Newsletter, August 25th, 2010

The Story of Stuff
www.storyofstuff.com 

The Story of Stuff
The Story of Cosmetics
The Story of Bottled Water
The Story of Cap and Trade

Some great little (free) videos explaining how all our stuff affects the global economy, the environment, and our health.

Diocese of Montreal
www.montreal.anglican.ca

Bookmark the Anglican Diocese of Montreal website and then browse around to see what's available to you.

• What's New page is a good start.

• The Montreal Anglican available online in pdf format

• Exchange a monthly newsletter of events and diocesan information.

A New Program/A New Course
offered by the Montreal School of Theology

CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY I:
Dates: September 13 - December 6, 2010
Time: Monday Evenings, 6:45 - 9:00 PM

Who is this course for?
This brand new course offering is intended to make theological education accessible to a wider range of students and lay people than the regular programs of the Montreal School of Theology. Courses will be offered evenings, weekends and other alternative schedules and modalities. It is a rich opportunity for those:

    * seeking deeper understanding of Christian faith and spiritual enrichment; and/or

    * wishing to pursue graduate theological education without earning a degree; and/or

    * thinking about ordained ministry, but wishing to discern a call by trying some courses first

Instructors: Christian Theology I is being co-taught by John Simons, Principal of the Montreal Diocesan Theological College and John Vissers, Principal of The Presbyterian College, Montreal. Both Principal Simons and Principal Vissers also serve as Adjunct Professors of Christian Theology at McGill University.

See the poster and the application form for further information.

Conversations in Faith Tuesday Evening Course at Diocesan College 3475 University, Montreal. October 12th to November 16th. From 7:15 pm to 9:15 pm. Download the Brochure Registration: $50 for the series, or $10 per evening.

October 12th
"Spirit & Mother Earth” with Deacon Ron Boyer. Ron is a Deacon in the Roman Catholic Church.  He is "Ojibwa" and taught Native Spirituality for a number of years at Concordia University.  He is well known in the Montreal Diocese, both Anglican and Roman Catholic.  He is a tireless worker for the Native Peoples and has been instrumental in bridging the divide between native peoples and the secular population.  He is an engaging speaker with a wonderful sense of humour.

October 19th 
“Tibetan Buddhism” with Tom Troughton.  Tom has studied Tibetan Buddhism for over 30 years and has been a member of the Tibetan Buddhist Temple in Montreal (Gelug Tradition) for more than 10 years.  He has received many teachings from several Lamas and is an accepted member of the community at Ganden Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in South India.  At present, Tom is completing his PhD in Buddhist studies at McGill University. Tom will speak about Tibetan Buddhism and his personal journey/experience with Buddhism.

October 26th 
Imam Ziad Asali is leader of the Turkish Mosque located on Neptune in Dorval.  Imam Asali will speak to us about the Muslim faith, the Muslim approach to life and Muslim prayer life.  He will also address some misconceptions  surrounding Islam.  Imam Asali comes from a conservative background.

November 2nd
Eric Farr will speak with us about the Baha'i faith.  He will share the core values of this faith, the approach that his community has to communal and personal prayer and address how the Baha'i live out their faith in their daily lives.  Eric has been a practicing Baha'i for most of his life.  He is a Masters student in Religious Studies at McGill University, specializing in New Testament Studies.  The Baha'i community also has had extensive experience in the area of Inter Faith Discussion.

November 9th
“Judaism” with Rabbi Alan Bright.  Rabbi Bright is affiliated with the "Shaare Zedek Congregation" in the Cote des Neiges/NDG area of town.  His , is a traditional conservative synagogue with a “Young, Modern Flavour.”  Rabbi Bright will address such questions as what “The Faith” means to a Jewish person and how this “Faith” is lived out in their daily lives.  Rabbi Bright will also share with us insight into Jewish prayer life and address briefly Jewish Mysticism.

November 16th
The final evening consists of a “Round Table” discussion with our invited speakers as well as additional guests.

More EVENTS in 2010:

Being Beheld By God: Spending Time with Julian of Norwich
Saturday, August 28th from 9 am to 4 pm
Grace Anglican Church in Sutton

With the Rev. Holly Ratcliffe

Sponsored by the Ecumenical Committee of Sutton.
Registration: $20 includes lunch. The Brochure
Deadline to register: August 26th  Contact Tim Smart

Marriage Preparation Courses 2010
Courses given each month for those preparing for marriage. Enjoy a Friday evening and all-day Saturday together with other couples and two experienced facilitators as you explore the dynamics of marriage and relationships. 

Last Course for 2010:  September 24th and 25th.

North American Academy of Ecumenists
September 24th to 25th at the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism in Montreal

With guest speakers and panel discussions.
For more information, call 1-877-645-6863 or visit the website of the NAAE

"The Centenary of the World Missionary Conference in Edinburgh 1910, the onset of the modern ecumenical movement, is an introspective moment for many who are seeking direction for Christian mission in the 21st century. Based on a critical assessment of the status of the world, a new vision of God's purposes for creation in Christ, a renewed spirituality and mission ethos need to be developed in the life of the churches worldwide."

"This Montreal conference will explore ways of witnessing to Christ while acknowledging the religious plurality in a secular society. What is the meaning of "world evangelisation" today? How do we bear witness to the uniqueness of Jesus in a multi-religious world? "

Shared Purpose: A Religious Response to the Climate Crisis
with the Rev. Sally Bingham
Tuesday, September 28th at 6:00 pm
Moyse Hall, 853 Sherbrooke Street West,  McGill University  

Sponsored by the Faculty of Religious Studies and The School of Environment   Admission is free. No registration needed.    

Reverend Bingham has brought widespread attention to the link between religious faith and the environment through her work on The Regeneration Project and the Interfaith Power and Light campaign.   As one of the first faith leaders to fully recognize global warming as a core moral issue, she has mobilized thousands of religious people to put their faith into action through energy stewardship.  

Sally serves as the Environmental Minister at Grace Episcopal Cathedral and chairs the Commission on the Environment for the Diocese of California where she was installed as Canon for Environmental Ministry.

Lay Readers' Workshops, Fall 2010

Saturday, September 25th, 9 am to 2:30 pm. 
Archdeacon Peter Hannen on The Genius of Anglicanism  

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010, 9 am to 2:30 pm
with the Rev. Dr. Holly Ratcliffe on Julian of Norwich

Workshops at Diocesan College, 3475 University Montreal, Quebec The cost is $10 and is payable at the door. Please bring your own lunch for the day.   The Website...

2010 Lay Reader Study Day and Commissioning Service
Saturday, November 20th, 2010. 
9:00 am - 4:00 pm St. Paul’s Church, Lachine, 379, 44th Avenue,  Lachine, Quebec   Registration and Coffee at 8:30 am

Speaker: Bishop Barbara Andrews, Associated Parishes of the Central Interior, BC. "Baptismal Ministry and Lay Leadership"
A fee of $25 covers all refreshment breaks, lunch and materials  

Commissioning Service and Evening Prayer with Bishop Barry Clarke at 4:00 pm., followed by a reception for all family and friends

Stewardship Conference 2010
October 2nd, 2010 Montreal, Quebec
Join us on Saturday, October 2nd, 2010, St. Barnabas, Pierrefonds
Bishop Barry is looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Peter Misiaszek, Director of Stewardship Development, Diocese of Toronto, Anglican Church of Canada will lead us through a hands on workshop on how to develop a parish based annual stewardship program.

Saturday October 2nd
Building a Year Round Stewardship Program:
Narrative Budget, Sacrificial Giving, a Legacy of Faith.

There are 3 key components to this initiative: developing a consciousness regarding stewardship that is celebrated week after week, creating a parish narrative budget on an annual basis, and the introduction of proportionate giving a means of ensuring an on-going and new creative ministry of opportunities in the parish. Participants will be given the tools to work with, the model of a plan and by day’s end the information needed to develop and implement their own Stewardship Program.

The Conference includes coffee, tea and donuts and lunch.
Cost is $35 per parish team. Registration starts at 8am, the conference ends at 5pm.
For registration and any questions you might have do not hesitate to contact: Adrienne Clements, 514-843-6577, ext. 245 or aclements@montreal.anglican.ca

Religion, Globalisation, and Dialogue
14 October - 24 November, 2010.
at the Faculty of Religious Studies, McGill University.
7 One-hour lectures on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm.
Visit the website for the pdf flyer.

Street Level Quebec: Qui est mon prochain?
Une Fenêtre sur la justice.
Cette conférence aura lieu à Montréal les 15 et 16 octobre 2010
débutant vendredi soir de 19 h à 22 h 30
et samedi de 8 h 30 à 16 h 30

Conférencier: Pierre Allard
Pierre Allard est ancien commissaire adjoint au SCC
(Service correctionnel du Canada -Services d'aumônerie).

Il est reconnu pour son engagement et son leadership exceptionnels dans le domaine de la justice réparatrice et de l’engagement communautaire.

Becoming an Apprentice of Jesus
Third Annual Discipleship and Small Group Conference
November 4-5, 2010     
8 Simulcast Conference sites offered.  Visit the web site.

United Theological College - FALL 2010
(The K.J. Campbell Preaching Workshop)
"Spiritual Practice and the Art of Preaching"

with the Rev. Dr. Russ Daye   Minister at St. Andrew's, Halifax and Lecturer at the Atlantic School of Theology and United Theological College in Montreal.
Dates: Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 2pm until Friday, Nov. 5 at 12 Noon.  

Early Registration: (Before October 1st) - $150.00  
Regular Registration: (After October 1st) - $185.00  More information.

Events for 2011

Reading Scripture Through Other Eyes

Trinity Institute 41st Theological Conference

January 19th to 21st, 2011

How Do We Read Scripture?
Do we read them on our own, deciding what to believe? Do we read them as part of a group, with a similar mindset? Do we read them with a world view?

Often in times of change, we find our grounding in reading scripture. But what we read and believe may be different from what someone around the world reads and believes. Join us for Trinity Institute’s 41st National Theological Conference where, led by our international panel of distinguished speakers, we will explore the theory and practice of Bible study that is authentic and transformative. Speakers will address topics including:

• What concerns do scholars have when reading scriptures?
• What does an ordinary reader bring?
• How does our culture influence what truths we may find in scripture?
• How do we read scripture together

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A Little Humour

What to do when your statue requires a little glue...
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Last Meal  - by Bill Holm

On death row you celebrate your last night
with your last dinner, your choice, your last craving
to make at least your stomach happy before it stops
craving anything at all. Many choose
simple food: a hamburger, mac and cheese, ice cream.
What might it be for you, my friend?
Duckling Rouenaisse? A roast of unborn lamb?
Washed down with Veuve Cliquot '59 and old Armagnac?
And how do you know, my friend, that you are not
eating your last meal at this very table now?
Chew slowly. Make sure you take in all the body and the blood.