COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES, & EVENTS
This page is to highlight events that are happening in our extended community, or that are being held at Bethany by a community individual, group, or organization.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Maritime Regions Justice, Mission and Outreach Committee and Women of First Light are honoured to host the Maritimes book launch tour for North of Nowhere: Song of a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner. Marie Wilson will read from her moving, personal account of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which recorded the history of forced residential schooling for Indigenous children.
Don’t miss this privileged opportunity to hear from Marie Wilson, as we live out our Residential School Apology. See her updated itinerary below. Please announce this in your bulletins and from the pulpit, strongly encouraging people to attend.
ITINERARY *Books are available for purchase and signing at all locations.
Kjipuktuk/Halifax, Thurs. May 15th 7:30pm St. Andrew’s United Church. Sun, May 18th, 10:30am St. Andrew’s worship service
Mahone Bay Fri. May 16th 7pm St. James Anglican Church
Membertou/Sydney Tues. May 20th 1:30pm Membertou Trade and Convention Centre. 7pm. Eltuek Arts Centre
Nalikitquniejk/Antigonish Wed. May 21st 7pm Coady Institute, STFX
Piktuk/Pictou Thurs. May 22nd 1pm Pictou Library/DeCoste Centre
Truro Fri. May 23rd 11am Brunswick St. United Church
Takumegooch/Tatamagouche Fri. May 23rd 7pm Tatamagouche Centre
Charlottetown Sun., May 25th 1pm Spring Park United Church
See-dahn-sis/Fredericton Tues. May 27th, 7pm Wilmot United Church
Kwipew/Sackville Thurs. May 29th 7pm Mount Allison University, Grand Room, Windsor Bldg.
Moncton Friday May 30th 11:30am (In French, translation provided, if needed.
ALL YEAR OPPORTUNITITIES
KAIROS is a Greek word meaning a time of grace and opportunity. It is a time in which God challenges us to act decisively for justice.
KAIROS Halifax is related to KAIROS Canada (www.kairoscanada.org) uniting 10 Canadian churches and religious organizations in a faithful ecumenical response to the call to “do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8). KAIROS educates and advocates for climate/ecological justice and for human rights locally and globally. KAIROS has developed and leads groups in the "KAIROS Blanket Exercise", an experiential learning method raising awareness of Canadian history from the Indigenous peoples’ perspective. Inspired by the Blanket Exercise, we've developed the "Palestine Land Exercise" which is experiential learning of a history seldom heard.
KAIROS Halifax meets the first Monday of the month at 10:00 AM on zoom. Join us! Contact Linda Scherzinger lindakseven@gmail.com
The Ecology Action Centre is a member-based environmental charity in Nova Scotia.
Since 1971, we've taken leadership on critical environmental issues from biodiversity protection to climate change to environmental justice.
Capella Regalis is a local charitable organization providing free music programs to children across the HRM.
There are two main choirs: the Girls Choir (starting at age 7) and the Men & Boys Choir (starting at age 6). Capella Regalis holds rolling auditions throughout the year, and is currently welcoming new choristers for the spring and fall terms - no prior experience necessary!
Anyone interested is encouraged to visit their website, https://capellaregalis.com, for more information, and to book a quick and friendly audition.
Bethany United Church plays host to a variety of these programs.
Bethany Art Group is actively seeking new members!
For over 25 years, Bethany has hosted a painting group in the ladies parlor on Tuesday mornings. There are openings for a few new members. The group is presently all retired ladies, painting in different media, independently. It is also a social group - we chat and sometimes share snacks. Skill level is not important, but you must bring your own equipment and supplies. No one is teaching. We do give each other support and suggestions when asked. There is a small cost to share the rental fees. You are welcome to come visit and try us out! Please contact the treasurer, Yvonne Macor 902-431-0111 or meditate.ns@gmail.com for further information.
Welcome Group…. Tuesday and Saturday Evenings
The Welcome Group is an “open” meeting and available to anyone interested in the Alcoholics Anonymous' program of recovery from alcoholism.
On site meetings are normally held at 7PM, Bethany United CHurch, 2669 Joseph Howe Drive (Ramp Entrance). you can go as often as you wish to both meetings.
There are no intrusive questions or obligations and you can retain anonymity. It is also open to everyone regardless of race, religion or beliefs. Welcome is a diverse group of younger and older men and women from diverse backgrounds who are always willing to help the “newcomer” feel at ease.
An AA Group has one primary purpose: to help members stay sober and, in turn, to help others who may need help in achieving sobriety. Participants are able to relate and share their experiences, strength, and hopes with each other in order to solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Visit: https://www.aahalifax.org/meeting-list/
Programs and Events…
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