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Dr. Pat’s talk on Easter Sunday, April 20, is “On Holy Ground.” We will be looking at this “holiest of holy days” with fresh eyes and a fresh perspective. You will likely learn a few things you didn’t know – and have fun and be inspired while you’re at it! Then the following week, April 27, is our Annual General Meeting, followed by a community potluck! Gotta love Spring! Our…

Dr. Pat’s talk title for Sunday, April 13, is “Completing the Circle.” Last Sunday, we talked about kindness, and how it is one of the most important acts we can be engaging in these days. We will continue the conversation by discussing the reciprocal aspect of kindness. On top of that, it is New Member Sunday, where we will be celebrating the newest members of the Calgary Centre for Spiritual…

Dr. Pat’s talk title for Sunday, April 6, is “Look for the Helpers.” In these times of uncertainty and concerning news, we are going to follow Mr. Rogers’ advice of “looking for the helpers.” Please join us in spending the day talking about the effects of kindness on the world. Our meditation, facilitated by practitioner Lance Rath, begins at 10:00 am MST, and our Sunday Celebration starts at 10:30 with…

The talk title for Sunday, March 30, is “What’s The Deal with Balance?” We often hear about people wanting more balance in their lives, but is that what they really want? Or do they really want more choice in the direction of their lives? Join Dr. Pat for an insightful conversation on what it might mean to live a balanced life — from a spiritual perspective.Our meditation, facilitated by practitioner…

The talk title for Sunday, March 23, is “Feeding Your Faith.” Spiritual Practitioner Valda Harris will share her inner journey as she went through a frightening experience with a beloved family member last year. A true testimony of faith! She will also conduct a Sunday afternoon workshop that afternoon, starting at 12:30 pm, based on the same theme of “Feeding Your Faith and Starving Your Fear.” Our meditation, facilitated by…

Dr. Pat’s talk title for Sunday, March 16, is “ODAAT.” If you know what it means, you know it is an acronym for something spiritual and profound — even life-saving. Even if you don’t know, join us on Sunday as Dr. Pat explains what it means to her and the tremendous difference it has made in her life (and countless others’). Our meditation, facilitated by practitioner Connie Chau, begins at…

Dr. Pat’s talk title for Sunday, March 9, is “When the Student is Ready.” If that sounds familiar, it’s because it’s part of a well-known Zen teaching – “when the student is ready, the teacher appears.” Sometimes our teacher is not who we expect — yet they are perfect for what we need to learn.Also, remember to “spring forward” on Saturday night ( March 8 ) or you’ll be arriving…

Dr. Pat’s talk title for Sunday, March 2, is “We Build a New Tomorrow.” It is actually the title of an old New Thought hymn, that teaches the power of thought in a very simple, yet profound way. And it couldn’t be more relevant for where we are in the world today. By golly, sometimes “old stuff” can lead the way to a New Way of Being! Our meditation, facilitated…

Dr. Pat’s talk for Sunday, February 23, is “It Came to Pass.” We’ve all heard this phrase in some Christian Bible stories, as in, “It came to pass that that angel visited the shepherds…” We’re going to take that well-used phrase, and with a slight shift in inflection, make it into a valuable and relevant spiritual teaching. Our meditation, facilitated by Rev. Monika Krammer, begins at 10:00 am MST, and…

The talk title for Sunday, February 16, is “I Heart Science of Mind!” In celebration of Valentine’s weekend, Dr. Pat is going to delve into her favourite book with “Pick a Page.” You, the community, will choose a page and paragraph from the Science of Mind, and Dr. Pat will speak to it, extemporaneously. In case this sounds boring or too much like school – have you met Dr. Pat?…

Dr. Pat’s talk title is, “You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby.” You might remember that phrase from an advertising campaign many years ago. It was true then…and it’s true now, as well. In the midst of all the confusion and chaos happening in the world, let’s choose to remember that we really have come a long way, baby. It should make for an interesting and insightful conversation. Our meditation, facilitated…

Dr. Pat’s talk title for Sunday, January 26, is “I Don’t Know!” In this world of instant information at our fingertips, when is it acceptable to say “I don’t know?” Or is it ever acceptable to “not know”? As spiritual beings having this human experience, the answer is undoubtedly, yes! That’s why we are here! Join us as we explore the concept of being in the question. Our meditation, facilitated…

Dr. Pat’s talk title for Sunday, January 19, is “Vamp Until Ready.” No, it doesn’t have anything to do with vampires. It is a musical term that describes one of the ways the Universe conspires to support us. It’s fun, interesting, and profound! And you don’t have to be a musician to understand it! Our meditation, facilitated by Rev. Doug Craig, begins at 10:00 am MST, and our Sunday Celebration…

The talk for Sunday, January 12, is “Traversing the Portals of Change” with Rev. Doug Craig. “Change can be gentle, demanding, OMG, WTF (What’s This For!), transformational or devastating at times. Change is natural, like the seasons of our life. No matter what kind of change, the event and drama unfolds and is managed in the basic portals of our mind. The process is always the same, however managing it…

Dr. Pat’s talk title for Sunday, January 5, is “Imperfectly Perfect.” That title could just as easily be “Perfectly Imperfect,” because the message is the same. As spiritual beings having a human experience, we experience both the imperfectly perfect and also the perfectly imperfect. Join us on Sunday as we discuss this contrast more fully. Our meditation, facilitated spiritual practitioner Valda Harris, begins at 10:00 am MST, and our Sunday…

Our talk title for Sunday, December 29, is “A Burning Question.” As we approach the end of the year and embark on a new one, you might be drawn to ask yourself some burning questions. Join Dr. Pat as we explore some of those questions…and then literally light a fire under them…in the form of a burning bowl ritual. Our morning meditation, facilitated licensed Spiritual Practitioner, Lance Rath, begins at…

Come on down for Sunday, December 22, with our joyous community “Holiday Celebration!” filled with light and leave you feeling fulfilled and connected. A special group of our amazing Ministers and Practitioners will lead a Holiday Celebration that will simply be incomplete without your participation! Plus, Santa will make an appearance with the kids at FunDay! Then join us afterwards for a holiday potluck of sweet and salty snacks. Our…

Our talk title for Sunday, December 8, is, “And the Word Is…” A few weeks ago, Dr. Pat endeavoured to “refresh” three old-fashioned spiritual words and help clarify their relevance in today’s world. However, she only got to two of those words that day, and promised she would complete the list this week! It’s a timely one as we start to move into the holiday season of love, hope, and…

The talk title for Sunday, December 1, is “How’s That Working For You?” Join Dr. Heather Clark and Rev. Marjorie Contenti to discuss the challenges, the joys, and the significant choices of “retirement” that apply to every stage of a conscious life. Academically, neither of them has ever ‘flunked’ anything – but come and hear these overachievers get humble about the importance of making simple choices in order to create powerful…

Dr. Pat’s talk title for Sunday, November 24, is “Refreshing Three Old-Fashioned Words.” To finish up the mini-series of talks on Money Mastery, we will take a look at three very common, yet often misunderstood words. (Yes, Dr. Pat admits to being a word nerd…) By getting a refreshed perspective on these words, you will also get a refreshed perspective on life! Our morning meditation, facilitated by Practitioner Gail Verdi,…