All levels welcome to this 30 minute mid-day guided meditation practice.  No registration required for this drop-in, by donation offering. 

All around us, individualistic, consumer capitalism is cracking and crumbling; it is not working.  But what if?  What if we could come together and dream about social systems built on Love, belonging and justice?  Dream with us this month!

3 November: An Alternative Plan: Intro

10 November: Love...Everyone?

17 November: What are we paying attention to?

24 November: Building the Dream Together

Weekly services: Sundays at 4 pm (they can be accessed online HERE - Zoom ID 810 1877 0234).

Our services are like church…but weird. Following monthly themes, we come together for about an hour for prayer, music, readings, reflection, and a time of discussion. There are no requirements or barriers to participating in Weird Church and all are truly welcome regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status etc.

Children and Youth are celebrated and welcomed (with all the wiggles and noise and love they bring along with them) - programming will be available for those who would prefer thematic learning targeted toward a younger age range (roughly 6-12 but all are welcome).

Part walking meditation, part spiritual practice, full immersion in the forest.  Join us as we seek to find connection with the Divine while breathing in reciprocity with the trees.  Our journey will begin at the church and shift as we move towards and enter the forest. There will be times of guided breathing, space for prompted personal reflection and wondering, opportunities for letting go, and, of course, gratitude.

Together we will open ourselves to the wisdom of the woods and cultivate an awareness of gratitude.

Come with an attitude of experimentation, playfulness, and a readiness to connect. (weather appropriate attire is also very handy!). This experience does include some terrain that might be difficult for those with mobility issues. If you would like a recorded meditation, please contact Ingrid.

No preparation, no expectations, no pressure. All are welcome. 

Cost to participate: $0-$30 sliding scale to info@weirdchurchcumberland.com

Join west coast folk singer Luke Wallace for an evening concert at The Weird Church in Cumberland, BC / K'ómoks Territory. The event will be both an after party for a Youth Climate Conference happening in the valley, as well as a celebration of the launch of Luke's new album, The Dandelion Resistance.

Tickets $20 ($10 for attendees)
www.lukewallacemusic.com
Show starts a little after 7pm - finished by 10pm.

Spiritual Explorers is a new way for youth to explore religious and spiritual traditions from across the world.  Meeting in a small group format for an hour and a half.  Led by Ingrid with special guests, this group is a safe 2SLGBTQIA+ space, welcoming youth from diverse backgrounds, family systems, religions, ethnicities, along the spectrum of neurodiversity and ability.

We will typically follow the format of check-in, learning together (including guests when applicable), trying different practices, and integrating our learning. Shifts in each group will be responsive to the makeup and needs of the individuals gathered.

please note: we trust that youth will know where they feel the most comfortable, the grade designations are a guideline rather than a hard and fast rule.

Click here for more info and to Register

Fall Schedule:

October 18: Junior (grades 6-9)

October 25: Senior (grades 9-12)

November 1: Junior

November 8: Senior

November 15: Junior

November 22: Senior

November 29: Junior

December 6: Senior

December 13: Celebration - Junior & Senior Groups together for games, snacks, and more.

All levels welcome to this 30 minute mid-day guided meditation practice.  No registration required for this drop-in, by donation offering. 

All around us, individualistic, consumer capitalism is cracking and crumbling; it is not working.  But what if?  What if we could come together and dream about social systems built on Love, belonging and justice?  Dream with us this month!

3 November: An Alternative Plan: Intro

10 November: Love...Everyone?

17 November: What are we paying attention to?

24 November: Building the Dream Together

Weekly services: Sundays at 4 pm (they can be accessed online HERE - Zoom ID 810 1877 0234).

Our services are like church…but weird. Following monthly themes, we come together for about an hour for prayer, music, readings, reflection, and a time of discussion. There are no requirements or barriers to participating in Weird Church and all are truly welcome regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status etc.

Children and Youth are celebrated and welcomed (with all the wiggles and noise and love they bring along with them) - programming will be available for those who would prefer thematic learning targeted toward a younger age range (roughly 6-12 but all are welcome).

Weird Church and Cumberland Rotary are teaming up once again for a food drive to stock up the Food Shed for the Winter.  Bring your donations of non-perishable food items and toiletries to the church and stay to lend a hand sorting and stocking the shelves.

Please reach out if you would like to volunteer!

Spiritual Explorers is a new way for youth to explore religious and spiritual traditions from across the world.  Meeting in a small group format for an hour and a half.  Led by Ingrid with special guests, this group is a safe 2SLGBTQIA+ space, welcoming youth from diverse backgrounds, family systems, religions, ethnicities, along the spectrum of neurodiversity and ability.

We will typically follow the format of check-in, learning together (including guests when applicable), trying different practices, and integrating our learning. Shifts in each group will be responsive to the makeup and needs of the individuals gathered.

please note: we trust that youth will know where they feel the most comfortable, the grade designations are a guideline rather than a hard and fast rule.

Click here for more info and to Register

Fall Schedule:

October 18: Junior (grades 6-9)

October 25: Senior (grades 9-12)

November 1: Junior

November 8: Senior

November 15: Junior

November 22: Senior

November 29: Junior

December 6: Senior

December 13: Celebration - Junior & Senior Groups together for games, snacks, and more.

All levels welcome to this 30 minute mid-day guided meditation practice.  No registration required for this drop-in, by donation offering. 

All around us, individualistic, consumer capitalism is cracking and crumbling; it is not working.  But what if?  What if we could come together and dream about social systems built on Love, belonging and justice?  Dream with us this month!

3 November: An Alternative Plan: Intro

10 November: Love...Everyone?

17 November: What are we paying attention to?

24 November: Building the Dream Together

Weekly services: Sundays at 4 pm (they can be accessed online HERE - Zoom ID 810 1877 0234).

Our services are like church…but weird. Following monthly themes, we come together for about an hour for prayer, music, readings, reflection, and a time of discussion. There are no requirements or barriers to participating in Weird Church and all are truly welcome regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status etc.

Children and Youth are celebrated and welcomed (with all the wiggles and noise and love they bring along with them) - programming will be available for those who would prefer thematic learning targeted toward a younger age range (roughly 6-12 but all are welcome).

Spiritual Explorers is a new way for youth to explore religious and spiritual traditions from across the world.  Meeting in a small group format for an hour and a half.  Led by Ingrid with special guests, this group is a safe 2SLGBTQIA+ space, welcoming youth from diverse backgrounds, family systems, religions, ethnicities, along the spectrum of neurodiversity and ability.

We will typically follow the format of check-in, learning together (including guests when applicable), trying different practices, and integrating our learning. Shifts in each group will be responsive to the makeup and needs of the individuals gathered.

please note: we trust that youth will know where they feel the most comfortable, the grade designations are a guideline rather than a hard and fast rule.

Click here for more info and to Register

Fall Schedule:

October 18: Junior (grades 6-9)

October 25: Senior (grades 9-12)

November 1: Junior

November 8: Senior

November 15: Junior

November 22: Senior

November 29: Junior

December 6: Senior

December 13: Celebration - Junior & Senior Groups together for games, snacks, and more.

All levels welcome to this 30 minute mid-day guided meditation practice.  No registration required for this drop-in, by donation offering. 

Sunday service at 4pm, potluck at 5:30pm - everyone is welcome to join in on this community meal where all are welcome and everyone can belong and be fed.

Gratitude October aka Gratitober is here! All month we will be exploring Gratitude

October 6: Practicing Gratitude

October 13: The Science of Gratitude

October 20: Gratitude is a Verb

October 27: Audacious Hope

Weekly services: Sundays at 4 pm (they can be accessed online HERE - Zoom ID 810 1877 0234).

Our services are like church…but weird. Following monthly themes, we come together for about an hour for prayer, music, readings, reflection, and a time of discussion. There are no requirements or barriers to participating in Weird Church and all are truly welcome regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status etc.

Children and Youth are celebrated and welcomed (with all the wiggles and noise and love they bring along with them) - programming will be available for those who would prefer thematic learning targeted toward a younger age range (roughly 6-12 but all are welcome).

Join us for a showing of Ghostbusters!

Three parapsychologists forced out of their university funding set up shop as a unique ghost removal service in New York City, attracting frightened yet skeptical customers.

Doors open at 6:30, entrance by donation (Bring cash for popcorn and snacks).

Movie starts at 7pm

Please reach out if you would like to volunteer!

Spiritual Explorers is a new way for youth to explore religious and spiritual traditions from across the world.  Meeting in a small group format for an hour and a half.  Led by Ingrid with special guests, this group is a safe 2SLGBTQIA+ space, welcoming youth from diverse backgrounds, family systems, religions, ethnicities, along the spectrum of neurodiversity and ability.

We will typically follow the format of check-in, learning together (including guests when applicable), trying different practices, and integrating our learning. Shifts in each group will be responsive to the makeup and needs of the individuals gathered.

please note: we trust that youth will know where they feel the most comfortable, the grade designations are a guideline rather than a hard and fast rule.

Click here for more info and to Register

Fall Schedule:

October 18: Junior (grades 6-9)

October 25: Senior (grades 9-12)

November 1: Junior

November 8: Senior

November 15: Junior

November 22: Senior

November 29: Junior

December 6: Senior

December 13: Celebration - Junior & Senior Groups together for games, snacks, and more.

All levels welcome to this 30 minute mid-day guided meditation practice.  No registration required for this drop-in, by donation offering. 

Praying Twice

Choral Explorations

Tuesdays: September 24, October 22, November 26

10am - 11:45am

The primary content is an exploration of the diverse and rich music created by Ron Klusmeier, who, alongside his talented writing partners, has astonishingly produced over 1,000 hymns, songs, and choral anthems. In this engaging session, music will be taught and sung that reflects a liberal theology, offering participants an opportunity to deepen their understanding and appreciation of these works. Furthermore, background information and intriguing stories about the authors, as well as the unique circumstances associated with the creation of this inspiring music, will be shared to enhance the experience. While group participation in the music-making is actively encouraged, it’s also entirely acceptable to simply engage and connect by listening attentively.

Participants

Choir singers, directors, musicians, clergy and any others interested in music, especially in the context of church services.

Cost

In order to keep the workshops accessible, they are offered by donation with a suggested donation of $10-$50 per session. For those who wish, a tax receipt at the end of the year is available.

Payments of cash, cheque (to “Weird Church”), e-transfer (info@weirdchurchcumberland with “Praying Twice” in the message line) are welcome. Please include your name, address and email if you would like a tax receipt.

About Ron Klusmeier

Ron composes, arranges, and edits new music for worship and serves as a resource consultant for churches throughout North America and beyond.

He has provided leadership for workshops, seminars, concerts, and worship celebrations for more than 2,000 churches in every Canadian province, two of its territories, and 49 of the 50 U.S. states. (How about it, Hawaii?!)

Gratitude October aka Gratitober is here! All month we will be exploring Gratitude

October 6: Practicing Gratitude

October 13: The Science of Gratitude

October 20: Gratitude is a Verb

October 27: Audacious Hope

Weekly services: Sundays at 4 pm (they can be accessed online HERE - Zoom ID 810 1877 0234).

Our services are like church…but weird. Following monthly themes, we come together for about an hour for prayer, music, readings, reflection, and a time of discussion. There are no requirements or barriers to participating in Weird Church and all are truly welcome regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status etc.

Children and Youth are celebrated and welcomed (with all the wiggles and noise and love they bring along with them) - programming will be available for those who would prefer thematic learning targeted toward a younger age range (roughly 6-12 but all are welcome).

*UPDATE* The cook-off has been moved to Weird Church due to inclement weather

4th Annual Chili Cook-Off 2024

Saturday October 19, 12-3pm @ Weird Church

Kids under 6 free; ages 6-17 $10; Adults $15

Weird Church and Adventure Daycare are at it again, but this time at No. 6 Mine Park!  Come and taste the best chili Cumberland has to offer and decide who will be crowned champion.  Music, crafts, games and more make for a fun filled party.

New this year: Youth Category!

REGISTER TO COMPETE AND CLAIM YOUR PLACE AS CUMBERLAND CHILI CHAMPION!

Spiritual Explorers is a new way for youth to explore religious and spiritual traditions from across the world.  Meeting in a small group format for an hour and a half.  Led by Ingrid with special guests, this group is a safe 2SLGBTQIA+ space, welcoming youth from diverse backgrounds, family systems, religions, ethnicities, along the spectrum of neurodiversity and ability.

We will typically follow the format of check-in, learning together (including guests when applicable), trying different practices, and integrating our learning. Shifts in each group will be responsive to the makeup and needs of the individuals gathered.

please note: we trust that youth will know where they feel the most comfortable, the grade designations are a guideline rather than a hard and fast rule.

Click here for more info and to Register

Fall Schedule:

October 18: Junior (grades 6-9)

October 25: Senior (grades 9-12)

November 1: Junior

November 8: Senior

November 15: Junior

November 22: Senior

November 29: Junior

December 6: Senior

December 13: Celebration - Junior & Senior Groups together for games, snacks, and more.

All levels welcome to this 30 minute mid-day guided meditation practice.  No registration required for this drop-in, by donation offering. 

Gratitude October aka Gratitober is here! All month we will be exploring Gratitude

October 6: Practicing Gratitude

October 13: The Science of Gratitude

October 20: Gratitude is a Verb

October 27: Audacious Hope

Weekly services: Sundays at 4 pm (they can be accessed online HERE - Zoom ID 810 1877 0234).

Our services are like church…but weird. Following monthly themes, we come together for about an hour for prayer, music, readings, reflection, and a time of discussion. There are no requirements or barriers to participating in Weird Church and all are truly welcome regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status etc.

Children and Youth are celebrated and welcomed (with all the wiggles and noise and love they bring along with them) - programming will be available for those who would prefer thematic learning targeted toward a younger age range (roughly 6-12 but all are welcome).

Part walking meditation, part spiritual practice, full immersion in the forest.  Join us as we seek to find connection with the Divine while breathing in reciprocity with the trees.  Our journey will begin at the church and shift as we move towards and enter the forest. There will be times of guided breathing, space for prompted personal reflection and wondering, opportunities for letting go, and, of course, gratitude.

Together we will open ourselves to the wisdom of the woods and cultivate an awareness of gratitude.

Come with an attitude of experimentation, playfulness, and a readiness to connect. (weather appropriate attire is also very handy!). This experience does include some terrain that might be difficult for those with mobility issues. If you would like a recorded meditation, please contact Ingrid.

No preparation, no expectations, no pressure. All are welcome. 

Cost to participate: $0-$30 sliding scale to info@weirdchurchcumberland.com

All levels welcome to this 30 minute mid-day guided meditation practice.  No registration required for this drop-in, by donation offering. 

Gratitude October aka Gratitober is here! All month we will be looking at the science and practice of gratitude in our lives.

October 6: Practicing Gratitude through Soul Collaging

October 13: The Science of Gratitude

October 20: Gratitude is a Verb

October 27: Audacious Hope *also a potluck service!*

Weekly services: Sundays at 4 pm (they can be accessed online HERE - Zoom ID 810 1877 0234).

Our services are like church…but weird. Following monthly themes, we come together for about an hour for prayer, music, readings, reflection, and a time of discussion. There are no requirements or barriers to participating in Weird Church and all are truly welcome regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status etc.

Children and Youth are celebrated and welcomed (with all the wiggles and noise and love they bring along with them) - programming will be available for those who would prefer thematic learning targeted toward a younger age range (roughly 6-12 but all are welcome).

All levels welcome to this 30 minute mid-day guided meditation practice.  No registration required for this drop-in, by donation offering. 

All month we will be exploring different facets of Justice:

September 1: An introduction to the spiritual principle of justice.

September 8: Climate Justice - across spiritual and religious and secular tradition, how do we fight for the protection of our home?

September 15: Disability Justice, using work from the book “My Body is Not a Prayer Request”

September 22: Queer Justice, clobbering the clobber passages

September 29: Indigenous Justice, after the apologies.

(September 29 will also include a potluck following the service)

Weekly services: Sundays at 4 pm (they can be accessed online HERE - Zoom ID 810 1877 0234).

Our services are like church…but weird. Following monthly themes, we come together for about an hour for prayer, music, readings, reflection, and a time of discussion. There are no requirements or barriers to participating in Weird Church and all are truly welcome regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status etc.

Children and Youth are celebrated and welcomed (with all the wiggles and noise and love they bring along with them) - programming will be available for those who would prefer thematic learning targeted toward a younger age range (roughly 6-12 but all are welcome).