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A journey of Faith & Trusting in the Universe

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with Dawn Bates

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Growing up in rural England to non-religious parents, Dawn wanted her questions about God & life answered. She embarked on a journey of Faith that has seen her travel deeply into Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Taoism and others. Having lived her life as a Muslim for over 20 years, she shares why she has walked away from organised religion and has put her trust in the Universe & Faith of a different kind. Dawn has detailed her journey through life, as child, woman, mother, community activist & fundraiser, entrepreneur & accountability coach in her books Friday Bridge, Walaahi & her up and coming book Crossing the Line. Dawn is an instigator of change and has inspired many people through her appearances on TV, radio, public speaking, podcasts and her regular blogs.

Dawn Bates © 14th January 2018

Readings:-

Mother to Son by Langston Hughes

2 quotes from Maya Angelou

Hope is the thing with feathers by Emily Dickinson

A Musical Interlude

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The Latin American Choir of NZ

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The Latin American Choir of New Zealand © 9 April 2017

The Latin American Choir of New Zealand (CLANZ) is an Auckland-based group whose members meet every week to share the joy of singing together in Spanish. Under the direction of professional musician Celina Reyes, the group welcomes anyone, regardless of their singing experience or their level of Spanish. Each rehearsal is a chance to improve one’s singing ability as well as maintain or enhance one’s proficiency with the language. CLANZ explores a wide range of traditional, folk and popular songs from Latin America and Spain, promoting an appreciation of Hispanic culture within its membership and amongst the greater community. The group rehearses every Monday during school terms at the Leys Institute in Ponsonby from 5.45 to 7.15 p m.

Dances of Universal Peace

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Roy Harvey & Sally Mabelle

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Roy Harvey © 15 January 2017

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The Dances of Universal Peace are simple meditative community-building circle dances. They use sacred phrases, chants, movements and music from the world’s wisdom traditions. There are no performers, no audience members, and no experience necessary.

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What does the Treaty of Waitangi mean for ourselves and our church?

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Christine Herzog

Treaty Educator, Treaty Resource Centre – He Puna Mātauranga o Te Tiriti

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Opening Words are Race relations by Glenn Colquhoun.

Christine Herzog © 27 November 2016

Mexica Spirituality: honouring the earth, water, fire and wind.

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Dr Yaocihuatzin Yao

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Dr Yaocihuatzin Yao © 14 August 2016

Dr. Yao is the mother of three boys, all of whom were born at home in the temazkal (sweat lodge). She is also a wife, ceremonial woman, Mexica dancer, doula, midwife assistant, artisan, activist, author, and scholar. She is the co-founder of Traditional Doula Arts. She is the author of Decolonizing Nahua/Mexica/Aztec Children’s Literature, Blooming Flower, Shooting Star, and Boys Can Have Long Hair, Too. Currently, she is studying to be a certified midwife. Continue reading Mexica Spirituality: honouring the earth, water, fire and wind. →