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.

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).

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).

Come and hang out at the beach as a community!  We will meet at Cumberland Lake Park - bring a picnic, snacks, shade, and whatever you need to be at the beach. 

2pm: Weird Church in the Woods: Lake Edition 

6pm: Dinner!  BYO foods & bevvies and let’s hang out 

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).

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).

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.

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).

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).

All levels welcome to this 30 minute mid-day guided meditation practice.  No registration required for this drop-in, by donation offering. 

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.

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).

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.

All levels welcome to this 30 minute mid-day guided meditation practice.  No registration required for this drop-in, by donation offering. 

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.

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!

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.

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.

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:

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!)

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).

All levels welcome to this 30 minute mid-day guided meditation practice.  No registration required for this drop-in, by donation offering. 

Join us for All Level Hatha Yoga

Admission $10 or donation to the food shed.

For any questions text Henny at 778 895 4660 

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:

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.

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).

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.

All levels welcome to this 30 minute mid-day guided meditation practice.  No registration required for this drop-in, by donation offering. 

Join us for All Level Hatha Yoga

Admission $10 or donation to the food shed.

For any questions text Henny at 778 895 4660 

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: