Every Wednesday at 6:55pm "Bridges" a Discussion/Learning Forum given by a speaker followed by the opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues etc. An opportunity to meet with ordinary Orthodox Christians who are trying to live their faith.
Bridges - Wednesdays 6:55pm
September
8th Philosophy for Understanding Theology presented by Teodora (Gita) Simic, Professor of Philosophy at Belgrade University (see flyer)
15th Home Schooling - why? Presented by Costa & Eleni Pappas parents of three children who are home schooled. Even if you do not want to have home schooling, Costa & Eleni will stimulate refection on what education is and why it is so important, as parents, to be engaged in it for the sake of our children.
22nd Making Prosphora Conquering your fear of dough!
29th Orthodox Witness for Life Preparing 2010 Life Chain Sunday Oct 3rd We will look at some new ways we want to participate and why. Only those members who attend this Bridges will be invited to participate in the Sunday Life Chain event. We will recall some of the reflections and suggestions made by parishioners last year. Children who will participate in the Life Chain are welcome to attend this Bridges. We will also discuss ways to be “Pro-Life” the rest of the year.
October
6th Acedia - “the Noon Day Demon” Does it only strike monks and teenagers?!
13th Is Apathia the same as Apathy and why should anyone care?
20th “The poetry of St Nicholas of Ochrid” presented by Paul Ladouceur, Professor at Sherbrooke University
27th Halloween vs. Harvest Fest?! The historical background to modern day Halloween Can Orthodox families participate in Halloween? Hear some interesting and surprising reflections on this issue.
November
3rd The Proskomedia Liturgy What is it?
10th The Life & Times of St John the Merciful
17th Christmas Fast History, Development, Practice, the Bigger Picture, Saints & Feasts of the Fast
24th Serbian Christmas Customs |
