just arts: the 24hr project

Poetry and song are used throughout scripture as a call to

imagine a new way of life.  The arts can be a powerful force

for pointing out what is wrong with our world and discovering

an alternative.  Jesus illustrated the Kingdom of God through

telling stories.

This is exactly what the 24hr project is all about.  Youth (ages

12-20) fromchurches from throughout the area will gather at

St. John’s Anglican Church in Peterborough on May 28th at

7pm andspend the next 24 hrs creating art that imagines a new

way of life.  A way that respects the rest of creation, a way that

cares for the poor, and way that breaks down barriers in our

communities.  Some will spend the 24 hrs painting, or

creating other forms of visual art.  Some will spend the time

writing and creating a drama, others will spend the time

writing lyrics and music to songs.  At 7pm on the following

evening, May 29th, we will showcase the art we have created

in the Guild Hall at St. John’s for anyone who would like to

attend. 

What will you need to participate?  If you are a musician bring your instrument.  If you are a painter bring your paint brushes.  If you are a dancer bring your dancing shoes.  Bring what ever you need to create. 

The cost is $10 and we must know if you are coming by May 21st.

For more information contact Christian Harvey here or call 705-768-6050.

canadian lutheran anglican youth gathering: london ont., august 2010

For the first time the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) and the Anglican Church of Canada are joining forces to bring the Youth of the nation the ultimate worship experience!

And with a new partnership, comes a new venture: CLAY Gatherings!! No, no, we’re not running a pottery camp, playing in the mud, or giving each other facials, this is the Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth (aka CLAY) Gathering! And honestly, how could we come together for the first CLAY gathering without talking about our Potter!

Your NPC (National Planning Committee) is still planning out the fine details. So be sure to keep checking the WHAT’S NEW page and the rest of the site to find out the latest info about what’s happening at Hands On in London 2010!

Be sure to join the OFFICIAL Facebook group to share pictures and stories from Travel Light and to let everyone know how excited you are about Hands On!!”

As well check out the official Lutheran and Anglican Youth Websites!

community justice camp-live the change you want to see: Hamilton, May 9-14, 2010

An event unlike anything you have experienced  .A time to delve deep into what you care about...connect with other youth

across Canada...do hands-on learning...play music...worship...laugh, play and so much more.  It’s community justice camp.

In May 2010, the Diocese of Niagara is hosting Community Justice Camp. The theme of community development was chosen.

Unlike a conference, Justice Camps are interactive with active learning through immersion experiences with local justice partners. Participants are at least 50% young adults (18-35) with 50% local participation and 50% of the participants being from all across Canada and may include representatives of the international partners of the Anglican Church of Canada.

Participation in Community Justice Camp will enable participants to meet the challenge for the Church to get back to the essence of what Christ called us to do - feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and love our neighbour. The Church, as community, is called to respond to the needs in their neighbourhoods.

At Community Justice Camp, the wisdom lies in the group - the learning is lateral - the grace abundant. Everyone is potentially, or already an expert ... a mentor ... a disciple ... a friend. Community Justice Camp seeks to create the space, the ways and means, for the Spirit to move, making change and transformation possible.

If you are over 18 years old and are interested in going, contact Christian Harvey.