The Music of Fascist Italy: Understanding the Inner Worlds of Composers What would you do?It is 1930s Italy during the brutal regime of the fascist dictator Benito Mussolini. You are a young composer whose livelihood depends upon the state’s acceptance of your compositions. Come and discover the different responses of three young Italian composers, as …
A series of reflection and exploration of the spirituality of some Canadian songwriters/singers. Surplus proceeds from these events will be handed over for Outreach or Property Improvement projects of our congregation. Friday, October 25th, 7:30-10 p.m. — The Spirituality of Joni Mitchell. In the Friendship Room. $10 donation includes a free glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage and snacks. Extra …
Saturday October 19, 2019 7:30 pm: Chopin, “Poet of the Piano”: The Warsaw YearsFryderyck Chopin is often referred to as the “poet of the piano” for his ability to make it sound romantic, happy, sad, passionate – no one understood the piano better than he. It was evident from his early years in Warsaw that he was …
Description: This education and support group is designed for those who are dealing with the death of a loved one. Taking a faith-based perspective, we will explore various aspects of grief, how grief affects one’s emotions, behaviours, body, mind and spirit. We will look at tasks one can do and adjustments one can make to move through grief, and help find ways to reinvest in one’s …
Chrissy Lilly has written and published a hard cover book and the second printing is nowavailable. It is a story of two little girls, who very suddenly lost their father; and through their grief, asking questions, trying to come to terms with the unfairness of it all, and learning with guidance from their mom that, no matter …
ONE PERSON’S THANKSGIVING(Luke 17: 11-19) I have never been blighted by leprosy,nor lived in a place called Samaria.I have not known the rejection, the hatethat some people have knownbecause of the colour of their skinor because of the way they prayor the gender of the person that they love.And for that I am thankful, thankful. …
Join Rev. Disher on Monday mornings at 8 a.m. for a meditative walk on one of Oakville’s many trails. Wear appropriate footwear and long pants. If you wish, bring insect repellant, a camera, a water bottle. Each walk will last no longer than an hour. Monday, November 4: Indian Ridge Trail (part two). Park in the strip …
This annual report contains a variety of stories about how the vibrant community of faith that is Maple Grove United Church has carried out its ministry over the past year. REPORT FROM CHAIR OF COUNCIL In August 2018 we welcomed Rev. Harry Disher as Intentional Interim Minister. Interim ministry providesfor a time of discernment during …
