COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES, & EVENTS

This page is to highlight events that are happening in our extended community, or that are being held at Bethany by a community individual, group, or organization.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday Watch Party

Come join us in celebration of pride week to watch the documentary *1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture.*
Where: Bethany United Church at 2669 Joseph Howe Drive
When: July 23rd, 2025 - showings at 1 pm & 7 pm
To RSVP, please click **HERE** or contact the office
If you have any question please reach out to Daniel at summerministry@bethanyunitedchurch.ca
We can’t wait to see you there!!

ALL YEAR OPPORTUNITITIES

KAIROS is a Greek word meaning a time of grace and opportunity. It is a time in which God challenges us to act decisively for justice.

KAIROS Halifax is related to KAIROS Canada (www.kairoscanada.org) uniting 10 Canadian churches and religious organizations in a faithful ecumenical response to the call to “do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8). KAIROS educates and advocates for climate/ecological justice and for human rights locally and globally. KAIROS has developed and leads groups in the "KAIROS Blanket Exercise", an experiential learning method raising awareness of Canadian history from the Indigenous peoples’ perspective. Inspired by the Blanket Exercise, we've developed the "Palestine Land Exercise" which is experiential learning of a history seldom heard.

KAIROS Halifax meets the first Monday of the month at 10:00 AM on zoom. Join us! Contact Linda Scherzinger lindakseven@gmail.com

**Ecology Action Centre**
***The Ecology Action Centre is a member-based environmental charity in Nova Scotia.***
***Since 1971, we've taken leadership on critical environmental issues from biodiversity protection to climate change to environmental justice.***

Capella Regalis is a local charitable organization providing free music programs to children across the HRM.

There are two main choirs: the Girls Choir (starting at age 7) and the Men & Boys Choir (starting at age 6). Capella Regalis holds rolling auditions throughout the year, and is currently welcoming new choristers for the spring and fall terms - no prior experience necessary!

Anyone interested is encouraged to visit their website, https://capellaregalis.com, for more information, and to book a quick and friendly audition.

Bethany United Church plays host to a variety of these programs.

VISIT THIS LINK TO SEE ALL HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS

**Bethany Art Group is actively seeking new members!**
For over 25 years, Bethany has hosted a painting group in the ladies parlor on Tuesday mornings. There are openings for a few new members. The group is presently all retired ladies, painting in different media, independently. It is also a social group - we chat and sometimes share snacks. Skill level is not important, but you must bring your own equipment and supplies. No one is teaching. We do give each other support and suggestions when asked. There is a small cost to share the rental fees. You are welcome to come visit and try us out! Please contact the treasurer, Yvonne Macor 902-431-0111 or **meditate.ns@gmail.com** **for further information.**

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Welcome Group…. Tuesday and Saturday Evenings

The Welcome Group is an “open” meeting and available to anyone interested in the Alcoholics Anonymous' program of recovery from alcoholism.

On site meetings are normally held at 7PM, Bethany United CHurch, 2669 Joseph Howe Drive (Ramp Entrance). you can go as often as you wish to both meetings.

There are no intrusive questions or obligations and you can retain anonymity. It is also open to everyone regardless of race, religion or beliefs. Welcome is a diverse group of younger and older men and women from diverse backgrounds who are always willing to help the “newcomer” feel at ease.

An AA Group has one primary purpose: to help members stay sober and, in turn, to help others who may need help in achieving sobriety. Participants are able to relate and share their experiences, strength, and hopes with each other in order to solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.