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.
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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.
My Muzungu Eyes Are Improving
How do we help effectively across a culture gap? Drawing from more than a decade of personal experience, Liz James tells a story that has it all … humour, thoughtful analysis, and confrontations with lions. Not a metaphor. Real lions. Liz James is the founder of a 230,000-person online UU community called the Unitarian Universalist … Continue reading My Muzungu Eyes Are Improving
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 out what forms of equity are needed in our society … Continue reading Equality Does Not Provide Equity
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 can move us forward as a mission driven community? … Continue reading Moving Forward
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.
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 of us. Rev. Shawn Gauthier is the newly settled … Continue reading To Truly Love the Earth
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 we can love ourselves, our congregations, and our communities into … Continue reading Who Do We Choose To Be?
Generosity – A Two-Way Thing
Always acts of generosity contributes to both the giver and receiver. Can we cultivate this value to reciprocity rather than indebtedness.
Strong Towns – Greening Cities
From tree canopy to stormwater management, there are countless benefits to integrating the environment into our cities. Greening cities comprises practices ranging from halting biodiversity loss to reforesting land within the city to reducing GHG emissions through transportation. There’s a lot to talk about, and Strong Towns Nanaimo is excited to speak about the ways … Continue reading Strong Towns – Greening Cities