What we’re about
Are you craving deeper connections in life? Not only with other people, but within yourself, the environment around you, the physical world you live in, the infinite universe, or The Divine itself? Our hope is to create opportunities for you to experience the connections that will allow you to find more satisfaction and wholeness in your life.
Whether you feel it through your mind, your body, or inner being, deep connection eludes many of us, in part due to the noise of the distractions around us every day, like technology, social media, cultural expectations, schedules too busy to manage, and more, that can all dampen our ability to make the very connections we're craving for in our everyday lives.
Through mindful, meaningful, and spiritual conversations, we hope to create a better world for all of us, one small step at a time, and our Nurturing Spirit Retreats provide an opportunity for meditation, gentle yoga, deep relaxation, spiritual conversations, and learning.
We are inclusive and value each person and living being on the planet. For more information or to find a group near you, please contact Debra@CreatingConnection.ca
We look forward to meeting you!
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CREATING CONNECTION CANADA is a network of welcoming and inclusive communities committed to sharing authentic conversation, nurturing meaningful activities, promoting holistic wellness practices, and fostering compassionate action. We are LGBTQ+ affirming.
As a REGISTERED NON-PROFIT charity working to bring community together through like-minded interests, we welcome and gratefully appreciate any financial support. Tax receipts are provided.
- MAKE A CREDIT CARD DONATION
- SEND AN E-TRANSFER to donations@creatingconnection.ca
You can also visit our PRODUCTS 4 PURPOSE online store and make a purchase that benefits our meaningful partner organizations, gifted artisans and local operations.
Or support us when you shop on Amazon with this link**.
Thank you for your kind generosity.
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**Creating Connection Canada is a grass-roots initiative sponsored by Community of Christ Canada, a welcoming, supportive and loving, worldwide faith community that values the worth and purpose of all persons.
Join us for a new Nurturing Spirit retreat experience, Connecting with your Spiritual Energy! Featuring Special Guest Facilitator Lindsay Brown, Certified Usui Reiki Practitioner.
Friday February 28 – Sunday March 2 , 2025 at Samish Island Retreat Centre in Washington.
Follow this link to register or for more information www.NurturingSpirit.CreatingConnection.ca
** Please note, that you must register through the link above to save your spot at this retreat.
Here are some of the experiences we will be sharing with you at this retreat:
Reiki - Take a deeper dive into Reiki principles and energy work. Explore resonant frequencies and the art of mindful listening to both yourself and others.
Listening for the Soul - Reflect on energy patterns like addiction or recurring themes, and explore transformative questions.
Journaling: Processing Energy Through Words
Experience the healing power of writing with guided journaling prompts to process and channel your energy.
Healing Frequency Music will create a soothing backdrop, fostering a meditative and focused atmosphere.
Tools for Energy Awareness, such as oracle or symbol cards, with an opportunity to choose a card and reflect in your journal.
A "Moment with Nature" ceremony to intentionally release energy, leave behind what no longer serves you, and leave feeling lighter and refreshed.
This retreat will provide an opportunity to connect with your inner self and the energy around you in a meaningful way. You’ll leave with tools, insights, and a sense of renewal to carry forward in your life.
For more information and to register, go to www.NurturingSpirit.CreatingConnection.ca
** Please note, that you must register through the link above to save your spot at this retreat.
The Early Bird registration rate of $250 cnd per person is available until January 17th.
Registration includes accommodations, meals and snacks, and all class supplies.
Aromatherapy Take-Home Kits
On Saturday evening, immerse yourself in a sensory experience as we create personalized Aromatherapy Bath Salts to take home. This hands-on session combines creativity, education, and relaxation, allowing you to continue your healing journey after the retreat.
You'll learn about the benefits of various essential oils and their impact on well-being, then craft your own unique blend tailored to your personal needs.
This evening will be a celebration of creativity, community, and connection, accompanied by soothing healing music and meaningful conversations. Let your senses guide you as you create something special to support your self-care and energy renewal.
Aromatherapy bath salts can have many benefits, including:
- Stress and anxiety relief: The relaxing properties of hot water combined with the aromatherapy of essential oils can help relieve stress and anxiety.
- Muscle and joint pain relief: Bath salts can help with muscle soreness and stiff joints.
- Skin conditions: Bath salts can help treat symptoms of skin conditions like eczema and dry, itchy skin.
- Sleep aid: Certain essential oils, like lavender, can help improve sleep.
- Mental clarity: Bath salts can help promote a sense of calm and relaxation.
About Lindsay Brown
I run an intuitive healing practice called Curious Healing.
My practice incorporates a mixture of energy work (Reiki), compassionate listening, and curious companionship/discussions. I also love to make use of tools such as symbol cards, aroma, mineral and sound therapies. Radical self-acceptance and compassion are my mantras!
To me, healing means integration. Re-membering who you really are and getting deeply curious with what you discover.
My aim is to remind others of their innate worth and wholeness, and to inspire the great healer within. I see myself as a joyful companion and guide on your self-healing, journey of Becoming.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Release Your Inner Writer - Monday's at 4pm pacific, 5pm mountain, 6pm centralLink visible for attendees
Release Your Inner Writer
Release Your Inner Writer is for anyone who feels the call to write. Whether you are a writer, want to be a writer, or want to explore writing in a comfortable and supportive setting. Our purpose here is just to set aside some time for inspiration and creativity and maintain a writing practice. We’ll set the stage for you to write creatively with opportunities to share with the group, or not, whatever you’re comfortable with.
Have you ever thought: “I have an interesting story, but I don’t know how to start sharing it with people” Do you simply want to start journaling? Every person has a story to share, and all of them are transformational for us and sometimes for others. When we write our thoughts and ideas down, we move internal content to an external device like a notebook or a laptop. By doing this we’re able to clear our heads and uncover one layer after another.Hosted by Kathy Nutt
Kathy Nutt is a creative who uses many media and styles to convey a glimpse into her mysterious, whimsical world. Although mainly focused on the visual arts, she dabbles in the written word and is endeavoring to cultivate a consistent practice of writing, whether it be poetry, essays, short stories, or journaling.Kathy believes a writing practice (along with any creative practice) is a beneficial way to break through the mundane and view our worlds through fresh new eyes. We may discover a breakthrough, change a pattern, or just experience catharsis. Or we may simply arrive in a place of joy. She believes the creative process is more important than the finished product and that creativity is for everyone, not just the gifted few.
CREATING CONNECTION CANADA is a network of welcoming and inclusive communities committed to sharing authentic conversation, nurturing meaningful activities, promoting holistic wellness practices, and fostering compassionate action. We are LGBTQ+ affirming. People of every walk of life, culture, faith, or tradition, participate in a myriad of connection groups, forming meaningful community within this diversity. As a result, these communities are multi-faceted - expressing the inspirations, aspirations, wisdom, practices, and blessing of all. While we encourage you to share openly, we ask that you do so in a kind and considerate manner.
As a REGISTERED NON-PROFIT charity working to bring community together through like-minded interests, we welcome and gratefully appreciate any financial support. Tax receipts are provided.
CREDIT CARD: http://donations.creatingconnection.ca
E-TRANSFER: donations@creatingconnection.ca - Network event10 attendees from 8 groups hostingHaven - 20-minute contemplative meditation every Wednesday nightLink visible for attendees
Take 20 minutes for yourself!
Join us for a contemplative experience for the dark season. Haven invites you to turn off your camera and enjoy a moment of music, poetry, and silence.CREATING CONNECTION CANADA is a network of welcoming and inclusive communities committed to sharing authentic conversation, nurturing meaningful activities, promoting holistic wellness practices, and fostering compassionate action. We are LGBTQ+ affirming.
Creating Connection Canada is a grass-roots initiative sponsored by Community of Christ Canada, a welcoming, supportive and loving, worldwide faith community that values the worth and purpose of all persons.
As a REGISTERED NON-PROFIT charity working to bring community together through like-minded interests, we welcome and gratefully appreciate any financial support. Tax receipts are provided.
- MAKE A CREDIT CARD DONATION
- SEND AN E-TRANSFER to donations@creatingconnection.ca
- Network event1 attendee from 6 groups hosting☕ Coffee & Conversation: "Obviousness" | Thu @ 11:00 AM ET (ON/CAN)Link visible for attendees
This Week's Topic: "Obviousness"
From the comfort of your own space, you are warmly invited into dialogue with others and to discussing this week's topic while exploring some deeper questions along the way.
New to Coffee & Conversation? Watch our video
or Listen to our CBC Radio InterviewQuestions to help with the discussion:
- What's something that seemed totally obvious to you but wasn't to someone else, and how did that make you feel?
- Have you been oblivious to something that was obvious to someone else? How did that situation go?
- Have you ever been on the receiving end of gatekeeping, and how did it impact your interest in learning more?
- Do you think common knowledge is shaped more by cultural influences, educational systems, or personal experiences?
- How can we foster a more inclusive and understanding approach to knowledge sharing in our communities and daily lives?
In this safe, inclusive, casual, and accepting environment, dialogue is encouraged over debate as each person has opportunity to share from their own diverse perspectives and experiences.
Folks in this group enjoy going beyond small talk, reflecting both inward and outward, helping build pathways for more peace and understanding in the world... and your voice matters!
No particular set of beliefs (or creed) is required to be a part of this community-building activity. Diverse perspectives are welcome.
Whether to discover yourself amidst a community on a common journey or to find meaning among new friends, there is room at the table for you.
DATE/TIME: Thursdays @ 11:00 AM Eastern Time (ON, CAN)
This is a weekly discussion group with regular attending members.
ZOOM ONLINE: From the comfort of your own space, click the link under "Online event" to the right (after you've RSVP'd) to join the video meeting on your tablet or PC.
CLOSED CAPTIONING: Live Transcription will be available for this meeting. Learn more here.
NOTE: For the best experience, please be sure you have the latest version of ZOOM by checking here.
DIAL-IN AUDIO: Device audio issues? Just dial-in from your home/cell phone and punch in the meeting ID number 81804247343.
Find your local number here
(*long distance charges may apply).NOTE: The RSVPs here represent only some who may attend (mostly new folks) however this is a weekly discussion group with regular attending members.
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CREATING CONNECTION CANADA is a network of welcoming and inclusive communities committed to sharing authentic conversation, nurturing meaningful activities, promoting holistic wellness practices, and fostering compassionate action. We are LGBTQ+ affirming.
As a REGISTERED NON-PROFIT charity working to bring community together through like-minded interests, we welcome and gratefully appreciate any financial support. Tax receipts are provided.
- MAKE A CREDIT CARD DONATION
- SEND AN E-TRANSFER to donations@creatingconnection.ca
You can also visit our PRODUCTS 4 PURPOSE online store and make a purchase that benefits our meaningful partner organizations, gifted artisans and local operations.
Or support us when you shop on Amazon with this link
Thank you for your kind generosity.
Website | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Retreats
*Creating Connection is a grass roots initiative, sponsored by Community of Christ, a welcoming, supportive, and loving, world wide faith community that values the worth and purpose of all persons.
- Release Your Inner Writer - Monday's at 4pm pacific, 5pm mountain, 6pm centralLink visible for attendees
Release Your Inner Writer
Release Your Inner Writer is for anyone who feels the call to write. Whether you are a writer, want to be a writer, or want to explore writing in a comfortable and supportive setting. Our purpose here is just to set aside some time for inspiration and creativity and maintain a writing practice. We’ll set the stage for you to write creatively with opportunities to share with the group, or not, whatever you’re comfortable with.
Have you ever thought: “I have an interesting story, but I don’t know how to start sharing it with people” Do you simply want to start journaling? Every person has a story to share, and all of them are transformational for us and sometimes for others. When we write our thoughts and ideas down, we move internal content to an external device like a notebook or a laptop. By doing this we’re able to clear our heads and uncover one layer after another.Hosted by Kathy Nutt
Kathy Nutt is a creative who uses many media and styles to convey a glimpse into her mysterious, whimsical world. Although mainly focused on the visual arts, she dabbles in the written word and is endeavoring to cultivate a consistent practice of writing, whether it be poetry, essays, short stories, or journaling.Kathy believes a writing practice (along with any creative practice) is a beneficial way to break through the mundane and view our worlds through fresh new eyes. We may discover a breakthrough, change a pattern, or just experience catharsis. Or we may simply arrive in a place of joy. She believes the creative process is more important than the finished product and that creativity is for everyone, not just the gifted few.
CREATING CONNECTION CANADA is a network of welcoming and inclusive communities committed to sharing authentic conversation, nurturing meaningful activities, promoting holistic wellness practices, and fostering compassionate action. We are LGBTQ+ affirming. People of every walk of life, culture, faith, or tradition, participate in a myriad of connection groups, forming meaningful community within this diversity. As a result, these communities are multi-faceted - expressing the inspirations, aspirations, wisdom, practices, and blessing of all. While we encourage you to share openly, we ask that you do so in a kind and considerate manner.
As a REGISTERED NON-PROFIT charity working to bring community together through like-minded interests, we welcome and gratefully appreciate any financial support. Tax receipts are provided.
CREDIT CARD: http://donations.creatingconnection.ca
E-TRANSFER: donations@creatingconnection.ca
Past events (728)
See all- Network event11 attendees from 8 groups hostingHaven - 20-minute contemplative meditation every Wednesday nightThis event has passed
