BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//http://www.cakesforthequeenofheaven.org//NONSGML jCal Pro 2.2.14.578// VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:JCal Pro Calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Your online events calendar X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d78f6e3044168b51e60ee8fea75d8c74http://cakesforthequeenofheaven.org/adm inistrator DTSTAMP:20130519T082032Z DESCRIPTION:CAKES FOR THE QUEEN OF HEAVEN “Not to be missed”! An exciti ng program that examines important elements of our lives today that would be different if\, when growing up\, the divine had been imaged as female. Sponsored by the Womynspirit group at First Unitarian Congregation of Toro nto (175 St. Clair West at Avenue Road)\nIN ANCIENT TIMES – Cakes Part I Wednesdays – Oct 10\, Oct 17\, Oct 24\, Nov 7\, Nov 14\, Nov 21\, 2012 6:45 pm – 9:30 pm - in the Spirit Play Room (room 205)\nNEW: This year w e welcome men\, as well as women\, to join in “Cakes for the Queen of He aven”. There is much that we\, not just as men but as whole evolving peo ple\, can re-examine\, re-learn and realize through the Cakes for the Quee n of Heaven program. How might our perspectives on life\, history and the divine be enriched by exploring these teachings? Imagine how life would ha ve been different for our fathers and grandfathers if they had known the w ays of the mothers and grandmothers. Cakes for the Queen of Heaven is a wo man-honouring course that’s not just about history and archaeology\; it s also about women’s issues in a patriarchal society. It is about wome n’s spiritual heritage. “Cakes” was developed as part of the Unitari an Universalist (UU) adult religious education program. Come and participa te in this joyful and educational workshop series. You are invited to shar e your own experiences and beliefs. Together we’ll create sacred space a nd work to change our stories. “It matters what we know – it matters w hat we believe.” (Sophia Lyon Fahs\, 1952)\nHere’s what past participa nts had to say: “Cakes was a unique opportunity for me to learn and shar e information and experience about female divinity ... in a supportive gro up\, face to face\, dance to dance. …we were awed at [the goddess’] an cient history\, her underground history and her current relevance...” Ysabeault\n"\;Cakes was truly eye-opening to me and provided me with a new perspective from which to view biblical and pre-biblical female icon s. As a new visitor to First Unitarian\, Cakes provided me with a much nee ded connection to ... the UU community."\; - Amy\nFacilitators: Ryan C virik &\; Debbie Kirkland (and participants are involved in presenting each session) Fee: $30. Sliding scale. Nobody will miss this due to financ ial barriers.\nAny questions? Would like more information? Contact: Debbie Kirkland at \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it\n or 416-275-8359\nFor more background : http://www.cakesforthequeenofheaven.org/ (http://www.cakesforthequeenofh eaven.org/)\nSome further details: IN ANCIENT TIMES introduces participant s to ancient Goddesses\, weaving their stories together with major concern s of women today. The six-session adult religious education curriculum inc ludes an introductory section featuring author Shirley's Ranck's "\;St atement of Feminist Thealogy\,"\; Elinor Artman's "\;Brief Herstor y of Cakes\,"\; and Nancy Vedder-Shults "\;Baking Cakes for the Qu een of Heaven."\; The themes of the Session Plans are: The Sacred Fema le In the Name of the Mother and the Daughter Womanpower The First Turning -From Goddess to God Reclaiming Women's Heritage of Peace. Resources inclu de supplementary essays by a number of important authors\, a list of highl y recommended materials\, and the sheet music of songs by Carole Eaglehear t and Ann Forfreedom for us to sing along our journey. Participants will b e asked to participate in presenting the material from week to week\, as t his has been found to enrich the experience of the course. It is important that all participants try to attend regularly. We look forward to meeting you ! Email the registration form below to: \n This e-mail address is bei ng protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it\n ~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\nRegistration form\nCAKES FOR TH E QUEEN OF HEAVEN Part 1\, IN ANCIENT TIMES - Fall 2012\nName: ___________ __________________________\nPhone: _____________________________________\n Email: ______________________________________\nMailing Address: __________ ___________________\n___________________________________________\nWhere di d you hear about this course? _____________________________\nRegistration fee* enclosed: _______________ (or bring to first session)\n*Registration fee $30. for fall segment (Part 1)\, sliding scale. (payable to First Unit arian Congregation of Toronto). We encourage those who are able to donate a little more. If you would like to register using Canada Post mail\, plea se send the registration form to: Debbie Kirkland 1-144 Times Road Toronto \, ON M6B 3M4 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DTEND:20121010T234500Z DTSTART:20121010T224500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120721T192500Z SUMMARY:Cakes Pt I In Toronto Canada For Women And Men END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR