Today is a big day in Canada, as our government faces significant decisions around the omnibus budget bill, and does so in the face of climate change and growing economic disparity. I just returned from five days at Hollyhock Centre’s Social Change Institute, feeling more conscious of the perilous situation we are in. AND more […]
The Last Dinner Until Fall
“And I strive to discover how to signal my companions… to say in time a simple word, a password, like conspirators, let us unite, let us hold each other tightly, let us merge our hearts, let us create for earth a brain and heart, let us give a human meaning to the superhuman struggle.” Nikos […]
People Who Are Connected
“Our work is developing people, not just ideas—people who are strong, knowledgeable, and courageous enough to take on the work for economic and social justice.” ~Suzanne Pharr When we kicked off Spirited Social Change, the plan was to host 5 exploratory dinners, to see if anyone showed up, and what those folks have to say. […]
Growing like bean sprouts, and pipeline opposition, and people with open hearts.
This is how I would live if I could choose. This is what is possible. ~ Adrienne Rich Well, now Spring is really here. And the little pea shoots on our windowsill have me thinking about interdependence. Well, the pea shoots, and also the inspiring movement building happening across the province, as people continue to […]
Yes! Yes! Yes!
If you missed it – we had a great dinner last Sunday. With all sorts of lovely people and lively conversation. As per usual, lots of fantastic folks helped out. An especially enthusiastic thank-you is due to Patti Powell, who led beautiful songs, including a harmonic repetition of yes, Yes, YES. As well as Trevor […]
Announcements for the next few months
It’s true. We’re learning to plan ahead, and are incredibly grateful for the support and volunteer time of some really incredible individuals. Here are some highlights of what’s to come at our dinners: MARCH 25TH – Patti Powell will be leading music. Patti leads Acapellaboratory: East Van’s Acapella Community Choir. And rumor has it, she’s […]
Feedback from the February Dinner
Here are some feedback highlights from the Dinner on February 26th. What about this event inspired you to spend your Sunday evening here? – Wanting to meet like minded socially aware people – Having a chance to bring myself into the community to engage with ideas that will change our world – Last month […]
Reflections from our Jan 29th Dinner
We asked. And here is the feedback that people provided… What brought you here? Definitely the people A deep feeling that we need more of this A need for spiritual community A desire to share thoughts, feelings, food and positive energy with people who care about the world and want to make it better. A […]
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