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Come and explore the farm and lands of the Ignatius Jesuit Centre, Guelph. There is so much to see and visit including: the Community Shared Agriculture, Farm and Community Gardens, the Villa and Willowdome, the old mill ruins and the Plant an Old Growth Forest Project and much, much more. There will also be themed retreats on the history of the land and the Jesuits here on the property, farming practices at Ignatius, forest walks and nature and spirituality walks. Watch for details in the spring of 2010.

Join us once a month at the Ignatius Jesuit Centre, Guelph, Ontario, as we read and discuss important books in Ecology, Theology and Spirituality. We will be exploring the writings of Norman Wirzba, Terence Fretheim, Thomas Berry, Stephen Scharper, Jurgen Moltmann, Leonardo Boff, Ched Myers, Paul Santmire, Brian Walsh, Steven Bouma-Prediger, Diarmuid O�Murchu, Vandana Shiva, Wendell Berry, Hildegard of Bingen, St Francis of Assisi and others. This Eco-theology reading course will give you a diverse exposure to key texts and provide you with a foundation for sustainable living.

The course is taught by Marianne Karsh, coordinator of the Ecology Project and director of Arborvitae, Billy Gekas and guest authors.

In this informative and provocative course, you will learn what different faith traditions say about nature, how the latest scientific findings can help to inform our spirituality, and why the natural environment remains one of the richest and most potent sources of spiritual nourishment for people of faith.

The course is taught by Marianne Karsh, coordinator of the Ecology Project and director of Arborvitae. It takes place over eight Thursday evenings, with a Saturday field trip.

When we awaken to the fact that the Universe is a Holy Matrix whose inner and outer dimensions are evolving simultaneously it is a revelatory moment. Through this realization we begin to awaken to the inherently integral nature of the entire process. We see that our own capacity for deep interiority is what has traditionally been called the Mystical Life. In addition, we realize that this interiority or "Christ consciousness" is continually pressing to evolve.

During this retreat we will dig deep, push up against the edges of our own consciousness individually and collectively and press towards the farther shore where the Divine Impulse urges us to create the future at a higher level than what exists in the present moment. This urge to become is the new and emerging face of the eternal God.

Silence, meditation and reflection will be part of this retreat experience of living on the edge.

For more information on Gail Worcelo,sgm visit Green Mountain Monastery

The Elderberry Connection is a Christian Spirituality group that celebrates the unfolding story of the universe. To register, contact George Kelly at gkelly@golden.net or 519.824.1885

This ecology colloquium offers an in-depth experience of eco-spirituality and is for all who care about our Earth, our future and what our Christian faith can contribute to conversations around the environment. Participants will be encouraged to experience God in the beauty of our land through outdoor prayer and contemplation, as well as to explore the issue of justice for Earth within the Christian context of biblical justice. Together, we will celebrate a holistic understanding and integration of our interconnectedness with Creation, inspiring a deeper commitment to the healing of ourselves, the elements, and the multi-species community of life.

The colloquium will be facilitated by Maureen Wild, S.C., and Jim Profit, S.J., who both bring years of experience and commitment to ecological spirituality to their present work. Originally from Peace River in northern Alberta, Maureen has been a Sister of Charity of Halifax since 1983. She has a wide range of ministry experience within both inner-city settings and ecological learning centres. Maureen currently lives on one of the Gulf Islands in British Columbia.