Fasting is part of many ancient spiritual and religious traditions. It is used by people who want to clear the mind and
body and focus on spirit. Fasting is a form of prayer.
Fasting for the Future
The Very Reverend Dr. Bill Phipps is an outspoken activist in Calgary and throughout Canada. He is in demand as a speaker, workshop leader and writer. He served as Moderator of The United Church of Canada from 1997-2000. He serves on the board of The Peace Consortium at the University of Calgary, The Canadian Friends of Neve
Shalom/Wahat al Salaam and of Faith and the Common Good, a national interfaith network that seeks to bring religious peoples together to work for and heal the sacred Earth. Bill also serves on Raffiʼs Child Honouring Advisory Council.
Bill is the author of Cause for Hope: Humanity at the Crossroads, and the grandfather of Michael, Kate and Tristan.
Contact Information for Bill Phipps:
Cell Phone: 403-681-1312 (available only during the week of the Fast)
Email: phippsfast@gmail.com
www.twitter.com/phippsfast
www.billphipps.ca
