Dear Friends of Knox Centre,
The 2010 Winter/Spring season is upon us and we've finalized our program! See below for program information, and click the titles for more informations. Click here to visit our www.knoxcentre.ca site, or click here to download our Winter/Spring 2010 Brochure or click here for a black and white version.
We've also been working on a new, exciting Forum on Ecological Spirituality and Evolutionary Cosmology. Click here for the program brochure.
In addition to attending our programs, there are other ways to support our ministry. Consider visiting our online store by clicking here. We receive a percentage of sales on our Amazon.ca site. Even if you're planning on buying something else from Amazon that isn't listed in our site, visit our store anyway, follow the link to Amazon and make you're purchases there--we still get a percentage!
Please consider directly donating to our ministry by either writing us a cheque, clicking the direct link here or visiting www.knoxcentre.ca and clicking "donate via paypal" on the right hand sidebar.
Click here for registration options, or email info@knoxcentre.ca for more information.
Sincerely,
The Knox Centre Committee at Knox United Church
Events/Programs
Thursday Morning Community of Friends: Elie Wiesel's Great Figures of the Bible, starting January 14th
Great Figures of the Bible: Legends and Legacies of our Biblical Heroes with human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel DVD series. Throughout the series Elie Wiesel will be our guide as we examine the complex and challenging characters from the Hebrew Bible from the first apple. Jan 14–Feb 18 10-11:30am $20 for series. Leadership: Rev. Drew Strickland.
Jan. 14 – Adam and Eve
Jan. 21 – Cain and Abel
Jan. 28 – Abraham and Isaac
Feb. 4 – Job
Feb. 11 – Moses
Feb. 18 – David
Living the Questions 2.0 DVD Series, starting January 24th
Continuing Sunday mornings from 10:00-10:45am, from January 24 until March 7, we'll be continuing our viewing and discussion of select episodes on a variety of different topics from the series--and it ends just in time for the worship service! Leadership: Don Smith
Jan. 24 A Kingdom without Walls
Jan. 31 Social Justice: Realizing God’s Vision
Feb. 7 Incarnation: Divinely Human
Feb. 14 Prayer: Intimacy with God
Feb. 21 Compassion: The Heart of Jesus’ Ministry
Feb. 28 Creative Transformation
Mar. 7 Embracing Mystery
Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium January 30
Designed with the collaboration of some of the finest scientific, indigenous and activist minds in the world, the Symposium explores the current state of our planet from a new perspective, and connects participants with a powerful global movement to reclaim our future. Sat. Jan. 30 1–5:30pm$25 adv/$40 door. To register contact Patty Shortreed 403-229-9321 or info@the-urban-shaman.com.
The Forum on Ecological Spirituality and Evolutionary Cosmology
There is an emerging conjunction of scientists, activists and faith groups on issues concerning the Earth Community. The idea of an Earth Community, looking at the entire planet as an integral, living and evolving system, is gaining acceptance throughout the realms of religion, education/science and even politics and economics. The late author Thomas Berry, cultural historian, eco-theologian and self-proclaimed "geologian", has argued that this new awareness "changes everything". From human-centred cultures an Earth-centred global culture is being born. We live in the midst of this awakening to a new way of being in the Universe - it's an exciting time! Knox Centre's winter program includes a three-part multi-session series titled "the Forum on Ecological Spirituality and Evolutionary Cosmology.
Introducing Ecological Spirituality and Evolutionary Cosmology: Tuesday evenings 7:00-9:00PM, January 26th February 2nd, 9th, and 16th. More than science, philosophy, religion, ecology, spirituality, evolution or cosmology, there is an emerging awareness of the oneness of all that is and how that integral awareness calls us to action in today’s world. Fee: $20.
Pre-register by January 22nd. Leadership: Don Smith
The Universe Story: Tuesday evenings 7:00-9:00pm, February 23rd, March 2nd, 9th and 23rd
“The Universe Story” is the title of the 1992 book co-authored by Thomas Berry and Brian Swimme in which they present what modern science tells us about how the Universe, the Earth and humans evolved to the present time as “a numinous and revelatory story” – not merely a fascinating intellectual “science” story. They argue powerfully that humanity’s failure to deeply (spiritually) embrace this “new story” is the root cause of many of our current problems. Fee: $20. Pre-register by February 19th, Leadership: Don Smith
The Great Work: Tuesday evenings 7:00-9:00pm, April 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27thEmerging from the wisdom of The Universe Story, The Great Work is the second ongoing theme of the Forum and will focus on the practical religious, political, economic and educational changes which are necessary to create a vibrant Earth Community in the 21st century
Fee: $20. Pre-register by April 2nd. Leadership: Don Smith.
Eckhart Tolle Meetup Group Starting January 4th
The insights of best-selling author and spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle have been transformative for a growing number of people around the world. His best known books are The Power of NOW: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, and A New Earth: Awakening to your Life’s Purpose. You are invited to join the MeetUp Group and meet with new friends for a Tolle DVD presentation, discussion, refreshments and meditation. Sign up online only, times at www.etolle.meetup.com. Meeting 7 – 8:30pm starting January 4th, meets two Mondays each month.
Guided by: Tim Nethercott, University of Calgary Chaplain; Drew Strickland, Knox United Church
Film: Flow (For the Love of Water) February 17th
F.L.O.W. (For the Love of Water). Irene Salina’s award winning documentary explores the environmental, political and human rights issues surrounding this burning question: can anyone really own water? (www.flowthefilm.com) Leadership: Joel LaForest
Economic Justice then and now: the Biblical Way with Dr. Richard Horsley Mar 5-6, 2010
The people of Israel broke away from the “advanced civilization” of Mesopotamia and Egypt and formed an alternative society. In the ancient Near Eastern empires, as in the global capitalist economy, the centralization of wealth and power led to increasing exploitation of the people’s labor, fragmentation of supportive community, privatization of the public resources, and neglect of human welfare. In its covenant with Yahweh on Sinai, however, early Israel outlined principles of an alternative economy devoted to the common good, the protection of people’s economic rights, and mutual assistance in cooperative community. The monarchy centralized wealth and power again, in violation of the covenant. The prophets pronounced Yahweh’s condemnation of the wealthy and powerful for exploiting the people, and Jesus called for a revival of mutual support and cooperation in renewed covenantal community. “Biblical economics” may pose some significant challenges to the unprecedented concentration of power and wealth in the global capitalist system in these “depressing” times.
Lecture: Introduction to Biblical Economics Friday, March 5, 7:00 – 9:00pm $20
Workshops:
Economics of the Mosaic Covenant: Saturday, March 6 10:00am-12:00pm $20
Jesus’ Renewal of Covenant Economics: Saturday, March 6 1:00pm-3:00pm $20
Film: You, Me and SPP March 15th 6:45pm
You, Me, and the S.P.P.: Trading Democracy for Corporate Rule. Paul Manly’s latest documentary explores how the Security Prosperity Partnership (S.P.P.) has eroded human rights and democracy in the name of “free trade”. (www.youmespp.com) Leadership: Joel LaForest
Tibetan Bowl Meditation March 21 7-9pm
Join John Akim Gosaw as he shares his knowledge and experience in a meditation of sound and light – an unforgettable experience in the Knox Labyrinth. Spring Equinox March 21, 7-9pm $20.
Knox Centre Book Club: John Ralston Saul's "A Fair Country" April 26th 7:00pm
Join us as we explore Canadian identity and Canada’s founding myths through John Ralston Saul’s seminal book A Fair Country. April 26th, 7:00pm $10.
Theatre Collective
Scene Study Workshop Feb. 1, 8, 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15 7-9pm
Would you like to try acting but are afraid of all the lines you have to learn? This workshop is your chance to take a scene, learn it and perform in six weeks. $10
Our World Part 2, Opening Doors: A play by Helen Young Thurs., Fri. May 6 & 7 at 7:30pm
Opening Doors will look at the involvement Knox has had with community outreach groups such as Inn from the Cold and CUPS. $10
For more information contact Helen Young 403-281-7065 or kctc@nucleus.com
Special Events:
Knox Centre Book Sale March 7th at Noon
March 7th, noon hour Get your hands on the books of last year’s and this year’s outstanding guest lectures and speakers at Knox Centre’s Annual Book sale!!! Click here to order Knox Centre's books online. Knox Centre gets a portion of all sales from orders through our site on Amazon.ca.
Spring Labyrinth Gallery
Experience the beautiful and unique sculpture of Knox’s own Aldo Marchese – in the Labyrinth at coffee hour Pentecost Sunday, May 23rd at noon.
Image of the Resurrection of the Dead courtesy a CC license.
