All levels welcome to this 30 minute mid-day guided meditation practice. No registration required for this drop-in, by donation offering.
Eat, Play, Plan!
Every Friday 4-5:30pm youth in grades 7-12 will meet at the church for snacks, games, art, community building, and dreaming together what comes next for our group.
Never been? No problem! Now is the best time to join in.
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.
“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.”
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
All levels welcome to this 30 minute mid-day guided meditation practice. No registration required for this drop-in, by donation offering.
Eat, Play, Plan!
Every Friday 4-5:30pm youth in grades 7-12 will meet at the church for snacks, games, art, community building, and dreaming together what comes next for our group.
Never been? No problem! Now is the best time to join in.
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.
oin us for something new!
We are doing something different this month, inviting folks into a conversation about reciprocity with the land using Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book “The Serviceberry” as a catalyst. Read the book (or don’t!), come and watch her share about her work on the big screen (with popcorn of course) and stay for the discussion.
Doors open at 6:30, entrance by donation (Bring cash for popcorn and snacks).
Event starts at 7pm
Please reach out if you would like to volunteer!
“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.”
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
All levels welcome to this 30 minute mid-day guided meditation practice. No registration required for this drop-in, by donation offering.
Eat, Play, Plan!
Every Friday 4-5:30pm youth in grades 7-12 will meet at the church for snacks, games, art, community building, and dreaming together what comes next for our group.
Never been? No problem! Now is the best time to join in.
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.
“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.”
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
All levels welcome to this 30 minute mid-day guided meditation practice. No registration required for this drop-in, by donation offering.
Eat, Play, Plan!
Every Friday 4-5:30pm youth in grades 7-12 will meet at the church for snacks, games, art, community building, and dreaming together what comes next for our group.
Never been? No problem! Now is the best time to join in.
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.
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.
Sunday service at 4pm, potluck at 5:30pm - everyone is welcome to join in on this community meal where all are welcome and everyone can belong and be fed.
“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.”
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
All levels welcome to this 30 minute mid-day guided meditation practice. No registration required for this drop-in, by donation offering.
Eat, Play, Plan!
Every Friday 4-5:30pm youth in grades 7-12 will meet at the church for snacks, games, art, community building, and dreaming together what comes next for our group.
Never been? No problem! Now is the best time to join in.
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.
“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.”
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
“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.”
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
Sunday service at 4pm, potluck at 5:30pm - everyone is welcome to join in on this community meal where all are welcome and everyone can belong and be fed.
This time of year is rich with spiritual and religious tradition from across time and geography. Come and explore with us what Belonging means, and how we can understand ourselves in relationship with others, the world around us, and that which is beyond us.
April 6: Spiritual Beings Having a Human Experience
April 13: Connecting to Our Ancestors to Understand Ourselves
April 20: 6:30 am - Easter Sunrise Service
4:00 pm - Ancestral Stories (Easter & Passover)
April 27: Belonging Celebration & AGM
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).
Join us for a showing of Metamorphosis on Earth Day!
Metamorphosis captures the true scale of the global environmental crisis. Forest fires consume communities, species vanish, and entire ecosystems collapse. Economic growth, tied to increased speed of resource extraction, has created a machine with the capacity to destroy all life.
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!
Gallery Viewing: Saturdays 2-5pm
This April, nine galleries across the Comox Valley are coming together to celebrate the beauty and power of water through Waterways: The Comox Valley Gallery Hop. Each gallery will present a unique water-themed exhibition, offering visitors an opportunity to experience a diverse range of artistic interpretations.
The goal of Waterways is to encourage both locals and visitors to explore the incredible art spaces in the Comox Valley. Many residents have never visited these galleries or have only been to one or two. This event is a chance to discover the unique character of each gallery, connect with local artists, and find original artwork—often at very affordable prices. All galleries are offering free admission, so visitors can enjoy the diverse exhibitions without any cost. It's the perfect opportunity to explore the vibrant local art scene!
Participating galleries include Artful: The Gallery, ARTWRX Studio + Gallery, Comox Valley Art Gallery, I-Hos Gallery, Pearl Ellis Gallery, Studio 211, The Gallery @ Weird Church, The Worthy Room, and YQQ + CVA Arts and Culture. Visitors are encouraged to explore them all, enjoying a variety of art forms and perspectives from talented local artists.
To make the experience even more engaging, guests can collect stamps on a Waterways stamp card as they visit each gallery. Once their tour is complete, they can fill out their information and drop the card off at any participating gallery to be entered to win a wide array of incredible art prizes generously donated by local artists—the more galleries they visit, the more chances they have to win!
Exhibitions will run throughout April, with individual galleries hosting their own opening receptions and events. For details on each gallery’s show, hours, and reception dates, visit pearlellisgallery.ca/waterways.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate local art and the natural beauty of water—mark your calendar and start planning your gallery hop!
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 by donation to the food shed.
For any questions text Henny at 778 895 4660
This time of year is rich with spiritual and religious tradition from across time and geography. Come and explore with us what Belonging means, and how we can understand ourselves in relationship with others, the world around us, and that which is beyond us.
April 6: Spiritual Beings Having a Human Experience
April 13: Connecting to Our Ancestors to Understand Ourselves
April 20: 6:30 am - Easter Sunrise Service
4:00 pm - Ancestral Stories (Easter & Passover)
April 27: Belonging Celebration & AGM
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).
Marine Drive Picnic Area in Royston (39 Marine Drive, down the street from Royston Roasting)
A simple sunrise service to celebrate hope and new life, listening - in new ways - to the Christian story of Easter.
This time of year is rich with spiritual and religious tradition from across time and geography. Come and explore with us what Belonging means, and how we can understand ourselves in relationship with others, the world around us, and that which is beyond us.
April 6: Spiritual Beings Having a Human Experience
April 13: Connecting to Our Ancestors to Understand Ourselves
April 20: 6:30 am - Easter Sunrise Service
4:00 pm - Ancestral Stories (Easter & Passover)
April 27: Belonging Celebration & AGM
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).
Gallery Viewing: Saturdays 2-5pm
This April, nine galleries across the Comox Valley are coming together to celebrate the beauty and power of water through Waterways: The Comox Valley Gallery Hop. Each gallery will present a unique water-themed exhibition, offering visitors an opportunity to experience a diverse range of artistic interpretations.
The goal of Waterways is to encourage both locals and visitors to explore the incredible art spaces in the Comox Valley. Many residents have never visited these galleries or have only been to one or two. This event is a chance to discover the unique character of each gallery, connect with local artists, and find original artwork—often at very affordable prices. All galleries are offering free admission, so visitors can enjoy the diverse exhibitions without any cost. It's the perfect opportunity to explore the vibrant local art scene!
Participating galleries include Artful: The Gallery, ARTWRX Studio + Gallery, Comox Valley Art Gallery, I-Hos Gallery, Pearl Ellis Gallery, Studio 211, The Gallery @ Weird Church, The Worthy Room, and YQQ + CVA Arts and Culture. Visitors are encouraged to explore them all, enjoying a variety of art forms and perspectives from talented local artists.
To make the experience even more engaging, guests can collect stamps on a Waterways stamp card as they visit each gallery. Once their tour is complete, they can fill out their information and drop the card off at any participating gallery to be entered to win a wide array of incredible art prizes generously donated by local artists—the more galleries they visit, the more chances they have to win!
Exhibitions will run throughout April, with individual galleries hosting their own opening receptions and events. For details on each gallery’s show, hours, and reception dates, visit pearlellisgallery.ca/waterways.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate local art and the natural beauty of water—mark your calendar and start planning your gallery hop!
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 by donation to the food shed.
For any questions text Henny at 778 895 4660
This time of year is rich with spiritual and religious tradition from across time and geography. Come and explore with us what Belonging means, and how we can understand ourselves in relationship with others, the world around us, and that which is beyond us.
April 6: Spiritual Beings Having a Human Experience
April 13: Connecting to Our Ancestors to Understand Ourselves
April 20: 6:30 am - Easter Sunrise Service
4:00 pm - Ancestral Stories (Easter & Passover)
April 27: Belonging Celebration & AGM
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).
As a Cycling Without Age program launches in Cumberland, come and enjoy this beautiful film about getting outside, no matter where one is on life’s journey. It follows John, a retired teacher, and his merry group of volunteers as they use pedal-powered rickshaws to give adventure and joy to those who have lost the ability to pedal themselves.
A little bit about Cycling Without Age; it is an accessible cycling program that started in Copenhagen in 2012 which has grown internationally, beginning in Canada in 2016. The program in Cumberland will offer free community rides with a volunteer 'Pilot' on a pedal-assisted trishaw bike to seniors and their families, and those with impaired mobility. Our goal is to promote social connection and wellness through the simple act of a bike ride.
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!
Gallery Viewing: Saturdays 2-5pm
This April, nine galleries across the Comox Valley are coming together to celebrate the beauty and power of water through Waterways: The Comox Valley Gallery Hop. Each gallery will present a unique water-themed exhibition, offering visitors an opportunity to experience a diverse range of artistic interpretations.
The goal of Waterways is to encourage both locals and visitors to explore the incredible art spaces in the Comox Valley. Many residents have never visited these galleries or have only been to one or two. This event is a chance to discover the unique character of each gallery, connect with local artists, and find original artwork—often at very affordable prices. All galleries are offering free admission, so visitors can enjoy the diverse exhibitions without any cost. It's the perfect opportunity to explore the vibrant local art scene!
Participating galleries include Artful: The Gallery, ARTWRX Studio + Gallery, Comox Valley Art Gallery, I-Hos Gallery, Pearl Ellis Gallery, Studio 211, The Gallery @ Weird Church, The Worthy Room, and YQQ + CVA Arts and Culture. Visitors are encouraged to explore them all, enjoying a variety of art forms and perspectives from talented local artists.
To make the experience even more engaging, guests can collect stamps on a Waterways stamp card as they visit each gallery. Once their tour is complete, they can fill out their information and drop the card off at any participating gallery to be entered to win a wide array of incredible art prizes generously donated by local artists—the more galleries they visit, the more chances they have to win!
Exhibitions will run throughout April, with individual galleries hosting their own opening receptions and events. For details on each gallery’s show, hours, and reception dates, visit pearlellisgallery.ca/waterways.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate local art and the natural beauty of water—mark your calendar and start planning your gallery hop!
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 by donation to the food shed.
For any questions text Henny at 778 895 4660
This time of year is rich with spiritual and religious tradition from across time and geography. Come and explore with us what Belonging means, and how we can understand ourselves in relationship with others, the world around us, and that which is beyond us.
April 6: Spiritual Beings Having a Human Experience
April 13: Connecting to Our Ancestors to Understand Ourselves
April 20: 6:30 am - Easter Sunrise Service
4:00 pm - Ancestral Stories (Easter & Passover)
April 27: Belonging Celebration & AGM
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).
Join us for a showing of Life Aquatic!
Renowned oceanographer Steve Zissou (Bill Murray) has sworn vengeance upon the rare shark that devoured a member of his crew. In addition to his regular team, he is joined on his boat by Ned (Owen Wilson), a man who believes Zissou to be his father, and Jane (Cate Blanchett), a journalist pregnant by a married man. They travel the sea, all too often running into pirates and, perhaps more traumatically, various figures from Zissou's past, including his estranged wife, Eleanor (Anjelica Huston).
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!
Gallery Viewing: Saturdays 2-5pm
This April, nine galleries across the Comox Valley are coming together to celebrate the beauty and power of water through Waterways: The Comox Valley Gallery Hop. Each gallery will present a unique water-themed exhibition, offering visitors an opportunity to experience a diverse range of artistic interpretations.
The goal of Waterways is to encourage both locals and visitors to explore the incredible art spaces in the Comox Valley. Many residents have never visited these galleries or have only been to one or two. This event is a chance to discover the unique character of each gallery, connect with local artists, and find original artwork—often at very affordable prices. All galleries are offering free admission, so visitors can enjoy the diverse exhibitions without any cost. It's the perfect opportunity to explore the vibrant local art scene!
Participating galleries include Artful: The Gallery, ARTWRX Studio + Gallery, Comox Valley Art Gallery, I-Hos Gallery, Pearl Ellis Gallery, Studio 211, The Gallery @ Weird Church, The Worthy Room, and YQQ + CVA Arts and Culture. Visitors are encouraged to explore them all, enjoying a variety of art forms and perspectives from talented local artists.
To make the experience even more engaging, guests can collect stamps on a Waterways stamp card as they visit each gallery. Once their tour is complete, they can fill out their information and drop the card off at any participating gallery to be entered to win a wide array of incredible art prizes generously donated by local artists—the more galleries they visit, the more chances they have to win!
Exhibitions will run throughout April, with individual galleries hosting their own opening receptions and events. For details on each gallery’s show, hours, and reception dates, visit pearlellisgallery.ca/waterways.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate local art and the natural beauty of water—mark your calendar and start planning your gallery hop!
Gallery Opening: Friday April 4th 6-8pm
Gallery Viewing: Saturdays 2-5pm
This April, nine galleries across the Comox Valley are coming together to celebrate the beauty and power of water through Waterways: The Comox Valley Gallery Hop. Each gallery will present a unique water-themed exhibition, offering visitors an opportunity to experience a diverse range of artistic interpretations.
The goal of Waterways is to encourage both locals and visitors to explore the incredible art spaces in the Comox Valley. Many residents have never visited these galleries or have only been to one or two. This event is a chance to discover the unique character of each gallery, connect with local artists, and find original artwork—often at very affordable prices. All galleries are offering free admission, so visitors can enjoy the diverse exhibitions without any cost. It's the perfect opportunity to explore the vibrant local art scene!
Participating galleries include Artful: The Gallery, ARTWRX Studio + Gallery, Comox Valley Art Gallery, I-Hos Gallery, Pearl Ellis Gallery, Studio 211, The Gallery @ Weird Church, The Worthy Room, and YQQ + CVA Arts and Culture. Visitors are encouraged to explore them all, enjoying a variety of art forms and perspectives from talented local artists.
To make the experience even more engaging, guests can collect stamps on a Waterways stamp card as they visit each gallery. Once their tour is complete, they can fill out their information and drop the card off at any participating gallery to be entered to win a wide array of incredible art prizes generously donated by local artists—the more galleries they visit, the more chances they have to win!
Exhibitions will run throughout April, with individual galleries hosting their own opening receptions and events. For details on each gallery’s show, hours, and reception dates, visit pearlellisgallery.ca/waterways.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate local art and the natural beauty of water—mark your calendar and start planning your gallery hop!
Eat, Play, Plan!
Every Friday 4-5:30pm youth in grades 7-12 will meet at the church for snacks, games, art, community building, and dreaming together what comes next for our group.
Never been? No problem! Now is the best time to join in.
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.
All levels welcome to this 30 minute mid-day guided meditation practice. No registration required for this drop-in, by donation offering.
Sunday service at 4pm, potluck at 5:30pm - everyone is welcome to join in on this community meal where all are welcome and everyone can belong and be fed.
This time of year is rich with spiritual and religious tradition from across time and geography. Come and explore with us what Belonging means, and how we can understand ourselves in relationship with others, the world around us, and that which is beyond us.
March 2: Introduction to Belonging
March 5: Ash Wednesday - midday Ashes service at Weird Church
March 9: What Does it Mean to Have Faith?
March 16: What Does it Mean to Belong to God?
March 23: Community and Connection
March 30: Practicing Together
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).
Eat, Play, Plan!
Every Friday 4-5:30pm youth in grades 7-12 will meet at the church for snacks, games, art, community building, and dreaming together what comes next for our group.
Never been? No problem! Now is the best time to join in.
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.
February 7: Let’s Get Together!
February 14: Building on What has Begun
February 21: Zimbabwe Information
February 28: NO GATHERING THIS WEEK
All levels welcome to this 30 minute mid-day guided meditation practice. No registration required for this drop-in, by donation offering.
This time of year is rich with spiritual and religious tradition from across time and geography. Come and explore with us what Belonging means, and how we can understand ourselves in relationship with others, the world around us, and that which is beyond us.
March 2: Introduction to Belonging
March 5: Ash Wednesday - midday Ashes service at Weird Church
March 9: What Does it Mean to Have Faith?
March 16: What Does it Mean to Belong to God?
March 23: Community and Connection
March 30: Practicing Together
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).
Join us for a showing of H2O: The Molecule that Made Us on World Water Day!
Tickets required, but are free here: TICKETS
The film reveals how water underpins every aspect of our existence. In the emptiness of outer space, Earth is alive because of water. Humanity's relationship with this simple molecule is everything.
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!
Eat, Play, Plan!
Every Friday 4-5:30pm youth in grades 7-12 will meet at the church for snacks, games, art, community building, and dreaming together what comes next for our group.
Never been? No problem! Now is the best time to join in.
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.
February 7: Let’s Get Together!
February 14: Building on What has Begun
February 21: Zimbabwe Information
February 28: NO GATHERING THIS WEEK
