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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Summer Sabbath Hike (Cedar Haven Eco-Centre)
DESCRIPTION:Sabbath Hike is a great way to get outside and experience God’s presence in creation through the seasons. So join us for a guided contemplative walk through the Cedar Haven landscape as we engage in the ancient practice of sabbath. \n  \nSign up here\n \nSigning up lets us know you’re coming\, plus we’ll let let you know if there are any shifts in the weather or event updates.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/summer-sabbath-hike/
LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hamilton,Ontario
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ORGANIZER;CN="A Rocha Ontario":MAILTO:ontario@arocha.ca
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SUMMARY:Silence in the Seasons Mini Retreat (Manitoba)
DESCRIPTION:A “mini” Silence in the Seasons in the City:\nDue to the current pandemic and phase 2 protocols outlined by the provincial government we are not able to offer our Silence in the Seasons Retreat. However I would like to invite you to consider joining me in a mini Silence in the Seasons at the Carol Shield’s Labyrinth in Kings Park. \nDate/Time: June 13\, 2020 9am-10am  \nWhere: Carol Shields Labyrinth at Kings Park \n Contact us here to RSVP ×RSVP404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n	Sorry\, this form has been permanently removed.\n\n\n[/modal]\nClose\n  \nKristi Degenhardt\, a friend of A Rocha\, writes brief description of a labyrinth: \nAs a spiritual tool\, a labyrinth represents a guided prayer walk. In contrast to a maze that has dead ends and choices to make along the way\, a labyrinth is a single path to the centre. \nInstead of a pilgrimage to Jerusalem\, or the Camino de Santiago\, medieval churches started to create labyrinths that parishioners could use closer to home. Whether inlaid in stone in the sanctuary or courtyard\, or crafted into a garden\, faithful seekers could easily access it. \nStart your labyrinth walk by setting an intention. Perhaps it’s a very specific question for God/Spirit/Creator\, perhaps it’s a music lyric that has been stuck in your head\, maybe a line of Scripture that inspires or troubles you. It might be a deep breath alongside “what do you want me to hear/see/ponder today.” It could be a decision you’re wrestling with\, or a person you are having a hard time forgiving. \nAnd then deliberately walk towards the centre. If you’re walking with others\, there will be some shuffling as you pass one another. Take note of what your senses are telling you. Maybe you repeat your intention as a mantra to stay focused\, maybe you free your mind to safely wander the path that your intention has set. \nOnce you come to the centre\, do what feels right. Close your eyes\, whisper a prayer\, leave a rock or flower\, pause a moment. Maybe you add a layer to your intention\, a follow up question\, or a repeat of the initial question. \nAnd then walk back out\, taking note of when you make the final step. \nIf the labyrinth is grass or sand\, consider walking it barefoot. If it’s in a public place\, determine whether it seems safe to leave your jacket/bag/extras on the ground and walk unencumbered. Allow yourself time to jot down some thoughts or images in a journal. \nAnd then continue about your day. \nhttp://www.carolshieldslabyrinth.ca/ \nPlease  RSVP here ×RSVP404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n	Sorry\, this form has been permanently removed.\n\n\n[/modal]\nClose\nPlease use the Manitoba Self Screening tool before coming to this event. If you are feeling sick in any way\, or have travelled in the last 14 days\, or have been in contact with someone who has Covid-19 please stay home.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/silence-in-the-seasons-manitoba-2020-06-12/
LOCATION:Carol Shields Labyrinth\, 198 Kings Drive\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3T 3G1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200613T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200613T140000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Day (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:In light of COVID-19\, we are implementing changes in all areas of our work.  As Volunteer Day activities take place outdoors\, we are still moving forward with this event but are taking extra precautions to maintain social distancing\, provide hand washing/sanitizing stations\, and cancelling our communal lunch. Please stay at home if you have had symptoms or traveled\, or have been in contact with someone with symptoms or who has traveled in the last 14 days. \nCome care for creation at our Brooksdale Environmental Centre! Catch a taste of A Rocha as you lend a hand alongside the team in our garden\, habitat restoration projects\, heritage site and grounds and more. After work enjoy a community lunch and free site tour! \nWear weather-appropriate clothing for working outside\, and bring gloves if you have them. \nSchedule:\n9:30 am – Meet at the patio\n12:30 pm – Free Lunch for volunteers (CANCELLED)\n1:30 pm – Site Tour \nRSVP\nVolunteer Days fill up fast\, so please RSVP to make sure you get a spot!
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/volunteer-day-surrey-bc-5/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC Volunteer Days,Brooksdale
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SUMMARY:Summer Hike Series - Assiniboine Forest (Winnipeg\, MB)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Assiniboine Forest for our annual hike in one of the largest urban forests in Canada! The Assiniboine forest is home to a great variety of birds\, animals\, and plants. \nCome explore the unique beauty and wonder located in the forest and enjoy some physically distant company as we explore! \nMeet in the parking lot at 996 Grant Ave at 7:00 pm. \nWe will hike rain or shine\, so dress for the weather! Bring a water bottle and snack for yourself. \n Contact us here to RSVP ×RSVP404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n	Sorry\, this form has been permanently removed.\n\n\n[/modal]\nClose\nPlease use the Manitoba Self Screening tool before coming to this event. If you are feeling sick in any way\, or have travelled in the last 14 days\, or have been in contact with someone who has Covid-19 please stay home.
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/summer-hike-series-assiniboine-forest-winnipeg-mb/
LOCATION:Assiniboine Forest\, 996 Grant Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Manitoba,Winnipeg
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Space for God Retreat (Surrey\, BC)
DESCRIPTION:Please note that the Centering Prayer Mini Retreat has been postponed\, due to measures to help contain the spread of COVID-19. \nA 2-night retreat designed to help you connect with God through solitude\, prayer & refreshment. \nFrom 7 pm\, June 18 to 5 pm\, June 20 \nYour stay will include: a private* or shared room**\, all meals\, two teaching sessions\, morning\, mid-day and evening prayers\, optional spiritual direction\, access to A Rocha’s nature trails\, gardens and heritage guesthouse. \n*All rooms have shared washrooms \n**If you would like a double occupancy room you must share with a friend (we won’t be pairing strangers in the same room). \nYour facilitator: Leah Kostamo\, a trained spiritual director\, who will be on hand if you’re looking for ideas on how to use your time or would like to reflect on what you’re experiencing. \nCurious to find out more?\nYou can contact Leah directly at leah.kostamo@arocha.ca \nSpace is limited. Please sign up early! \n
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/space-for-god-retreat-surrey-bc/
LOCATION:A Rocha’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre\, 1620 192 St\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3Z 9V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Brooksdale
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED [Date TBD]: For the Beauty of the Earth: A Conversation on Art & Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore how beauty\, creativity\, and story influence our view of the natural world…\nFour artists working in different mediums will discuss how the arts not only contribute to our awareness of the earth\, but encourage us toward empathy and care for creation. You are invited to experience the natural wonders of the Cedar Haven Eco-Centre and enjoy an exhibit of nature inspired art. Refreshments and desserts will be served. \n  \nPlease register here\nAdmission is free due to sponsorship from the Arts for a Change Foundation — but ticket registration is required to save your seat! \n \nIn lieu of your ticket cost you are welcome to make a donation online or at the event (in cash) to support A Rocha’s work in environmental stewardship. Thank you!
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/for-the-beauty-of-the-earth/
LOCATION:Cedar Haven Eco-Centre\, 1039 97\, Freelton\, Ontario\, L0R 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hamilton,Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200627T150000
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SUMMARY:The Art of Paying Attention: Learning to Love Creation (Online)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop and self-guided retreat explores Jesus invitation to “Consider the lilies of the field” as though our lives depend upon it. \nAbout this Event\n\n\nFacilitators Matt Humphrey and Zoe Matties will lead us through a guided retreat with times of prayer\, teaching sessions\, independent exercises\, and group coaching and debrief. \nJoin A Rocha Canada\, Wild Church Winnipeg\, Wild Church Victoria and the Emmaus Community as we explore the invitation to “consider” Creation – to apprentice ourselves to the world God has made\, as though our very lived depend upon it. \nThe sessions will take place via Zoom – register to receive the link.\n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/the-art-of-paying-attention-online/
LOCATION:Manitoba
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200630T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200630T200000
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SUMMARY:A Rocha Talks: The Story of Plastic (Online)
DESCRIPTION:The Story of Plastic takes a deeper look at the crisis of plastic pollution and the global effects it has on the health of our planet.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nA Rocha Canada invites you to join the inaugural event of our A Rocha Talks series. This panel discussion will focus on The Story of Plastic\, a powerful new documentary by The Story of Stuff Project. The film takes a sweeping look at the human-made crisis of plastic pollution and the worldwide effect on the health of people and our planet. With engaging original animation\, archival industry footage beginning in the 1930s\, and first-person accounts of the unfolding emergency\, the film distills a complex problem that is increasingly affecting the well-being of the planet and its residents. \nStriking footage shot over three continents illustrates the ongoing catastrophe: fields full of garbage\, veritable mountains of trash; rivers and seas clogged with waste; and skies choked with the poisonous runoff from plastic production and recycling processes with no end in sight. \nHere are a few direct quotes from the film that highlight the issues: \n\n“Our current plastic waste crisis is NOT about waste management…”\n“On a personal level\, I have stopped using plastic bags and plastic straws and that is a great thing\, but you realize that on a systematic level\, it doesn’t change anything…”\n“Of all the plastic that has ever existed\, more than half was produced in the last 15 years\, and 91% of it has never been recycled.”\n“People think plastic can be recycled\, but actually most plastic is very hard to recycle.”\n\nAs a nature conservation organization with a Christian conviction\, a panel of team members will explore how to engage this critical and sobering topic as Christ’s followers\, with thoughtful action\, and with hope. \nOur panelists include: \nMatthew Humphrey – Director of Theological Education\, A Rocha Canada \nZoe Matties – Manitoba Program Manager\, A Rocha Canada \nRick Faw (host) – VP of Programming\, A Rocha Canada \nRegistrants will receive complimentary access to the film in order to view it prior to our panel discussion. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nWatch the trailer \n \nOnline Viewing and Panel Discussion  \nRegistered attendees will receive a link from A Rocha Canada the morning of Friday\, June 26 that will enable them to stream the film prior to the panel discussion. The link will be delivered to you at the email address you use to RSVP here. \n\nPlease watch the film at your own leisure anytime with the streaming link. You can watch online on your desktop\, laptop\, or mobile devices. The film is about 90 minutes in length.\nThen join us for the panel discussion and Q&A via Zoom on Tuesday\, June 30th at 7 pm PDT. You will receive a separate link for the Zoom event alongside the streaming link.\n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://arocha.ca/event/a-rocha-talks-the-story-of-plastic-online/
LOCATION:Manitoba
CATEGORIES:Online Programming
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