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Chaplains’ Picks, March 8, 2018

Mon, March 12 – Race & Faith Dialogues: Racialized Islamophobia,
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Multi-Faith Centre, Multi-Purpose Room  Race & Faith Dialogues are a drop-in program allowing students to discuss the intersection of race and faith through different lenses. At this Race & Faith event, we will engage in a dialogue about how Islamophobia impacts brown bodies, both Muslim and non-Muslim, in different yet similar ways. We will discuss the often violent and divisive consequences of this racialized bigotry, and ways of building solidarity among brown folks of different faith communities. Please join us for this important discussion! Refreshments will be provided. https://www.facebook.com/events/169032707081688/?notif_t=events_add_page_cohost¬if_id=1519851435298819
Friday, March 23 – Shabbat-Jumma
6-10 pm, Emmanuel College 
Shabbat-Jumma is Jewish and Muslim spiritual gathering held at the University of Toronto’s Emmanuel College. It is an opportunity to embrace the sacred moment of convergence between Shabbat and Jumma. It will be an evening of heart-felt Jewish and Muslim prayer, singing, eating and connecting with one another. The aim of the event is to facilitate a unique experience for Muslims and Jews to learn about one another’s spiritual and religious practices in an open and respectful space. Suggested $5 donation. Please register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/receiving-shabbat-and-releasing-jumma-tickets-43761118684
Sun, March 25 – Spirit Singers and the UofT Gospel Choir Concert
7:30 pm at the Hart House Debate Room
Enjoy a fun time of international music celebrating our differences and affirming our common quests for peace and justice. The Spirit Singers is a non-auditioned choral ensemble of U of T students celebrating diversity and fostering intercultural & interfaith understanding. The internationally acclaimed U of T Gospel Choir is a non-denominational ensemble creating an empowering environment celebrating the Gospel of Christ through song. The Choir draws on a variety of sources including spirituals. Ticket Prices: $5 for Students  $10 for Non-Students Please order at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/imagine-peace-on-earth-a-choral-celebration-tickets-43624190127
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Chaplains’ Picks, March 1, 2018

Tues, March 6 – Are You There God?
7 pm, Multi-Faith Centre 
Join an open mic coffee house focused on spirituality and the self! Are You There God? Coffee House will be an opportunity to bring together people of diverse faith backgrounds, or none, to share reflections on themes including spirituality, mental health, community, identity, belonging, culture, family, relationships, self-care, and healing. Please RSVP at: multi.faith@utornto.ca  Please state any dietary restrictions. Want to perform? Poets, musicians, storytellers, and other artists are welcome to sign up to perform by contacting:  multi.faith@utoronto.ca  or signing up at the event. Co-Sponsored with the Multi-Faith Centre and Health Education, Health and Wellness. https://www.facebook.com/events/205439990201566/

Wed, March 7 – PUBLIC THEOLOGY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
1:30 pm, Knox College
A lecture by Sebastian Chang Hwan Kim, Executive Director of the Korean Studies Centre, Professor of Theology and Public Life at Fuller Theological Seminary, and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Public Theology. Panel discussion to follow The event is free, but registration is required at  www.knox.utoronto.ca/laidlaw2018.

Wed, March 7- Angela Davis in Conversation with Yusra Khogali
6pm-9pm, Live Stream Party at 45 Willcocks St. William Doo Auditorium
The Black Students’ Association is proud to present ‘We Want Revolution!’ -Angela Davis in Conversation with Yusra Khogali and Moderated by Angela Robertson plus a song by folk singer Faith Nolan. Because this event is sold out we are offering a livestream party. If you were unable to get tickets for the event at OISE, here is your chance to watch the conversation live! Please sign up on eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/livestream-for-angela-davis-tickets-43403434842   

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Chaplains’ Picks, Feb 8, 2018

UTSC: Thurs, Feb 8 – Intergeneracial
6pm | UTSC | EV 151, 152 | FREE | REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED
A Black History Month production at U of T Scarborough!  Intergeneracial is an oral history project that dozens of youth have been working on for three years. Founded by Fiona Raye Clarke in 2015, Intergeneracial brings Black youth and Black elders together providing a forum to share stories around being Black in Canada from across the generations and create theatre about it. From Their Lips is a verbatim play based on a series of oral history interviews conducted between Black youth and elders throughout 2015 and 2016 asking the same 10 questions.
Sun, Feb 18 – Ecology and Spirituality: a Winter Retreat
9 am – 6 pm at Hart House Farm
Bus departs from Multi-Faith Centre at 9 am

Enjoy a day exploring the beautiful winter wonderland at Hart House Farm while discovering different faith-based traditions around nature. Come to be uplifted and nourished by walking meditation, spiritual teachings, and a delicious vegetarian lunch. Tickets: $5.00 can be purchased at the Multi-Faith Centre or online https://www.eventbrite.com/e/multi-faith-eco-spirituality-retreat-tickets-42277101950

Tues, Feb 27 – Grief Support Sharing Circle,
5:10 – 7:30 pm, Rm 114, Faculty of Social Work
Everyone grieves in his or her own unique way. When someone you love dies, you may feel angry, isolated, sad, guilty or lonely. The grief support sharing circle is an informal drop-in mutual support group for students who have experienced a death, as well as students experiencing anticipatory grief. Refreshments will be served. Please register by emailing both Jeanette Unger at student.minister@utoronto.ca and Laurie Coleman at: laurie.coleman@utoronto.ca.

Wed, Feb 28 – Qu(e)erying Religion Bi-weekly discussion drop-in

2-4 pm, Multi-Faith Centre, 3rd floor quiet room An intimate and open space for joyful, supported, life-giving queer spiritualities. Each session incorporates mindful crafting activities and facilitated group discussion around a given monthly theme. Feb’s theme is “Sex & Passion.” https://www.facebook.com/events/1686186051442171/

Wed, March 7 – PUBLIC THEOLOGY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
1:30 pm, Knox College
A lecture by Sebastian Chang Hwan Kim, Executive Director of the Korean Studies Centre, Professor of Theology and Public Life at Fuller Theological Seminary, and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Public Theology. Panel discussion to follow The event is free, but registration is required at  www.knox.utoronto.ca/laidlaw2018.
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Feb 1, 2018 Chaplains’ Picks

Tues, Feb 6: Forward in Faith: Toward Gender Equity in Religious Communities
7-8:30 pm, Multi-Faith Centre
Want to learn about gender egalitarian efforts within different faith communities? For many of us, we turn to our religious traditions for guidance in morality and paths toward justice. So what does that look like in 2018 with regard to gender? Join us to hear about how different faiths are forwarding the interests of their members of all genders. With Rabbi Julia Appel (Senior Jewish Educator and Campus Rabbi, UofT Hillel), Rev. Andrea Budgy (Humphrys Chaplain to the University of Trinity College), and El-Farouk Khaki (founder of Salaam: Queer Muslim Community & Imam of Toronto Unity Mosque) https://www.facebook.com/events/548965198793905/

Wed, Feb 7 – Qu(e)erying Religion Bi-Weekly Drop-In
2 – 4 pm, Multi-Faith Centre
An intimate and open space for joyful, supported, life-giving queer spiritualities. Each session incorporates mindful crafting activities and facilitated group discussion around a given monthly theme. https://www.facebook.com/events/320085538398840/ 

UTSC: Thurs, Feb 8 – Intergeneracial
6pm | UTSC | EV 151, 152 | FREE | REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED

A Black History Month production at U of T Scarborough!  Intergeneracial is an oral history project that dozens of youth have been working on for three years. Founded by Fiona Raye Clarke in 2015, Intergeneracial brings Black youth and Black elders together providing a forum to share stories around being Black in Canada from across the generations and create theatre about it. From Their Lips is a verbatim play based on a series of oral history interviews conducted between Black youth and elders throughout 2015 and 2016 asking the same 10 questions.

 

Sun, Feb 18 – Ecology and Spirituality: a Winter Retreat

9 am – 6 pm at Hart House Farm Bus departs from Multi-Faith Centre at 9 am

Enjoy a day exploring the beautiful winter wonderland at Hart House Farm while discovering different faith-based traditions around nature. Come to be uplifted and nourished by walking meditation, spiritual teachings, and a delicious vegetarian lunch. Tickets: $5.00 can be purchased at the Multi-Faith Centre or online https://www.eventbrite.com/e/multi-faith-eco-spirituality-retreat-tickets-42277101950

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Jan 11, 2018 Chaplains’ Picks

Tues, Jan 16 – Grief Support Sharing Circle

5:10 pm – 7:30 pm, Rm 114, Faculty of Social Work
Everyone grieves in his or her own unique way. When someone you love dies, you may feel angry, isolated, sad, guilty or lonely. The grief support sharing circle is an informal, drop-in mutual support group for students who have experienced a death, as well as students experiencing anticipatory grief. Refreshments will be served. RSVP:  to both laurie.coleman@utoronto.ca  & student.minister@utoronto.ca

Tues, Jan 23 – Hart House Hancock Lecture: “Black and Educated?”
7-9 pm, Great Hall Hart House is pleased to present the 17th Annual Hancock Lecture: Black and Educated? Unveiling The Contradictions and Redesigning The Future delivered by Chizoba Imoka and moderated by Dr. Kofi Hope. In an education system based on Western values and knowledge, Black students go through school feeling alienated and graduate ill-equipped to bring about transformative changes in their communities. Is it not time to restructure the system? Chizoba Imoka disrupts the perceived Black and “Educated” contradiction and advances an alternative vision of education that acknowledges colonial history, is responsive to socio-political concerns and enables a new generation of social justice leaders to make real change. Following her presentation, Chizoba will be joined by a Rhodes Scholar, Doctor of Philosophy in Politics, community activist and youth advocate, Kofi Hope for an onstage discussion. Free for students. Tickets and info here: http://harthouse.ca/events/hancock2018/

Thurs, Jan 25 – Religious Fluency Workshop
5:10 pm – 8 pm,  U of T Multi-Faith Centre
Interested in navigating conversations about religion? Wondering how to engage religious pluralism? Want to improve your leadership skills?  Examine the global and local context for various religious traditions as well as discussing tips for creating a safe and welcoming environment for religious and spiritual expression on campus and in the wider community.

Facilitated by Ariel Ennis, Assistant Director at Global Spiritual Life Centre at New York University, Adjunct Lecturer at the Silver School of Social Work also at New York University, and creator and host of the Multifaithful Podcast. Dinner included. Please register at:  multi.faith@utoronto.ca  with your student number and why you would like to participate in this workshop. Please specify any dietary needs and we will endeavour to accommodate. https://www.facebook.com/events/327774127709610/

Wed, Feb 7 – Qu(e)erying Religion Bi-Weekly Drop-In
4 pm, Multi-Faith Centre
An intimate and open space for joyful, supported, life-giving queer spiritualities. Each session incorporates mindful crafting activities and facilitated group discussion around a given monthly theme. https://www.facebook.com/events/320085538398840/