First group session ended for now – see here for next session.
Conflict Resolution through Conscious Communication study group: Quaker Meeting House 359 Quaker Lane, Coldstream, ON info@coldstreamquakers@gmail.com
Conscious Communication is a process to follow when communicating, even at the height of anger, fear or despair. It helps one to reach creative solutions and enhance relationships. Come explore the theory through instruction, group discussions, handouts and exercises.
Leon Levin has been an independent consultant, mediator, and trainer in conflict resolution for over forty years. His extensive experience facilitating strong emotional encounters informs Leon’s ability to help people navigate painful differences. Leon is a former board member of the Board of Directors for the Centre for Nonviolent Communication, an international network for world peace founded by Marshall Rosenberg.
A group of both members of our meeting and others have been meeting to learn more about this helpful practice. We might be offering another study group if others are interested. Let us know if you are interested.
WINTERING RETREAT
Sunday February 23, 2025 10 – 2:30.
“Wintering – a time for slowing down, gathering, storytelling, reflection & nourishing our spirits in community.
Join us at the meeting house on February 23rd from 10-2:30 for our retreat on the theme of Wintering. Our idea is to come away from the day with spirits refreshed and nourished!
Pleaee bring: Potluck lunch to share
Childcare will be provided – please let us know if needed
Let us know if you are joining us. Contact us at: info.coldstreamquakers@gmail.com
“Winter knows how to hush, still and listen so the soul can speak“
Canadian Yearly Meeting annual gathering 2025 June 12 – 15, 2025. Weaving Our Way. Peace witness and activist Robert (Asher) Kirchner is our Sutherland P. Gardener lecturer. Asher’s SPC ministry will reflect on his experience as a dual tradition Quaker and Jew, as well as his experience of solidarity as a protective accompaniment worker in Palestine and as an activist in Canada.
More details coming – see newsletter “Quakers in Canada – News from around Canadian Yearly Meeting”.
First and third Wednesdays of the month (except July and August), 10:00 AM – Coldstream Community social Gatherings – on Coldstream’s Zoom. Topic and zoom code available from clerk.
Last Thursday of month (except July and August), 10:00 AM – Coldstream Zoom Book Discussion.
“How did you ever walk away from a book without one of your tapestry threads forever tied to someone else? From “The Lost Book of Bonn”
February 27th – The Art of Happiness” by the Dalai Lama and Howard C Cutlet
March 27th – “The Hidden Child” by Louise Fein
April 24tg – ” The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon
May 29th – “Fellowship Point”by Alice Elliot Dark (delayed from January)
June 26th – suggestions
Alternate Fridays, 1:30-3:00 PM CFHA’s “Friendly Friday” discussion of George Fox’s journal
It is really easy to register–just submit your name and email address in the following link and submit. You’ll then be prompted “review your registration” which will then take you to a confirmation page. No need to be a member of CFHA (Canadian Friends Historical Association) to join. https://cfha.b.civicrm.ca/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=3
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