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TEMPORARY UPDATE: Following the Provincial Health Order from November 7, 2020 we have moved this group exclusively online. In-person yoga will not be able to be offerred and both meditation and discussion group will be offerred by video. If you require the link to join the group, please email Rev. Scott at sturnbrook@northwood-united.org. The Northwood Board will evaluate next steps at the November 25th meeting.  

SPA (Spiritual Practice Alternatives) now moves into its 2020/2021 year by offering a variety of both in-person and online options as we continue to gather focussing on our spiritual practices. Below are the specifics for yoga, mindfulness meditation and the discussion group. If you have any questions, please speak wtih Rev. Scott for more information. 

SPA 'reinvented'...As we reconvene this fall 2020 amidst the pandemic, we are offering a mixture of both in-person gatherings as well as virtual for our three groups. During Covid 19, we are suspending our fellowship gatherings from 6:30 - 7:00. Doors open at 6:45 for participants to gather in their respective area.

Here are the details: 

*Discussion group (video conference) continue their lively conversations. Each week they meet to examine the work of modern Christian theologians, and discuss how their ideas enlighten our own personal experience, in the ongoing endeavor for each of us to actively participate in our own spiritual evolution. Examining the context of biblical teachings sheds new light on the divine experience which we share with Jesus. We are currently discussing "Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time" by Marcus Borg. 

*Yoga with Sunni (in-person)

  • We will be open to welcome people at 6:45 pm. 
  • Please enter via the front doors with you own mats (we cannot offer loaner mats during Covid, sorry). 
  • Please wear your mask upon entry. 
  • We will set up in the Gathering Area and commence at 7 pm. Please maintain six feet between yogis. 
  • Donations continue to be graciously received and can be placed in the basket. Thanks for helping make SPA sustainable with your tax deductible charitable donations.
  • We encourage everyone to sign in with a name and phone number as Fraser Health have asked us to maintain a contact tracing list. 
  • Hand sanitizer is available for use upon entry and as we are leaving. 

*Mindfulness Meditation with Rev. Scott (in-person & zoom)

  • We will be open to welcome people at 6:45 pm. 
  • Please enter via the West green door off the parking lot marked "Classroom 1". (we are trying to minimize yogis and meditators crossing paths as much as possible)  
  • Please wear your mask upon entry. 
  • Please gather on a cushion or chair. We will commence at 7 pm. Please maintain six feet distance between meditators.
  • Donations continue to be graciously received and can be placed in the basket. Thanks for helping make SPA sustainable.
  • We encourage everyone to sign in with a name and phone number as Fraser Health have asked us to maintain a contact tracing list. 
  • Hand sanitizer is encouraged upon entry and as we are leaving.
  • sturnbrook@northwood-united.org or 604.992.1033 if you need the link to join us via zoom (same recurring link each week).