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Building Bridges of Understanding – Sikh Multi-Faith – Monday, November 9th On Saturday, October 3rd, members of the Okanagan Multi-Faith Assembly were warmly welcomed by our local Islamic Community for an informative and delightful gathering. Along with learning more about the Islamic faith and its practices, beautiful connections were made with members of their vibrant community—building bridges of friendship, understanding, and respect across our different faith traditions

A Midweek Spiritual Pick-Me-Up! Looking for a little spiritual nourishment, meaningful conversation, and connection during your week? We’re excited to introduce Spiritual Living Circles, hosted by Julie MacLeod. You are invited to gather in spiritual community to explore and discuss inspiring topics and articles from Science of Mind magazine. It’s an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the principles we love—not simply by reading about them, but by talking together abo

Saturday, October 3rd at 10:00 am, the Okanagan Multi-Faith Assembly begins a new season of gatherings with presentations from our diverse faith communities. We are delighted to begin with the Islamic Community, who will welcome us to learn more about their faith, traditions, and practices. We were delighted to have a rich presence at the World Religions Conference on September 27th, where Rev. Corinne joined other faith leaders in speaking on the topic of Love Thy Neighbour.

Many people turn to faith as a last resort, often during or after a crisis. When everything else has failed, they may feel they have nowhere else to turn, so they reach beyond themselves and turn to a higher power for strength, guidance, comfort, or hope. In these moments, faith can become an expression of our belief that there is something greater than ourselves—something we can trust, lean on, and seek guidance from when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. Yet when the cr

Some days you need a little inspiration. Other days you need a little prayer. And some days you just need to breathe and remember who you are. Our new Inspiration page is designed to be a growing spiritual toolbox you can return to whenever you need a little support, encouragement—or simply a fresh perspective. Explore practical spiritual practices like meditation, mindful self-compassion and heart coherence. Find affirmative prayers for health, abundance, love and purpose. O

What changes when we start noticing the good we usually overlook? A dime on the sidewalk. Someone buys your coffee. A refund you weren’t expecting. A discount at the checkout. A friend offers exactly the help you needed. A cheque arrives, a bill is less than expected, or an opportunity seems to appear from nowhere. Most of these moments are easy to dismiss. Nice. And then we move on. But what if we didn’t? Welcome to Blue Abundance CSL Kelowna’s Blue Abundance Program is a si

We’re delighted to share that Rev. Corinne has been accepted to serve as a Spirituality Chaplain at UBC Okanagan, beginning this September! In this new role, Corinne will support students and staff through individual spiritual care, as well as offering mindfulness, meditation, and stress-reduction opportunities designed to nurture resilience, well-being, and connection. This will be an evolving and organic ministry, shaped by listening and responding to the needs of the campu

We’re looking for a few more welcoming faces to join our Sunday Greeter team and our Brew Crew coffee service team. There’s something special about volunteering. It’s the simple act of showing up, lending a hand, and saying, “I can help with that." Volunteering reminds us that we all have something to give - our time, our talents, our kindness, or simply a willing pair of hands. Rosabelle Daugela, a 92-year-old published author and public speaker specializing in the study o

By: Irene Kowalchuk, RScP We might gently ask, “Where do I keep returning that causes me pain or leaves me hurt?” Healing doesn’t necessarily mean becoming someone new. Sometimes it means becoming more aware of what no longer serves us. Could the doctor’s advice have a deeper message: the recognition that we have choices? Maybe it’s time to stop going to the same place, and choose to deepen our self-awareness, compassion and a growing respect for the life that’s already withi

What is Affirmative Prayer? It is a prayer that declares a spiritual Truth. Affirmative Prayer is “a recognition of Spirit’s Omniscience (all knowing), Omnipotence (all powerful), and Omnipresence (everywhere present), and a realization of humanity’s unity with Spirit…” (Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind textbook). Affirmative Prayer is a powerful method for setting the Creative Process into motion. It is a direct, focused, and organized method using five steps to get to your

Sunday, September 13 | Kelowna Waterfront Park One of the greatest gifts we can offer another human being is simply our presence. The Walk of Memories is a gentle, interactive community event that welcomes people who are grieving losses of any kind. Whether someone is remembering a loved one, navigating a significant life change, or carrying a quieter, unseen grief, this afternoon offers a safe and compassionate space to remember, reflect, and heal. We are currently seeking c

Don Miguel Ruiz:"Every time you practice the Four Agreements their meaning goes a little deeper. When you read the book The Four Agreements for the second time, or the third time, at a certain point it seems as if you are reading a different book. And it seems like a different book because you have already broken many little agreements. Now you can go a little deeper, and you go deeper and deeper until the moment comes when you open your spiritual eyes. When you finally t

I look at every unexpected change with wonder and curiosity, trusting that Divine Mind is revealing a miracle right here. The Gift of Curiosity We often treat curiosity as an intellectual pursuit, but when we look closer at moments that change human history, we find that curiosity is a profound spiritual practice. It is the art of staying present when things do not go according to plan, and of trusting that the universe is constantly speaking to us through the ordinary. These

By Rev. John DePalma We often hear in our teaching that we are perfect, whole, and complete just as we are. Even when we understand those words as describing the essence of our spirituality, many of us—especially in moments of doubt, pain, or worry—find "whole and complete" difficult to believe. It can seem far away, even elusive. Instead, we become mesmerized by the trance of not enoughness and unworthiness. Have you ever noticed how much of life is spent trying to become wo

Friendship is something exceptional. It is one of the most enduring bonds we build in life. At its core, it’s the quiet understanding that someone chooses to walk beside you—not out of obligation, but out of genuine connection. True friends celebrate your highs, steady you in your lows, and remind you of who you are when you momentarily forget. They offer honesty without cruelty, support without conditions, and laughter that feels like a reset button for the soul. Friendshi

What does it mean to be spiritual, not religious? For many people, the word religion suggests a particular set of beliefs, doctrines, rituals, or traditions. For others, it represents a meaningful community and a lifelong source of inspiration. Being spiritual, not religious, does not mean rejecting religion. Rather, it means placing our emphasis on personal spiritual experience, inner growth, and living universal principles that transcend any one tradition. While we are not

"It can be taught, it can be learned, and it can be conscientiously applied with a certainty of definite and repeatable results." ~Ernest Holmes A practical philosophy, Science of Mind incorporates the mystical truths of every major religion. Sometimes called Religious Science, Science of Mind offers a simple set of spiritual tools that each of us can apply to our lives. It is based on the principle that Spirit is all there is, and that the Universe works by a system of predi

“To begin by always thinking of love as an action rather than a feeling is one way in which anyone using the word in this manner automatically assumes accountability and responsibility.” ~ bell hooks Few questions are more important to an individual than the question “What is mine to do?” This question calls forth a sense of inner accountability and of inner identity, both of which enable our evolutionary growth. When we have not seriously and deeply considered this question,

Our final gathering of the 2025–2026 season of Okanagan Multi-Faith Assembly was held on Saturday, June 20, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We were warmly welcomed as we explored LDS beliefs surrounding life, death, and the sacred purpose of temples, gaining a deeper understanding of how these practices reflect an overarching vision of life's eternal journey. We learned about their belief in modern-day prophets, which generated discussion and learning. As

September 18–20, 2026 Vancouver Island Conference Centre Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada A Weekend of Community, Connection & Belonging ​ Join us for a powerful and heart-opening weekend as we gather in community to explore what it means to cultivate resilience in a rapidly changing world. ​ The 2026 Canadian New Thought Conference brings together spiritual leaders, thought innovators, and community members from across the country for three days of connection, inspiration,