40- Sunday, October 18, 1992 — North Shore News SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Sharing circle is non-confrontational CATHOLICS OF the North Shore are invited to be a part of a shar- ing circle in Holy Trinity Catholic Church Hall, 2725 Lonsdale Ave. on Monday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. - The sharing circle will be an oc- casion for Catholics to enter into an evening of non-confrontational sharing of their faith. There is much that the modern Catholic enjoys about the faith as it selaies to daily living. The renewal of the faith began 25 years ago and it has affected every aspect of the Catholic faith. “Fhe changes in the Church have influenced prayer and worship, at- tude towards the world and other faiths, social justice con- cerns, understanding of the Bible and Catholic teachings, and much more. However, there are always go- ing to be weaknesses in the human , Church and reasons to be an- noyed. Those who have grievances against the Roman = Catholic Church are particufarly welcome to the sharing circle. Such people may not approve of the modern mass, the trends towards Church unity, the Vatican, the Church’s position on sexual ethics and genetic engineer- ing. The grievances against the Church may be shared freely and without confrontation at the shar- ing circle. The tone of the evening is simply to ‘‘speak out"’ for one’s own benefit and perhaps that of others, the joys and difficulties of being a Catholic in the modern world : Because the purpose of the evening is simply to gather specific examples of what makes a Catho- lic happy or sad in these days, there will be no discussion o7 in- teraction at the sharing circle. Rather, a record will be made of all that is said, and everyone attending will be welcomed back for full discussion and interaction at_a second evening, later in the fall. There is much good happening in the Catholic Church today, but there are also voices of discontent, frustration and anger. Students awarded internships VANCOUVER SCHOOL of The- ology students Brenda Faust and Lorraine Powell have been award- ed the Urban Ministry Internship and Scholarship by the Fund for Theological Education of New York City. This fall, Powell began a one- year internship at Christ Church Cathedral and the 127 Housing Society in Vancouver. Faust is doing an_ internship with St. Margaret’s Anglican Church and Japanese United Church. in addition, Faust and Powell will conduct a year-long study of urban ministry in Vancouver. They will return to Vancouver School of Theology in September of 1993 to complete their Master of Divinity degrees with a scholar- ship from the fund. Both are candidates for ministry in The United Church of Canada. Faust hails from Shawnigan Lake/MiD Bay United Church in Shawnigan Lake, B.C. and Powell from St. Andrew’s United Church, Enderby, B.C. Faust and Powell were among 1S award recipients who came from Canada and ithe United States. The award aims to develop church leaders with ecumenical vi- sion and commitment to social justice in urban ministries. The Fund for Theological Education was. organized by former Harvard University presi- dent Nathan Pusey in 1954. Prin- cipal funding for the urban pro- gram has been provided by the Lilly Endowment. Students start theological studies MORE THAN 50 students began studies at the Vancouver School of Theology this fall. Approxi- mately {5 are from the Anglican Church in Canada, 15 from the United Church of Canada and five from the Presbyterian Church in Canada. ‘About 12 of the students are from the Episcopal Church in the United States, 10 of whom have entered the school’s Master of Divinity Degree by Extension pro- gram of the Native - Ministries Program. This year’s students also come from the United Methodist, Unit- ed Church of Christ, Korean Carr lecture series this month A’ LOCAL scholar will tackle modern religious problems in the first annual Carr Lectures Oct. 22 and 29, - . Father James Hanrahan speaks on ‘‘Christian Wisdom and Secular Knowledge’? at the Rob- “son Square Media Centre on Thursday, Oct. 22. Father Hanrahan is principal of St. Mark’s College at the Univer- sity of B.C. (UBC), where he taught history from 1954 to 1968. Father Carr founded the college in 1956. The first Carr lecture will be held 6-8 p.m. at the Robson Square Media Centre at the corner of Hornby and Robson streets. It will be followed by light refresh- ments. A second lecture, entitled ‘‘The Church Faces Today’s Issues,’’ will be given on the UBC campus at the Frederick Wood theater from 12:36 to 1:30 p. m. on Oct. Further information can be ob- tained by phoning the Catholic Information Centre at 683-2484. Christian Church in Japan, Roman Catholic and Metropolitan Community Church. Total enrolment of the ecumen- ical Vancouver School of Theolo- egy is approximately 160. About one-third of the students are from the Anglican Church and about one-third are from the United Church of Canada, and the re- mainder from other denomina- tions in Canada and the U.S.A. ‘The Vancouver School of The- ology offers degree. programs for the Master of Divinity, Master of Pastoral Studies, Master of Theological Studies and the Master of Theology. 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Those who have a problem with the Catholic Church are often prayerful, God-believing, and good-living people who at one time had been involved with the Church, but now are not, because of some matter which provoked discontent, These same people are also most often open to dialogue, and so whether you are a content and happy Catholic who wishes to share your joy with others, or are discontent, angry or frustrated with your Catholic faith, you are welcome to the sharing circle with Fr. John Tritschler, pastor, and parishioners of Holy Trinity. Py "} FUJ} ORIENTAL F HEALING ARTS TRADITIONAL JAPANESE ACUPUNCTURE & SHIATSU YOGA CLASSES GROUP & PRIVATE For information and appointment CALL 984-7900 Suite 105-130 Lonsdale Ave., N.Van. RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT _ Come and join us in wishing Mrs. Duane Scott a happy retirement. CIBC - I7th and Lonsdale is hosting an Open House on October 22nd, Ipm - 5pm at 1615 Lonsdale Ave. for all of Duane's past and present clients. 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