Dear Friends,

Last June, I had the great honour of participating in a 5-workshop with Joanna Macy at the Ignatius Centre.  Joanna is a visionary teacher that brings The Work That Reconnects to people all over the world.  It was inspirational, moving and timely.  It was amazing and I want to share it with you!

Saturday, November 28th, I'm offering a workshop with the talented and delightful Linda Reith, called Coming Back to Life.  It's a whole day exploring The Work That Reconnects.

What is The Work That Reconnects?  That is a great question.  In Joanna's words, "The Work That Reconnects (TWTR) is a pioneering form of group work that began in the 1970s. It demonstrates our interconnectedness in the web of life and our authority to take action on its behalf. It has helped many thousands around the globe find insight, solidarity, and courage to act, despite rapidly worsening conditions. It is based on systems theory, spiritual teachings, and deep ecology." 

Why do The Work That Reconnects?  "The central purpose of TWTR is to help people uncover and experience their innate connections with each other and with the web of life, so that they may be enlivened and motivated to play their part in creating a sustainable civilization."  The work helps people transform despair and apathy in the face of overwhelming social and ecological crises, into constructive, collaborative action. It brings a new way of seeing the world, as our larger living body, freeing us from the assumptions and attitudes that now threaten the continuity of life on Earth. 

This workshop is a chance to take time and reconnect with what moves you and remember how much you love life through find a deepened sense of inter-being with everything.  We'll sing and dance and laugh and cry, letting our fears open us up to a passion for a new world.  You can do it to soothe your soul, to heal the world and to have fun.  Really, you have to try it. 

This work is both sacred and profane.  It is completely ordinary and absolutely extraordinary.  Everyone can do and as long as you participate, you will get a lot out of it.  I'm not trying to be vague.  It's just that experiential education isn't something that you talk about - you do it.  So join us in Coming Back to Life and live it!

Details:
Saturday, November 28 from 9am-5pm
Lunch is included - please let us know if you have any food sensetivities.
Registration Fee: $80 - Subsidies and Energy Exchanges Available.

This is a fun'raiser for the Unitarian Congregation of Guelph.  Both Linda and I are donating our time to share this amazing opportunity with as many people as possible, all the while supporting our fabulous congregation.  Please share this invitation with your friends, family and co-workers.  You never know whose life you can transform!

To register:  Email cordinator@guelph-unitarians.com or call 519.836.3443 and you will be sent a registration form.  Payment must be received by November 25th. 

For more info about Joanna Macy and TWTR: www.joannamacy.net

In faith,

Melina Bondy