Upcoming Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Oct 19, 2025 from 4-7 pm there will be a BDS 101 (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) introductory workshop put on with the Restorative Justice Program of the Sunshine Coast in Davis Bay. This workshop will include an introduction to what BDS is, as well as how we can participate here on the Coast, and dialogue circles. All are welcome but we need to limit participation to 25 people to allow for productive discussion, so please contact me to register if you would like to take part.  Make sure to include that you want to register for the BDS workshop!
  • On Saturday, November 15th from 2-5 pm, there will be an Israel Palestine Primer event. This will include a brief overview of the history of Israel and Palestine, a similar overview of the current situation, and discussion of what we actions we can or may want to take. This is mainly intended for those who feel they want to know more about the situation (rather than those who already know a lot about it), and will be a fairly broad overview, with a combination of learning times and small group discussions. Many people feel that there are a lot of topics that are not safe to talk about; our goal is to create a safe space for respectful discussion combined with education. We will have limited spaces to allow for good discussion, so please let me know if you would like to attend. Or if you know people who might like to know more, please invite them.
  • On Saturday, November 22nd starting at 2 pm at Living Faith Lutheran Church, there will be a sale of crafts and products from the West Bank (mainly from the areas around Bethlehem and Hebron).  Items include olive wood carvings, Christmas ornaments and creches, stained glass, handblown glass from Hebron, hand painted ceramics, tatreez (traditional Palestinian embroidery), kitchen items, candles and personal care items.  Please join us for all your holiday shopping!  I would also need a number of volunteers for this event, so please volunteer if you can to assist.
  • Each Sunday from noon-2 pm, there is a ‘stop genocide vigil’ at the Davis Bay pier. 

LIGHT FOR LARCHE CAMPAIGN

Tucked away near the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem (behind a 26 foot wall) the gift of life is celebrated through artistic creation by people with and without intellectual difficulties in the L’Arche community.

Life in Bethlehem is hard these days (no economy, great uncertainty, fear, army raids with tear gas, closed roads and more)

The impact in the wider community ripples outwards as Ma’an lil Hayat (Together For Life) reaches out; taking snacks and good to cheer to the chemotherapy clinic, buying wool from local shepherds, teaching univeristy interns, welcoming any and all visitors, and providing a sense of security for the people with disabilities and their families.

Please consider whether you might be able to help the L’Arche community in Bethlehem.  gratitude

a poster talking about the light for L'Arche campaign