Not only are the clocks changing this weekend, we are too. Sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly change happens. The climate crisis has been slowly building for decades and now it seems to be suddenly upon us, maybe too late to reverse. . Our bodies have been slowly aging since we took our first breath, but it … Continue reading To Hell in a Hand Basket!
The climate crisis is creating justified anxiety and grief worldwide. Many of us want to be part of working towards a solution, but it’s easy to feel helpless in the face of such a large problem. We know that action is the remedy for anxiety, so what can we do to lessen our own impacts … Continue reading Community Climate Connectors
The Unitarian Universalist Second Principle is to affirm justice, equity and compassion in human relations. This principle has inspired social justice activists for decades to put their energy toward making this society more equitable and compassionate for all. Each person who acts on this principle will need courage. Courage to act, sometimes in the face … Continue reading Living the Principles Requires Courage
Mark was raised in central Alberta by a loving/caring Christian family who adopted him at 4 months old. He is a member of the Blackfoot Nation, Blood Reserve near Calgary, Alberta, and a 60 Scoop Survivor. Mark has worked from one end of Vancouver Island to the other, helping with programs to support individuals who … Continue reading Wisdom from Courage
This Thanksgiving Eve, members of the Sunday Service Committee will serve up a feast of readings, music, reflection and sharing.We ask you reflect on the question: What are you grateful for? You are invited enjoy a simple meal of soup and buns after the service, along with our potluck offerings. All services are currently hybrid … Continue reading Setting the Table – Cultivating and Experiencing Gratitude
Life itself asks us to let go. In the autumn, we need only look out our windows and see that the trees are showing us the necessity of letting go, as they release their leaves to the wind. In our lives, there will be times when we need to let go of who we think … Continue reading The Courage to Let Go
This is a cross Canada service in honour of The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at 10am PT. Join Canadian Unitarian Council Elder-in-Residence Sharon Jinkerson Brass, Rev. Danielle Webber and folks from across the country as they reflect on what the process of un-colonizing looks and feels like to them. Nanaimo Unitarian Fellowship is … Continue reading Unsettled and Unafraid
We welcome the whole community back each year through the Ingathering and Water Ceremony. You are invited to bring some water to contribute to our communal bowl and share with others what the summer break has meant to you. Did you travel on water? Did you discover something new? Did you shed salty tears of … Continue reading Building Community – Connecting, Deepening and Reaching Out: Our Ingathering and Water Ceremony
