Events

Welcome to the Spirit Express!

During the Copenhagen climate change talks in December 2009, I saw shrivelled ears of maize, withered by unprecedented degrees of African drought; and bleached, dead Pacific coral, victim of the increasing acidity of the ocean: powerful symbols of the increasing environmental challenges we face.

What symbols tell you that our world is changing? Where do you find symbols of hope to address these challenges?

As spiritual leader of The United Church of Canada, hope is my business. I'm travelling throughout Canada by train, stopping for a series of town hall conversations about how we can come together for the healing of soul, community, and creation.

I will share my own stories and symbols, and I invite you to do the same. Please bring your stories and symbols—such as an object, a poem, or an image—to represent environmental distress and hope in your community or your personal life. Many of these symbols will become part of the stories I share as my "Spirit Express" travels throughout the country.

Please come and take part in this journey of hope either in person or online at the uniting conversations.

—Moderator Mardi Tindal

Schedule of Town Halls

We will be confirming locations, dates, and times constantly over the coming weeks, so please check back often!

• Town Hall Schedule on WonderCafe: 2011

Soul Community Creation Video

This video is an introduction to the Moderator's theme of living abundantly in creation while working to reverse centuries of environmental damage, plus an invitation to meet with her as she travels the country on the Spirit Express.

The video and study guide (below) could be the basis for a conversation or study series in your congregation or ministry. You can download the video or watch it below. It can also be ordered on DVD from UCRDstore (CH10711, $3.95 plus shipping).

• Download this video [MP4: 9:42 /226 MB]
• Soul Community Creation Study Guide [PDF: 8 pp/177 KB]