September 12, 2009
· Filed under Events, Grey Lynn, Spirituality
St Columba’s September Spring Fling
An equinox celebration for our community welcoming the return of spring
It is great to ‘wake up the worms’ and encourage them to turn the soil as we leave winter behind and plant our crops and our hopes.
The drummers will lead us in a dance as we acknowledge the passing of winter and look forward to the cycle of new life and hope.
We will gather in the church to the call of the drums and then move outside as they lead us around the garden.
· Bring food to share for a picnic brunch.
· Come and join this community celebration
St Columba’s Church
Sunday 27th September, 10am
92 Surrey Crescent, Grey Lynn
June 16, 2009
· Filed under Climate Change, Community, Events, Film, Green Screen, Spirituality, Video
Earth Whisperers is going to have a special screening – Monday 29th June – 8.30
For more details contact the Bridgeway Theatre or www.wickcandle.co.nz
Kathleen Gallagher’s latest film Earth Whisperers/Papatuanuku was shot at spectacular locations around New Zealand by acclaimed cameramen Alun Bollinger and Mike Single. This absorbing feature documentary focuses on 10 visionary New Zealanders out to prove that a shift in consciousness can heal our environment. You’ll be inspired, and never look at stinging nettle in your garden in quite the same way again!
In the words of Kathleen Gallagher, director:
‘This is a unique number eight wire/Kiwi-style approach to Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth.’
This is a movie that doesn’t just rock the boat — it rocks the world!
These 10 extraordinary New Zealanders featured in this film show us what can be achieved
- Craig Potton, photographer and environmentalist
- Prof Alan Mark, botanist and guardian of Lake Manapouri
- Charles Royal, Maori food expert and chef
- Hugh Wilson, bird and tree farmer
- Kay Baxter, heritage seed saver
- Rita Tupe, Tuhoe healer
- Isla Burgess, herbalist
- Gerry Findlay, bird caller
- Makere Ruka, Waitaha kuia
See the trailer Earth Whisperers
Review
“A film in which some of the best known names in the New Zealand environmental movement reflect on their relationship with our earth, Papatuanuku, is as relevant as it gets for this festival. A meditative film with the distinctive feel of Aotearoa, Earth Whisperers allows people like Craig Potton, Cath Wallace, Barry Brailsford, Alan Mark, Hugh Wilson and seven others to explain how our world moves them and what motivates them to advocate on its behalf. As if those interviewed didn’t comprise an impressive enough list, the credits include the likes of Keri Hulme, Geoff Park, Andrew Pennikett, Alison Ballance, Richard Nunns and others. It’s a virtual tour of Aotearoa and a powerful demonstration of what can be achieved through belief, dedication, and passion for our world” Reel Earth
April 29, 2009
· Filed under Energy, Spirituality
Saturday May 2nd
World Labyrinth Day.
The St Columba labyrinth, in the garden at 92 Surrey Cres, will be a site for those who wish to share in this meditative walk that is circling the world in a wave as people walk at 1pm NZ local time.
Come and be part of this walk for peace and enlightenment.
Walking in a focused meditative way is a great to centre yourself and experience a deep sense of connectedness.
No experience necessary, guidance available on site if you would like it.
You are invited to visit our garden and enjoy the peace.
