Join us once a month at the Ignatius Jesuit Centre, Guelph, Ontario, as we read and discuss important books in Ecology, Theology and Spirituality. Sessions will start on Monday October 15th from 7 p.m. to 10. p.m. The sessions following our start date will be Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 17, April 14, May 19, June 16, July 14, and Aug 18.
The monthly discussion sessions will be facilitated by Marianne Karsh and Billy Gekas. Guest authors and speakers will animate many of our sessions. We will be exploring the writings of Norman Wirzba, Terence Fretheim, Thomas Berry, Stephen Bede Scharper, Jurgen Moltmann, Leonardo Boff, Ched Myers, Paul Santmire, Brian Walsh, Steven Bouma-Prediger, Diarmurd O’Murchu, Vandana Shiva, Wendell Berry, Hildegard of Bingen and St Francis of Assisi. We will read one book per month and come prepared to discuss them with the group. Shorter books will be accompanied by related chapters or articles.
The cost for the year-long reading course is $275.00. In addition, participants will be responsible for buying their own books. Books can be pre-ordered at an excellent price through Billy Gekas at Crux Discount Theological Bookstore 416-599-2749. Prices for books are quoted but are subject to change depending on availability at time of order. A course package will be provided prior to needed readings, and can be purchased at class.
This Eco-theology reading course will give you a diverse exposure to key texts and provide you with a foundation that is sensitive and responsive to sustainable living. Each session will include a discussion around each week’s reading, focusing on several questions, plus a communal group sharing process that will help build community and relationship among participants.
Please email Ecology Education or call 519.824.1250 ext. 257 for more information.
Marianne Karsh
Director, Arborvitae and Ecology Education Coordinator
Ignatius Jesuit Centre of Guelph,
Guelph, ON N1H 6N6
Saturday October 10, 2007
Ignatius Jesuit Centre of Guelph
5420 Hwy 6 North
Guelph, ON
Looking for a family outing that’s both fun and fulfilling? The Ecology Project and Arborvitae invite you to spend a special Sunday with the children on the beautiful grounds of Ignatius Farm in Guelph. You’ll go home with lasting memories to share and treasure as a family.
The retreat is held from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and includes dinner. All ages of children welcome with their families. $30/adult, $10/children. No charge for children under 4.
To register, please email Marianne Karsh at Ecology Education or call 519.824.1250 ext. 257.
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 our 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, director of Arborvitae & Ecology Project Education Coordinator, and is held on eight Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with a field trip scheduled May 17. Cost is $275.
To register, please contact Marianne Karsh by email at Ecology Education or phone 519.824.1250 ext.257.
Looking for a family outing that’s both fun and fulfilling? The Ecology Project and Arborvitae invite you to spend a special Sunday with the children on the beautiful grounds of Ignatius Farm in Guelph. You’ll go home with lasting memories to share and treasure as a family.
The retreat is held from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and includes dinner. All ages of children welcome with their families. $30/adult, $10/children. No charge for children under 4.
To register, please email Marianne Karsh at Ecology Education or call 519.824.1250 ext. 257.
When we experience the Earth’s beauty, we delve into Mystery and are filled with awe and wonder. In Earth’s exuberant diversity we sense a divine unity. Yet we live in a time of ecological decline, caused by human activity. The cry of the Earth is an expression of the cry of Jesus in his passion.
During this retreat, participants will reflect on their relationship with Earth and be nourished by God’s beauty in Creation. Contemplation of the “God of the Outdoors” evokes spiritual renewal and our own participation in the healing of the Earth. The retreat consists of talks, prayer in nature, sharing and celebration.
Please contact Marianne Karsh by email at Ecology Education or phone 519.824.1250 ext.257 for more information.
Now in its tenth year, Cosmic Camp for Kids is a unique ecological camp for children that have earned rave reviews from kids, parents and educators alike. This is our second year to offer a home-school style cosmic camp where parents will participate with the children.
We tell each other stories, sing songs, perform cool science experiments, go on hikes, create arts and crafts, swim - and much, much more. Each day is filled with lots of fun outdoor activities that foster reverence and awe for the wonderful world in which we live.
Children (ages 4 – 12) and their parents. Date TBA. Monday to Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Ignatius Jesuit Centre, 5420 Highway 6, Guelph, ON.
Call Susan Watson at 519.829.4099 to register.
Don't miss this innovative series organized and sponsored by
Lawrence Park Community Church, A congregation of The United Church of Canada.
This series features five passionate speakers and five great films.
SPEAKERS
Living with Respect in Creation - Stephen
Bede Scharper, Assistant Professor with the Centre for the Study of
Religion and Centre for Environment at the University of Toronto. Sun., Jan
14, 10:30 a.m.
Earth - Leaving a Smaller Footprint- Marianne
Karsh, Director of Arborvitae and Ecology Education Coordinator for
Ignatius Jesuit Centre. Sun., Jan 21, 10:30 a.m.
Air: Helping Our Planet Catch its Breath- Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada.
Sun. Jan 28, 10:30 a.m.
Fire: Exploring the Viability of Renewable Resources - Ted Mills, President of Groudswell Geothermal Inc.
Sun. Feb 4, 10:30 a.m.
Water: Protecting a Basic Human Right - Maude Barlow, National Chairperson of The Council
of Canadians. Sun. Feb 11, 10:30 a.m.
FILMS
An Inconvenient Truth - Wed. Jan 17,
7:30 p.m.
A Civil Action - Wed., Jan 24, 7:30 p.m.
Radio Bikini - Wed., Jan 31, 7:30 p.m.
Who Killed the Electric Car - Wed., Feb
7, 7:30 p.m.
Deep Blue - Wed., Feb 14, 7:30 p.m.
The Church is located at 2180 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, on M4N 3K7. Please
contact 416-489-1551 for more information.
Winter Nature and Spirituality Retreat
February 10, 2007
Guelph, Ontario
Like the Sabbath, winter is a sacred time
set aside for all Creation to rest and regroup in preparation for spring.
Arborvitae and The Ecology Project invites you to one day and evening exploring
the true meaning of winter and dormancy for the life of the spirit. Reconnect
with Earth through experiencing winter on the beautiful property of Ignatuis
Jesuit Centre in Guelph.
Light lunch and refreshments provided. Join the larger community for a pot-luck
supper and mass at 5 p.m. Cost is $70. Please call Marianne Karsh at 519-824-1250
ext. 257 to register.
In this informative, 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
our 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 and is held on eight Thursday evenings
from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14.
Course field trip on Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $250.
Please call Marianne Karsh at 519-824-1250 ext. 257 to register or click
on nature.pdf for details and course description.
Encountering Divine Goodness in Earth and Cosmos: New Ways of Being in the World
April 27- 29, 2007
Guelph, Ontario
Our evolving faith is receiving new understandings
in light of our relationship with the Earth and the cosmic community.
How do we experience the Divine – God/Christ – in our evolutionary cosmic
history? How might this lead to a Christian response in an ecological
age? This weekend retreat invites you to discover how the wisdom of Earth
can teach us life disciplines in harmony with the Earth and each other.
The event is sponsored by the Elderberry Connection and JCEAF. Facilitated
by Maureen Wild, SC, director of The Centre
for Earth and Spirit, Sooke, BC and James Profit,
sj. Director of Jesuit Collaborative for Ecology Agriculture and
Forestry (JCEAF), Guelph, ON. Cost: $250 (Cdn)/$220 (US). Meals and accommodation
at Loyola House in Guelph. Please call George
Kelly at 519-824-1885 to register or e-mail gkelly@golden.net
June 15 – 17, 2007
Tatamagouch, Nova Scotia
Friday 7 p.m. - Sunday 1 p.m.
This eco-spirituality retreat will use hands-on experiences of nature
to build (and rebuild) our connections to creation, providing opportunities
to practice and share with each other. Together we will explore prayer and
meditation techniques that energize hope, enthusiasm and non-violence in our
lives and in our world. A special feature of this retreat is the facilitator’s
use of the nature photography of her father, the highly regarded artist, Malak
Karsh.
Facilitation: Marianne Karsh is a Professional
Forester, author, researcher and retreat leader. She is Education Coordinator
for the Jesuit Ecology Project and the Director of Arborvitae, an organization
that focuses on improving human-earth relations.
Marianne has been giving seminars and leading nature and spirituality field
trips since the early 1980's. Among her writings in this area is Trees, Forestry
and the Responsiveness of Creation, published in This Sacred Earth: Religion,
Nature and the Environment (1996). Cost: $310. Please call Marianne Karsh
at 519-824-1250 ext. 257; e-mail Ecology Education for more information or
contact The Registrar at Tatamagouche at 1-800-218-2220.
Nature and Spirituality Retreat
July 3 – July 10, 2007
Pembroke, Ontario
In this informative, inspiring retreat, you will learn what different faith
traditions say about nature, how the latest scientific findings can help to
inform our spirituality, and why our natural environment remains one of the
richest and most potent sources of spiritual nourishment for people of faith.
The retreat is facilitated by Marianne Karsh, Education Coordinator for
the Jesuit Ecology Project and Director of Arborvitae, and brings together
teachings, meditation, art, and experiences of nature to create a memorable
and enriching time together. The retreat involves many outdoor sessions,
walking and reflecting in nature, so please come prepared to spend daily
quality time outside on the grounds and trails and by the water. Please call
Marianne Karsh at 519-824-1250 ext. 257 for more information.
Looking for a family outing that’s both fun and fulfilling? The Ecology Project and Arborvitae invites you to spend a special Sunday with the children on the beautiful grounds of Ignatius Farm in Guelph. You’ll go home with lasting memories to share and treasure as a family. The retreat is held from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and includes dinner. All ages of children welcome with their families. $25/adult, $10/children. No charge for children under 4. Please call Marianne Karsh at 519-824-1250 ext. 257 to register or click on family.pdf for more information.
Beyond its sheer beauty, the autumn season has many profound things to tell us about life. Explore the deepest of spiritual questions with the Marianne Karsh while taking in the images of late autumn. The retreat will be held at Orchard Park in Guelph, and is a commuter retreat, meaning that is does not include meals and overnight accommodations. Cost is $120. Please call Marianne Karsh at 519-824-1250 ext. 257 to register or click on fall.pdf for more information. Special Retreat with James Conlon, Director of Sophia Center, Holy Names College and Marianne Karsh, Director of Arborvitae
"When we experience Earth's beauty, we delve into Mystery, and are filled with the spiritual feelings of awe and wonder. In Earth's exuberant diversity we sense the unity of the Divine. Yet we live in a time of ecological decline, caused by human activity. The cry of the Earth, is an expression of the cry of Jesus in his passion. "
Cost: $650 (Cdn)/$450 (US)
Tel: 519-824-1250
E-mail: registration@loyolahouse.ca
Website: www.loyolahouse.ca
Youth Retreats for High School Students
- Special retreats for Grades 10 and 11 students in eco-spirituality, world religions, and nature and spirituality
- Offered year round
Staff Retreats for Teachers, Principals and School Support Staff
- Relaxing and inspiring retreats on the themes of nature and spirituality Offered year round
Description of Arborvitae Program Offerings
Earth Day Slide Show and Seminar Events: Greening the Spirit
Explore nature's power to renew and heal your spirit in a seminar and slide presentation by Marianne Karsh in which she explains the vital connections between nature and human spirituality. The slide show features the stunning grandeur of the Canadian landscape created by the award-winning photographer, Malak Karsh.
Cost: $400 (group bookings) or $15 per adult
To register call 416-925-4051 or 519 - 824-1250 ext. 257
Individual Mentoring Sessions
Because we believe that building your relationship with nature is a personal, ongoing process, Arborvitae offers individual mentoring sessions. We can customize one-on-one nature experiences that share new skills, techniques and perspectives that will enhance your spiritual connections with the Earth. These individual or small group sessions take place outdoors on the beautiful and healing grounds of retreat centre or at other Arborvitae locations.
Cost: $300 for 5 sessions (1 1/2 - 2 hours per session) or $65 per session if not taken in a series.
To register call 416-925-4051 or 519-824-1250 ext. 257Seasonal Retreats
Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall: each season provides unique opportunities to experience renewal and rejuvenation in nature. Activities include hands-on outdoor activities, guided meditation and journalling.
To register call 416-925-4051 or 519-824-1250 ext. 257
All experiences of nature (half-day, full-day and weekend) are offered by Marianne Karsh, B.Sc.F, M.Sc.F.
Local Field Trips and Retreats take place in and around Toronto: Edwards Gardens, Hawkley Valley, Haliburton Forest, Muskoka, Musselman's Lake, Wiarton, Pickering, Ottawa, Pembroke, Guelph, Erin and Russet House Farm (formerly known as Sun Run) near Lindsay.
Please call for details or for information on Special and Weekday Bookings for your organization or company (416) 925-4051 or 905-421-9122 ext. 257. New events posted regularly.
Please send cheques to: Arborvitae,
804 - 60 Pleasant Blvd. Toronto, Ontario M4T 1K1
Contact Info:
Marianne Karsh, B.Sc.F., M.Sc.F.
Tel: 905-421-9122 or 519-824-1250 ext. 257
Web: www.arborvitae.org
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