Lennart Axelsson Concert
Lennart Axelsson and the European All Stars Thursday, September 7 – 7:00pm Lennart Axelsson, a Swedish born trumpet player now living in Germany, is considered to be “the best European jazz trumpet player”. Come and listen to a fantastic evening of music and be a part of the exciting kick off to the 2017-2018 concert season … Continue reading →
Tools for When Depression Hits
One marvellous characteristic of a depression support group is that, when someone says, “I can’t do anything about being depressed,” they don’t get away with it. It’s true that, if we live with clinical depression or bi-polar disorder, we can’t choose whether, or when, or for how long we have an episode. Nor can we choose what symptoms we have, nor how intense. Given these tough realities, it is understandable…
Continue reading →We All Have a Need to Belong
Our need to belong is a basic human need, exceeded only by our need for food and shelter. I used to scoff at this notion—not about food or shelter, but about belonging. I didn’t think it was very important. When I was in my twenties, my third basic need was to be an independent, self-assured and confident individual. To belong to anything, I thought, required me to relinquish…
Continue reading →Who Cares? It Depends.
If you live in secrecy and denial with your mental issue, you are not caring for yourself. If only one other person knows of your challenge, your denial of your illness makes it very difficult for him or her to care for you. They can feel sorry for you, feel sad for you, but your denial prevents them from giving you any constructive support. It’s as if they are trying to care for a brick wall. Taken to an extreme, this denial may result…
Continue reading →How Big is Our Tent?
The reason it takes us all is that the gift of faith is experienced so differently by each one of us. God speaks differently to each person – and what resonates in the heart of one person may not resonate in the heart of another – but the difference doesn’t make it any less true, or … Continue reading →
Izik-Dzurko Piano Recital
You won’t want to miss this! Jaeden Izik-Dzurko will be performing in the Nexus on Friday, June 23 at 7:30pm. Enjoy music from this amazing local talent. Plan to come early and bring a friend (or two)! Admission is by donation. Prelude – Solo Recital Poster June 2017 … Continue reading →
Giant Garage Sale
Saturday, June 3, 8:00 – 1:00 First United Church Hall The Men’s Club is holding its giant annual garage sale. Round one was last Saturday, but due to publicity problems, there’s still lots left. Lots! So they’re doing it again on June 3rd. There will be a snack bar open and refreshments served. Don’t miss this major fund … Continue reading →
Words Really Do Matter
Hope is not wishful thinking; nor is it unrealistic expectation. Rather it is a desire for a certain thing to happen, accompanied by an expectation of, or a belief in, its fulfillment. My hope for me personally is that I do not have any further episodes of depression. This hope helps me focus on my goals, and live in the present.
Continue reading →Family Without Borders
Check out this beautiful article by Sara Jewell in the latest United Church Observer. And be sure to take time to watch the short video below. The writer’s younger sister and her husband have seven children. Four of the kids were adopted internationally. Four have special needs. It all adds up to one boisterous household … Continue reading →
Three traps: Don’t get caught in them!
Hope is not wishful thinking; nor is it unrealistic expectation. Rather it is a desire for a certain thing to happen, accompanied by an expectation of, or a belief in, its fulfillment. My hope for me personally is that I do not have any further episodes of depression. This hope helps me focus on my goals, and live in the present.
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