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Halleluiah And Beloved Community

What does beloved community mean to you? Let us explore together in the context of interdependence.

Rev. Alexa Fraser is an ordained American Unitarian Universalist minister, a certified interim minister, and a trained mediator.  She is a trained and certified Grief Recovery Specialist and serves as … read more.

Oikos – The Systems That Sustain Us

In ancient Greece, oikos referred to the fundamental unit of society, including the house, family, and property. More recently, the concept was broadened to ecos, meaning the “whole house” or “place to live”—the Earth and its inhabitants. Both our civilization and our planet rest on foundational systems and cycles of … read more.

Easter Wisdom

What is wisdom? Is it the same as knowledge or intelligence? Or is it something deeper? How do we develop it in ourselves? Rev. Ashley will explore these questions and more.

Rev. Ashley comes to us from the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Sterling, Virginia where she … read more.

Food Forests Grow

Michael Geselbracht is a life-long resident of Nanaimo in recognition of the traditional lands of the Snu’ney’muxw (Nanaimo) Nation where Michael lives and grew up he strives to connect with the local area in a healing and restorative way. Michael sees the importance of food … read more.

Our Covenant

Rev. Ashley Burczak reflects on our Covenant and discerning truth.

Rev. Ashley comes to us from the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Sterling, Virginia where she has served as minister for three years. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in religion from Barnard College and her MDiv … read more.

Pi Day

Rev. Ashley Burczak reflects on March’s theme Discerning Truth.

Rev. Ashley comes to us from the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Sterling, Virginia where she has served as minister for three years. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in religion from Barnard College and her MDiv from … read more.

Seeing The Forest Anew

Our forests – particularly old-growth forests of extraordinary complexity – are some of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. Come celebrate their spiritual richness, and learn what My Climate Plan and other organizations are doing to protect them, restore hope, and restore the … read more.

Was Buddha a Feminist?

Rev. Ashley will focus on the theme of “Awakening Wonder.” What does it mean to find wonder in a complex world? How does our spiritual practice support a life of wonderment? Rev. Ashley will consider the many ways our Unitarian Universalist practice connects us to … read more.