer!), Quiet Spot starts with a short time of thoughtful discussion followed by 30-40 minutes to meditate, stare out the window, …

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