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Phyllis Airhart speaks on the making and remaking of the United Church while discussing new approaches to mission and ministry for the twenty-first century in this incredible upcoming event! Making and Remaking the United Church of Canada - Then and Now is an event offered in partnership with Emmanuel College Continuing Education, Oaten Institute of Five Oaks and United in Learning. It is happening Monday Feb. 29 from 10am-3:30pm with opportunities to witness it live at Emmanuel College, online through United in Learning and remotely at Five Oaks. To view full event details and the different ways of viewing and registering, visit http://fiveoaks.on.ca/events/Making-and-Remaking-the-United-Church-of-Canada.htm

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Are you passionate about ecological healing and right relations with Aboriginal peoples? Are you looking for an incredible experience this spring? Are you between the ages of 18 - 30 or know someone who is? If so, we invite you to join join other young adults on an incredible seven day sacred journey from Kirkridge Center in Pennsylvania to Five Oaks Centre in Ontario. Turtle Island Pilgrimage for Earth Justice & Peace - happening May 9th - May 15th! Be a part of something powerful, pivotal and unforgettable! http://fiveoaks.on.ca/events/Turtle-Island-Pilgrimage-for-Earth-Justice-Peace.htm

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Are you looking for new ways to lead your Church? ClergyShift, happening at Five Oaks Feb. 22-24, can help! Learn to think & act differently: ...from traditional strategic planning to a spirit-led process ...from the “Attractional” to the “Missional” church ...from Professional Ministry to lay inspired mission Hope to see you here!! http://fiveoaks.on.ca/events/ClergyShift-New-Ways-of-Leading-the-Church.htm

The Shift - another exciting leadership event at Five Oaks

Watch this great promotional video for the upcoming ClergyShift: New Ways of Leading the Church program - Happening at Five Oaks Feb. 22-24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DvuWPAnGrM&feature=youtu.be

Recent News

Seeking Construction & Legal Advisors for the Board to assist with Redevelopment Strategy...who's in?? The Board and Management Team at Five Oaks have been diligently working on a redevelopment strategy and are now seeking volunteers who can advise them in Construction and Legal/Contractual matters. These are both volunteer advisor positions and those interested are not required to become full Board members. Please view the detailed descriptions via the link below and should you, or someone you know be qualified and interested in transforming Five Oaks into an off-grid centre, please contact Melissa Connor - director@fiveoaks.on.ca http://fiveoaks.on.ca/News.htm?ww_newsFlashID=7E4A9C6F-AC30-8DEC-C235-B1BB5862EB0D

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Mind Full, or Mindful? Is your mind filled with continual chatter about nothing particularly important? Do you feel your thoughts control you; your emotions and actions? Have you ever tried to be a "witness" to your thoughts? Practising Mindfulness & Meditation can help! When you learn to be mindful, you start to recognize that thoughts are just thoughts and that you don't need to believe them or react to them. This is a powerful way to reduce stress, to find peace and contentment in ones life and to live fully into the moment. Interested in learning the Art of Being Mindful? Join us for our first ever Mindfulness & Meditation workshop series! You'll be introduced to Mindfulness & Stress Reduction in a 3-part workshop, learn to practice Mindful Eating, engage Mindfulness with meditative music, hit the yoga mat for a mindful yoga flow and to end it off, enjoy the Summer Solstice with a meditative Labyrinth walk. For full details and registration, visit our website via the link below. http://fiveoaks.on.ca/eve…/Mindfulness-Meditation-Series.htm

Dear Friends of Five Oaks, It is with great pleasure that we announce that Rev. Rivkah Unland has joined our Five Oaks family as our new Program Director. Rivkah is currently a retired supply Minister at Hensall United Church and has experience leading wilderness canoe trips as well as retreats for a variety of groups. Rivkah also comes with a strong passion for ecology and eco-spirituality and has spent many years focussing her efforts on social justice issues. We know Rivkah will be a great addition to the Five Oaks team! If you would like to send Rivkah a personal welcome, please feel free to email programs@fiveoaks.on.ca.

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The Five Oaks newsletter for January invites you to say goodbye to 2015 with hope, gratitude,excitement and wonder. To be unafraid to reflect on what happened through the year; the good and the not so good. And to take a personal inventory of where you have been and shift your gaze to the possibilities that await you in 2016. Want to hear more? Read the full newsletter here: http://fiveoaks.on.ca/userContent/documents/Newsletters/January%20Newsletter%202016.pdf?ww_newsFlashID=185536BF-F309-4AB8-9C56-D3C20B8763BD