Community life

Two scrolls, one purpose

Two scrolls, one purpose

Posted: 2024/07/29

Youth and Elders from the Yukon, Nunavut and Alaska continued their pattern of gatherings in Tagish, Yukon, to share wisdom among generations and renew their commitment to living a life of service.

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“The youth must soar”: youth gather for conference on Vancouver Island

“The youth must soar”: youth gather for conference on Vancouver Island

Posted: 2024/06/28

In early June, 50 youth took stock of the current moment and explored how they can advance a pattern of action that seeks to include growing numbers of their peers in a community-building process.

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Tree seedlings planted for grounds of Canada’s future House of Worship

Tree seedlings planted for grounds of Canada’s future House of Worship

Posted: 2024/05/31

Volunteers gathered to participate in a service project that will help ensure the serenity and beauty of a site that has been reserved for prayer and meditation.

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The movement of pioneers: a way that learning is being disseminated throughout the world

The movement of pioneers: a way that learning is being disseminated throughout the world

Posted: 2024/05/30

A team of three friends discuss their experience preparing to serve as international pioneers.

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Ayyám-i-Há celebration brings joy to families

Ayyám-i-Há celebration brings joy to families

Posted: 2024/02/29

In a neighbourhood in Montreal, Que., a group of children’s classes hosted an Ayyám-i-Há gathering for families in their community.

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Winter camps promote spiritual education across Canada

Winter camps promote spiritual education across Canada

Posted: 2024/01/23

In Canada, during the weeks of the winter break, communities across the country held camps and day-long gatherings focused on spiritual education.

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Ukrainian families strengthen community well-being

Ukrainian families strengthen community well-being

Posted: 2023/11/21

In the Lanark cluster in Ontario, newly arrived Ukrainian families have been working together to address the material and spiritual needs of their community.

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Friends hold a traditional Tlingit potlatch honouring Rúhíyyih Khánum

Friends hold a traditional Tlingit potlatch honouring Rúhíyyih Khánum

Posted: 2023/09/28

Indigenous friends from the Yukon and Alaska gathered in Juneau, Alaska to renew long-time bonds of friendship and reflect on continuing their legacy of community-building.

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Building a vision through home visits

Building a vision through home visits

Posted: 2023/03/31

In the Arbor Glen neighbourhood in Toronto, Ont., a series of home visits following an Ayyám-i-Há celebration contributed to building a collective vision of growth.

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Ayyám-i-Há celebration reconnects families to children’s classes

Ayyám-i-Há celebration reconnects families to children’s classes

Posted: 2023/02/28

In the Rundle neighbourhood in Calgary, Alta., a celebration brought together around 80 people, including many children and their mothers.

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