connecting the interfaith movement

Winter 2011Issue 24:2

OIIM Open International Interfaith Ministry

News and Events

Connecting the Interfaith Movement

OIIM-NTI University Seminars:

ÿ An Introduction to Chakras................Pg 4

ÿ Earth-Based Spirituality and the Winter Season...............................................Pg 6

ÿ Life Balance for the Interfaith Minister and Spiritual Practitioner...........................Pg 8

ÿ The DaVinci Code ~ Part 2................Pg 9

ÿ The Spiritual Arts and Interfaith Ministry - the Professions & Professionalism...Pg 11

ÿ The Gift of Hope................................Pg 12

ÿ On Love............................................Pg 14

OIIM Chapter Events and News

ÿ Stratford, ON....................................Pg 16

ÿ OIIM Outreach - Saint John, NB....Pg 16

ÿ Shediac, NB....................................Pg 17

ÿ Prince Edward Island......................Pg 19

AWAIC World Interfaith News........Pg 21

OIIM’s Seminary Program ~ NTI..Pg 22

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Chapters’ News andCalendar of Events:

OIIM workshops, courses and

programmes are based on research.

These articles summarize the research by our sanctioned Lay

Ministers, Ministers, NTI Students and Instructors.

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e welcome all members and visitors to the We in the Interfaith movement, celebrate these Interfaith Ministry. Our ministers, trained many faces of God represented by different W

through our seminary program, The iNtuitive religious traditions and rejoice that we have been Times Institute (NTI) qualify: to carry inter- given such a beautiful and diverse world. We nationally recognized clergy cards through the express this truth with the phrase ~ International Council of Community Churches, a member of the World Council of Churches “The paths are many, the truth is one(ICCC); and as licensed Naturotherapists through ~ Love thy neighbour.” the Canadian Association of Naturotherapists and Naturopaths (ANN). We hope you enjoy our publication and invite you to attend any of our events and celebrations.

As Interfaith Ministers, it is natural for us to approach spirituality from an Interfaith perspective. That means that our approach is inclusive, celebrating all traditions and diverse approaches. When we look at the beautiful, diverse world that God has created for us to live in, it is clear to us that God is a God of Diversity. There is not just one type of tree, or one type of bird, or one type of flower, or one type of person. The world is populated with a multitude of forms including trees, birds, flowers and people in all OIIM Ministerial Team: shapes, sizes and colour. This diversity makes the world more beautiful. (back row L-R)Rev. Susan Eaton, CASC, OM, Rev.

Sandi King, OM, PhD(TC), Rev. Barry King, If we believe that God is infinite, then one place to OM, PhD(TC), - Senior and founding ministers. begin to understand God is to embrace the knowledge that in this diverse and beautiful world (front row L-R) Margaret Flood, Nancy Mercier, created by God, it is only natural that God should CASC, LM, Debra Lynn Sinclair, CASC, LM and manifest the message of unconditional love in Ellen Hicks.many ways to many peoples.

þ NTI Graduates from all five programs are eligible to be covered through most clients’

extended health care plans as Naturotherapist through the Association for Naturotherapists and

Naturopaths (ANN) in Canada.

ü OIIM Ordained Ministers are automatically accepted into the International Council of Community Churches with International

recognition as clergy.

ý OIIM Lay and Ordained Ministers and Spiritual Practitioners adhere to the International

Code of Ethics for Spiritual Directors.

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Rev. Barry King, Senior Minister of OIIM and NTI Educational DirectorBaby Blessing, Speech,

Beach, Ch’town Wedding

NTI Professors: Rev. Susan Eaton, CASC, OM, Reiki Master(World Religions), Rev. Barry King, BSc, PhD(TC), OM, n.d., Reiki Master, & Ellen Hicks, BSc, MEd, CCC (Counselling)

join Lay Minsters Debra Lynn Sinclair and Nancy Mercier in reflection at NTI Retreat

NTI Professor Ellenenjoying a few

social moments

Rev. Sandi King, BA, BEd, MEdPhD(TC), OM, CCC, n.d., Reiki Master - OIIM Senior Minister and NTI Registrar

OIIM Office Manager,

Margaret Floodsharing her

gift of holistic baking


Debra Lynn Sinclair, CASC, LM, Lay Minister,

Spiritual Practitioner Apprentice, Reiki Master/Teacher, Certified Hypnotist

Balancing your body’s energy for health and harmony

An Introduction to Chakras

hakras are becoming increasingly recognized These lines or pathways are called nadis in the as fundamental to holistic healthcare. For physical body and ley lines on the earth. Nadis can C

every one of us, life is an exploration. As we be likened to arteries or veins, which carry blood, journey on this exploration, we enjoy an increased only nadis are subtle vessels and they carry energy. acceptance of all things sacred. Spiritual These subtle vessels cannot be seen, it is merely techniques, complementary medicine, the healing through their action that we know of their arts and methods of empowerment have all grown existence. Just as we know electricity exists when in popularity. We are realigning ourselves we plug in a kettle, we cannot see the electricity, energetically with the universe. yet we know it exists because we witness its

actions.As we search for ways to develop ourselves personally and spiritually the sacredness of life How do we nourish these energy pathways? We do becomes more apparent. Scientists tell us, as the so through meditation, fresh food, breathing ancients told us before, that we, like all life are exerc ises , v isual iza t ion, aff i rmat ions , merely “energy in motion.” As we learn to aromatherapy, flower essences, colour light understand energy we will begin to understand the therapy, crystal healing and touch therapies, to very essence of life itself. The word chakra name a few. When we heal disease holistically we originated in Sanskrit, a sacred Indian language, always work to affect the flow of energy. When and means “wheel of light.” This refers to the energy flows freely through the whole body, it cone-shaped vortices of energy which spin and creates harmony and releases dis-ease. Through vibrate within the energy body. Close to your skin balancing the chakras and improving the flow of is a measurable electromagnetic field, with an energy, we create change from the core, which is even finer more subtle energy field stretching out our energy system, to the periphery, which is the at times to as far as 30 ft. physical body.

When we think about it, with such energy around The chakras hold the key to spiritual awakening, you, you can never be separate from other living psychological wellbeing and physical health. things. The aura (this energy field of which we are Teachings from many cultures indicate we have speaking) of every human, animal, plant, tree, seven major chakras, twenty-one minor, forty-stone or crystal is also charged nine minute, and numerous with a life-force that vibrates in minuscule chakras. The seven harmony with all energies of the major chakras radiate out from universe. Whether we are in a different points along the spine crowd of people or walking forming a vertical axis which alone in a forest, energy is runs from the base of the spine rece ived and energy i s to the top of the head. It is these transmitted. This transmission seven major chakras which are is through our chakras. They are so often explored.the gathering points, drawing in information through a fine network of energy lines.


Each of the seven chakras governs a different maintain health by keeping our chakras healthy. stage of psychological and spiritual development Our chakras carry a blueprint of information from creating various levels of consciousness. The first the cosmos. But if we are exposed to pollution or three chakras - root, sacral and solar plexus - are infections, our chakras struggle to remain healthy. responsible for survival, self awareness and inner By looking at the function of each chakra, the stability respectfully. The heart centre, which is types of blockages that may occur, how these the fourth chakra, is the point of transformation blockages affect us mentally, physically and from the inner world, which is our personal reality, spiritually, and ways to release these blockages, to the universal reality. The three remaining ultimately our whole system will become more centres - the throat, brow and crown - are spiritual healthy and flexible.centres focussing on communication, insight and wholeness. Physically each chakra has various Although the healthy functioning of our chakra body parts under its control. The seven main sets system is essential to our positive well-being, just of endocrine glands and in this way influence the as some people survive with digestive systems that entire harmony and equilibrium of the body. are clogged and sluggish, leaving them feeling Chakras are who you are. They are your very constantly under par, so the majority of us survive essence. They are wheels of vibrating light that with distorted and disturbed chakras. Though it is b r ing inner wisdom and knowledge . not likely to kill us (not directly anyway) a reduced Understanding the seven major chakra centres and energy flow leaves us feeling never as well as we realizing your full potential can provide enough might, lacking sparkle and joy. Through many spiritual practice for this lifetime. As we look at therapies - some listed earlier, we are able to each chakra separately, we are reminded that in restore and balance the chakras and increase the order to remain in balance we need to heal and flow of energy.


Earth-Based Spirituality and the Season of Winter

Rev. Susan Eaton, CASC, OM, Reiki Master

e can follow the cycles of Nature as guides the earth moves into a time of resting beneath Her Won our journey through our days and lives, cold blanket of snow, renewing Herself for the from the daily rising and setting and rising again Spring to come. We might benefit from following of the sun, to the changing seasons - spring to this example. Like the earth, in this time of rest, summer to autumn to winter and so to spring again renewal and healing, we may seek relief from the - to the great cycles of birth and death and rebirth. busyness of life through healing and peace for our

spirits. The spring and autumn equinoxes are times when the day is balanced between night and daylight. At the harvest time of the Autumn Equinox, we The two solstices, winter and summer, are the two symbolically gathered in all the things we extremes of the earth’s journey around the sun. accomplished during the year. The Winter Solstice The winter solstice, which occurs in 2010 on is a time to reflect on what we have harvested and December 21, is the time when the day is shortest choose the items of value, the seeds of our future and the night is longest. Winter represents goals, for the future. This is an opportunity to midnight, rest after a year of work, the end of our count our blessings and to create the seeds of physical life. The winter brings a time of positive change in our lives.introspection. During the warmer part of the year, we are active in the world, spending much of our Winter also brings Christmas and New Year energy in society with others. Winter is a time to celebrations. For thousands of years, peoples of take a more receptive role, to give ourselves time many faiths and cultures around the world have to connect with our inner life and recharge our celebrated holy days (holidays) at this time, and spiritual batteries. many of today’s Christmas traditions began long

ago. Homes were decorated with evergreens to Although Winter weather keeps us inside more symbolize never-ending life in a season of than the other seasons, it is an important part of our darkness, when nature appears cold and dead.journey through life. After the harvest of autumn,


Huge bonfires were lit outdoors reflection, and celebrate the and homes were filled with light changing seasons of the year to encourage and celebrate the and of our lives. return of light. The custom of giving gifts also originated in After the Winter Solstice, the ancient cultures, including days begin to grow visibly Rome and northern Europe, longer. Let us share the light of where people exchanged small inspiration that will grow with gifts as part of the winter the growing year. As we celebrations. celebrate the season with

beautiful lights, we know that a The turning wheel of the year new spring will surely follow. provides an effective guide for our spiritual In this special season, may you find peace and journeys. Rather than fighting against the cold and warmth for body, mind and spirit. May there be snow, let us use this as a time to see beauty in peace and love on Earth.unexpected ways, take time for personal


t is a beautiful day – sunshine, light snow Iflurries at times and wonderful feelings of peace ÿ Meditate daily if possible – or at least practice and welcomed rest! Sound idyllic! Perhaps but deep breathing or deep yogic breathing to only if it is your choice – not a reminder via illness increase the oxygen levels in your body.that you have not looked after your own need to ÿ Allow yourself time to eat and exercise.replenish your body, mind and spirit. ÿ Ensure that you have time to do the things that

rejuvenate you – friends, family, nature, art, How often as Spiritual Practitioners does our music, etc.calling and sense of wanting to be of service to ÿ When you sense tiredness – take time off – you others, cloud our own needs? How often are we will have all that you need when you need it. tempted to put others’ needs ahead of our own - ÿ Remember and trust the universe supports us even though we know better - and spend countless in providing what we need!hours with clients reinforcing their right to look ÿ We all need forgiveness and we all need to after themselves? Often! It goes with the territory. forgive.

ÿ May we always remember our gifts are from If we truly believe that what we do is a calling from Spirit and Spirit is always with us.Spirit, then we must understand that heeding that call through provision of spiritual, pastoral and counselling services is going to be stressful on our body, mind and spirit. None of us are immune from the stress of being helpers as we listen to stories of loss, tragedy and joy.

So how can we look after our needs while still performing acts of service?

Life Balance for the Interfaith Minister & Spiritual Practitioner (Counsellor, Healer, Medium and Director)

Ellen Hicks, BSc, BEd, MEd, CCC


he “Fleur-de-Lys” symbol is a well known was probably chosen because of its profound ancient image, but what is less known about connection to the pure white energy of the moon. Tthis sacred symbol/image of the Angels, The Fleur-de-Lys is one of the few tools powerful

combined together with the extraordinary Lunar enough to be used in times of economic or force of the moon; is it’s real use as a Divine personal difficulties. In fact it has long been used Talisman for protection and/or luck. The Fleur-de- in the battle for success and wealth. Lys - translated as “Flower of the Lily” represents: When King John II, one of the most powerful wisdom, love, valued friendship, faith, hope, kings of France, sent his army to collect money to valour and passion; and has been worn and pay the ransom of his kidnapped son, the Fleur-de-cherished by some of the most successful and Lys was purposefully emblazoned upon each famous people in the world. shield.

Throughout its long history, its forces have Joan of Arc, a simple shepherd girl, also made the empowered its wearers again and again. From the Fleur-de-Lys her personal talisman and used it to very earliest of records, this amazing flower was rise up and save her French nation from defeat. called the flower of Hera... the Greek Goddess She wore this simple lily throughout her life until who was Queen of Heaven and the Moon. It's said she was sainted.that when drops of her milk fell onto the earth they grew into fields of beautiful white lilies. It also became the Heraldic symbol of France.

Legend has it that the young Merovingian: Clovis This beautiful lily is also the flower that the Angel I - the future King of France- was on the way to the Gabriel chose to bring to the Virgin Mary when he great battle of Vouille, and was searching in vain announced the coming birth of Jesus, and in for a place to cross a river when a doe, frightened paintings of the annunciation we always see this by the soldiers, jumped across the river along a flower in Gabriel's hand. In this instance, the lily ford that only it knew. The whole French army

then safely followed. On the banks were clusters of wild Lilies. Clovis jumped off his horse, picked one and put it on his helmet as a symbol of his future victory.

Crystal Grid from Lay Minister Nancy’s Crystal Healing Workshop

Secret DaVinci Code: Part 2

Divine Talisman/Symbol

Nancy Mercier, CASC, LM, Lay Minister, Spiritual Practitioner Apprentice


From then on the Fleur-de-Lys was seen as a sign of Divine favour bestowed on the French, and was worn by all the

kings of France. Even the Empero r Napo leon was associated with the Fleur-de-Lys, and in paintings of his coronation you can make out its delicate golden flowers woven into the rich red of his velvet robe.

The Fleur-de-Lys is one of the oldest symbols in history dating back as f a r a s anc ien t Mesopotamia, Egypt and ancient Japan. Its survival is confirmation of its enormous power... Even the Italian city of Florence took its name from the Fleur-de-Lys. But in truth many people are drawn to its simple and

yet profound power without even knowing anything of its fascinating history, both in our world and the world of Myth. Now it's your turn to draw on the wealth and courage of all the centuries past as well as our present. Let this beautiful legendary and sacred symbol be your confirmation of the life that you deserve, one that is fit for a King or Queen! For more info see:

http://arcadia-angelic-sanctuary.com/resources/Fleur%2Bde%2BLys.pdf

Lay Minister Nancy conducting a Workshop on Crystal Healing

Lay Minister Nancy preparing for Service at

Shediac Interfaith Centre


The Spiritual Arts and the Interfaith Ministry ~

the Profession and Professionalism

The OIIM Registration Board: Rev. Sandi King, Rev. Susan Eaton and Ellen Hicks

he OIIM Registration Board was instituted by The Spiritual Arts registrations are currently: TOIIM in 2007 to assist in giving credibility to the ÿ Spiritual Practitioner Apprentice (CASC)professions that fall into the Spiritual Arts and the ÿ Registered Spiritual Practitioner (RSP) Interfaith Ministry. Graduates of NTI are who may specialize in up to four practises - automatically accepted as registrants into the ÿ Spiritual Counselling (RSPc);category determined by one of the five NTI programs ÿ Spiritual Healing (RSPh);from which they graduated Others can apply to the ÿ Spiritual Mediumship (RSPm); andOIIM Registration Board for equivalency evaluation. ÿ Spiritual Direction (RSPd)

The Interfaith Ministry registrations are:All registrants must pledge to adhere to the ÿ Lay Minister (LM)International Code of Ethics for Spiritual Directors. ÿ Ordained Interfaith Minister ( OM)This series of articles is intended to share what the professions within the Spiritual Arts and Interfaith The Board is working on producing a brief and Ministry entail, the scope of practise for each and simple Manual that will list each of these Interfaith assist the public in determining what is ethical Ministry and Spiritual Arts Practises with their behaviour within the Spiritual Arts and Interfaith scope of practise, training and recommended fair Ministry. fees, along with a list of registrants. In today’s

world with the ‘fadism’ of ‘holistic health’ and The Board also serves as a protective council for the ‘New Age’ services, it is difficult for the public. If you receive services from any of our discerning public to determine who has extensive registrants and feel that they worked outside their and grounded training and who does not. Our goal scope of practise, did you harm, or engaged in is to simplify that. The Manual will be available in unethical behaviour - you can lodge a complaint with the new year at or the OIIM Registration Board. The Board will then in print at your Interfaith Centre.take appropriate action.

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he One Fundamental Element that makes 5. We are Measured not by our Deeds but by our TSpiritual Counselling different from Thoughts.traditional types of counselling is the belief in a 6. Every Thought is a Prayer.greater power - a belief in God. In addition to the 7. It is the Storm Within that we have the Power belief in God, there are 3 Basic Assumptions of the to Still. Spiritual Counsellor: 8. Remove the Fear, it is the Mind Killer.

1. We are souls - 9. Too much Time goes to trying to find Spirit encased in a physical body; Happiness outside of Ourselves.

2. Life is Purposeful; and 10. Strive to be Happy!3. We have free will. 11. Perfection is something that the closer you

get to it, the farther away it moves. Some Basic Principles of Spiritual and 12. Each Day is a Blessing.

Intuitive Counsellors: 13. Live each moment Consciously. 1. Not Making a Choice is a Choice.

2. It is not our place to judge. From Rev. Barry King’s Book, Many Paths, 3. Be a Mirror. One Truth - An Affirmation of Spirit, 2009, NCA

4. “As you think, so it is.” available through your Interfaith Centre.

The Spiritual and Intuitive Counsellor


ffirm positive thoughts, energies and iving is the road to receiving. Giving love,

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The Gift of Hope is Yours

In life there are two types of personal energy. One can deplete your spiritual energy and allow it’s negativity to spiral down into the lower vibrations of deep depression, suicidal thoughts, or violence. The other invokes spiritual energy, spiralling upward, creating a higher vibration of positive, self-affirming thoughts and actions. The first step towards hope is a leap of faith into that positive energy. Here are the ABC’s of nurturing that hope:

Rev. Sandi King, BA, BEd, MEd, PhD(TC), OM, CCC, Reiki Master, n.d.

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and all God’s creations.£ eek Inspiration. Surround yourself in Sake it happen. The power and control for positivity. There is ten times the power in one Myour life is in your hands; not the hands of positive action, no matter how small, than in one

mis-users or abusers. Don’t let others intimidate negative action. What ever your challenge, others you or use fear to control you. They are soul have gone before you. Seek inspiration in them, stoppers. Helm your ship well. If someone else and be an inspiration for others.does it for you, it is no longer your ship. Don’t take

ake charge of your life, or some one else unnecessary risks, but do take healthy risks that Tmove you forward, and most of all, have the will. Trust your instincts, follow your wisdom to know the difference. Aspire to return heart and find your soul’s purpose. When you your vessel’s Spirit home more enlightened than leave a void at the helm, some one else will jump when it came. in ready to avoid their own life by controlling

yours.ever ignore the wisdom of the ages found in Ndoctrines like the ten commandments that nderstanding is nobler than innocence.

have endured the test of time - they have served USeek to understand yourself and don’t be others well. Let them be a guiding beacon to you. fooled into thinking that you do. Let that energy

move through you and move you forward.

pen your perception to be as expansive as isualize what you need as it is for your own Othe universe. There is more to life than what Vbest good. Thoughts create things, allow we can see, more to a person’s heart than what they your thoughts to keep your hope alive. No matter show, and more to endure for a soul on earth, than what the challenge, hope is the healer.for a soul in heaven. See clearly all that there is to see, but know that you will probably never see it hat goes around, comes around. You will all. Life is full of mysteries, but not spells and Wreap what you sow, so be careful what you potions. Life is full of miracles. Be open to life’s plant, because you will harvest what you have spiritual adventures. earned.

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Rev. Barry King, BSc (Hon.), PhD(TC0, OM, Reiki Master, n.d.

On Love

veryday we use language - words - to This means that if communicate to those around us. Words are someone wants to Efunny things as they are affected by the play an important

consciousness and intention of those who use role in your life as them. Today I would like to speak to you about a your friend or lover, husband or wife, then you word that we all use and that we all have an already know what kind of person you want and understanding of. This single word can heal, renew need. It is obvious if that person is not what you and affirm or can control, hurt and afflict. It can want, and you have this awareness right from the create a lot of confusion or misconception. It can beginning.be used as a weapon or as a salve. People have stopped wars because of this word while others Why? Because you have learned how to love have started wars in its name. yourself and be true to yourself. This personal

integrity means that you no longer choose to lie to What is the word? It is the word LOVE. yourself. This gives you clarity and you are able to

be clear about what it is that makes you joyful.How does this word have so much power? Where do we begin to understand it? It is clear to me that Integrity is knowing what you really are, not what the place we begin to understand the word love is you believe about yourself, what you would like to in our own personal relationship to it. To really believe about yourself or even what you pretend to begin to understand the word love, we must learn be. When you are true to your integrity you never to have a loving relationship with ourselves. It may consciously go against yourself. You are honest come as a surprise to you but love for yourself is with you, and able to notice when someone shows the key to loving others. It is a simple truth that you disrespect. When someone treats you LOVE begins with you. When your relationship disrespectfully, you have the clarity and courage to with yourself is based on love and respect, your say, “Hold it. I don't like the way you are talking to relationship with everything in life will change, me.” You put up a boundary right away because including your relationships with the people you you will no longer allow yourself to be abused. You love. create a clear system of boundaries with other

people, and you also respect the boundaries that To begin exploring Love we must ask a simple others put on you.question and be honest with our answer. How do you feel about yourself? Do you love, respect, and Armed with self-love, if someone wants to be with honour yourself? If the answer is no, then you can you, that person has to come from a place of love begin to understand all the times your heart has and respect, not from fear and disrespect. If you are been broken. When you don't love, respect, and already in a relationship that doesn't honour you, honour yourself, then you allow other people to then you can enter a period of healing and treat you without love, respect, and honour. The cleansing so that both of you return to love and challenge is to learn to treat yourself with love, respect, beginning with yourself, and continuing respect, and honour. Once you do this, there is no with each other. You begin with yourself because way that you will accept anything less from others. you need to have love in order to give love; you Once you have given yourself permission to love need to have self-respect in order to give respect. youself, you can be clearer about what you need to Relationships need to be based on respect. If there be happy in a relationship. is no respect, sooner or later there is going to be a

broken heart.


What do I mean by respect? If I'm in a relationship Having integrity and self-love gives you the power with you, I respect your choices; I will not try to to break all the ties you were programmed to control your choices. Because I love you, I allow believe. You can reject the lies that say, “I'm not you to be what you are. I don't have to agree with good enough; I'm not beautiful enough; I'm not you, but I respect every belief you have, every strong enough; I can't make it; I can’t do it.” When choice you make, because I love you the way you you love yourself, you are no longer afraid to face are. I am not trying to fix you or correct you. I also responsibilities in your life. You will make the respect my own life, and I will not allow you to choices to face problems and resolve them as soon control my life. If you don't respect me, I will still as they arise. Why will you chose this? Because love you, but that may be the end. The only way to you can trust yourself completely to make choices save a relationship is to recover the respect, to that support you, and you know that you will never learn to communicate better, and to create new set up circumstances that go against you.agreements with a new set of boundaries. In this way, the relationship can be healed. Healing a With self-love, you enjoy being with yourself in relationship takes two people who recognize that your own presence. You enjoy what you see every there is work to do. You cannot heal the time you look in the mirror, and the big smile on relationship alone but you can change how you your face enhances your inner and outer beauty. chose to work within it. You will no longer have to follow a false image of

perfection or try to prove that you are good enough It is important to note that self-love is something for love. You no longer live your life according to completely different from selfishness. Selfishness other people's opinions. You will no longer need says, “If you love me, you have to put up with all my other people to accept you or tell you how good emotional garbage, you have to put up with my you are, because you know what you are. When anger, my judgments, and never leave me.” To tell you love yourself and are experiencing self-love, others that you love them and then to abuse them is you aren't afraid to share your love because your not loving - it is selfishness. How can I love you heart is completely open.and abuse you at the same time ~ For me to keep you, even if I'm abusing you, is an act of It is important that you know that today can be the selfishness, not love. day when you experience the beauty of yourself.

Today can be the day when you reconnect with your own spirit and begin to express all the love in

your heart. Allow yourself to focus your attention on what you are feeling in this moment. Celebrate and feel the desire to be alive, the desire for LOVE and JOY, the desire to create some thing wonderful to share with others – to live a life of abundance and awareness. Your job is to choose to be happy, and to share your love, your joy, and your happiness with those around you.

Celebrate and know the healing power

of LOVE.


Debra Lynn Sinclair, CASC, LM, RH, Reiki Master,

Spiritual Partitioner ApprenticeDirector of the

Stratford, OntarioInterfaith Centre

Stratford, ON Interfaith Centre ~ Schedule and News

Register with [email protected]

Hello Everyone - The long evenings of winter are creeping upon us and no better time to spend some time on ourselves with a journey of self discovery. I am going to try a new type of meditation evening for the next seven months, which will bring us to the warm months of summer. We will take a step-by-step progression through the seven chakras which are our energy centres. Through exercises and guided meditations we will remove blockages and clear the psychological, emotional and spiritual debris that can trap us in habits that have worn out their usefulness.

I will draw from many venues, however I will base a lot of exercises on data written by trained psychiatrist Brenda Davies, M.D. We will be starting with the root chakra on Wednesday evening and will go through the seven main chakras in the upcoming months. So again, it will be the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 7:00 pm. The cost remains at $5.00 and the evening always follows with tea and coffee and hopefully with discussion, where we can support each other on this unique journey we all experience as life. I hope all who are interested will be able to join in. I do ask that you let me know if you are able to attend. Blessings to all, Deb - 2879 Forest Rd., Stratford ON - 519-271-6302

Saint John Project

OIIM Outreach - Saint John Interfaith Centre

These are some before shots (bottom 2 on right) of the new Saint John Interfaith Centre. The Centre

will be housed on the second floor which has a beautiful, sun filled, 37" by 14" room - perfect in which to do spiritual programming. Lay Minister Nancy, as part of her Community Building and Outreach Internship, did up the designs for the Centre. At the top right is one shot of her designs. At the bottom left is a shot of the almost finished Centre. We entrusted the contract for this project to Michael Franceour (Lay Minister Nancy’s husband and spiritual partner on this Interfaith Journey) who is doing a fabulous job. He thinks it through and does things with integrity. We know the Centre construction and its infusion of energy is in good hands so that the future congregants will be served well. Rev. Sandi and Rev. Barry will be in Saint John one week a month to do Spiritual Readings, Workshops and a monthly Service. We hope to be ready for Feb. 7-13, March 7-13 and April 12-17.

With a team like Nancy and Mike in Shediac, Rev. Susan and Margaret here in PEI, Debra Lynn in Stratford ON & Ellen in Kingston, ON we feel blessed to have attracted souls with such commit-ment to the Interfaith Movement.


Shediac Interfaith Centre ~ Schedule and News

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JANUARY Rev. Barry & Rev. Sandi available for ÿ Monday Jan. 31, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP: private sessions Spiritual /Psychic Readings

Spiritual Cinema: Spiritual Healing Movie. ÿ Monday March 7, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP: FEBRUARY Spiritual Cinema: Spiritual Healing Movie.

ÿ ÿ Monday March 14, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP: Aura Sensing and Sketching (Revs. Kings) Sacred Geometry ♡ Discover Sacred ♡ Sense auras; ♡ See colours and symbols Geometry; ♡ Find out what lay lines, the clairvoyantly;♡Intuit the meaning of colours Bermuda Triangle, Feng-Shui and megalithic and symbols as they relate to one’s innate and sacred sites have in common; ♡Design a characteristics; ♡ Sketch a class-mates aura sacred art form to strengthen your intuition and interpret the symbolism and colour; ♡ and connection to the Divine; ♡Discover the Enjoy a healing meditation; ♡ Open to the transformational/therapeutic effects of public. certain shapes, colours and numbers.

ÿ Sat. Feb. 5, 2-4pm - Interfaith Celebration ÿ Monday March 21, 7-9pm-WORKSHOP: Service Join us in Celebrating the Many Meditation/ Spiritual Group 3.Paths of Spirituality. ÿ Monday March 28, 7-9pm-WORKSHOP:

ÿ Saturday Feb. 5, AM - by appointment - Meditation/ Spiritual Group 4. Rev. Barry and Rev. Sandi are available for APRIL

Spiritual /Psychic Readings and/or Spiritual ÿ Monday April 4, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP: Counselling and/or Spiritual Direction Healing Through Crystals: ♡Discover the (Spiritual Healing is offered freely as part of healing power of crystals and what colour and private sessions) FEE: $70 (covered by most crystals have in common; ♡Understand their extended health care plans). physical and esoteric properties; ♡Use high

ÿ Monday Feb. 7, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP: vibrational crystals and experience your Meditation/ Spiritual Group 1 ♡Meditate personal power exponentially; ♡ Enjoy a with the energy of the group; ♡ Discuss healing meditation.spiritual experiences; ♡Strengthen your own ÿ Friday April 8, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP: intuition; ♡ Understand how symbols, CHANGE YOUR LIFE ~ Intention + visions, colour and dreams affect daily life. Action = Healing (Revs. Kings) ♡ Articulate

ÿ Friday Feb. 18, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP: your intentions clearly; ♡ Develop an action Meditation/Spiritual Group 2. plan (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly spiritual

MARCH rituals) that you can follow to deepen your ÿ Friday March 4, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP: connection to the Divine;♡Live your healing

Message Circle (Revs. King) ♡ Heavenly intentions;♡Enjoy a healing meditation. messages for the soul for each participant; ♡ ÿ Sat. April 9, 2-4pm - Interfaith Celebration Questions and answers on Matters of Service Join us in Celebrating the Many Spirit;♡Uplifting evening with like-minded Paths of Spirituality.people. ÿ Saturday April 9, AM - by appointment -

ÿ Sat. Mar. 5, 2-4pm- Interfaith Celebration Rev. Barry & Rev. Sandi available for Service Join us in Celebrating the Many private sessions Spiritual /Psychic ReadingsPaths of Spirituality. ÿ Monday April 18, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP:

ÿ Saturday March 5, AM - by appointment - Spiritual Cinema: Spiritual Movie.

Friday Feb. 4, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP:

TENTATIVE Schedule of Events Winter 2011 - Shediac Interfaith Centre: to register and/or make an appointment for private sessions and/or ask to receive regular emails, contact Lay Minister Nancy - Fee: $30; OIIM Members are entitled to free participation at most OIIM Events. Our recommended donation is $20 per event. For a listing of OIIM Workshops/Courses frequently offered: www.interfaithconnextions.org


Shediac Interfaith Centre News:

ÿ An application was submitted to the “Director under the Companies Act of Service New Brunswick Corporate Registry Office” to grant Arcadia Angelic Sanctuary Interfaith Ministry Inc. - AASIM (a non-profit and charitable religious organization), a Revenue Canada Charitable Tax Number, enabling AASIM to provide receipts to persons making charitable donations to AASIM.

ÿ Nancy continues her volunteer calling/assistance in Palliative-Hospice Care and, starting in February, will also be volunteering weekly as a workshop “Leader and Facilitator” with the New-Brunswick Ministry of Health for the “My Choices - My Health” chronic disease self-management program.

ÿ As part of her Apprenticeship and ongoing studies in the Spiritual Arts and Interfaith Ministry, Nancy

became a licensed member - Naturotherapist or n.d. - on September 30, 2010, with A.N.N. (the Association of Naturotherapists and Naturopaths). She is now able to provide Spiritual Consultations as a Spiritual Practitioner Apprentice by phone and/or in office; covered by most extended health care plans.

http://www.gnb.ca/0053/phc/workshop-e.asp


Open to the General Public: ÿ Thur. Feb. 17, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP: JANUARY Research Divination Tools (each night

ÿ Thursday January 13, 7-9pm - Interfaith explores different research and experiments) Celebration Service - with Revs. Susan, Barry or Sandi: TAn the Many Paths of Spirituality experiential course for personal use, devoted

ÿ Thur. Jan. 20, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP: to enhancing one’s personal connection to Research Electronic Communication and Spirit; TExplore the many different gazing Distance Viewing (each night explores divination tools such as tea leaf reading, different research and experiments) with crystal gazing and black depth, rune stones, Rev. Barry: RExplore Mark Macy’s research angel, faerie or tarot cards, I ching, etc. on electronic communications; RListen to ÿ Thur. Feb. 24, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP: some of his recordings; RExplore Courtney Message Circle with Rev. Barry, Sandi or Brown’s research on Remote or Distant Susan: [Heavenly messages for the soul for Viewing; RTry remote viewing and other each participant; [A talk with questions and experiments RMacy’s and Brown’s books answers on Matters of Spirit; [An uplifting are available at cost. evening with like-minded people.

ÿ Thur. Jan. 27, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP: MARCH

Healing Through the Seven Major ÿ Thursday March 3, 7-9pm - Interfaith Chakras with Rev. Sandi: XExperience deep Celebration Service - Join us in Celebrating relaxation; XBecome aware of personal the Many Paths of Spirituality

ÿ Thur. March 10, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP: energy; XCreate balance in your life; Movie Night - Spiritual Cinema with XExperience deep transformational healing; Margaret.XDiscover the role of colour in your life.

ÿ Thur. March 17, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP: FEBRUARY

Research on Reincarnation and a Past Life ÿ Thursday February 3, 7-9pm - Interfaith Regression (each night explores different Celebration Service - Join us in Celebrating research and experiments) with Rev. Barry: the Many Paths of SpiritualityRAn exploration of research and spiritual ÿ Thur. Feb. 10, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP: practises on reincarnation; RExperience a Spiritual Healing with Rev. Susan:

õDiscover the commonalities of the many Past Life Regression; RHeal the present different healing modalities such as Reiki, through healing past lives; RExperience a Therapeutic Touch, Seiki and Laying on of powerful tool for self-exploration and inner Hands; õConnect to your own healing healing; RLetting the past be a guide to your power through experiential exercises; future; RCan help you deal with today’s õExperience the healing power of phobias, fears, relationships and physical channelling the energy of the Divine. discomfort.

Join us in Celebrating

Prince Edward Island Interfaith CentreRegister with Rev. Sandi [email protected]

TENTATIVE Schedule of Events Winter 2011 - Prince Edward Island Interfaith Centre: to register and/or make an appointment for private sessions and/or ask to receive regular emails, contact Rev. Sandi - Fee: $30; OIIM Members are entitled to free participation at most OIIM Events. Our recommended donation is $20 per event. A listing of OIIM Workshops/Courses frequently offered is at

NOTE: All OIIM events are cancelled when schools are cancelled due to storms.

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- Winter 2011 at

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PEI Interfaith Ministry offers Spiritual Stress Busting -3rd Tues. each month - 7-9pmFeb. 15, Mar. 15, Ap. 19, May 17, Jn. 21 - Fee $30/OIIM Members $20 - Pg 21 for details

Open to the General Public: APRIL

MARCH ÿ Thursday April 7, 7-9pm - Interfaith ÿ Thur. March 24, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP: Celebration Service - Join us in Celebrating

Sacred Geometry with Lay Minister Nancy: the Many Paths of SpiritualitykDiscover Sacred Geometry; lFind out ÿ Thur. April 14, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP: what lay lines, the Bermuda Triangle, Feng- The Divine Feminine with Rev. Susan: Shui and megalithic and sacred sites have in •Explore the feminine face of the Divine; common; 3Design a sacred art form to •Develop a deeper understanding of the strengthen your intuition and connection to cycles of rebirth; •Enjoy connecting to the the Divine; ˜Discover the transformational/ Goddess; •Explore the Goddess’ dual nature.therapeutic effects of certain shapes, colours ÿ Thur. April 21, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP: and numbers. Research Ceremonial Teas and Intuition

ÿ Thur. March 31, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP: (each night explores different research and Channelling with Rev. Barry: Participants experiments) with Rev. Sandi; XExplore the must have Membership and approval to many different tea traditions to show respect attend; RAn exploration of the nature of to the Sacred; XRead tea leaves in a sacred channelling life from the other-side through and reverent context as a tool to strengthen Spirit communication; RAn opportunity to your intuition.observe ectoplasm, direct communication ÿ Thur. April 28, 7-9pm - WORKSHOP: with guides, angels, prophets, sages and Meet Your Angels with Revs. Barry and entities of a higher vibration; RNormally Sandi: XAn exploration of the nature of there are healing and inspirational messages Guardian Angels and other Heavenly for the group and for each participant; ROnly Helpers; XMeditation and Exercises to positive, constructive and up-lifting strengthen your connection to the Beauty of messages are channelled. the Heaven World; XCommunicate with your

Heavenly Guidance; XChannel only positive and constructive energies.

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Sunday January 23 (snow date January 30) Friday January 28, Feb. 25, Friday March 18, April - 10am-4pm LEVEL I - Meditation as a March 25 and April 29 7- 15 7-9:30pm (2 sessions in Gateway to Intuitive Development: Revs. 9:30pm MEDIUMSHIP II: s pring) MEDIUMSHIP I: Sandi & Barry King, PhD(TC), OM, n.d. and Rev. Barry King, PhD(TC), R e v . B a r r y K i n g , Rev. Susan Eaton, OM, CASC OM, n.d. PhD(TC), OM, n.d.A Course Description: ÿAn experiential A Course Description: A Course Description: course for personal use, devoted to ÿDevelop and train your ÿDevelop and train your enhancing one’s personal connection to gifts of spirit; ÿStrengthen gifts of spirit;ÿStrengthen Spirit through the exploration of the nature of your connection to spirit, your connection to spirit, spirit communication, spiritual healing, guides and angels; ÿEnjoy your guides and angels; energy work and the chakras; ÿLearn to the relaxation, joy and ÿEnjoy the relaxation, joy receive messages from your angels and your warmth of connecting to your and warmth of connecting higher guidance; ÿUse dreams, colour and higher power; ÿExperience to your higher power; symbols to strengthen you intuitive powers. the spiritual joy channelling ÿExperience the spiritual A Prerequisite: OIIM Membership. Spirit; ÿSee and experience joy connecting to Spirit.A Includes: course materials, membership ectoplasm. A Prerequisite: must be a and e-book Many Paths by Rev. Barry. A Prerequisite: must be a current OIIM member and A Free to prior participants! FEE: $100 current OIIM member and have taken LEVEL I.A Special Notes: A half hr. is free for lunch. have taken LEVEL I and A FEE: $25/night.Lunch is not included in the fee. Participants MEDIUMSHIP I.bring a pot-lunch contribution - a microwave A FEE: $25/night.and a small fridge are available.

SPECIAL PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES FOR OIIM MEMBERS:

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Graduates are eligible to receive special invites to events with guests and visiting ministers.


A World Alliance of Interfaith Clergy (AWAIC) is an programs in public speaking, defining/refining one's organization created in 2005 by ordained interfaith message or ministry, getting booked by speaker ministers from North America to provide a home and bureaus and more.family for ordained interfaith clergy from around the world. Its membership now spans through the AWAIC continues to reach out to other interfaith Americas and reaches as far as Australia. AWAIC organizations to form alliances for its members. also seeks to educate the world about the interfaith These alliances mean our members can participate at path, and to foster the acceptance of all paths as valid grass root or international levels to affect world and beautiful. peace, address environmental concerns, enlighten

others through sacred art, music, dance and AWAIC believes interfaith ministers act as bridge performance, or provide emergency aid and builders, facilitators and communicators daily, and counseling services to trauma victims. Potential the organization helps interfaith ministers by member services are being considered all the time providing resources unique and tailored to interfaith and sugges t ions are a lways welcomed.ministers. Members (USA) have access to legal For more information about A World Alliance of services at discounted rates such as nonprofit Interfaith Clergy, to join or to make suggestions, formation and acquisition of tax exempt status. please see or contact: Grant writing help is available for members seeking Rev. Phil Waldrop, Board Chair 011(973) to fund their ministries through outside sources. 214-6589 (mobile); Rev. Ronnie Howell,

Communications Chair 011 (763) 234-5554 Opportunities for personal and professional growth (mobile); Rev. Robert Hrasna, Director of Program exist and continue to grow. The conference held in Development; Rev. Patricia Cassinelli, Membership the Fall of each year provides opportunities for Director; Rev. Nancy Wurlitzer, Director of networking, skill enrichment, and sharing about new Conference Planning.development. Past conferences have had inter-nationally known speakers, and experts from many career paths that give practical workshops on topics requested by AWAIC's members.

At the recent conference held in November, additional upcoming educational opportunities were announced through the creation of an interfaith academy offering live classes, webinars and recorded

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A World Alliance of Interfaith ClergyHome for Interfaith Ministers Around the Globe

By Rev. Ronnie Howel

PEI Interfaith Ministry offers Spiritual Stress Busting3rd Tuesday of each month - 7-9pm: February 15, March 15, April 19, May 17 & June 21

Open to public: Fee $30/session or $125 paid in advance; OIIM Members $20/session or $85 paid in advance.

ÿThis experiential course empowers you to discover the relaxing benefits of many complementary therapies including deep yogic breathing, progressive relaxation, guided meditation and affirmations, aromatherapy, vibrational medicine, etc.; ÿDiscover your spiritual type through the Myers Briggs Type Indicator as a path to understanding your spiritual motivation ~ behaviours, thoughts and feelings; ÿGo beyond learning coping strategies to re-inventing a new you in touch with your Soul Self living a vibrant life; ÿDraw on such teachings as yogic masters, Shatki Gawain, the Drs. Simmontons, Dr. Herbert Benson, Drs. Bernie Siegel, Joan Borysenko, Depak Chopra and others; ÿIncludes the MBTI, course materials.

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I. CASC - Certificate of Applied Spiritual Counselling: complements an existing

practitioner’s training while providing the Foundation Year to the Interfaith Tradition

Registered Spiritual Arts Practitioners (RSP) with specialities:

II. RSPc - Registered Spiritual Counsellor III. RSPh - Registered Spiritual Healer IV. RSPm- Registered Spiritual Medium

V. OM - Ordained Interfaith Ministerand RSPd - Registered Spiritual Director

NTI - the Interfaith seminary program for OIIM

All NTI graduates qualify to be Naturotherapists with the Canadian Association for Naturotherapists and Naturopaths (ANN).

the Open International Interfaith Ministry -

iNtuitive Times Institute

8 Core Subject Areas:

=Ministering=Comparative Religious Studies=Spirituality=Counselling=Intuitive/Psychic Studies=Before and After Life Studies=Energy Work/Spiritual Healing=Holistic Wellness www.interfaithministry.com

[email protected]

Rev. Barry and Rev. Sandiat the PEI Interfaith Centre

connecting the interfaith movement

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