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Teach me your way, O Lord,
    that I may walk in your truth;
    give me an undivided heart to revere your name.
I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart,
    and I will glorify your name forever.
For great is your steadfast love toward me...

Psalm 86:11-13

December at The Star

It’s not too early for gift giving! With December only a month away, it’s the perfect time to register yourself and a friend for an art evening, our 70th anniversary dinner celebration, a one-day Advent retreat with special music guests, or even a full weekend with us. Help us spread the word about our special December offerings—as you can see, there is certainly something for everyone!

Accepting New Applicants

Our Star signature program, Aurora Living is now accepting early applicants for our winter module–Communion: Words for a New Community–which starts mid-January 2024. We invite you to consider engaging other life-long learners in a community at the intersection of faith and contemporary issues such as creation care, justice & reconciliation. Inclusive of everyone, we invite you to join us on this journey of hope and action!

Each 3-month Aurora module is offered both in-person or online and includes an opening retreat weekend plus two Saturday retreats, smaller Wisdom Circle gatherings, monthly online resources and optional spiritual direction. The presenters for our Winter 2024 module include Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat, Lewis Cardinal, and Ron Rolheiser. You can find out more about the upcoming module at www.starofthenorth.ca/communion

"This program is exceptional in quality. Your hard work and extra efforts show and are appreciated."

"There are several things that I appreciate about this program, especially occasions to listen with compassion to stories of the journeys, past and present
of Indigenous peoples, and the opportunities to meet other genuine seekers in meaningful and respectful conversations."

"Aurora rituals helped me connect my heart with the head learning and insights of the day."

"Threaded throughout are words of scripture, contemplative practices and issues pertaining to our natural and social environments.
Throughout all is the possibility to grow in self awareness, all under the umbrella of Love!"

 Our early-registration deadline for our Winter Module is December 15th. Simply respond to this email and let us know you’re interested!

Do you have a higher-education goal? Contact us about how Aurora Living can contribute to your Master’s degree.

Not [Yet] Too Late – November Offerings

Weekend, November 10-12
Addiction, Trauma, & the Family Workshop
www.starofthenorth.ca/addiction

Thursday, November 16 at 7:00 pm
Twilight Recovery Evening
www.starofthenorth.ca/twilight

Monday, November 20 at 6:00 pm
Tar Sands Songbook with Tanya Kalmanovitch
Free tickets at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/731586774737

Tuesday, November 22 at 4:30 pm
Canadians for a Synodal Church: A Virtual Conversation on What Emerged from the Synod on Synodality
Online only. Registration at www.galileecentre.com/canadians-for-a-synodal-church 

Saturday, November 25 at 9:30 am
Centering Prayer: Introduction to Contemplative Silence Workshop
www.starofthenorth.ca/centering