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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Spirituality & Social Justice Institute to begin
this month at Galilee Centre
Arnprior, ON – September
5, 2007 -
Galilee Centre officially announced today, the
introduction a commuter rate for area residents who
would like to participate in the new Spirituality &
Social Justice Institute which begins September 21. The program is focused on exploring, renewing and sustaining spiritual grounding for justice, peace and ecology commitments. It is ecumenical and multi-faith in orientation while rooted in the Christian tradition. The five sessions are focused on/ titled Building a Spirituality of Social Justice, Building a Spirituality of Ecology, Living as Global Partners, Living in Right Relation and Living in Ways that Matter.
"While the program is
probably best suited for those who can stay in
residence here at Galilee, the Institute does have
much to offer commuters as well,” said O’Leary.
“There will be an excellent opportunity for those
who have traveled to meet and form relationships
with people that have similar commitments.” “We have planned to include a balance of Prayer/Meditation, Self Directed and Free Time, Creativity Sessions, Hiking, Yoga, Labyrinth, Workshops and Celebrations,” said David Illman-White, Spiritual Program Coordinator. The cost for the full 10 weeks is $4900 per Galilee resident and $2100 for commuters (meals included). The Two-week sessions are $1100 per Galilee resident and $540 for commuters (meals included). An information package regarding the Institute is available through Galilee as is any information regarding the new Galilee Centre programs. There are bursaries available for those who would like to participate but who have financial barriers.
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