VIRIDITAS CENTRE FOR CREATIVE SPIRITUALITY:

A GREENING PLACE:

Dance

Sacred Circle

Gentle dance in the circle of community for the playful spirit and those with the desire to celebrate the sacred through dance. $5. donation. Wednesdays 7:30-9:00 P.M. Contact: Caroll Halford (519) 433-7792 or redshawlwoman@rogers.com

Flamenco Passion

The passionate rhythms  and movements of flamenco embody the themes of life and spirit. Contact: Sharon Wise (519) 518-6549 or dancefolk.flamencopassion@gmail.com

Saturdays ($150. for 10 sessions)

Adults 10—11:15 A.M.

Teens (12-17) 11:15 A.M. –12:45 P.M.

World Dance

Spirits are free in the  movements of folk dances from around the world. Tuesdays and Fridays 10:15—11:30 A.M. $15/class
Contact: Sharon Wise as above
Celebration Dance  Mondays 7:30 - 9 P.M. in the sanctuary ($5./wk donation)
Using a blend of modern, ethnic and expressive dance movement to embody and respond to the movement of the Spirit.  Through work on choreography the dancers bring this expression into various celebrations in the life of the community. Contact: Greg Smith (519) 438-1171

Song and Rhythm

Joyful Noise 

Singing in group with the voices of the world (Africa, the Balkans, others) 2nd and 4th Thursdays 7—9 P.M.  Contact: Gloria Thomson (519) 686-0813

Boombah - Tuneday Community Drum Circle 

Connect with  the heartbeat of the earth  and one another through drumbeat, fun, song and dance.  Alternate Saturdays 7-9 P.M.  Beginning Sept. 29 Contact: Jack Barnes (519) 641-6566

Exploring Faith

Biblical Explorations

 A 4 week exploration of the parables of Jesus – or – what the heck do those stories mean? The parables of Jesus have been the focus of much of the cutting edge of theological study in recent years. Are these tiny perfect stories the closest we can get to what Jesus really said? Are they like Aesop’s fables - guides on good living? Do they tell of a world turned inside out and upside down? Let’s decide together! This will be a facilitated discussion with study resources provided. Wednesday evenings 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. in the chapel space (after Taizé Prayer) October 3rd, 24th, 31st and November 7th.

Pub Theology

Wednesdays  2nd Wednesday of the month, 8 P.M. at the Wortley Roadhouse, Wortley Village (beginning Sept. 12) Inquirers gather to ask one another important questions about faith and life in our context, using short articles as a jumping off point.  (Contact Christ Church for article)

Quiet Day for the Beginning of Advent

Saturday, Dec. 1,  9:30 A.M. - 3 P.M. $25. (lunch provided) Reflections, silence and centred activity exploring the season of waiting in the dark. Facilitated by  Register by Nov. 15 by calling Christ Church Office (519) 438-1171

Book Study

A  study in group of Bishop John Spong’s  book “Jesus for the Non-Religious” Contact: The Rev. Sylvia Birghtwell (519) 471-9252
Integrity London  First Sundays (Oct. - June) Second Sundays (July - September) 7 - 9 P.M. A group for LGBTQ2S persons and straight friends and supporters who are committed to their place in the Church and who work for the full inclusion of all persons, particularly within the Anglican Church of Canada.

Prayer, Worship and Meditation 

Taize Prayer

Wednesdays, 6:15-7:00 P.M. in the sanctuary Communal and individual contemplative prayer using the chants of the ecumenical community of Taize, France and including ten minutes of silence.

Sunday Services

8:30 A.M. & 10:30 A.M.
8:30 A quiet traditional Eucharist (communion) using the Book of Common Prayer (1962)
10:30 A full contemporary Eucharistic celebration using the Book of Alternative Services.
Mid-Week   Wednesdays, 10:00 A.M. A quiet Eucharist using the Book of Alternative Services, followed by coffee and conversation

Celebration

“Giving and Receiving Gifts of Creation”

Arts and the Faith Community  Sunday November 25, 2007 10:30 A.M. A liturgical celebration of the creativity of community as it has been experienced at Christ Church on the occasion of the 144th anniversary. Installation of Heritage Property plaque.  Dedication of the 2nd Day of Creation Window by Ted Goodden and of a painting of the Baptism of Jesus by Kim Harrison.  Followed by a reception and open house with food, music and  arts displays.

Winter Solstice 

Friday, Dec. 21, 7:30 P.M. A celebration of the longest night in word, song and dance.
Black History Month Celebration   Sunday, February 3, 10:30 A.M. A liturgical celebration of the contribution Black history to the faith tradition using storytelling, music and dance.

Earth Day

Sunday, April 20, 4 P.M. A ritual of thanksgiving for the earth and  a time of penitence and renewal in our relationship with the Earth., using word, song and dance.

Personal Transition

Twelve Step Programs:
Alcoholics Anonymous   Mondays 7:30 – 9:00 P.M.
Narcotics Anonymous  Thursdays 7:30 – 9:00 P.M. Fridays 7:30—9:00 P.M.