About us
Are you craving deeper connections in life? Not only with other people, but within yourself, the environment around you, the physical world you live in, the infinite universe, or The Divine itself? Our hope is to create opportunities for you to experience the connections that will allow you to find more satisfaction and wholeness in your life.
Whether you feel it through your mind, your body, or inner being, deep connection eludes many of us, in part due to the noise of the distractions around us every day, like technology, social media, cultural expectations, schedules too busy to manage, and more, that can all dampen our ability to make the very connections we're craving for in our everyday lives.
Through mindful, meaningful, and spiritual conversations, we hope to create a better world for all of us, one small step at a time, and our Nurturing Spirit Retreats provide an opportunity for meditation, gentle yoga, deep relaxation, spiritual conversations, and learning.
We are inclusive and value each person and living being on the planet. For more information or to find a group near you, please contact Debra@CreatingConnection.ca
We look forward to meeting you!
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CREATING CONNECTION CANADA is a network of welcoming and inclusive communities committed to sharing authentic conversation, nurturing meaningful activities, promoting holistic wellness practices, and fostering compassionate action. We are LGBTQ+ affirming.
As a REGISTERED NON-PROFIT charity working to bring community together through like-minded interests, we welcome and gratefully appreciate any financial support. Tax receipts are provided.
- MAKE A CREDIT CARD DONATION
- SEND AN E-TRANSFER *to donations@creatingconnection.ca*
You can also visit our PRODUCTS 4 PURPOSE online store and make a purchase that benefits our meaningful partner organizations, gifted artisans and local operations.
Or support us when you shop on Amazon with this link**.
Thank you for your kind generosity.
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**Creating Connection Canada is a grass-roots initiative sponsored by Community of Christ Canada, a welcoming, supportive and loving, worldwide faith community that values the worth and purpose of all persons.
Upcoming events
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Peace Forum in Vancouver Oct 16-18, 2026
3333 Kaslo Street, 3333 Kaslo St, Vancouver, BC V5M 2M1, Canada, Vancouver, BC, CA## 🌱 We Hope You’ll Join Us
Seeds of peace are planted through simple acts of presence, learning, service, relationship, and hope.
Join us in Vancouver as we gather alongside others across the world to explore how caring for creation can become a faithful expression of Christ’s peace in our communities.
Whether you attend one activity or the entire weekend, we look forward to welcoming you.🌿 SEEDS OF PEACE
Environmental Justice in Action
Vancouver Peace Forum Satellite Site Schedule Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18***
🌲 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
1:00 p.m. | Lynn Valley Temperate Rainforest Walk Meet at Lynn Valley Ecology Centre 3663 Park Road.
Free with pre-registration. Maximum 30 people so register early! Email: PeaceForum.Vancouver@CommunityOfChrist.ca
4:00 p.m. | Welcome & Gathering Community of Christ Vancouver 3333 Kaslo Street
4:15 p.m. | Guided Relaxation & Gentle Stretch Rest and Come Home to Mother Earth
5:30 p.m. | Dinner By donation
7:00 p.m. | Opening & International Peace Award Presentation Livestream from the International Peace Forum***
🌎 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
9:00 a.m. | Coffee & Visiting
9:30–10:30 a.m. | International Peace Forum Livestream session
10:45–11:45 a.m. | Guided Meditation Breathing the Earth
12:00 p.m. | Lunch By donation
Young Adult Focus
1:30 p.m. | Canada-Wide Young Adult Focus Group What does it mean to be a Peace church?
1:30 p.m. | International Peace Forum Pre-recorded session
2:30 p.m. | Sew It, Don’t Throw It! Learn simple ways to repair, mend, and embellish clothing to extend its life.
2:30 p.m. | International Peace Forum Livestream session
⭐ 4:00–5:00 p.m. | Special Guest: Joshua Bennett from Chennai, India Joshua will share how Community of Christ is confronting the injustice of the caste system and how communities can build peace while responding to social and ecological injustice.
5:30 p.m. | Dinner By donation
7:00 p.m. | Songs to Bless & Heal the Earth An interactive evening of music and singing with Doug and Vickie MacArthur
8:30 p.m. | Social Time Relax, visit, and enjoy community.***
🌿 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
9:00 a.m. | Coffee & Visiting Activity Hall
9:30–10:00 a.m. | Loving-Kindness Meditation For All Creation with Vickie MacArthur
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Closing Peace Forum Livestream from the International Peace Forum
12:00 p.m. | Lunch By donation
2:00 p.m. | Community Ravine Cleanup Renfrew Park Ravine. Come help care for our local environment!***
🎤 PRESENTER SPOTLIGHT
Joshua Bennett | Saturday, October 17 • 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Joshua Bennett travels from Chennai, India, to join us in Vancouver for an in-person conversation about peace, justice, and ecological responsibility.
Drawing from his work with Community of Christ and with Dalit, Tribal, and Adivasi communities in India, Joshua will explore how communities that have been pushed to the margins are reclaiming their belonging and advocating for the dignity and worth of all people.
He will discuss efforts to challenge caste discrimination, including calls for land rights, political representation, and greater ecological responsibility.
With caste discrimination also affecting South Asian communities in Canada, this session invites us to consider how greater awareness can help create a more just and sustainable future—one where everyone has a voice in caring for our communities and our planet.***
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Sew It, Don't Throw It - Give new life to worn out clothing
3333 Kaslo Street, 3333 Kaslo St, Vancouver, BC V5M 2M1, Canada, Vancouver, BC, CASew It, Don’t Throw It!
Join us for a fun session of ideas for renewing and refreshing clothing and household items to make them last longer, reducing the 92 million tonnes of textile waste each year that is produced by the global fashion industry. We will have sewing machines, patterns, scrap fabric, embroidery thread, and patches to spark your creativity! Come and share ideas.This event is part of the Community of Christ Peace Forum. See our full schedule below.
🌿 SEEDS OF PEACE
Environmental Justice in Action
Vancouver Peace Forum Satellite Site Schedule Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18
Questions? Email PeaceForum.Vancouver@CommunityOfChrist.ca***
🌲 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
1:00 p.m. | Lynn Canyon Temperate Rainforest Tour Meet at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre 3663 Park Road, North Vancouver at 12:45 pm Free with pre-registration! Maximum 30 people so register early! Email: PeaceForum.Vancouver@CommunityOfChrist.ca
4:00 p.m. | Welcome & Gathering Community of Christ Vancouver 3333 Kaslo Street
4:15 p.m. | Guided Deep Relaxation & Gentle Stretch Rest and Come Home to Mother Earth with Vickie MacArthur. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow. We will have a few extras available.
5:30 p.m. | Dinner By donation
7:00 p.m. | Opening & International Peace Award Presentation Livestream from the International Peace Forum***
🌎 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
9:00 a.m. | Coffee & Visiting Community of Christ Vancouver 3333 Kaslo Street
9:30–10:30 a.m. | Livestream from the International Peace Forum
11:00–11:30 a.m. | Guided Meditation Breathing the Earth with Vickie MacArthur
12:00 p.m. | Lunch By donation
1:30 p.m. | Canada-Wide Young Adult ONLINE Focus Group What does it mean to be a Peace church?
1:30 p.m. | Livestream from the International Peace Forum
2:30 p.m. | Sew It, Don’t Throw It! Learn simple ways to repair, mend, and embellish clothing to extend its life. Bring your clothing projects or your sewing skills and creative mending ideas.
2:30 p.m. | Livestream from the International Peace Forum
⭐ 4:00–5:00 p.m. | Special Guest: Joshua Bennett from Chennai, India Joshua will share how Community of Christ is confronting the injustice of the caste system and how communities can build peace while responding to social and ecological injustice.
5:30 p.m. | Dinner By donation
7:00 p.m. | Songs to Bless & Heal the Earth An interactive evening of music and singing with Doug and Vickie MacArthur
8:00 p.m. | Social Time Relax, visit, and enjoy community.***
🌿 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
9:00 a.m. | Coffee & Visiting Activity Hall - Community of Christ Vancouver 3333 Kaslo Street
9:30–10:00 a.m. | Loving-Kindness Meditation For All Creation with Vickie MacArthur
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Closing Livestream from the International Peace Forum
12:00 p.m. | Lunch By donation
2:00 p.m. | Community Ravine Cleanup Renfrew Park Ravine. Come help care for our local environment!***
🎤 PRESENTER SPOTLIGHT
Joshua Bennett | Saturday, October 17 • 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Joshua Bennett travels from Chennai, India, to join us in Vancouver for an in-person conversation about peace, justice, and ecological responsibility.Drawing from his work with Community of Christ and with Dalit, Tribal, and Adivasi communities in India, Joshua will explore how communities that have been pushed to the margins are reclaiming their belonging and advocating for the dignity and worth of all people.
He will discuss efforts to challenge caste discrimination, including calls for land rights, political representation, and greater ecological responsibility.With caste discrimination also affecting South Asian communities in Canada, this session invites us to consider how greater awareness can help create a more just and sustainable future—one where everyone has a voice in caring for our communities and our planet.
4 attendees
Satsang: Interactive Singing with Doug and Vickie MacArthur IN PERSON
3333 Kaslo Street, 3333 Kaslo St, Vancouver, BC V5M 2M1, Canada, Vancouver, BC, CASatsang: Interactive Singing and Music with Vickie and Doug MacArthur - IN PERSON
And special guests!
When: 7pm Saturday October 17th
3333 Kaslo Street Vancouver“Everybody with a voice can sing, and everyone with a breath in their body can experience their divinity.” Deva Premal
Satsang is a Sanskrit word that describes a way of coming together in community to experience the pure truth and love that is beyond religion or culture.
It is not about performance or perfection. It is every voice remembering that singing is a universal language as ancient and natural as language itself. Singing together dissolves boundaries and opens our hearts to the silent truth that is beyond words.Doug and Vickie will share simple songs and chants from various spiritual traditions you can sing in your own space, from the silence of “Om” to a joyful “Alleluia”. Clap your hands with lively rhythms and the beat of a drum, and let soulful melodies guide you into the silence that connects our hearts as one united voice. Together we will create a vibration of peace to fill the world.
We welcome all voices, all cultures and all traditions.Watch for Vickie's book "A Lotus on Fire: How A Buddhist Monk Ignited My Heart".
www.vickiemacarthur.com
Spirit in Motion Yoga
https://spiritinmotionyoga.com/Community of Christ is a progressive, welcoming church with a worldwide commitment to peace, justice, and caring for creation.
For more information about the Peace Forum visit Community of Christ Vancouver Peace Forum.This is just one of many opportunities to connect, learn, and explore during the Community of Christ International Peace Forum weekend in Vancouver. Come learn more about this incredible ecosystem and discover simple ways we can all help care for our environment.
See our full weekend schedule here:
🌿 SEEDS OF PEACE
Environmental Justice in Action
Vancouver Peace Forum Satellite Site Schedule Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18
Questions? Email PeaceForum.Vancouver@CommunityOfChrist.ca***
🌲 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
1:00 p.m. | Lynn Canyon Temperate Rainforest Tour Meet at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre 3663 Park Road, North Vancouver at 12:45 pm Free with pre-registration! Maximum 30 people so register early! Email: PeaceForum.Vancouver@CommunityOfChrist.ca
4:00 p.m. | Welcome & Gathering Community of Christ Vancouver 3333 Kaslo Street
4:15 p.m. | Guided Deep Relaxation & Gentle Stretch Rest and Come Home to Mother Earth with Vickie MacArthur. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow. We will have a few extras available.
5:30 p.m. | Dinner By donation
7:00 p.m. | Opening & International Peace Award Presentation Livestream from the International Peace Forum***
🌎 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
9:00 a.m. | Coffee & Visiting Community of Christ Vancouver 3333 Kaslo Street
9:30–10:30 a.m. | Livestream from the International Peace Forum
11:00–11:30 a.m. | Guided Meditation Breathing the Earth with Vickie MacArthur
12:00 p.m. | Lunch By donation
1:30 p.m. | Canada-Wide Young Adult ONLINE Focus Group What does it mean to be a Peace church?
1:30 p.m. | Livestream from the International Peace Forum
2:30 p.m. | Sew It, Don’t Throw It! Learn simple ways to repair, mend, and embellish clothing to extend its life. Bring your clothing projects or your sewing skills and creative mending ideas.
2:30 p.m. | Livestream from the International Peace Forum
⭐ 4:00–5:00 p.m. | Special Guest: Joshua Bennett from Chennai, India Joshua will share how Community of Christ is confronting the injustice of the caste system and how communities can build peace while responding to social and ecological injustice.
5:30 p.m. | Dinner By donation
7:00 p.m. | Songs to Bless & Heal the Earth An interactive evening of music and singing with Doug and Vickie MacArthur
8:00 p.m. | Social Time Relax, visit, and enjoy community.***
🌿 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
9:00 a.m. | Coffee & Visiting Activity Hall - Community of Christ Vancouver 3333 Kaslo Street
9:30–10:00 a.m. | Loving-Kindness Meditation For All Creation with Vickie MacArthur
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Closing Livestream from the International Peace Forum
12:00 p.m. | Lunch By donation
2:00 p.m. | Community Ravine Cleanup Renfrew Park Ravine. Come help care for our local environment!***
🎤 PRESENTER SPOTLIGHT
Joshua Bennett | Saturday, October 17 • 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Joshua Bennett travels from Chennai, India, to join us in Vancouver for an in-person conversation about peace, justice, and ecological responsibility.Drawing from his work with Community of Christ and with Dalit, Tribal, and Adivasi communities in India, Joshua will explore how communities that have been pushed to the margins are reclaiming their belonging and advocating for the dignity and worth of all people.
He will discuss efforts to challenge caste discrimination, including calls for land rights, political representation, and greater ecological responsibility.With caste discrimination also affecting South Asian communities in Canada, this session invites us to consider how greater awareness can help create a more just and sustainable future—one where everyone has a voice in caring for our communities and our planet.
5 attendees
Community Ravine Cleanup at Renfrew Ravine Park
German Canadian Heritage Plaza, 2851 E 29th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5R 2C2, Canada, Vancouver, BC, CA## 🌿 Community Ravine Cleanup at Renfrew Ravine Park
Join us for an afternoon of community spirit and environmental care as we help keep Vancouver’s beautiful Renfrew Ravine Park clean!
📍 Meet at German Canadian Heritage Plaza, at the corner of Atlin Street and East 29th Avenue, Vancouver
🕑 When: Sunday, October 18 at 2:00 p.m.
What to bring:- Sturdy boots
- Rain gear
- Gloves for your personal use
- Any other items you need to stay comfortable outdoors
We’ll provide garbage bags and other necessary cleanup materials.
Bring your outdoor spirit and help us make a difference, one bag of litter at a time. Everyone is welcome!
🌱 Together, we can care for our local environment and create a cleaner, healthier community.This is just one of many opportunities to connect, learn, and explore during the Community of Christ International Peace Forum weekend in Vancouver.
See the full schedule here:
🌿 SEEDS OF PEACE
Environmental Justice in Action
Vancouver Peace Forum Satellite Site Schedule Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18
Questions? Email PeaceForum.Vancouver@CommunityOfChrist.ca***
🌲 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
1:00 p.m. | Lynn Canyon Temperate Rainforest Tour Meet at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre 3663 Park Road, North Vancouver at 12:45 pm Free with pre-registration! Maximum 30 people so register early! Email: PeaceForum.Vancouver@CommunityOfChrist.ca
4:00 p.m. | Welcome & Gathering Community of Christ Vancouver 3333 Kaslo Street
4:15 p.m. | Guided Deep Relaxation & Gentle Stretch Rest and Come Home to Mother Earth with Vickie MacArthur. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow. We will have a few extras available.
5:30 p.m. | Dinner By donation
7:00 p.m. | Opening & International Peace Award Presentation Livestream from the International Peace Forum***
🌎 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
9:00 a.m. | Coffee & Visiting Community of Christ Vancouver 3333 Kaslo Street
9:30–10:30 a.m. | Livestream from the International Peace Forum
11:00–11:30 a.m. | Guided Meditation Breathing the Earth with Vickie MacArthur
12:00 p.m. | Lunch By donation
1:30 p.m. | Canada-Wide Young Adult ONLINE Focus Group What does it mean to be a Peace church?
1:30 p.m. | Livestream from the International Peace Forum
2:30 p.m. | Sew It, Don’t Throw It! Learn simple ways to repair, mend, and embellish clothing to extend its life. Bring your clothing projects or your sewing skills and creative mending ideas.
2:30 p.m. | Livestream from the International Peace Forum
⭐ 4:00–5:00 p.m. | Special Guest: Joshua Bennett from Chennai, India Joshua will share how Community of Christ is confronting the injustice of the caste system and how communities can build peace while responding to social and ecological injustice.
5:30 p.m. | Dinner By donation
7:00 p.m. | Songs to Bless & Heal the Earth An interactive evening of music and singing with Doug and Vickie MacArthur
8:00 p.m. | Social Time Relax, visit, and enjoy community.***
🌿 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
9:00 a.m. | Coffee & Visiting Activity Hall - Community of Christ Vancouver 3333 Kaslo Street
9:30–10:00 a.m. | Loving-Kindness Meditation For All Creation with Vickie MacArthur
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Closing Livestream from the International Peace Forum
12:00 p.m. | Lunch By donation
2:00 p.m. | Community Ravine Cleanup Renfrew Park Ravine. Come help care for our local environment!***
🎤 PRESENTER SPOTLIGHT
Joshua Bennett | Saturday, October 17 • 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Joshua Bennett travels from Chennai, India, to join us in Vancouver for an in-person conversation about peace, justice, and ecological responsibility.
Drawing from his work with Community of Christ and with Dalit, Tribal, and Adivasi communities in India, Joshua will explore how communities that have been pushed to the margins are reclaiming their belonging and advocating for the dignity and worth of all people.
He will discuss efforts to challenge caste discrimination, including calls for land rights, political representation, and greater ecological responsibility.
With caste discrimination also affecting South Asian communities in Canada, this session invites us to consider how greater awareness can help create a more just and sustainable future—one where everyone has a voice in caring for our communities and our planet.2 attendees
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