Canadian Christian Meditation Community

09/05/2026

Healing the Breach
Finding Faith, Meaning and Dignity in a Season of Contempt
JOHN MAIN SEMINAR 2026
🗓️ 17-20 September
🏫 American University – Constitution Hall, Washington D.C.

To learn more and to register click link below ⬇️
https://wccm.org/john-main-seminar-2026/

08/07/2026

Dear Friends,

If you want to be part of the discussion on « how a personal practice like meditation directly affects others and helps build a secular society aligned with the peace and justice of the reign of God », you won’t want to miss , The John Main Seminar in Washington or online.

Tim Shriver, the keynote speaker, has been a long-time rebuilder of society by speaking truth to power and caring for the neglected and marginalized.
He will be joined by : Ray Dalio Global thinker, philanthropist and meditator.

Tia Norman, teacher and guide specializing in spirituality, practices and wisdom rooted in the mystical teachings of the Christian Contemplative tradition.

Bishop Mariann Budde, spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in the District of Columbia and four Maryland counties

Laurence Freeman, spiritual leader, writer and Director of Bonnevaux, the spiritual centre of the WCCM

https://wccm.org/john-main-seminar-2026/

08/06/2026

Souvenirs from the 12th National Conference of the Canadian Christian Meditation Community held at Victoria College in Toronto July 24-26.

A big thank you to all attendees in person and online, to speakers Tom Mustill , Chief Stacey Laforme, Fr. Laurence Freeman, Louise Hébert-Saindon, Sandra VanderVaart and Andrea Siqueira.

08/06/2026

The Canadian Christian Meditation Community hosted its 12th Biennial National Conference at Victoria College in Toronto and online, July 24-26 2026.
Our theme — Transforming Together in Peace: Reconnecting humanity and the living earth —inspired a weekend of contemplation, dialogue, and renewal.

We were blessed by an outstanding group of presenters:

🌊 Tom Mustill “ The Science of Noticing and the Art of Connecting”

A conservation biologist turned filmmaker and writer, Tom explored how science, storytelling, and the natural world deepen our connection with creation.

🪶 Chief Stacey Laforme: Ex Chief of The Mississauga of the Credit First Nation shared moving poetry and Indigenous wisdom, calling us to care for Mother Earth.

🕊️ Fr. Laurence Freeman WCCM’s Global Director in his talk on “ The New Order” reflected on meditation as a path of personal and social transformation, highlighting the importance of Canada’s weekly meditation groups.

💠 Louise Hébert-Saindon : A nurse, health policy expert and meditation leader, showed how spiritual practice builds resilience in everyday life.

💬 Sandra VanderVaart Business leader and meditation leader, introduced compassionate communication through Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

🌳 Andrea Siqueira Certified Tai Chi & ISSA Personal Trainer was grateful to lead an outdoor Tai Chi and Qigong session beneath the “Big Tree,” inviting participants to reconnect with breath, body, and creation.

Thank you to everyone who participated in person and online. Together we experienced the power of silence, community, and hope.

08/06/2026

✨ Honoured to Host the 12th Biennial WCCM-Canada National Conference 2026 ✨

July 24-26, I had the privilege of hosting and moderating the World Community for Christian Meditation | WCCM-Canada National Conference at Victoria College in Toronto and online, in my role as National Coordinator and Board Member.

Our theme — Transforming Together in Peace: Reconnecting humanity and the living earth — guided a rich and diverse program of speakers, workshops, and contemplative practice.

🌊 Tom Mustill — “The Science of Noticing and the Art of Connecting”
A conservation biologist turned filmmaker and writer, Tom specializes in stories where people and nature meet. Through his work studying whales using advanced technology and AI, he has uncovered modes of communication — including expressions of compassion — that bring the natural world closer to us.
🪶 Chief Stacey Laforme — ex-Chief of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
Chief LaForme shared deeply moving poetry, reminding us that we stand on common ground and carry a shared obligation to Mother Earth. His words offered both truth and tenderness, bringing to our weekend Indigenous wisdom and stewardship.
🕊️ Fr. Laurence Freeman — “The New Order”
Fr. Laurence, WCCM’s Global Director, reflected on meditation as a path of personal and social transformation, highlighting the importance of the more than 100 weekly meditation groups across the country.
💠 Louise Hébert‑Saindon — Resilience Through Spiritual Practice
A nurse, health policy expert and meditation leader, showed how spiritual practice builds resilience in everyday life.
💬 Sandra VanderVaart — Empathetic Communication & NVC
Drawing on Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication (NVC), Sandra offered practical tools to recognize unmet needs and feelings hidden in dialogue — and to listen and speak with greater compassion toward ourselves and one another.
🌳 Andrea Siqueira — Certified Tai Chi & ISSA Personal Trainer
Andrea led a refreshing outdoor Tai Chi and Qigong session beneath the “Big Tree,” inviting participants to reconnect with breath, body, and the natural world.
Thank you to everyone who participated in person and online. Together we experienced the power of silence, community, and hope.

07/27/2026

Recap of the last day at the National Conference for the Canadian Christian Meditation Community at Victoria College in Toronto this past week-end by André Choquet, National Coordinator.

Recap of the last day at the National Conference for the Canadian C...

07/27/2026

Live recap of day two at the National Conference of the Canadian Christian Meditation Community at Victoria College in Toronto featuring André Choquet, National Coordinator.

Recap of day 2 of the 12th biennial national conference of the Can...

07/27/2026

Live recap of day one at National Conference of the Canadian Christian Meditation Community at Victoria College in Toronto by André Choquet, National Coordinator.

Day one recap of the 12th biennial national conference of the Canad...