Walking, Talking, Working together … discerning paths for hope
Song (music video): Christ, Be our Light
Scripture: Matthew 5: 14-17 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
To All Members of the Christian Life Community in Canada,
In less than six weeks, on November 14th, our Nanaimo National Assembly begins. Over many months and through consultation sessions and discernment, almost every aspect of our assembly process has been evaluated and re-imagined. In broad engagement with the entire community the reduction of our carbon foot-print along with reduced and proportional delegate participation emerged as significant elements of our evolving assembly process.
provide two unique opportunities to connect and collaborate. The gifts, graces, recommendations and input from these sessions will help us discern a shared vision of our mission as the Christian Life Community in Canada. The National virtual sessions and the Nanaimo Assembly are much more than events or moments in time, they are stepping stones to discerning what lies ahead. We look forward to the insights and energy each of you will bring. Below are the session Zoom links. Links will open 15 minutes prior to the start of each session. A final reminder with the session agenda will be circulated October 4th.
The 90 minute session on Saturday October 5th, will focus on apostolic initiatives on the Frontiers. Catherine Kelly, World ExCo Consultor and Chartur Salvador Gonzalez-Ayala, North American Region Co-Ordinator, will share highlights from around the world and North America. Sharon Baker, National Ecology Group will highlight Integral Ecology. Sr. Nadia Gbaguidi will update us on Haiti. In break out rooms members will share spiritual conversation and listen deeply to the promptings of the Holy Spirit .
The 120 minute session on Sunday, October 6th, celebrates community. We are delighted to have CLC World ExCo President, Chris Micallef join us! There will also be a blessing and sending of Assembly delegates, working groups and leadership teams. There is so much to be grateful for as we look back over the last five years and as we continue the journey, 'walking, talking, working together...discerning paths for hope.' (Nanaimo Assembly theme)
Prayerful reflection supports and deepens spiritual conversation. Please find a beautiful Garden Prayer Exercise link here.
