This Week's Topic: **"School Days"**

From the comfort of your own space, you are warmly invited into dialogue with others and to discussing this week's topic while exploring some deeper questions along the way.

New to Coffee & Conversation? [Watch our video](https://youtu.be/vWIQMBJIVRU)
or [Listen to our CBC Radio Interview](https://bit.ly/41aynsk)

**Questions to help with the discussion**:

* What was your favorite subject in school and why?
* If you could add a class to the present school system, what would it be and what would you hope for our future students learn?
* How was school easy or difficult for you?
* If you could thank one teacher you had in school for what they taught you, who would it be and what would you thank them for?
* How has a teacher inspired you or create a spark in you?

In this safe, inclusive, casual, and accepting environment, dialogue is encouraged over debate as each person has opportunity to share from their own diverse perspectives and experiences.

Folks in this group enjoy going beyond small talk, reflecting both inward and outward, helping build pathways for more peace and understanding in the world... and your voice matters!

No particular set of beliefs (or creed) is required to be a part of this community-building activity. Diverse perspectives are welcome.

Whether to discover yourself amidst a community on a common journey or to find meaning among new friends, there is room at the table for you.

**DATE/TIME**: Thursdays @ 11:00 AM Eastern Time (ON, CAN)

This is a weekly discussion group with regular attending members.

**ZOOM ONLINE**: From the comfort of your own space, click the link under "Online event" to the right (after you've RSVP'd) to join the video meeting on your tablet or PC.

**CLOSED CAPTIONING**: Live Transcription will be available for this meeting. [Learn more here](https://tinyurl.com/4ebyn2ht).

**NOTE:** For the best experience, please be sure you have the latest version of ZOOM by [checking here](https://tinyurl.com/zoom-up).

**DIAL-IN AUDIO**: Device audio issues? Just dial-in from your home/cell phone and punch in the meeting ID number 81804247343.

[Find your local number here](https://tinyurl.com/zoom-dial)
(\*long distance charges may apply).

**NOTE**: The RSVPs here represent only some who may attend (mostly new folks) however this is a weekly discussion group with regular attending members.

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***CREATING CONNECTION CANADA*** *is a network of welcoming and inclusive communities committed to sharing authentic conversation, nurturing meaningful activities, promoting holistic wellness practices, and fostering compassionate action. We are LGBTQ+ affirming.*

*As a **REGISTERED NON-PROFIT** charity working to bring community together through like-minded interests, we welcome and gratefully appreciate any financial support. Tax receipts are provided.*

* [MAKE A CREDIT CARD DONATION](http://donations.creatingconnection.ca)
* SEND AN E-TRANSFER to donations@creatingconnection.ca

You can also visit our [PRODUCTS 4 PURPOSE](http://www.products4purpose.ca) online store and make a purchase that benefits our meaningful partner organizations, gifted artisans and local operations.

Or support us when you [shop on Amazon with this link](https://amzn.to/3GDhv1w)

Thank you for your kind generosity.

[Website](http://www.creatingconnection.ca) \| [Facebook](http://facebook.creatingconnection.ca) \| [YouTube](http://youtube.creatingconnection.ca) \| [Instagram](http://instagram.creatingconnection.ca) \| [Twitter](http://twitter.creatingconnection.ca) \| [Retreats](https://www.connectionretreat.com)

\*Creating Connection is a grass roots initiative, sponsored by Community of Christ, a welcoming, supportive, and loving, world wide faith community that values the worth and purpose of all persons.

Nurturing Spirit

☕ Coffee & Conversation: "School Days" | Thu @ 11:00 AM ET (ON/CAN)

Online event

You are warmly invited into dialogue with Eileen who is one of our local organizers. **This week we will talk about the Quest to Breathe Better.**

Come on out for **a new topic each week.** Meet new people, smile, laugh, chat, and enjoy the ambiance of this quaint little coffee shop together.
In this safe, inclusive, casual, and accepting environment, dialogue is encouraged over debate as each person has opportunity to share from their own diverse perspectives and experiences.

Whether to discover yourself amidst a community on a common journey or to find meaning among new friends, there is room at the table for you.
Aum Café in the Bonnie Doon Mall, Edmonton

**HOW TO FIND US INSIDE**: Look for us at a table near the back

**NOTE**: We do not want to miss you visiting us, please RSVP to the Meetup pertaining to the week you are attending under our CREATING CONNECTIONS GROUP which allows for our organizer to see you as this is only an information page about our group and location. Our other page tells you more about the actual topic and some questions to think about prior to our meeting. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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***CREATING CONNECTION CANADA*** *is a network of welcoming and inclusive communities committed to sharing authentic conversation, nurturing meaningful activities, promoting holistic wellness practices, and fostering compassionate action. We are LGBTQ+ affirming.*

***\*\*Creating Connection Canada is a grass-roots initiative sponsored by [Community of Christ Canada](https://www.communityofchrist.ca/values.html). We are a welcoming, supportive and loving, worldwide faith community that values the worth and purpose of all persons.***

*As a **REGISTERED NON-PROFIT** charity working to bring community together through like-minded interests, we welcome and gratefully appreciate any financial support. Tax receipts are provided.*

* ***[MAKE A CREDIT CARD DONATION](http://donations.creatingconnection.ca/)***
* ***SEND AN E-TRANSFER*** *to donations@creatingconnection.ca*

*You can also visit our* ***[PRODUCTS 4 PURPOSE](http://www.products4purpose.ca/)*** *online store and make a purchase that benefits our meaningful partner organizations, gifted artisans, and local operations.*
*Or support us when you* ***[shop on Amazon with this link](https://amzn.to/3GDhv1w)***
*Thank you for your kind generosity.*

Creating Connection Edmonton

Debra Donohue

Eileen Johnstone

Bonnie B

Conversation Café  - Conversations on Health and Wellness

Aum CAFE

**Community of Christ Chilliwack Garage Sale!**
**Friday May 3rd 3pm to 8pm**
**Saturday May 4th 9:00am - 2pm**

\*all items are 50% off for the last hour, 1pm to 2pm May 4th!!

**Thousands of items to choose from, attend early for the best selection.**

**Donations graciously accepted. Contact Janine at jem99@shaw.ca**

**Want to give back to your community? Volunteers are appreciated.** **Contact Janine at jem99@shaw.ca to find out more.**

**https://www.cofchristchwk.ca/**

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*CREATING CONNECTION CANADA* *is a network of welcoming and inclusive communities committed to sharing authentic conversation, nurturing meaningful activities, promoting holistic wellness practices, and fostering compassionate action. We are LGBTQ+ affirming.*
*As a REGISTERED NON-PROFIT charity working to bring community together through like-minded interests, we welcome and gratefully appreciate any financial support. Tax receipts are provided.*

* *[MAKE A CREDIT CARD DONATION](http://donations.creatingconnection.ca/)*
* *SEND AN E-TRANSFER* *to donations@creatingconnection.ca*

*You can also visit our* *[PRODUCTS 4 PURPOSE](http://www.products4purpose.ca/)* *online store and make a purchase that benefits our meaningful partner organizations, gifted artisans and local operations.*
*Or support us when you* *[shop on Amazon with this link](https://amzn.to/3GDhv1w)\*\*.*
*Thank you for your kind generosity.*
[Website](http://www.creatingconnection.ca/) \| [Facebook](http://facebook.creatingconnection.ca/) \| [YouTube](http://youtube.creatingconnection.ca/) \| [Instagram](http://instagram.creatingconnection.ca/) \| [Twitter](http://twitter.creatingconnection.ca/) \| [Retreats](https://www.connectionretreat.com/)
*\*\*Creating Connection Canada is a grass-roots initiative sponsored by [Community of Christ Canada](https://www.communityofchrist.ca/values.html), a welcoming, supportive and loving, worldwide faith community that values the worth and purpose of all persons.*

Creating Connection Chilliwack

Gwyneth Beer

Chilliwack Garage Sale -May 4th Chilliwack Community of Christ

Community of Christ

**Release Your Inner Writer**
**Release Your Inner Writer is for anyone who feels they are a writer, wants to be a writer, or those who want to explore writing in a comfortable and supportive setting. We’ll set the stage for you to write creatively with opportunities to share with the group, or not, whatever you’re comfortable with.**

Have you ever thought: “I have an interesting story, but I don’t know how to start sharing it with people”? Have you ever thought of writing a book? Do you simply want to start journaling? Every person has a story to share, and all of them are transformational for us and sometimes for others. When we write our thoughts and ideas down, we move internal content to an external device like a notebook or a laptop. By doing this we’re able to clear our heads and uncover one layer after another.

**Hosted by Kathy Nutt**
**Kathy Nutt** is a creative who uses many media and styles to convey a glimpse into her mysterious, whimsical world. Although mainly focused on the visual arts, she dabbles in the written word and is endeavoring to cultivate a consistent practice of writing, whether it be poetry, essays, short stories, or journaling.

Kathy believes a writing practice (along with any creative practice) is a beneficial way to break through the mundane and view our worlds through fresh new eyes. We may discover a breakthrough, change a pattern, or just experience catharsis. Or we may simply arrive in a place of joy. She believes the creative process is more important than the finished product and that creativity is for everyone, not just the gifted few.

**CREATING CONNECTION CANADA** is a network of welcoming and inclusive communities committed to sharing authentic conversation, nurturing meaningful activities, promoting holistic wellness practices, and fostering compassionate action. We are LGBTQ+ affirming. People of every walk of life, culture, faith, or tradition, participate in a myriad of connection groups, forming meaningful community within this diversity. As a result, these communities are multi-faceted - expressing the inspirations, aspirations, wisdom, practices, and blessing of all. While we encourage you to share openly, we ask that you do so in a kind and considerate manner.

**As a REGISTERED NON-PROFIT** charity working to bring community together through like-minded interests, we welcome and gratefully appreciate any financial support. Tax receipts are provided.
CREDIT CARD: http://donations.creatingconnection.ca
E-TRANSFER: donations[@creatingconnection](http://creatingconnection/).ca

Release Your Inner Writer - Monday's at 4pm pacific, 5pm mountain, 6pm central

*Meditation and the path of inquiry helps to interrupt the story of “me.” Even for a short period of our practice, our personal stories and suffering disappears, and goes “offline,” and we awaken to the simplicity of being.*
--Anne Douglas

Have you had an experience of “spiritual awakening,” but are not sure how to sustain this new level of awareness? Are you worried or anxious about the current state of the world? Now, more than ever, we need practices that can guide and sustain us during difficult times, as well as authentic spiritual communities to support us along the way.

Become part of an inclusive, online practice community, exploring time-honored practices that connect us to a sense of resilience and inner wisdom during challenging times. Simple breath and body awareness, sitting meditation, walking meditation, deep relaxation, and present moment awareness, while inspired by the truth of the Buddhist teachings of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, are also universal practices that provide inspiration and stability to people of all faiths and spiritual traditions.

Experience a vibrant community of practice to enliven and support your awakening, and strengthen your ability to sustain your practice through the challenges of daily life. These experiential sessions offer time to learn the practices, readings and poetry to inspire us, and space for sharing our experiences and insights. Through both our individual and collective awakening, we can bring much-needed insight and understanding to the complex issues that confront our world. Together, we can tap directly into the infinite intelligence and freedom of the awakened mind.

**Facilitated by:** Vickie MacArthur, Spiritual Director, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Writer

Vickie MacArthur is a lifetime pilgrim on the spiritual path of every day life, rooted in her Christian, Buddhist and yogic communities, walking an inter-spiritual path that honors the depth of all traditions. As a spiritual director, yoga and meditation teacher, and writer, Vickie’s teaching integrates embodied awareness, breath and spirituality to help bring a sense of healing and wholeness to all aspects of life. Vickie teaches the “art of slowing down and listening deeply” to ourselves, to each other, to our planet, and to the Great Mystery that holds us all. Living into her spiritual name, Divine Oneness of the Heart, Vickie works to build bridges between traditions, and is passionate about creating new kinds of spiritual communities, beyond the confines of religion. With an inter-spiritual heart that sees beyond the surface, Vickie invites others into that intimate space of communion with the wisdom and knowledge at the heart of all the great spiritual traditions.

Check out Vickie’s yoga and meditation classes at [www.spiritinmotionyoga.com](https://www.spiritinmotionyoga.com/)

Find Vickie’s writing and upcoming book "A Lotus On Fire: How A Buddhist Monk Ignited the Love In My Heart." at [www.vickiemacarthur.ca](https://www.vickiemacarthur.ca/).

Hosted by **AWAKENING SPIRITUALITY**, an online community of seekers interested in personal development and spiritual exploration. The focus is on dialogue and guidance rather than dogma or restricted thinking.

[www.awakeningspirituality.ca](https://www.awakeningspirituality.ca/)
[www.facebook.com/awakeningspirituality.ca/](https://www.facebook.com/awakeningspirituality.ca/)
[youtu.be/dlJXcyCxybE](https://youtu.be/dlJXcyCxybE)

**DATE/TIME:**
Second Thursdays monthly @ 7:00 pm EDT (CAN/US)

**ZOOM ONLINE:** Follow the link to the right to join the video conference on your phone, tablet or PC from the comfort of your own space. ===>>>

**NOTE:** For the best experience, please be sure you have the latest version of ZOOM by checking here https://tinyurl.com/zoom-up

**DIAL-IN AUDIO:** Can't do video? Just dial-in from your home/cell phone and punch in the meeting ID number.

**Phone:** \*1-647-558-0588 (Toronto and area)
\*Long distance charges may apply

Outside Ontario: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/koqvNHHWU

**Meeting ID:** (see 9 digits in link to the right under "Online event")

**NOTE:** The RSVPs here represent only some who may attend.

Creating Connection & Meaningful Activities (Kitchener)

Mary Jean Belrose

Awakening Meditation -  2nd Thurs Monthly @ 7 PM EDT

Creating Connection Canada

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CREATING CONNECTION is a network of welcoming and inclusive communities committed to sharing authentic conversation, nurturing meaningful activities, promoting holistic wellness practices, and fostering compassionate action. We are LGBTQ+ affirming.

We uphold that by creatively embodying guiding principles that transcend fixed rules & conventions, and how they apply in our lives, we're better able to graciously and intentionally participate with one another in community.

As a REGISTERED NON-PROFIT charity working to bring community together through like-minded interests, we welcome and gratefully appreciate any financial support. Tax receipts are provided.

CREDIT CARD: http://donations.creatingconnection.ca
E-TRANSFER: donations@creatingconnection.ca

Thank you for your kind generosity!

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