In researching and writing her children’s book, Shelter: Homelessness in our Community, Lois Peterson straddled the fence between presenting verifiable facts and recognizing that there are varying opinions about the causes of and solutions to homelessness. Lois will share how she struggled to keep her … read more.
Reconciliation is a beautiful word and a beautiful process, filled with dignity, wisdom and honourable human work. The deep kind of work that all our relationships deserve if we are to honour ourselves and the people we respect. There is much to learn about … read more.
We approach this season of ReOpening with our hearts and minds and souls. Asking ourselves What does it mean to open up after a season or two of being closed, being cut-off from the people we love, missing holy days of celebration and grief … read more.
In the season of Sukkot, the Jewish festival of harvest in a time of exile, we reflect on what it means to belong. We ask ourselves: Who are our people and how do we know they are our tribe? What sustains us? The Jews … read more.
After a summer of rest and renewal, and a year and a half of social restrictions we begin the 2021-22 year with hope for worshiping, singing and celebrating together in-person again. As the hybrid service model is still a month away, we will be … read more.
This summer you are invited to explore worship at many Unitarian congregations across the country. Between June 27th and September 5th, Nanaimo Unitarians can join any number of UU congregations’ Sunday Services. Below are some links, but you can also find others on your own. Not … read more.
Look for the Summer Newsletter (July & August) for summer updates.
Each year when we celebrate the ending of another Fellowship year, we offer a Flower Communion, a uniquely Unitarian ritual. It began in Prague on June 4,1923 by Rev Norbert Capek, founder of the Unitarian Church in Czechoslovakia. He identified a need to unite … read more.
If life flows on in endless song, like a river of music, then what moves us to let go and trust the ‘what is’ of our lives? What allows us to accept that whatever flows through our lives, whether that is a beautiful harmony … read more.
Today we welcome Westwood Unitarian Congregation’s Director of Religious Education, Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet, as they explore some of their experiences living with a lifelong disability. Having also been a caretaker and advocate for many years, Ilara brings passion, concern and a unique perspective to the … read more.
