September 2013
Generous Spaciousness Conference 2013
A safe place to be authentic, to share, to worship, to learn and to grow! All are welcome to enter this experience of Christian community with generous hearts, a listening and humble posture, to experience God's outrageous love and grace! What is Generous Spaciousness? GS is a relational posture that acknowledges the reality of diverse perspectives on the question of faithful discipleship for same-sex oriented people. These differences have polarized the church, hindered our public witness as the Body of…
Find out more »June 2014
Learning to Play
Hosted by New Direction Ministries, this new play by Ted Swartz is a funny, powerful, poignant performance which gives voice to our fears and hopes when a faith community engages in questions around same sex relationships. A father’s journey, a church’s struggle, a search for commonality. Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/learning-to-play-an-original-play-by-ted-swartz-tickets-11572741381?ref=estw See more at: http://www.tedandcompany.com/shows/learning-play/ http://vimeo.com/88098153
Find out more »Learning to Play – Mississauga
Hosted by New Direction Ministries, this new play by Ted Swartz is a funny, powerful, poignant performance which gives voice to our fears and hopes when a faith community engages in questions around same sex relationships. A father’s journey, a church’s struggle, a search for commonality. Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/learning-to-play-an-original-play-by-ted-swartz-tickets-11572741381?ref=estw See more at: http://www.tedandcompany.com/shows/learning-play/ http://vimeo.com/88098153
Find out more »July 2016
Conspire 2016 Webcast
Featuring Richard Rohr, Christena Cleveland, James Alison and more! More information coming soon! https://cac.org/events/conferences/conspire-2016-overview/
Find out more »February 2017
Faith & the Politics of Enemy Love
This event is being organized and hosted by Meadowvale Community Christian Reformed Church. Walking into the enemy’s camp can be scary. It requires the removal of thick calluses around the heart. Self-emptying love. Disarming love. The spirit of God is poured out on all flesh which certainly includes the enemy. Who is my enemy? Donald Trump’s administration? ISIS? Starbucks? My neighbour who wants to put in a pool which will damage the roots under my silver maple? The righteous in the…
Find out more »September 2017
LGBTQ+, Mental Health and Faith Conference
Event Description Generous Space is partnering with Shalem Mental Health Network for this all-day Friday conference. Luis Goncalves, an experienced therapist who has navigated his own journey with his sexuality, will be offering the keynote. Several people from our Generous Space community will be sharing pieces about their journey with mental health. This will be a day of dialogue and co-learning with LGBTQ+ folks from our community as well as mental health practitioners from across Ontario. Registration The registration fee…
Find out more »December 2017
Longest Night of the Year Service
The Christmas season can be profoundly difficult for those who experience loss, isolation, and hardship. Join us for a service that makes space for both lament and hope ~ light in the midst of darkness.
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