Community life

Two scrolls, one purpose
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.

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

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

The movement of pioneers: a way that learning is being disseminated throughout the world
A team of three friends discuss their experience preparing to serve as international pioneers.

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

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

Friends hold a traditional Tlingit potlatch honouring Rúhíyyih Khánum
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.

Building a vision through home visits
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.

Ayyám-i-Há celebration reconnects families to children’s classes
In the Rundle neighbourhood in Calgary, Alta., a celebration brought together around 80 people, including many children and their mothers.