Previous "Coffee Time" Links
Monday, October 19
This week we will listen to a 10 minute meditation by Stephen Batchelor – who has written about the gift of solitude and the epidemic of loneliness - to help us ground ourselves in who were are, what we notice and how we belong to the world. Batchelor offers a way to have compassion upon ourselves.
Do this meditation over the next few days and share any insights you have. It is a good way to continue the conversation we have been having about "trauma" in the body.
Here's the Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB_yl-vnyiw&t=3s
Monday, October 12
No Coffee Time due to Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, October 5
We'll listen to an audio interview between Krista Tippet (Onbeing.com) and author and therapist Resmaa Menakem. It is an hour long but listen for as long as you are able. It is very worthwhile!
Here is the introduction that Krista offers.
"The best laws and diversity training have not gotten us anywhere near where we want to go. Therapist and trauma specialist Resmaa Menakem is working with old wisdom and very new science about our bodies and nervous systems, and all we condense into the word “race.” Krista sat down with him in Minneapolis, where they both live and work, before the pandemic lockdown began. In this heartbreaking moment, after the killing of George Floyd and the history it carries, Resmaa Menakem’s practices offer us the beginning to change at a cellular level."
Watch the video here: https://onbeing.org/programs/resmaa-menakem-notice-the-rage-notice-the-silence/
Monday, September 28
Last week we fell in love with Eugene Peterson, author of The Message. So now we find out about what Eugene 's life as a Pastor and as a person in a congregation meant to him. In this video he speaks about the gift of a congregation being the gift to be yourself.
Watch the video here: https://matthewzcapps.com/2016/09/02/eugene-peterson-and-the-pastoral-imagination/
Monday, September 21
The video this week documents the friendship between Bono (of the band U2) and Eugene Peterson (author of contemporary-language Bible translation The Message) revolving around their common interest in the Psalms.
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l40S5e90KY
Monday, September, 14
We will reflect on a great little video about Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield. It would be something enjoyable to view with children and teens as parents and grandparents. We will speak about what stood out for us and our children if we watched with them.
Hadfield video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo62S0ulqhA
Monday, September 7
No Coffee Time due to Labour Day Holiday
Monday, August 31
Rev. Daryl is on holidays so no video, just pop in for a chat!
Monday, August 24
Rev. Daryl is on holidays so no video, just pop in for a chat!
Monday, August 17
We'll be discussing the video of Jann Arden's interview at Hillhurst United Church (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtBW9NDqt6k).
(The interview starts at about the 16:30 point of the video)
Monday, August 10
Rev. Daryl & Lori are on holidays so no Coffee Time
Monday, August 3
No Coffee Time due to the Civic Holiday
Monday, July, 27
Rev. Daryl is on holidays so no video, just pop in for a chat!
Monday, July 20
Monday morning coffee and conversation will focus on Netflix show Queer Eye Season 5 episode 1 titled "Preaching out loud". A Gay Lutherean preacher wrestles with coming to confidence and purpose as a Minister and one of the members of the Queer eye wrestles with stepping back in the church that almost killed him. If you can watch the Netflix episode do that. If not, watch the clips. Let's wonder together about the welcoming church and what difference church makes! Be aware that there is some mature language, but the content is brilliant!
On Netflix search - Queer Eye - Season 5 Episode 1 or
1st clip: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/popculture/localish-this-openly-gay-pastor-shares-his-story/vp-BB15Qi3I
2nd clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cer8x93bVcA
3nd clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zocPLUlDHxI&list=FLeOucOiAjCxpQLbV3Q9gQdQ&index=27
Monday, July 13
If you have never heard of Father Richard Rhor here is a chance to meet one of our current Spiritual Leaders in our culture. He speaks to us about the second half of life and how it offers an opportunity to enter life anew from the point of view of "maturity" which he says all of us need some help reaching for! This humourous and gentle video is an hour long, but I think even the first ten minutes of his conversation will offer much to reflect on personally and collectively as we move to our second half of life. The lecture will be a good introduction to one of our leading Spiritual Leaders in the church as well! Enjoy! What stands out for you?
Here's the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YngpUoh2AxU
Monday, July 6
We will take a look at a video called Reserve 107. Here is the link. https://www.reserve107thefilm.com/
What might happen if living into the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission meant having to revisit land ownership? A small community in Saskatchewan enters into the dialogue with the First Nations inhabitants that predated the establishment of their town. Heartbreaking, delicate and courageous, the dialogue helps offer a way to conversation and deeper community. What part do you think the church plays as news of a land claim emerges?
Monday, June 29
Preview the TedTalk by Josie Lewis who speaks about grief and the work of flow to heal. Anyone who has experienced loss, or works/lives with others who have experienced loss might find this valuable.
Here's the link: https://www.josielewis.com/creativeflow
Monday, June 22
We will explore a great 45 minute documentary called Stay Woke. It offers a history and the passion of the #BlackLivesMatter movement. It was made in 2016 and wrestles with many of the exact storylines that current protests are highlighting. Plan to join in by previewing the documentary and sharing, "What stands out for you?". I found the piece around the rebirth but separation from the 1960's leadership perspective very fascinating. Everything evolves, even with a 100plus year civil rights movement! It feels like we cannot be the church without being part of this conversation.
Here is the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIoYtKOqxeU
Monday, June 15
Send in your favorite short, funny video to share Monday morning over coffee. Just for a change of pace.
Monday, June 8
This week we look at a comedian's view of "why" we do things. It is a five minute clip sure to entertain and bring us around to a conversation about our Christian life in the world.
Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytFB8TrkTo
Monday, June 1
This week we'll preview this short (3 minute) and humourous video on Church as a way into our conversation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLQfhxDld7E
Monday, May 25
We will focus on a 15 minute video about discovering ways of connecting with others on their spiritual journey who may have no background in the church. It is a very interesting video about a project which expanded church beyond traditional Sunday morning gatherings. I think you will enjoy and connect with it! The link is here: https://www.salisbury.anglican.org/ministry/lay-ministry/commissioned-lay-pioneer
Monday, May 18
We will share a TedTalk about Sacred Spaces. It is 15 minutes long and very good! I think it will be a great conversation! Watch the Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K77a6TxE118
Monday, May 11
You are invited to preview a 10 minute video of my friend and colleague who is the host of Bedford House. He runs a program called Bridges out of Poverty and shares what he has learned about the conversation between the economic classes. It is a great way into a conversation about Christian Ministry. We are called to learn to value people across the economic sphere. If Jesus asked us to love those who are marginalized, I wonder how might we begin to enter into those relationships? Is there a way of learning responsiveness and letting people teach us about their lives who are economically disadvantaged. Join us for the “wonder” questions of our Christian formation!
Here is the link: https://www.united-church.ca/blogs/round-table/working-myself-out-job
Monday, May 4
No video, just pop in for a chat!
Monday, April 27
We have a change of pace this week. I am becoming more aware of Equine (Horse) Therapy and its use in Psychotherapy and also in Christian Ministry. Check out the two videos below. It is about 20 minutes worth of watching!
The first is a news clip about a woman who has faced trauma and with horses learns to test her limits of trust.
The second clip is a United Church Mission & Service clip of a program with horses and survivors of Residential School.
If you or someone you know works with Horses have them join in on the conversation! I'm thinking about "Ministry" and how diverse it can be to do the work of God's caring! It models safe and welcoming space for people who are stuck in their life journey to move forward!
Video #1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dhRv6qiXek
Video #2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWJhDh2ZoDM&list=PLQDu-SgFb3RhYlxVfQOxbo1DjO9ezW-sR&index=14&t=0s
Monday, April 20
This week we are invited to watch an interview with Matthew Fox, whose faith grew from the 60's and the Post War era. He is one of our early Creation Spirituality thinkers, a Mystic and Liberation Theologian. The journey of faith and belief in people's lives is rich and so interesting. Watch the 30 minute video and join in the conversation by answering "what stands out for you" Here is the link:
https://therealnews.com/stories/original-sin-and-the-war-on-liberation-theology-rai-with-matthew-fox-4-8
This week we will listen to a 10 minute meditation by Stephen Batchelor – who has written about the gift of solitude and the epidemic of loneliness - to help us ground ourselves in who were are, what we notice and how we belong to the world. Batchelor offers a way to have compassion upon ourselves.
Do this meditation over the next few days and share any insights you have. It is a good way to continue the conversation we have been having about "trauma" in the body.
Here's the Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB_yl-vnyiw&t=3s
Monday, October 12
No Coffee Time due to Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, October 5
We'll listen to an audio interview between Krista Tippet (Onbeing.com) and author and therapist Resmaa Menakem. It is an hour long but listen for as long as you are able. It is very worthwhile!
Here is the introduction that Krista offers.
"The best laws and diversity training have not gotten us anywhere near where we want to go. Therapist and trauma specialist Resmaa Menakem is working with old wisdom and very new science about our bodies and nervous systems, and all we condense into the word “race.” Krista sat down with him in Minneapolis, where they both live and work, before the pandemic lockdown began. In this heartbreaking moment, after the killing of George Floyd and the history it carries, Resmaa Menakem’s practices offer us the beginning to change at a cellular level."
Watch the video here: https://onbeing.org/programs/resmaa-menakem-notice-the-rage-notice-the-silence/
Monday, September 28
Last week we fell in love with Eugene Peterson, author of The Message. So now we find out about what Eugene 's life as a Pastor and as a person in a congregation meant to him. In this video he speaks about the gift of a congregation being the gift to be yourself.
Watch the video here: https://matthewzcapps.com/2016/09/02/eugene-peterson-and-the-pastoral-imagination/
Monday, September 21
The video this week documents the friendship between Bono (of the band U2) and Eugene Peterson (author of contemporary-language Bible translation The Message) revolving around their common interest in the Psalms.
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l40S5e90KY
Monday, September, 14
We will reflect on a great little video about Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield. It would be something enjoyable to view with children and teens as parents and grandparents. We will speak about what stood out for us and our children if we watched with them.
Hadfield video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo62S0ulqhA
Monday, September 7
No Coffee Time due to Labour Day Holiday
Monday, August 31
Rev. Daryl is on holidays so no video, just pop in for a chat!
Monday, August 24
Rev. Daryl is on holidays so no video, just pop in for a chat!
Monday, August 17
We'll be discussing the video of Jann Arden's interview at Hillhurst United Church (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtBW9NDqt6k).
(The interview starts at about the 16:30 point of the video)
Monday, August 10
Rev. Daryl & Lori are on holidays so no Coffee Time
Monday, August 3
No Coffee Time due to the Civic Holiday
Monday, July, 27
Rev. Daryl is on holidays so no video, just pop in for a chat!
Monday, July 20
Monday morning coffee and conversation will focus on Netflix show Queer Eye Season 5 episode 1 titled "Preaching out loud". A Gay Lutherean preacher wrestles with coming to confidence and purpose as a Minister and one of the members of the Queer eye wrestles with stepping back in the church that almost killed him. If you can watch the Netflix episode do that. If not, watch the clips. Let's wonder together about the welcoming church and what difference church makes! Be aware that there is some mature language, but the content is brilliant!
On Netflix search - Queer Eye - Season 5 Episode 1 or
1st clip: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/popculture/localish-this-openly-gay-pastor-shares-his-story/vp-BB15Qi3I
2nd clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cer8x93bVcA
3nd clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zocPLUlDHxI&list=FLeOucOiAjCxpQLbV3Q9gQdQ&index=27
Monday, July 13
If you have never heard of Father Richard Rhor here is a chance to meet one of our current Spiritual Leaders in our culture. He speaks to us about the second half of life and how it offers an opportunity to enter life anew from the point of view of "maturity" which he says all of us need some help reaching for! This humourous and gentle video is an hour long, but I think even the first ten minutes of his conversation will offer much to reflect on personally and collectively as we move to our second half of life. The lecture will be a good introduction to one of our leading Spiritual Leaders in the church as well! Enjoy! What stands out for you?
Here's the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YngpUoh2AxU
Monday, July 6
We will take a look at a video called Reserve 107. Here is the link. https://www.reserve107thefilm.com/
What might happen if living into the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission meant having to revisit land ownership? A small community in Saskatchewan enters into the dialogue with the First Nations inhabitants that predated the establishment of their town. Heartbreaking, delicate and courageous, the dialogue helps offer a way to conversation and deeper community. What part do you think the church plays as news of a land claim emerges?
Monday, June 29
Preview the TedTalk by Josie Lewis who speaks about grief and the work of flow to heal. Anyone who has experienced loss, or works/lives with others who have experienced loss might find this valuable.
Here's the link: https://www.josielewis.com/creativeflow
Monday, June 22
We will explore a great 45 minute documentary called Stay Woke. It offers a history and the passion of the #BlackLivesMatter movement. It was made in 2016 and wrestles with many of the exact storylines that current protests are highlighting. Plan to join in by previewing the documentary and sharing, "What stands out for you?". I found the piece around the rebirth but separation from the 1960's leadership perspective very fascinating. Everything evolves, even with a 100plus year civil rights movement! It feels like we cannot be the church without being part of this conversation.
Here is the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIoYtKOqxeU
Monday, June 15
Send in your favorite short, funny video to share Monday morning over coffee. Just for a change of pace.
Monday, June 8
This week we look at a comedian's view of "why" we do things. It is a five minute clip sure to entertain and bring us around to a conversation about our Christian life in the world.
Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytFB8TrkTo
Monday, June 1
This week we'll preview this short (3 minute) and humourous video on Church as a way into our conversation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLQfhxDld7E
Monday, May 25
We will focus on a 15 minute video about discovering ways of connecting with others on their spiritual journey who may have no background in the church. It is a very interesting video about a project which expanded church beyond traditional Sunday morning gatherings. I think you will enjoy and connect with it! The link is here: https://www.salisbury.anglican.org/ministry/lay-ministry/commissioned-lay-pioneer
Monday, May 18
We will share a TedTalk about Sacred Spaces. It is 15 minutes long and very good! I think it will be a great conversation! Watch the Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K77a6TxE118
Monday, May 11
You are invited to preview a 10 minute video of my friend and colleague who is the host of Bedford House. He runs a program called Bridges out of Poverty and shares what he has learned about the conversation between the economic classes. It is a great way into a conversation about Christian Ministry. We are called to learn to value people across the economic sphere. If Jesus asked us to love those who are marginalized, I wonder how might we begin to enter into those relationships? Is there a way of learning responsiveness and letting people teach us about their lives who are economically disadvantaged. Join us for the “wonder” questions of our Christian formation!
Here is the link: https://www.united-church.ca/blogs/round-table/working-myself-out-job
Monday, May 4
No video, just pop in for a chat!
Monday, April 27
We have a change of pace this week. I am becoming more aware of Equine (Horse) Therapy and its use in Psychotherapy and also in Christian Ministry. Check out the two videos below. It is about 20 minutes worth of watching!
The first is a news clip about a woman who has faced trauma and with horses learns to test her limits of trust.
The second clip is a United Church Mission & Service clip of a program with horses and survivors of Residential School.
If you or someone you know works with Horses have them join in on the conversation! I'm thinking about "Ministry" and how diverse it can be to do the work of God's caring! It models safe and welcoming space for people who are stuck in their life journey to move forward!
Video #1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dhRv6qiXek
Video #2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWJhDh2ZoDM&list=PLQDu-SgFb3RhYlxVfQOxbo1DjO9ezW-sR&index=14&t=0s
Monday, April 20
This week we are invited to watch an interview with Matthew Fox, whose faith grew from the 60's and the Post War era. He is one of our early Creation Spirituality thinkers, a Mystic and Liberation Theologian. The journey of faith and belief in people's lives is rich and so interesting. Watch the 30 minute video and join in the conversation by answering "what stands out for you" Here is the link:
https://therealnews.com/stories/original-sin-and-the-war-on-liberation-theology-rai-with-matthew-fox-4-8