CMF's 2018 Summer Newsletter
Contents:
CMF's Calendar Updates:
- SRCAW Oct, 15-21 2018, Theme: Diversity in Spiritual Care
- SRCAW Oct, 21-27 2019, Theme: [TBA]
- CMF Educational Conference on October 4, 2018, Theme – Intersection of Government & Faith – details (venue, program, TBA). Bookmark for latest updates
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Announcement:
Introducing a New Series of Monthly Reflections
We plan to offer reflections on a monthly basis. These reflections will be made available by the CMF Board Members who represent their respective faith groups. The theme of the month may be an event, a ritual, a reading from scripture, etc.
Faith-based Reflections,
Series One: Hajj (The Islamic Pilgrimage)
On August 21, 2018, approximately 2 to 3 million Muslims will travel to Saudi Arabia for performing Pilgrimage called Hajj. Hajj is one of the five fundamentals of Islam. It can be performed once in a life time, only if you are healthy and financially able to undertake the journey. Hajj is performed in the last month of Islamic lunar Calendar from dates 8-13.
Muslims travel to the city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, where Kaaba in the center of the Masjid al-Haram (the Grand Mosque) is located. This Grand Mosque was built by Prophet Abraham and his son Prophet Ishmael by God's command. Most of the rituals that pilgrims perform is a commemoration of part of Abraham and his family's practices in their sojourn at the site.
Hajj lasts for five days, during which Pilgrims camp on the outskirts of Makkah and live in tents or open fields. On the 2nd day, they travel 9 km to another open space, called Arafat, and this is the actual day of Hajj. On this day they engage in prayers and listen to the Sermon. Then they leave before sunset to camp at another space 6 km on the return journey overnight and return to the first day's Camp.
Third day onward, they perform for three days a ritual of stoning the Satan/Devil. There are, three pillars erected, where Prophet Abraham, threw seven stones at three different pillars to Satan/Devil. Satan/Devil tried to influence his Son Ishmael in order to stop the attempted sacrifice. By stoning, pilgrims pledge to God that from now on they will always try to avoid being influenced by Satan/Devil, and pray that they are enabled to do so in their future life.
Next, on the third day, the pilgrims also slaughter an animal in memory of Prophet Abraham, who sacrificed a lamb in place of his Son by Divine command. Muslims around the World join these pilgrims in celebration of their Hajj and also commemorate the Sacrifice of Abraham with slaughtering an animal and distribute the meat to the poor.
At the end of five days they return to the City to perform the last act, i.e., circumambulation and complete the Hajj.
From a practical point of view, it is living miracle, that over 3 to 4 million people combined with locals and supporting staff, stay for 3 to four weeks, and never run out of food and water. Besides moving that many people within a day to two separate places, one place from morning to afternoon, and then to another to overnight stay is a miracle in itself.
Summer Savings:
This Summer only:
Save $25 off your order of $70-$149; or $50 off your order of $150 or more, by ordering the following:
- Regular Price $13.95, GOLDEN RULE POSTER - LARGE (SIZE APPROX: 22 X 29 INCHES)
- Regular Price $35.00, MULTIFAITH INFORMATION MANUAL 6TH ED. (ENGLISH)
- Regular Price $32.95, MULTIFAITH INFORMATION MANUAL 5TH ED. (FRENCH)
For ordering Summer Savings the code is: Sum2018.
This offer expires by the End-of-Summer Day (i.e, Saturday, September 22).
Shipping/handling charges remain the same.
Find out more about these and other products: http://omc.ca/shop
SRCAW Proclamation
Thank you for those who have already responded to our email. If you have not received the email, here is a request that the week be proclaimed as Spiritual and Religious Care Awareness Week, in every institution in Canada.
We sincerely thank all those who proclaimed in the past years, including Canadian provinces (e.g., Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, British Columbia), municipalities, interfaith/multifaith agencies and institutions.
A letter from CMF's President is here (includes a sample proclamation and a press release). Kindly advise what other information is required to expedite our request.
Note: If this email should have been sent to someone else in an organization or body that you know is responsible, please forward it to them.
SRCAW Poster:
To add value to this upcoming event, and to promote the Spiritual and Religious Care Awareness Week's (SRCAW) Celebrations across Canada, we now have Posters and Certificates.
Poster, English (11" X 17" in Color, single-sided):
Printed poster /$7 each, plus shipping;
Shipping information:
Posters are machine folded to minimize postage. If you like to receive poster without folds inquire the shipping cost please .
Spiritual & Religious Care Volunteer Appreciation Certificate
Printed Certificate /$3 each, plus shipping.
These are officially signed certificates [The names of the institution/unit and volunteers are to be filled by the institution, in the blank spaces] .
COMBINED PACKAGE:
One poster and one certificate as a combo. Each packaged unit is at $8.50.
Shipping rates within Ontario
- $8.00 for 1-10 units (if you need more, ask the shipping cost)
Shipping rates Outside Ontario, within Canada
- $29 for 1-10 units (if you need more, ask the shipping cost)!
A Letter of Appreciation for Institutions:
An official Letter of Appreciation for institutions is also available (with purchase of a poster or a certificate, for no extra charge). If you wish to receive this Letter, required is the name of the person, his/her title, and mailing address for shipping. Exception: If your institution is proclaiming SRCAW, you can simply send a request, no purchase necessary
SRCAW Theme Readings
(includes resources, i.e., online and printed books);
Highlights :
- FAQs in Spiritual Care:
- Diversity and Cultural Competence
- Cultivating Awareness of Religious and Spiritual Diversity
- The Effects of Religious Diversity on Spiritual Care
- Spiritual Care in Practice
Note: Printed books may be available or requested from your public library. To access online resources please ask the Librarian: cmfsrc@cmfsrc.ca):
Readings Details, Handbook, much more at CMF Website
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Spiritual & Religious Care Services for the Toronto Homes for the Aged: The Canadian Multifaith Federation (CMF) provides a brokerage service for the Toronto Homes for the Aged facilities operated by the City of Toronto. In this service, CMF holds the contracts for positions to coordinate spiritual and religious care services in the long-term care facilities operated by the City of Toronto.
- Bendale Acres;
- Carefree Lodge;
- Castleview Wychwood Towers;
- Cummer Lodge;
- Fudger House;
- Kipling Acres;
- Lakeshore Lodge;
- Seven Oaks;
- True Davidson Acres;
- Wesburn Manor.
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Multifaith Information Manual 6th edition
Based on feedback from our audience, including Funeral programs, we have updated the Manual, 6th edition, 2017. ISBN: 9781896377179.
A sample of the contents is here (See especially sample pages relating to death, dying, funerals, etc. for faith groups for e.g., LUTHERANISM, and TAOISM). Details are also on the Canadian Multifaith Federation Website along with order form / ecart.
Certification / Re-Certification: Multifaith Competency for Spiritual and Religious Care Providers to work in a Multifaith environment.
Multifaith Competency: How To Obtain a Certificate* Or Renew** :
The Canadian Multifaith Federation (CMF) provides a service that ensures Spiritual and Religious Care Providers (Chaplains) have sufficient knowledge and experience to provide and coordinate spiritual care and religious services in a multifaith setting. A competency process has been developed to enable candidates to demonstrate their knowledge of multifaith issues and their ability in working with persons from diverse faith backgrounds. For more details and form visit at our Website: http://omc.ca/multifaith-competency-certification
**For Renewal of your Competency Certificate send us an email : cmfsrc@cmfsrc.ca
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