Weird Cinema “Mama Bears”
Aug
22
7:00 p.m.19:00

Weird Cinema “Mama Bears”

Join us for a showing of Mama Bears!

Join us for a screening of “Mama Bears” (mamabearsdoc.com) an intimate, thought-provoking exploration of the journeys taken by Sara Cunningham and Kimberly Shappley, two “mama bears” —whose profound love for their LGBTQ children has turned them into fierce advocates for the entire queer community.

Doors open at 6:30, entrance by donation (Bring cash for popcorn and snacks).

Movie starts at 7pm

Please reach out if you would like to volunteer!

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Community Potluck at Weird Church
Jul
27
5:30 p.m.17:30

Community Potluck at Weird Church

POTLUCK SUNDAY!

Sunday service at 4pm, potluck at 5:30pm: bring a dish to share or just bring yourself and your appetite.

When we gather around the table, eat, and share stories, we get to know each other in real and meaningful ways. It is in this kind of community that we can be known and loved and where lives are transformed in love.

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Weekly Service: Keep It Simple Summer (KISS)
Jul
27
4:00 p.m.16:00

Weekly Service: Keep It Simple Summer (KISS)

At Weird Church we are having a “Keep It Simple Summer” with easy breezy community gatherings and other events. We hope to see you at church (or the lake, at camp, and more) as we embrace the rhythms of the summer months and the invitation to slow down and play.

Weekly services: Sundays at 4 pm (they can be accessed online HERE - Zoom ID 810 1877 0234).

Our services are like church…but weird. Following monthly themes, we come together for about an hour for prayer, music, readings, reflection, and a time of discussion. There are no requirements or barriers to participating in Weird Church and all are truly welcome regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status etc.

Children and Youth are celebrated and welcomed (with all the wiggles and noise and love they bring along with them) - programming will be available for those who would prefer thematic learning targeted toward a younger age range (roughly 6-12 but all are welcome).

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Weekly Service: Keep It Simple Summer (KISS)
Jul
20
4:00 p.m.16:00

Weekly Service: Keep It Simple Summer (KISS)

At Weird Church we are having a “Keep It Simple Summer” with easy breezy community gatherings and other events. We hope to see you at church (or the lake, at camp, and more) as we embrace the rhythms of the summer months and the invitation to slow down and play.

Weekly services: Sundays at 4 pm (they can be accessed online HERE - Zoom ID 810 1877 0234).

Our services are like church…but weird. Following monthly themes, we come together for about an hour for prayer, music, readings, reflection, and a time of discussion. There are no requirements or barriers to participating in Weird Church and all are truly welcome regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status etc.

Children and Youth are celebrated and welcomed (with all the wiggles and noise and love they bring along with them) - programming will be available for those who would prefer thematic learning targeted toward a younger age range (roughly 6-12 but all are welcome).

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Weekly Service: Keep It Simple Summer (KISS)
Jul
13
4:00 p.m.16:00

Weekly Service: Keep It Simple Summer (KISS)

At Weird Church we are having a “Keep It Simple Summer” with easy breezy community gatherings and other events. We hope to see you at church (or the lake, at camp, and more) as we embrace the rhythms of the summer months and the invitation to slow down and play.

Weekly services: Sundays at 4 pm (they can be accessed online HERE - Zoom ID 810 1877 0234).

Our services are like church…but weird. Following monthly themes, we come together for about an hour for prayer, music, readings, reflection, and a time of discussion. There are no requirements or barriers to participating in Weird Church and all are truly welcome regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status etc.

Children and Youth are celebrated and welcomed (with all the wiggles and noise and love they bring along with them) - programming will be available for those who would prefer thematic learning targeted toward a younger age range (roughly 6-12 but all are welcome).

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Weekly Service: Keep It Simple Summer (KISS) -Taize service
Jul
6
4:00 p.m.16:00

Weekly Service: Keep It Simple Summer (KISS) -Taize service

Come for a relaxing meditative service on Sunday July 6th. Members of L’Arche Comox Valley will be leading a Taize service when Ingrid is away. Chanting, prayer, readings and time for quiet.

At Weird Church we are having a “Keep It Simple Summer” with easy breezy community gatherings and other events. We hope to see you at church (or the lake, at camp, and more) as we embrace the rhythms of the summer months and the invitation to slow down and play.

Weekly services: Sundays at 4 pm (they can be accessed online HERE - Zoom ID 810 1877 0234).

Our services are like church…but weird. Following monthly themes, we come together for about an hour for prayer, music, readings, reflection, and a time of discussion. There are no requirements or barriers to participating in Weird Church and all are truly welcome regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status etc.

Children and Youth are celebrated and welcomed (with all the wiggles and noise and love they bring along with them) - programming will be available for those who would prefer thematic learning targeted toward a younger age range (roughly 6-12 but all are welcome).

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Community Potluck at Weird Church
Jun
29
5:30 p.m.17:30

Community Potluck at Weird Church

POTLUCK SUNDAY!

Sunday service at 4pm, potluck at 5:30pm: bring a dish to share or just bring yourself and your appetite.

When we gather around the table, eat, and share stories, we get to know each other in real and meaningful ways. It is in this kind of community that we can be known and loved and where lives are transformed in love.

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Weekly Service: Slow Your Roll
Jun
29
4:00 p.m.16:00

Weekly Service: Slow Your Roll

June is all about helping our bodies, minds, and spirits slow down and ease our way into the summer season. In a culture of “do more, be better, go faster, know more” what if we rebelled and practiced slow-full-ness and presence? Join us: we won’t be perfect, but we will explore ease.

Weekly services: Sundays at 4 pm (they can be accessed online HERE - Zoom ID 810 1877 0234).

Our services are like church…but weird. Following monthly themes, we come together for about an hour for prayer, music, readings, reflection, and a time of discussion. There are no requirements or barriers to participating in Weird Church and all are truly welcome regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status etc.

Children and Youth are celebrated and welcomed (with all the wiggles and noise and love they bring along with them) - programming will be available for those who would prefer thematic learning targeted toward a younger age range (roughly 6-12 but all are welcome).

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Weekly Service: Slow Your Roll
Jun
22
4:00 p.m.16:00

Weekly Service: Slow Your Roll

June is all about helping our bodies, minds, and spirits slow down and ease our way into the summer season. In a culture of “do more, be better, go faster, know more” what if we rebelled and practiced slow-full-ness and presence? Join us: we won’t be perfect, but we will explore ease.

Weekly services: Sundays at 4 pm (they can be accessed online HERE - Zoom ID 810 1877 0234).

Our services are like church…but weird. Following monthly themes, we come together for about an hour for prayer, music, readings, reflection, and a time of discussion. There are no requirements or barriers to participating in Weird Church and all are truly welcome regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status etc.

Children and Youth are celebrated and welcomed (with all the wiggles and noise and love they bring along with them) - programming will be available for those who would prefer thematic learning targeted toward a younger age range (roughly 6-12 but all are welcome).

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Yoga under the Red Roof
Jun
19
11:00 a.m.11:00

Yoga under the Red Roof

Yoga Under the Red Roof

Join us under the red roof for this gentle exploration of our bodies using the tenants of yoga including hatha and yin, with adaptations available for a variety of needs. There is time for breath work, gentle movement and stretching, and relaxation.

Admission $10 or donation to the food shed.

Yoga is typically taught by Henny but may have guest teachers in her absence.

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Weekly Service: Slow Your Roll
Jun
15
4:00 p.m.16:00

Weekly Service: Slow Your Roll

June is all about helping our bodies, minds, and spirits slow down and ease our way into the summer season. In a culture of “do more, be better, go faster, know more” what if we rebelled and practiced slow-full-ness and presence? Join us: we won’t be perfect, but we will explore ease.

Weekly services: Sundays at 4 pm (they can be accessed online HERE - Zoom ID 810 1877 0234).

Our services are like church…but weird. Following monthly themes, we come together for about an hour for prayer, music, readings, reflection, and a time of discussion. There are no requirements or barriers to participating in Weird Church and all are truly welcome regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status etc.

Children and Youth are celebrated and welcomed (with all the wiggles and noise and love they bring along with them) - programming will be available for those who would prefer thematic learning targeted toward a younger age range (roughly 6-12 but all are welcome).

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Spiritual Explorers Youth Group
Jun
13
4:00 p.m.16:00

Spiritual Explorers Youth Group

Spiritual Explorers Youth Group

Join in with other youth in grades 6-12 as we build community and belonging. There are different ways to engage:

4-5pm: Art & Games

5-6pm: Check in and Spiritual Growth/Learning/Practice

Come for either hour or both!

Led by Ingrid, this group is a safe 2SLGBTQIA+ space, welcoming youth from diverse backgrounds, family systems, religions, ethnicities, along the spectrum of neurodiversity and ability. In the 5-6pm hour we will explore various religious and spiritual traditions from across the world.

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Yoga under the Red Roof
Jun
12
11:00 a.m.11:00

Yoga under the Red Roof

Yoga Under the Red Roof

Join us under the red roof for this gentle exploration of our bodies using the tenants of yoga including hatha and yin, with adaptations available for a variety of needs. There is time for breath work, gentle movement and stretching, and relaxation.

Admission $10 or donation to the food shed.

Yoga is typically taught by Henny but may have guest teachers in her absence.

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Celebrating 100 Years of The United Church of Canada
Jun
8
10:30 a.m.10:30

Celebrating 100 Years of The United Church of Canada

Weird Church is held in the umbrella of The United Church of Canada - come and celebrate the last 100 years of pushing boundaries and dream about what the next 100 has in store. 

Church service will be led by Rev. Ingrid & Rev. Karen (from Comox United Church) along with many other clergy and lay leaders from across the island, and will be followed by lunch.

St. George’s United Church 505 6th Street, Courtenay. 

All are welcome to this celebration!


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Thursday CALM (come and let’s meditate)
Jun
5
12:15 p.m.12:15

Thursday CALM (come and let’s meditate)

Thursday CALM

30 minutes to come in, get grounded in our breath, and head back into the day in a good way. Typically this meditation is led with words and involves some guided breath work, imaginative reflection and/or relaxation, and time in quiet with the background of soothing music.

Thursday CALM is offered as a community meditation space, and participation is by donation.

Questions? Please contact Ingrid (ingrid@weirdchurchcumberland.com) for more information.

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Yoga under the Red Roof
Jun
5
11:00 a.m.11:00

Yoga under the Red Roof

Yoga Under the Red Roof

Join us under the red roof for this gentle exploration of our bodies using the tenants of yoga including hatha and yin, with adaptations available for a variety of needs. There is time for breath work, gentle movement and stretching, and relaxation.

Admission $10 or donation to the food shed.

Yoga is typically taught by Henny but may have guest teachers in her absence.

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Grief Grace: support for those who are grieving... (Copy)
Jun
2
7:00 p.m.19:00

Grief Grace: support for those who are grieving... (Copy)

Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give, but cannot. All of that unspent love gathers in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in the hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go.
— Jamie Anderson

When a loved one dies, we experience grief. It is not something we choose. Yet it is a part of life. It can be confusing, painful, full of conflicting emotions, and lonely.

We offer a safe, confidential space where grief can be processed, experiences shared, community fostered, and isolation reduced.

When:   Monday evenings for 6 sessions (April 28, May 5, May 12,  May 26,  June 2 and June 9)

Time:     7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Where:  Weird Church Cumberland

Who: Anyone experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one. This confidential group will be limited to 10 participants - please register below.

What: Grief brings up an array of emotions that can be overwhelming, confusing, uncomfortable and unexpected.  Together we will hold space for the unruly beast we call grief, understanding one another in ways that only other grieving folks can.

How: Each week we will follow the same basic structure

Check In

Grounding Exercise

Short Teaching: each week a new facet of grief will be explored, making space and honouring the experience of each individual, helping folks better understand their grief journey.

Sharing Together

Gratitude and Closing

There is no cost to participate in this community offering of connection, community, & support.


Still have questions? Please email Carole Moore at carole@carolemoore.ca or Julie Lad at julielad@telus.net


Registration:


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Leading when Ingrid is Away
Jun
1
5:30 p.m.17:30

Leading when Ingrid is Away

Leading when Ingrid is Away!

Stay for a 45 minute discussion about what needs to happen while Ingrid is away for a Sunday and how we can work together to create fun and meaningful gatherings. Ingrid will share some simple guidelines with room for creativity and personal expression.

BONUS: There will be the opportunity to sign up to do stuff on the Sundays she is away in the months ahead! (We want her to take time off!)

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Weekly Service: Slow Your Roll
Jun
1
4:00 p.m.16:00

Weekly Service: Slow Your Roll

June is all about helping our bodies, minds, and spirits slow down and ease our way into the summer season. In a culture of “do more, be better, go faster, know more” what if we rebelled and practiced slow-full-ness and presence? Join us: we won’t be perfect, but we will explore ease.

Weekly services: Sundays at 4 pm (they can be accessed online HERE - Zoom ID 810 1877 0234).

Our services are like church…but weird. Following monthly themes, we come together for about an hour for prayer, music, readings, reflection, and a time of discussion. There are no requirements or barriers to participating in Weird Church and all are truly welcome regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status etc.

Children and Youth are celebrated and welcomed (with all the wiggles and noise and love they bring along with them) - programming will be available for those who would prefer thematic learning targeted toward a younger age range (roughly 6-12 but all are welcome).

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Grief Grace: support for those who are grieving...
May
26
7:00 p.m.19:00

Grief Grace: support for those who are grieving...

Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give, but cannot. All of that unspent love gathers in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in the hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go.
— Jamie Anderson

When a loved one dies, we experience grief. It is not something we choose. Yet it is a part of life. It can be confusing, painful, full of conflicting emotions, and lonely.

We offer a safe, confidential space where grief can be processed, experiences shared, community fostered, and isolation reduced.

When:   Monday evenings for 6 sessions (April 28, May 5, May 12,  May 26,  June 2 and June 9)

Time:     7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Where:  Weird Church Cumberland

Who: Anyone experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one. This confidential group will be limited to 10 participants - please register below.

What: Grief brings up an array of emotions that can be overwhelming, confusing, uncomfortable and unexpected.  Together we will hold space for the unruly beast we call grief, understanding one another in ways that only other grieving folks can.

How: Each week we will follow the same basic structure

Check In

Grounding Exercise

Short Teaching: each week a new facet of grief will be explored, making space and honouring the experience of each individual, helping folks better understand their grief journey.

Sharing Together

Gratitude and Closing

There is no cost to participate in this community offering of connection, community, & support.


Still have questions? Please email Carole Moore at carole@carolemoore.ca or Julie Lad at julielad@telus.net


Registration:


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Community Potluck at Weird Church
May
25
5:30 p.m.17:30

Community Potluck at Weird Church

Sunday service at 4pm, potluck at 5:30pm: bring a dish to share or just bring yourself and your appetite.

When we gather around the table, eat, and share stories, we get to know each other in real and meaningful ways. It is in this kind of community that we can be known and loved and where lives are transformed in love.

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Weekly Service: Caring for the Earth as Spiritual Practice
May
25
4:00 p.m.16:00

Weekly Service: Caring for the Earth as Spiritual Practice

When we nurture the earth that nurtures us, we lean in the direction of reciprocity and abundance through bonds of love. In this time of division and fear, let’s choose community and grounding, together.

May 4: Suzuki or Sacred Scripture?

May 11: Save it or Savour it?

May 18: Intersections of Spirituality and Farming: Special Guest Arzeena Hamir

May 25: Listening to the Plants with Special Guest Juliana Bedoya

Weekly services: Sundays at 4 pm (they can be accessed online HERE - Zoom ID 810 1877 0234).

Our services are like church…but weird. Following monthly themes, we come together for about an hour for prayer, music, readings, reflection, and a time of discussion. There are no requirements or barriers to participating in Weird Church and all are truly welcome regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status etc.

Children and Youth are celebrated and welcomed (with all the wiggles and noise and love they bring along with them) - programming will be available for those who would prefer thematic learning targeted toward a younger age range (roughly 6-12 but all are welcome).

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Peppermint & Poetry
May
24
7:00 p.m.19:00

Peppermint & Poetry

Peppermint & Poetry

Come and get cozy as we sip peppermint tea and share our favourite poems about Spring, nature, hope, resistance, and resiliency. 

Bring a poem to share or just enjoy the selections of others in this gentle space.

Joining us online? Please just use the link at the top of the page.

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Grief Grace: support for those who are grieving...
May
19
7:00 p.m.19:00

Grief Grace: support for those who are grieving...

Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give, but cannot. All of that unspent love gathers in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in the hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go.
— Jamie Anderson

When a loved one dies, we experience grief. It is not something we choose. Yet it is a part of life. It can be confusing, painful, full of conflicting emotions, and lonely.

We offer a safe, confidential space where grief can be processed, experiences shared, community fostered, and isolation reduced.

When:   Monday evenings for 6 sessions (April 28, May 5, May 12,  May 26,  June 2 and June 9)

Time:     7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Where:  Weird Church Cumberland

Who: Anyone experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one. This confidential group will be limited to 10 participants - please register below.

What: Grief brings up an array of emotions that can be overwhelming, confusing, uncomfortable and unexpected.  Together we will hold space for the unruly beast we call grief, understanding one another in ways that only other grieving folks can.

How: Each week we will follow the same basic structure

Check In

Grounding Exercise

Short Teaching: each week a new facet of grief will be explored, making space and honouring the experience of each individual, helping folks better understand their grief journey.

Sharing Together

Gratitude and Closing

There is no cost to participate in this community offering of connection, community, & support.


Still have questions? Please email Carole Moore at carole@carolemoore.ca or Julie Lad at julielad@telus.net


Registration:


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