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Bloom On

After World War I, Czechoslovakian Unitarian minister Norbert Capek created the flower communion to affirm hope and natural beauty. This is a ritual with deep meaning and purpose, and this morning we participate in this annual commemoration and explore the place and value of ritual … read more.

Humble Reflections

It has been an honour to have been with Nanaimo U*U for this past year. I have learned a lot, and will offer some of those insights this morning.

Rev. Debra Faulk, a lifelong Unitarian Universalist, retired in 2021 as Minister Emerita after 11 years with Calgary … read more.

Equity Beyond Equality

These two concepts are not the same though often interpreted as similar.

Lets us explore the value of equity, and gain clarity about the distinctions between these two.

Rev. Debra Faulk, a lifelong Unitarian Universalist, retired in 2021 as Minister Emerita after 11 years with Calgary Unitarians. She … read more.

Equality Does Not Provide Equity

These days we hear on the news about systemic injustice. As Unitarians, we believe in promoting justice, equity and compassion in human relations. To do that, we need to really understand what the difference is between equality and equity. When we do, we can find … read more.

Moving Forward

Presented by Members of the Board, COSM (Committee On Shared Ministry) and Sunday Services Team

Our Mission at First Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo is to create spiritual connection and bring compassion, discovery and social justice to life. Are we, how are we living this, and what … read more.

Let Your Light Shine

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.  Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” The full quote that begins with these statements inspires this morning’s service.

Rev. Debra Faulk, a lifelong Unitarian Universalist, retired in 2021 as Minister Emerita after 11 years … read more.

To Truly Love the Earth

The poet Denise Levertov writes, “But we have only begun to love the earth.” In this service, to honour Earth Day, Rev. Shawn Gauthier, of the Vancouver Unitarians, will invite us to reflect on what a deep and enduring love of the earth really requires … read more.

Who Do We Choose To Be?

That we live in unprecedented times is a refrain we often hear too often these days. All the ways of living and being in the world have fallen away. As we begin to make our way forward into who knows what, how is it that … read more.