Vigil for Peace

Nicole
There are so many places where it seems like there is no peace. Our hearts are heavy with news of violence, unrest, and uncertainty around the world.
Come together to light a candle and pray for peace on Saturday, February 21st, 2pm at Manning Memorial Chapel (Acadia campus).
This simple time of stillness, music, and interfaith prayer is organized by the Wolfville Area InterChurch Council. All are welcome.

Nicole
Events at WAICC organizations this season: WAICC Longest Night Service: Let Me Be Blue a Little Longer A time of reflection and solace when Christmas comes with a heavy heart. Also livestreamed on YouTube: Orchard Valley United Church December 21 at 7:00PM 130 Cornwallis Avenue, New Minas An Interdenominational Service led by the Wolfville Area…
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Monday, February 24th, 5:30 – 7:30PM at L’Arche, 341 Main St., Wolfville No cost. All welcome! Celebrating 55 years of friendship between local faith communities! Soup, bread & salad for all, with live music and a prayer of thanksgiving for WAICC’s work in the neighbourhood.
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