Other Community Connections

Listening to Indigenous Voices

A Dialogue Guide on Justice and Right Relationships

Through the writings of a variety of authors including Lee Maracle, Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair, Sylvia McAdam Sayswewahum and Robin Wall Kimmerer and Indigenous artists including Christi Belcourt and Kent Monkman we will listen deeply to Indigenous voices about their world views, the history of colonization, and concluding with sessions on righting relationships, decolonization, and indigenization. Developed by the Jesuit Forum for Social Faith and Justice.

Sessions will begin with a shared meal, and then follow the listening circle format based on readings prepared in advance of each week. An Indigenous knowledge Keeper will be present.

This is a 7-part series* every Wednesday beginning September 27, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in Alumni Court Common Room. While there is no cost for these sessions, please pre-register to ensure appropriate food is available. Meal and materials will be provided.

*Acknowledging the unpredictability of life, we ask participants to make every effort to attend all sessions.

To register, click here.  To view the poster, click here.

 A co-sponsored event between Campus Ministry and Social Justice and Peace Studies. For more information or questions, please contact Annette Donovan Panchaud.

 

Step Into Christmas

Help us to spread the joy of Christmas this year! Campus Ministry is in urgent need of donations of new gloves, hats, toiletries, other small treats and/or fun items to fill our shoebox presents for those in need at St. Joe’s Café. This year the needs are greater than ever. Please consider donating by:

  • Filling an entire shoebox filled with the items listed above.
  • Purchasing several individual items (see above).
  • Offering a monetary donation to purchase items.

Donations can be dropped off to the Campus Ministry offices or the chapel in Wemple Hall or the Mary altar in the Chapel at Windermere on the Mount by December 11.

Monetary donations can be received until December 11 in person or by clicking here (Please select "other" in designation box and type “shoebox” in the dialogue box).

If you know of anyone in the greater London community who can help support this project, please share this message. If you have any questions, please contact annette.donovan@kings.uwo.ca.

For more information, please contact Annette Donovan Panchaud at annette.donovan@kings.uwo.ca.

Christmas Wrapping Party

In December there will be a special Christmas wrapping party when all the shoe boxes collected will be prepared and wrapped for distribution! If you would like to participate in this festive gathering, please contact Annette Donovan Panchaud at annette.donovan@kings.uwo.ca.     

Diaper Drive 

During Advent, our community collects diapers, clothing, sleepers and other items needed for the care of infants. These items are given to the London Crisis Pregnancy Centre to assist families who struggle with the financial obligations of raising children. For more information please contact Annette at annette.donovan@kings.uwo.ca.

 

Other London Community Opportunities

 

L’Arche London

L’Arche provides many opportunities to connect with others. With their doors closed for so long they are eager to reach out to those who are feeling a loss of connection. 

To participate in any of the events or opportunities listed below, or receive a zoom link please contact Jennifer at jennifertopfer@larchelondon.org for more details.

The Green Team 

Volunteers spend one hour per week (May – October) helping clean up and maintain our gardens in our 3 residential homes for people with disabilities and our Gathering Place property in Lambeth on Saturday mornings from 10:00-11:00am at one of our 4 locations.

Open Mic 

Every Wednesday evening from 7:00-9:00pm is Open Mic - an event that invites all people to participate. Come to socialize, sing a song and enjoy the company of others! All by Zoom!

Worships/Reflection Planning 

Every Tuesday at 11:00am L'Arche London gathers on Zoom for worship and reflection with people all around London. We are looking for students who would like to help plan our worships using special topics (for example, friendship, trust in God, welcoming others, etc...). Students are not responsible to lead the worship themselves, only help in the planning. Use our template to help guide you in the creative process. Everyone is welcome to attend our Worship sessions.

L'Arche Art Classes 

Every week the Art Educator leads 3 art classes on Zoom, introducing different ideas and techniques in visual art, clay art and paper art. All classes can be found on our Facebook page (L'Arche London Facebook). All material needed is listed on Facebook every week. Tap into your creative side and join us from the comfort of your own home! 

  • L’Arche is also looking for help to plan our weekly art lessons. If you are interested in sharing some ideas you have, you can use our art lesson template to create a lesson or two for us.
 
Community Connections 
  • This is an exciting new project to help connect people outside our community and build bridges and spaces to connect in a safe environment. We are starting a pilot project to connect people with and without disabilities outside of the L’Arche Community.
  • Our dream is to...
    • Have a volunteer share their talents, hobbies, or passions within a small group. This could be anything from collecting stamps, poetry reading, movie discussions, knitting, OR Line Dancing!!!
    • The volunteers involved will be a participant as well as a guide.
    • There will be one person from L’Arche who will attend each meeting to support our volunteers.
    • We would like to invite 6-8 people for a 6-week trial period.
    • Our time together could be days or evenings depending on availability.
    • We would meet on Zoom.