The Power of Spirit

A Multifaith Exploration of Triumph Over Adversity & Persecution

The Power of Spirit is an ongoing community engagement program spearheaded by the Multifaith Action Society in which various faith communities throughout the B.C. Lower Mainland gather together to explore the ways in which their spiritual beliefs have helped them to overcome adversity and persecution throughout history and into today. The purpose is not to dwell on or “dig up” old wounds or enter into political discussion, but to reflect on and share the spiritual principles that saw them through dark times and explore how these might empower people and communities who find themselves in similar situations today.

The initial Power of Spirit series was based around six monthly discussion forums beginning in January, 2013, each hosted by a different spiritual community and a featuring a revolving “guest” community. In this format, each faith has an opportunity to open their own doors to another, and also to immerse themselves in the history and culture of a faith other than their own. A keynote speaker from both the host and guest faith addressed participants at each event. A video compilation of these keynote speeches has been compiled below.

There are plans to continue the Power of Spirit project into the future with different variations on the central theme.