Catalyst

This is your invitation to Communion on Nov. 29th, 2015. Delivered by:

A DV EN T • CHR ISTM A S 2015

www.calvaryunitedchurch.on.ca

Calvary

Rev. Kenji, tree planter extraordinaire.

The Reason You Walk

The prodigal son walks in self-imposed shame to find a prodigal father waiting for his return, extravagantly celebrating such a reunion. The father explains to the irritated older brother, “We had to

celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found” (Luke 15: 11)

I wonder what happened after that parable’s happy ending. Were the brothers able to reconcile? Did the older brother forgive his brother? His father? Despite the fact that life is too short to hold grudges, reconciliation is a difficult path to walk.

Wab Kinew is a renaissance man: journalist and CBC personality, hip-hop artist, social activist, aboriginal

advocate, university administrator, and author. In his recently published book, The Reason You Walk, he writes of reconciliation through the personal family journey of connecting with his father, who harboured great anger and resentment from his upbringing in Indian Residential Schools. Wab finds a path between his aboriginal spirituality, as engrained in Anishnaabe Ojibwe heritage, as adopted in Lakota sundances, and the Roman Catholicism imposed by church and state.

His book is titled after a travelling song of the Anishnaabe tradition wherein the Creator explains the reason we walk. The Creator tells us:• Iamthereasonyouwalk.Icreatedyou,andtherefore

you walk.• Iamthereasonyouwalk.Iamyourmotivation,giving

purpose and meaning to your path.• Iamthereasonyouwalk.Iamthelovewithinyouthat

compels you to connect with others along the way.• Iamthereasonyouwalk.Iamthedestinationforyour

lifelong journey, your final home, and resting place.Such a song, and these layers of meaning, would ring

through the prodigal son’s return home. He thought the reason he walked was out of hunger, desperation, and

humiliation. Instead his walk was a return to a place of grace, forgiveness, love and belonging.

As we journey quickly through Advent and Christmas and into Lent, early next year, there may be occasion to consider the ways that we might walk to reconciliation in our personal, family, lives. The United Church of Canada continues to struggle with how reconciliation might become real, in light of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report on residential schools, in addressing the diversity of our denomination’s commitment to being an intercultural church.

As a start, I might suggest that we live mindfully in the moment, attentive to our respective pasts, but not beholden to them. Let us heed the divine presence that calls us forward and calls us back. In the preparations for holidays, thinking of the birth of Jesus Christ, let us give consideration to the reasons we walk, for all the ways the Creator blesses us.

Miigwech, thank you.– Rev. Kenji

Upcoming Worship Schedule

Nov. 29 Advent 1 – Communion – “Homeland Security” (Jeremiah 33: 14-16)Dec. 6 Advent 2 – Memorial Sunday – “Remembering from afar” (Philippians 1: 3-11)Dec. 13 Advent 3 – Music Sunday – “A Joyful Noise” (Zephaniah 3: 14-20)Dec. 20 Advent 4 – “Blessed Magnification” (Luke 1: 39-55)Dec. 24 7:00 p.m. – Family Christmas Eve ServiceDec. 27 “The Promise of a New Year” (Jeremiah 31: 7-14)Jan. 3 Epiphany Sunday – Beth ParsonsJan. 10 Guest speaker: Dr. Kate Ott, Drew University, “Sex + Faith”Jan. 17 “An Avenging Marriage” (Isaiah 62: 1-5)Jan. 24 “Bodily Functions” (1 Corinthians 12: 12-31)Jan. 31 “Love Is the Answer. And Question.” (1 Corinthians 13: 1-13)Feb. 7 Unveiled Threats – (2 Corinthians 3: 12 - 4:2)Feb. 14 Annual Meeting – Lent 1 – “Devil in the Details” (Luke 4: 1-13)Feb. 21 Lent 2 – “Slicing and Dicing a Covenant” (Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-18)Feb. 28 Lent 3 – “Appetite for God’s Ways” (Isaiah 55: 1-9)Mar. 6 Lent 4 – “After the Feast” (Joshua 5: 9-12)Mar. 13 Lent 5 – “Scents and Sensibility” (John 12: 1-8)

The Calvary Catalyst is published four times a year. Its purpose is to inform and report on news and events at Calvary United Church.

Submission deadline for the next issue is: Tues., Feb. 16th, to be distributed by Sun., Mar. 20th, 2016.Submissions should be sent to Bruce Jones at: scouterbruce@rogers.com

The Catalyst, including previous issues, is also available online at: www.calvaryunitedchurch.on.ca

Calvary United Church 290 Ridout Street South, London, Ontario N6C 3Z1 Phone 519-434-5526 • E-mail: calvunitedchurch@execulink.com

From the office filesCalvary United Church has been saddened by the passing of the following:

Joan CoulterWilliam Beharrell

Calvary is pleased to welcome William Whitlock into our membership.

Calvary Cooks!, our special cookbook to celebrate Calvary’s 125th Anniversary is available for purchase during Coffee Hour each Sunday, or from the office during the week (519-434-5526).

It makes a great gift or stocking stuffer for Christmas!

Our 125th Anniversary Cookbook

Pricing:Single Copy $12.00 3 for $35.00 5 for $50.00 Cash only please.

On a beautiful Thursday afternoon in October, 14 of our Second Milers and friends ventured out for a day of music and fun. The sun was shining

brightly, the maple trees were bursting with the wondrous colours of fall and the bus was filled with happy chatter.

We enjoyed a wonderful performance of The Sound of Music, during which some of us (me included) teared up during the singing of Climb Every Mountain. Soon the time came for us to depart. I noticed that our bus was not anywhere in sight, but thought nothing of it. There was a long line of school buses and other chartered buses up and down the circular driveway in front of the Festival Theatre. I figured that perhaps our bus was stuck somewhere down the line. Well, as it turns out, it wasn’t stuck.

Somehow communications had broken down and our bus was nowhere to be found. So there we were, 14 of us, stranded in Stratford. The once sunny skies that showed off the colours of fall were replaced with high winds and

a torrential downpour. But all the rain outside did not dampen our spirits. We camped out in the lobby of the Festival Theatre, snacked on minnie muffins and cheese, and laughed about our adventure. What a great group of people.

After many calls our bus finally showed up. No sooner did we get home (at 8:30 at night, mind you) that our group asked about doing it again. I thank them so much for their patience that day, and I thank God for the community of faith here at Calvary.

– Blessings, Beth

stranded in stratford

I want to thank the Congregation, Official Board, staff, and Ministry for the amazing support I have received as Chair of the Official Board these past

three years. I will be stepping down as Chair effective our Annual Congregational Meeting in February 2016. I will consider serving again in the future but for now I am exercising my strong belief in term-limits, as well as needing to focus on other activities in my life.

I encourage all members to consider taking on the opportunity to chair Calvary’s Official Board. It is a most rewarding and fulfilling position. Please contact the Official Board for further information or to express your interest in seeking the position.

Sincerely,Peter Ferguson

The London Community Chaplaincy held its annual Walk-A-Thon on Sunday, Oct. 18. Seventeen walkers representing the Southdale and Limberlost

communities headed to the Medway Valley woods.Mother Nature co-operated that afternoon, and we

enjoyed our time together. As you know, the proceeds will allow the children to attend the Tim Horton’s Winter Camp, support the after-school programs, sponsor the childrens’ Christmas parties, and allow participation in music lessons. The attached photo shows the children performing “The Lion King” during a Summer Arts Camp.

The children are now anticipating their Christmas parties which will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, (Limberlost) and Saturday, Dec. 12, (Southdale).

Again, many thanks for sponsoring me on the Walk-A-Thon! The Calvary congregation raised $1,062! Your generosity is very much appreciated!

– Linda Baker, Outreach Committee

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To see the many Gift Cards available, go to http://www.fundscrip.ca/ or get a paper order form from the back of the sanctuary, the lower

hall, or the church office. Contact Nancy Hind 519-434-4048 or

nancyhind@rogers.com with any questions. Ordering dates are Nov 8 & 22, Dec 6 & again the

following week Dec.13. Then we’ll take a break and resume ordering on Jan 3 or 10, depending on when Fundscrip re-opens after their Christmas break. Nancy will have your cards for you on the alternate Sundays.

For every card sold Calvary receives anywhere from 1% to 10% of the face value.

Please join us in this fantastic fundraising program, where you can increase your financial support for the church without spending anything more than you already are!

HUDSON’S BAY • Swiss Chalet • Mark’sGolf Town • GAP • Old Navy • WINNERSWalMart • Cineplex • Scholar’s Choice

Home Outfitters • American Eagle • ChaptersSTAPLES • Toys R Us • Best Buy • Roots

AND MANY, MANY MORE!

Attention Christmas Shoppers: You can increase your financial

support for the church without spending anything more

than you already are!

hats, scarves & Mittens Christmas Tree

The Sanctuary Christmas tree will be up for the first

Sunday of Advent, Nov. 29th. The Christian Development Committee is again asking people to bring in new mittens, scarves and hats to decorate the Christmas Tree. They will go to either The London Community Chaplaincy (Southdale and Limberlost) or East London United Church Outreach (ELUCO). The children and adults really appreciate these gifts... last year the kids received a trunkload of warm wooly items.

Thank you in advance for your generosity.– Mary Kannakko

At this time of year, many businesses and charities send out calendars for the

upcoming year to supporters and sponsors. If you receive more that you can use, please put them in the designated place on the table at the back of the sanctuary. The Outreach Committee will offer them to attendees at the monthly community breakfast program and deliver others to Women’s Community House.

Thanks for your support.

Recycle those unwanted 2016 calendars

Kathie Leigh, Chairperson, Caradoc Growing Project and member of our Outreach committee with David Epp, Regional Coordinator Ontario, Canadian Foodgrains Bank. David gave a presentation following the Harvest Dinner. He explained what the CFGB does, how it works and how to become involved. Go to foodgrainsbank.ca for more information.

The Outreach Committee cooked up another spectacular Harvest Dinner on Sept. 27th. Money

raised includes personal donations from the Calvary congregation of $1370 and along with profit from the Harvest Dinner, totalled $2,240!

Fifteen acres of winter wheat were planted in Fall, 2014 and harvested at the end of July. Though initially there was concern that the crop was under stress, the final harvest was better than expected. The crop was harvested by Rick and Betty McCracken, and processed by Cargill. Once sold, the profit of $8,032.42, an amount up from the past two years was sent to the national Canadian Foodgrains Bank office.

Monies will also be submitted from Metropolitan and Byron United Churches in London, as well as Mt. Brydges and Cook’s United Churches and Hope Community Christian Reformed Church in

Mt. Brydges, all partners with Calvary in the Caradoc Growing Project.

The Canadian Foodgrains Bank battles malnutrition in impoverished countries and works towards food security for all. These donations will be matched 4:1 by the Canadian government to allow this work to continue.

The worship service of Sunday, October 18th, 2015, was 40 years in the making. Reunion members of the former choir known as Singspiration participated in

a service of praise that was originally presented on Sunday, October 26th in 1975! Reunion members participated once again by reading scripture, singing hymns, reading excerpts from Jean Vanier’s messages, and of course, singing some favourite Singspiration songs. Songs included, Come Let Us Worship, Pass It On, selections from Godspell, and more. Kim Knowles and Katy Farrow played flutes, Murray Lahn played guitar, and Jim Hibbard accompanied on keyboards.

The rehearsal on Saturday was a time of music and laughter led by Mary Margaret Farrow, Jim Hibbard, and Ken McLagan. The planning committee of Mary Margaret Farrow, Kim Knowles, Ron McLagan, Bonnie McNichol, Brian McNichol, and Brian Wallace were very pleased with the success of the reunion weekend. The 35 members who were able to join us on October 17th and 18th, shared fond memories and were filled anew with the energizing power of God’s Spirit through song and fellowship. No gathering of Singspiration would be complete without the singing of Johnny Appleseed followed by sharing great food, stories, and laughter!

A theme for the service was from Matthew 5:15, 21-24, and 43-45; no one should hide their light under a bushel basket, but rather, put the light on a lampstand so that the light may shine for all to see. For the youth of Calvary 40 years ago, the light was faith shared through music. As teenagers, their request was for a contemporary

faith choir to be formed for youth who were feeling too old for junior choir and High Cs, but not quite mature enough for senior choir. The Holy Spirit moved through a small group of young members of Calvary United Church and their mentors, Mary Margaret and Mike Farrow, to build a music ministry of faith known as Singspiration. This youth movement drew members into the church from the Old South neighbourhood, and served as outreach when the choir went on tour to other churches in and beyond London.

Another theme for the service was love, as Singspiration songs like Jesus Carry Me and I’ve Got a Reason to Sing delivered the message that the light of faith, is not a glaring spotlight of fame, but is a beacon of courage and comfort. Thank you to Kenji Marui, Jim Hibbard, and Mary Margaret Farrow for having the courage to trust the reunited choir of the young-at-heart to sing of their faith once again. The Phillips translation of Beatitudes was read in unison as a reminder of the happiness that may come from humility and mercy. In our hearts were those whom we love in memoriam: Carol Reeves, Mike Farrow, Brenda Duncan (Clarke), and Karen Steward (Fisher).

It only takes a spark to get a fire going. The Holy Spirit ignited a spark 40 years ago in the hearts of youth here at Calvary and a ministry of faith music became a flame. Our hope today is that the flame of faith continues to light the paths of our faith journeys at Calvary and in our communities.

– Submitted by Ruthanne McLagan

Singspiration 2015!

Singspiration 2015... members got together before and after the service to reminisce, catch up and enjoy the moment!

Take time to PAWZ

One year ago, on Oct. 18th 2014, a new initiative unfolded out of my internship. This new initiative would

create continuous programs for youth and young adults in London Conference to come together in faith and fun. I am thrilled to say that all our programs have been a success. PAWZ has hosted workshops and retreats, such as “Day Away” at Camp Kee-Mo-Kee where we had 20 youth and many members

of the Calvary congregation come out. We also had our first ever PAWZ Worship on Friday, Oct. 9th. Finally we hosted a workshop called, “Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees” on Wednesday, Oct. 28th with 15 in attendance. With all this said and done, it could not have been possible without our awesome program team made up of youth from London Conference and my supervisor, Beth Parsons. – Matthew Lindsay, Youth Ministry Intern

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From our Catalyst Youth Correspondents: Heather & Sheina Meatherall

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Harvest Dinner, Baritone and Batteries!The Harvest Dinner

On September, 27th 2015, Calvary held the Harvest Dinner. There were a ton of delicious vegetarian dishes like Calvary beans, Hash brown Casserole, pasta and much more. Dessert included carrot cake, marble cake, chocolate cake, cupcakes and lots more. All the money from the event went to the Foodgrains Bank. I went and had some of the delicious food that was offered. My favourite dish was the Hash Brown Casserole. I loved the Harvest Dinner.My Baritone

At my school we play woodwind and brass instruments and I play the baritone. It’s basically a mini tuba. So far I can play Down By The Station, G-Force 5, Jingle Bells and Jingle Bell Rock. It was hard last year to get the right pitch, but this year it’s easier. I love the baritone!Batteries

So far we have collected 156 batteries. We will accept watch and hearing aid batteries as well as regular batteries. In case you were wondering what happens to the batteries this is what happens after I take them to Staples. Staples is paired up with a battery collecting company called Call2Recycle. From there the different types of batteries are dispersed to companies around the country equipped to recover lead, nickel, lithium, cobalt, and iron. If you want to know more, just visit the link: www.call2recycle.ca/physical-flowchart/

Keep them coming Calvary!– Heather

Mon ÉcoleBonjour!

I can’t believe that I’ve been in school for just over 3 months. This year I started a new school. I’m in the extended program at Kensal Park F.I (French Immersion). The extended program starts in grade seven (7X) and you continue there for grade 8 (8X). My teacher, Mme. Woodford, who is the 7X teacher came last winter to my old school to give a presentation about the program. That’s when I thought that it was something I was interested in. And now I’m there.

The school starts at 8:15 am so I have to get up at 6:45 just so I can get to the bus stop on time (the bus comes around 7:55). There are at least 800 kids at Kensal Park so its’s a very large school (there are 6 portables). My old school only had 300 kids, so it was a BIG change. Also, at my old school I either walked or drove to school and now I take a bus every day. I’m really enjoying the program and think it’s great.

Au revoir,– Sheina

Scouts Canada and our 31st Group are starting a new ‘Canadian Path’ journey to enhance the Scouting program. The Canadian Path is defined by its four key elements: Youth-led,

Plan-Do-Review, Adventure and SPICES (Social, Physical, Intellectual, Character, Emotional, Spiritual). The Four Elements provide youth with the opportunity to play an active role in facilitating and creating their own Youth-Led Path and program.

Right from the start, Lord Baden-Powell’s vision for Scouting was of a program in which the youth took responsibility for their activities and adventures. The Plan-Do-Review element creates a more engaged and reflective process for our youth members. Adventure is about exploring new things, new ideas, learning new skills, and creating new paths.

Wherever we can we include outdoor adventure to excite our Scouts. SPICES will provide youth with a program that fosters well-rounded individuals, better prepared for success in the world. This year Scouts Canada Groups begin to embark on this new enhanced journey.

Commissioner’s Corner

John Blacklock aka Scouterjack31st London Group Commissioner | 519-439-2905

Rev. Kenji participated with London Mayor Matt Brown in September’s “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event. Church and state worked to raise awareness about violence against women and to raise funds for Women’s Community House. Thanks to your support and donations, Kenji raised $1020! (He also explained to the Mayor why he was yelling “MAAATT BROOOOWN!” in his sermons).

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Dr. Kate Ott is Assistant Professor of Christian

Ethics at Drew University Theological School, and author of the book Sex + Faith: Talking with Your Child from Birth to Adolescence. She also bears the distinction of being Rev. Kenji’s “#1 preacher crush.”

Calvary welcomes her to the pulpit on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 for morning worship. She will also lead an afternoon workshop that day, watch for more details to come.

Guest Speaker: Dr. kate ott January 10th

On Sunday, Oct. 4th, Carolyn Murray, a member of Lambeth United Church gave a personal presentation

of the Israel/Palestine situation. Carolyn travelled to the region in 2013 as part of a study group and continues to be involved in seeking a just solution to the conflict. Her presentation examined both sides of the issue, including information gained from personal interviews with Israeli Jews and Arabs and West Bank Christian and Muslim Palestinians. She discussed the United Church’s position and its calls for action.

The presentation was well attended and Carolyn answered questions from the audience.

a Personal Reflection

Dr. Kate Ott

sign of the Times

Calvary has a new sign – a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Smibert (owners of North Star Ice). Mr. Ross Smibert was a member of Calvary in his youth and wanted

to make a donation to the church to honour the memory of his sister H. Marie Smibert. It is timely that it coincides with Calvary’s 125th Anniversary. This legacy gift allowed for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of the new sign. Many thanks to the Smiberts for their generosity. Work on the sign should be completed by the time you are reading this. The old sign, a gift of the Dennis family in memory of Rae Dennis, is being restored and moved to a new location over the Garfield Street entrance.

– Peter Ferguson

He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. – Roy L. Smith

Heather and Doris pose for an autumn picture.A work in progress...

On Sunday, Sept. 20, more than 160 volunteers representing twelve London faith groups

– Christian, Muslim and Jewish – planted over 430 native trees and shrubs at McCormick Park. The Interfaith Tree Planting was coordinated by ReForest London, and in the past three years has been responsible for planting over 1,400 trees and shrubs in London.

This year, ten people from the Calvary family participated. The environmental action recognizes the shared values of stewardship for the earth that these religious groups share. In addition to improving the environmental health of London, the event created a space for positive interfaith fellowship and activities. Faith leaders from Jewish, Muslim and Christian congregations offered reflections and a blessing on the day’s events.

Kenji Marui, spoke on behalf of the Christian congregations: “I see the trees and churches as being very similar: rooted in one place, reaching up and out, growing to make a difference. The shade, shelter, food, and oxygen from trees are like the sanctuary, nurture, and life-giving spirit of a faith community.”

Thanks to the Calvary congregation, the “Toonies for Trees” fundraising event held in the spring raised $256.80 to support this initiative.

Often we hear from girls we knew in Mozambique who write to bring us up to date on their lives in the PEDRA bursary program and long after. We would like to share one of these stories. We have translated it from Portuguese.

– Karen and Bill Butt

My name is Beleza Bonifacio. My parents are farmers and I have three younger sisters

and two younger brothers. At first when I started in PEDRA it was hard for me. My parents didn’t want me to learn to read and write, because I was the one who took care of my brothers and sisters. At that time, girls who finished grade five had to get married. Thanks to PEDRA my parents changed and allowed me to stay in school. So after I finished grade five I continued in school.

Then I had enough courage to apply to the Institute of Teacher Training in Nicoadala. This was a great challenge because it is very competitive but I succeeded because of PEDRA which had sensitized me to the importance of learning and of hard work.

I graduated from the Institute and since 2008 have been teaching in the district of Morrumbala. I am married now, and have a girl and a boy, and we have our own brick house. You see our house in the picture. Today I am a woman who has realized her dream and developed my gifts. I help my siblings to continue their studies too. I am very grateful to PEDRA and its bursary program and I hope that it can continue and expand. I would love to have a PEDRA centre here in Morrumbala.

The faith community leaders shared stories about the importance of trees and caring for the planet with the assembled volunteers and staff. If you’d like to read what was shared, there are some great quotes and parables at: http://reforestlondon.ca/interfaith-tree-planting-celebrates-shared-values

Interfaith Tree Planting PEDRA

What are you doing this Sunday?

Catching up on your sleep. Browsing the flea markets. Binge-watching television. Going to church

If you’ve been away, we would welcome you back. Remember, worshiping is something you can plan into your busy schedule. Come to Calvary this Sunday and make a difference in your life.

Calvary United Church – Open Sundays

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Gifts with Vision... a perfect way to start and finish your Christmas shopping. Pick up a catalogue at the back of the church or in the office.

You could:1. Help build a school in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. (page 10)2. Support Women for Change in Zambia. (page 13)3. Offer winter warmth in a Winnipeg shelter. (page 9)

There are many choices. You can choose the RIGHT gift:1. Online – go to www.giftswithvision.ca2. By telephone – call toll-free at 1-800-288-7365.3. By mail.

You can choose the perfect gift and support the Mission and Service Fund of our United Church of Canada.

Very worthwhile and perfect for those who are hard to buy for...Michelle L.

It’s nice to be able to choose projects for giving which resonate with our family.Elizabeth C.

I really appreciate the opportunity to support the work of the United Church. It makes gift giving such a blessing.Michael S.

I want to thank the staff and members of Calvary for working with Matthew and me in hosting the biannual Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Region (GLSL)

KAIROS Gathering on Oct. 2nd/3rd. Matthew, as part of the planning team, managed the media, assisted Aboriginal Elders Dan and Mary Lou Smoke in smudging all the participants, along with providing a presentation titled Truth and Reconciliation. This was my father’s (Jim Lindsay) last regional gathering as the GLSL Co-Regional Representative. Dad will continue to enjoy his sub-regional representative duties in Dufferin County.

It was stated to me that this was the first time that all eight Canadian church members were represented at the biannual Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Region KAIROS Gathering. The eight church members that were represented at the gathering were: Anglican, Catholic, Christian Reformed, Lutheran, Mennonite, Presbyterian, Quakers and the United Church. The co-regional representatives for the London KAIROS area are Joyce Holwerda and Pat Howe Loebech. KAIROS is a charitable joint venture administered by the United Church of Canada.

It was a privilege to meet my father’s KAIROS family.– Tim Lindsay

KAIROS Mission StatementKAIROS… Canadian churches working together for justice and peaceKAIROS… Faithful action for justice and peaceIn a time such as ours….• KAIROSunitesCanadianchurches

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).

• Informedbybiblicalteaching,KAIROS deliberates on issues of common concern, striving to be a prophetic voice in the public sphere.

• InspiredbyavisionofGod’scompassionate justice, KAIROS advocates for social change, amplifying and strengthening the public witness of its members.

• RespondingtoChristbyengagingin social transformation, KAIROS empowers the people of God and is empowered by them to live out our faith in action for justice and peace, joining with those of goodwill in Canada and around the world.

Jim, Matthew and Tim Lindsay. Matt at the controls.

Dan and Mary Lou Smoke

Smudging ceremony.

Great lakes/st. lawrence Region kaIRos Gathering

A Sunday school teacher asked her children as they were on the way to Church service, “And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?” One bright little girl replied, “Because people are sleeping.”