Reminding a forgetful culture of the essential place of faith and religion in the well-being of our civil society and in our recovery of the meaning of being human.
Over the last few years and exacerbated by the pandemic many clergy have found themselves questioning the shape and purpose of the church. Who is she? Is she, our denomination? Does she only exist when we gather? Does she exist on-line? Why gather? Along with these and other questions it is also noteworthy that many clergy are facing a crisis of vocation, and many parishioners have had their sense of ekklesia stirred or troubled.
Speaking Engagements & Invitations for Reflection
अनािद | Anādi
The Rebirth of Hindu Tradition
Our focus, as befits a memoir, is to hear in Sushil’s own words the poignant stories, and the joys and sorrows that shaped his life and work. Perhaps most importantly, we glimpse the divine unfolding in his treasured relationships and in his life of unfailing service to the Hindu community and to the cultural and religious life of Alberta and beyond.
In The Presence of Good Company
Memoirs are by their very nature incomplete, partial, a thinking again, remembering that configures the body of one’s life in ways that pull forward matters long unremembered. I am grateful to my young friend Andrew whose gentle spirit and keen mind opened our easy conversation. The words I first heard in the synagogue — words of thanksgiving for “having come to this day” — echo in my word of thanksgiving for the friendship of a young man and say as much as can be said.
U Encounter
At the heart of Western culture, its art and letters, is a treasure trove of images and stories inviting us to consider our understanding of who we are. Our capacity to engage and respond to public conversations may take on greater depth through what the poet called “the surprised delight in discovering what we did not know we knew.”
The U Encounter is brought to you by the Humanitas Group, which was founded for this purpose.
2023 Courses
Multicultural competence and interfaith discourse are increasingly needed in 21st century living. This course will provide an opportunity to look at one’s own culture, beliefs and traditions reflectively while also exploring the culture, beliefs and traditions of others. May 29-June 2, 2023