SOAR Montreal - Overview of Quebec Print E-mail
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Quebec is grappling with what it means to be a post-modern and post-Catholic society. Montréal is more akin to the secular urban centers of Europe than other cities across Canada and the USA, representing where society in general is heading. Because the city has such a small percentage of Christians, it is North America’s largest unreached people group. Most of today’s Quebec youth are the first generation born to non-Catholic parents. Raised without any religious framework, they long to discover hope and meaning for everyday life.  
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SOAR Montreal - Orientation Print E-mail
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July 9-12, 2008 (3 days)

Orientation is a spiritual retreat and time of ministry training.  Here we will embrace what it means to live justice, mercy and love for God.  Interestingly, it requires the reverse order. Doing justice must come from a heart of compassion which God forms in us as we draw close to him.   In addition, God will bring us face to face with current and historical issues that affect this province.  It will give us the opportunity to stand with the Quebec church in ways that go beyond politics and tradition.
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SOAR Montreal - Ministry Assignments Print E-mail
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July 13-20, 2008 (7 days)

After Orientation, your daily activity will be a blend of full group and team ministry.  You will begin each day together as a full group in worship and teaching.  After lunch, your team will head out to your separate ministries across the city. 

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SOAR Montreal - Debrief Print E-mail
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July 21-23, 2008 (2 days)

Before heading home you will go through debrief, a time to rest, recover and make sense of your experience.  Emphasis is placed on bringing closure to our experiences and affirming principles and commitments that can be transferred to our own communities.  Debrief happens during Solo Time, Team Time and General Sessions.  Your Debrief will be specifically tailored to your team needs.  As well, each each team will have the opportunity to present their week's ministry during the main session.  It will be a time to process and celebrate.