CND Associate and Presbyterian Minister conduct workshop

Rev. Joyce Davis (left) and Peg Madigan at Cape
Breton Women's Ecumenical Conference.

In November, CND Associate Peg Madigan and Presbyterian minister Joyce Davis teamed up to facilitate a workshop at the 30th annual Cape Breton Women's Ecumenical Conference at the picturesque Inverary Inn, Baddeck, Nova Scotia.    The workshop entitled "Homeward Bound" offered participants an opportunity to pause and reflect on the mystery of life's end.

Guest speaker for the conference was Rev. Marion McKay who explored the weekend theme "Opening Doors" and ably held the attention of the 107 attendees with her gift of storytelling and insightful connections.

Madigan, reflecting on the weekend, stated, "There were many highlights but the Sunrise Prayer Service early Sunday morning overlooking the beautiful Bras d'Or Lakes was a special highlight along with the Emmaus Walk which offered an opportunity to spend some quality time in sharing and listening with a companion". 

The conference was chaired by committee member Honorine MacMullin of Cheticamp, Nova Scotia.

The popular weekend gathering is filled with discussion, sharing, singing, laughter and wonderful meals.   In fact it is so popular many women, before leaving, booked rooms for the 2014 conference !