St. Andrew's United Church
32 Main Street North
Markham, Ontario L3P 1X5
Tel: (905) 294-0351
Fax: (905) 294-0311 unitedchurch@bellnet.ca

Pace of Grace

We meet every Monday 7:30 to 8:30 in the Chapel (except the 3rd Monday of the month). Come join us!

How are you, really?  Are you caught up in what seems to be a F.O.G. - Fatigued, Overwhelmed, and Guilty?  Are you running on empty?  Too many of us have moved from being “A”-Type personalities to being “E”-Type personalities - doing everything for everybody! How do we reclaim our lives, our time and our energy? How can we sustain a sense of daily grace?  Through insightful, informative and scriptural discussions the Pace of Grace Seminars offers four important opportunities to people who desire a different way of living.

The Opportunity to Pause in Life

so that one can move beyond the exhaustive pace which many fall prey to by offering a space for grace to do its work within our spirits.

The Opportunity to Pace Yourself

so that one can acquire principles to set a “life pace” that sets healthy life affirming boundaries to inform one’s life.            

The Opportunity to Practice the Presence of God

by creating a sacred space for reflection so that one can ground themselves in grace every day.

        The Opportunity to Plan a Sustainable Life         

so that one can organize and prioritize their days to balance mind, body and spirit as one opens them self to joy and abundance; and as one seeks, in their own way, to make a difference in their life and world.

Below are a list of discussion topics to date.

Acceptance  Embracing life on its own terms.
Accountability The willingness to take full responsibility for our choices.
Appreciation Seeing the good in life; Freely expressing gratitude.
Assertiveness Telling the truth about what is just; setting clear boundaries.
Awe Reverence and wonder; deep respect for the source of life.
Balance Stability of mind or body; a state of being in balance; harmony in the part of a whole.
Being The state or quality of having existence.
Belonging Feeling at home; the state of being accepted and comfortable in a place or group.
Becoming The fact of coming into existence.
Blessing To ask God's favour for; to commend to God's favour or protection.
Boldness Fearless and daring; courageous
Charity A giving heart, a generous way of viewing others and caring for their needs.
Cheerfulness Seeing the bright side, looking for the good in whatever happens.
Commitment Caring deeply about a person, a goal or a belief. Willingness to give our all and keep our promises.
Compassion Deep empathy for the suffering of others.
Contentment The awareness of sufficiency, a sense that we have enough and we are enough.
Devotion Commitment to something we care about deeply. Wholehearted service to our life’s purpose .
Detachment Experiencing our feelings without allowing them to control us. Stepping back and thoughtfully choosing how we will act rather than just reacting.

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