“In our end is our beginning” is one of the paradoxes that challenges our rational minds.  And yet many of us can point to the truth of it in our own lives.  This is some of where our reflection will take us this Sunday as we gather around the story that concludes these 50 days of Easter, with the “departure” of the risen Christ ... where ultimately “gone” leads to a deeper sense of empowerment.

POST-SERVICE ZOOM Coffee Chat (join others online after the service)

Get ready for a wonderful celebration of the songs that feed our souls, kindle our courage, unite us across our differences, express our convictions,  our daring hopes and prayers. Sunday, June 11 is the day for the BIG SING.  Not only will we discover and sing these touchstone hymns, but we will hear from those who contribute a piece to the playlist for the day about why these pieces hold a powerful place in their life. (and for those online, we have a system in place to hear your words as well!)

Karen and Bev have agreed to not read this post. 

But we really want everyone else to!

An everyone-welcome gathering for folks of all ages and abilities to share in time and community with a backdrop of hospitality, music and dancing.

Live music each week for dancing or just toe-tapping listening.  Musicians are invited to expand their repertoire, learn a new tune, or polish an old one and sit in for a "tune of the week". 

THIS Saturday the Tea and Swing welcomes the amazing Toni Blodgett, legendary clarinetist/ tenor player Al Pease, alongside the fabulous Al McLean - who 'hasn't seen Al Pease since 1993' with bassist Don Cox, drummer Kelby MacNayr and MORE!

Dance ambassadors will be on hand if folks want to try out some dancing and want to ask for a few tips!
 
Admission by donation. ($5-20 suggested but all are welcome!)
See you there for Tea, Swinging Music, Dancing and Community made fresh daily.

This week there'll be more saints and traditions to explore.

Our next Artist Gathering is Saturday May 27th at 2pm.

Sara Marreiros has been performing music for over 25 years. She’s a versatile singer known for her love of many genres, including the art of vocal improvisation and sound healing. Sara has also collaborated with singers on a number of sound healing projects over the past decade and has recently begun exploring solo work. She finds sound healing extremely gratifying and would like to share this with our community.

Sound Healing is an improvised practice of trusting and tapping into the space, surrounding sounds and and the energy of those attending - then intuitively the music comes.

Starting June 2nd, Sara will be offering these improvised weekly sessions in the sanctuary of James Bay United Church. Each experience will be completely different depending on who comes that day.

Here’s a playful, profound meditation on happiness from the incomparable Jane Kenyon, a poet who struggled with depression throughout her life, and who frequently wove spiritual threads throughout her work.