Saturday Night at the Regional

Gathering

On the Saturday evening of the Regional Meeting weekend a crowd of 50 or so gathered in the basement of Knox United Church in downtown Winnipeg to listen to young people share their stories of commitment to "re-energizing" themselves. Will Braun spoke powerfully of his sabattical from air flight,vehicle use and contributing to green house gases with his personal travel.He was a motivating speaker and gave those present a real sense of the Spirit which moves through his actions. He challenged us, while giving us God's grace in supporting our efforts, whatever, wherever they may be.

Will Braun and Marilyn Koval

David Ball, Canadian Facilitator of the Christian Student Movement, shared his actions in working towards a world of peace and justice, and talked about how young people have come together to create a common 'energy' around this isse, which relates to enery consumption and the destruction of renewable resources around the world. Dorothy McDougall of KAIROS staff talked about the work of KAIROS and how the campaign offers resources which can give people ideas and actions to raise awareness, and make a difference in big and small ways, personally, in their communities, or in political action.