Songs of the Soul:

Getting to know our neighbours through faith music

The Multifaith Action Society of BC is proud to continue presenting its newest program series, entitled “Songs of the Soul”. Part of the Multifaith “Getting to know our neighbours” program series includes free concerts aimed to provide all who attend the opportunity to participate in music traditions from other faiths.

Click here to see photos of a concert held at Canadian Singh Sabha Gurdwara.

Multifaith is pleased to also provide information on concerts by other faith based organizations which are also offered in the spirit of 'getting to know your neighbour'. We are also always interested in hearing from musical groups of diverse faith traditions who would like to participate in 'Songs of the Soul' concerts.

Chalmers Summer School July 7 - 25, 2008

This year the Chalmers Summer School celebrates our local cultural diversity, with concentrations in interfaith classes and sustainable churches.

Highlights include Dr. Sharon Daloz Parks and Linda St. Clair on leadership; local Jewish Theologians Rabbi Dr. Robert Daum and Rabbi Dr. Laura Duhan Kaplan will each offer a week-long course in their own discipline area; International lecturer from Indonesia will offer a course on religion and violence. Noted Asian-American scholar Fumitaka Matsuoka will offer a look at Asian North American portrayals and perspectives through a literature reading review entitled A Larger Memory. We are pleased to welcome back the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault for a class entitled Christophany. VST faculty will continue to be represented, especially in our Spirituality area. Pat Dutcher-Walls will also be offering a new non-credit class, Ancient Voices. Merton enthusiasts will enjoy our 1 week class which will include lectures by an assortment of local Merton scholars and Christina Hantel-Fraser will bring her skills in teaching Conflict Resolution to Vancouver.

Please visit the VST website at: http://www.vst.edu/chalmers/index.php for further details.

Ph: 604-822-9815 for more information.