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V 'lr, $3" f u "was: Louie Church. Waterloo , j . as a; iiiiltfsi I J' , t s'" l - ,2? 'I- -" , 2 _ . _ _ b 1‘ _ , 1 way; " T ‘ . r . I a . , " _ _ ' ' -. 1WMg ‘ cr t N On Sunday night, January 23. E'22g, the Christian ., . r c 'd 1: ». " - IitiI . , *, people of Waterloo celebrated an Ecumenical AiBl " ' 1 , 1‘ r "r'2,tri', c " :3? 2 . ee. 7" .; er 't'=lmr,1 for Christian Unity, which I will always . .2: _'.. f " 1:, " F g ‘ I _ " remember. It was a cold winter night, but Em- "d _ fd f _. g: tu" llar,j, . 4h l . - ___ - ___ _ ___-__ _ MN"NY ' = , g. - ”I... " b" 2.: er Service for Christian Unity, which I will always remember. It was a cold winter night, but Em- manuel United Church was filled almost to capa- city with members from twelve different congrega- tions in the city of Waterloo. Clergymen and lay readers from six Christian denominations, as well as three choirs from three different churches took an active part in the Service. 1 had the special privil- ege ot. delivering the homily on that occasion, the theme of which was "Enduring Together In Hope". The Prayer Service was the conclusion of the An- nual Week ot Prayer for Church Unity. ~Mter the Church Service that evening, we had an hour in the hall to get acquainted and to share thoughts and ideas about Ecumenism. I heard again and again the remark "This is a wonderful evening", and "We should have more occasions like, this". And it was good to find out that these were not just short-lived sentiments. This type of Prayer Service was planned and carried out again during this past January: it was in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Will the ECUMENICAL MOVEMENT grow and bring about further bonds of union between the vari- ous churches? The answer depends upon many tac- tors. However, we must guard against two attitudes: PESSIMISM on the one hand,. and an OVERLYéOP- TIMISTIC ATTITUDE, on the other hand. There are always people around to remind us that "it won't work", "things have been tried before, and have failed", etc. And, then, there are those who seem to be convinced that a movement will be a MIC- cess just because some effort has already been put into it. People belonging to these two extreme groups usually do NOTHING, and failure is the re- sult. We may pray that "some day unity may be restor- ed"pwe may work "hand in hand" to bring about or to preserve the unity which has the Spirit as its ori- gin and peace as its binding force; however, we must remember at all times that WE ARE LIVING IN THE TIME BETWEEN PROMISE AND FUL- FILLMENT. That means that ambiguity and uncer- tainty characterize everything we do, including our efforts to grow together in Christ. The road to unity is no doubt a long and arduous one, with holes and obstacles, with few signposts and many false turns. It is a road on which progress is by no means clear and sometimes we may seem to be going backwards. In the past, there have been some successes, but al- so many failures; some have given up the struggle.. There have been some who have come to rest, con- tent with little successes, without continuing on to- wards the ultimate goal. We must recognize the reali- ty of the ambiguity of heart, mind and will which characterize all of us. Recognizing this, we must repent. This is the point to which we must constant- ly return to share in the joy of Christ's promise and the hope available to us. For what other road should we expect to follow? Our Lord himself, sharing fully in human ambiguity, doubt and despair, joy and pain, travelled the same road and won for us the miracle of salvation and the eternal hope which is ours. It is indeed the only road on which divine miracles are performed and hope is born and strengthened. The miracle and the hope are from him; by the power of his Spirit they are given to us in love. Those who travel that road identified with Him by faith and sacrament and lov- ing action, become with Him a sign of hope for all people that unity and peace in Christ and with each other is an attainable reality. We travel with light hearts, thanking God for the new freedoms and fellowship among Christians. for new relationships and meetings. for new ways of co operation and common witness. And we do not cease to pray, though separated by many things from each other. knowing that prayer in faith, hope and love for each other will be one with Christ's prayer for all of us: "FATHER, THAT THEY MAY BE ONE". Learning disabilities seminar at Conestoga College April 21, 22 Singer-songwriters Ron and Kris Klusmeier will perform Saturday, April 29 at 8 p.m. at Waterloo's Emmanuel United Church. The Klusmeier’s are currently ministers of music and worship arts at St. David's United Church in Calgary, Al- berta. The Klusmeier’s are The Erindale congre- currently ministers of gation made it possible music and worship arts for them to work full at St. David's United time developing partici- Church in Calgary, Al- patory programs for the berta. congregation and com- The Klusmeier's u- munity. The church was nique ministry officially assisted by the United began at Erindale Unit- Church of Canada which ed Church in Mississauga provided some l the where Ron was an or- requiredseedfunding. ganist-choir director in As a result," the Klus- early 1970u. meier‘s spent two years Both dreamed of a travelling across Canada worthip - arts ministry “conducting workshqis Conestoga College is gearing up for a leaning disa- bilities seminar April 21 and 22 which is expected to attract about 290 registrants. ' _ - "‘It's Never Too Late" is the theme of the seminar which will place its emphasis on the late adoleScent and early adult learning disabled. It will feature key- note speakers in the learning disabled field. Main speakers are Helen and Martin Weiss, Learn- ing Consultants with the Westchester Psychiatric Group in Yorktown, New York, The Weiss', who are also authors of learning diagnosis and methods materi- als, will present workshops and lectures. The Weiss' are parents of learning-disabled boys. Judge Ross Fair will be the opening speaker at the seminar. Judge Fair of Kitchener, Ont., is well known for his activities in this area. His connection with family courts has led him to direct involvement with the young delinquent - often a learning-disabled youth. Ken Weber of Toronto, an author and teacher with the University of Toronto, will also be a participant in the seminar. He will do two workshops on Creativity in the Young Adult, on Friday. Barbara Farrell, a speech pathologist, psychologist and diagnostician of Learning Disabilities, is a special learning consultant for the Hampshire Education Col- laborative for New England. She too will develop the seminar's theme. the Young Adult, on Friday. The seminar starts ammo am. Friday, April 21 Barbara Farrell, a speech pathologist. psychologist with registration at the Kitchener Holiday Inn, 30 Fair- Id diagnosiician of Learning Disabilities, is a special way Rd. s., Kitchener. A bus Will take registrants to arming consultant for the Hampshire Education Cor. the Doon Campus of Conestoga COWS?“ F45 pcm. borative for New England. She too will develop the that day and thettrnainder..of the activities, Including rminar's theme. ‘ that evening's dinner, will be held at the Doon Donna Catalbo, director of Program for Assistance Campus. Si in ministers to appear t E an el United Church which would allow peo- ple to participate, treate and grow using various art form's to express their faith. PREPARE FOR BALL : £132 F tneoiset-uiios,s-ma.etoe.umr.r-et F."dd 1% itttttratytr. _ _ /f ,' _ _ . c. / F . ’ ahrtaryrxemtwtr-. , and seminars on behalf of the United Church. Since 1974, they have continued the same type of work on a free-lance basis while maintaining a. congregational home The Klusmeiers moved to Calgary in 1976 to esta- blish atrarts program at St. David's. 'lt includes a graded choir program, instrumentalists, drama, photography and litu- gical dance and move- ment. Both are involved in free - lance broadcast work for the CBC, the Prairies Regional Broad- in Learning (PAL) at the Learning Centre, Curry Col- lege, Milton, Massachusetts, will do workshops on both days explaining methods and materials used. , Griffith MorganLPh. D., is Director of the Centre of Education Disabilities at the Unive'rsity of Guelph. Dr. Morgan is a 'clinical psychologist add hasdone re, search in the area of Language Acquisition. Dr. Mor. gan is one of the better-known Canadian professionals in the field of learning disabilities. Dr. Charles Drake will be the dirtnecspeaker, Fri- day evening. Dr. Drake is Headmaster of the Land- mark School and an Adjunct Associate Professor at SargentCollege of Boston University, Barton, Mass. He isalsoon the BoardofDitectorsoftheLsartting Disabilities Foundation Inc., Prides Crossing, Mass. Coordinator of the seminar is Shurly Dickson, Pro- gram Planning Consultant for Learning Disabilities at Cmiestoga College. Miss Dickson is a learning disa- bilities specialist and received her training at Curry College, Milton, Mass. Woikshops, films, lectures and displays will be avail- able to participants during the seminar. casting Service and Al- berta Inter-Faith. About one-third of their year is spent presenting con- certs and conducting workshops and seminars throughout the United States and Canada. Tickets for the upcom. ing local concert are $3 for adults and $2 for stu- dents. Children It-and- under will be charged " Tickets and informa- tion can be obtained at Emmanuel Church office which is open 3 am. to noon, Mohday through Friday, or by phoning 85-1471. Tickets can also be puichased at the door. "29ii'1