Via Zoom We return to the circle of being together in our annual water ritual that launches a new cycle of the fellowship year. Water symbolizes the endless flow of life, the strength and power of commitment and refreshing source of our strength. Timelessness, strength, power and the source of life will be our guide … Continue reading Deeply Connected Once Again: An Ingathering Water Ceremony
The Sunday Services Committee is pleased to continue FUFON’s Spiritual Odysseys program with Theo who shares his own special odyssey, exploring questions like: What is the path that led them to FUFON? How did they choose to become a Unitarian-Universalist? Do they have practices which assist them on their journey? How do they see themselves in relationship to … Continue reading Spiritual Odysseys with Theo von Boetticher
The Sunday Services Committee is pleased to continue FUFON’s Spiritual Odysseys program with Bob & Helen who share their own special odysseys, exploring questions like: What is the path that led them to FUFON? How did they choose to become a Unitarian-Universalist? Do they have practices which assist them on their journey? How do they … Continue reading Spiritual Odysseys with Bob and Helen Nation
The Sunday Services Committee is pleased to continue FUFON’s Spiritual Odysseys program with Frances and Ron who share their own special odysseys, exploring questions like: What is the path that led them to FUFON? How did they choose to become a Unitarian-Universalist? Do they have practices which assist them on their journey? How do they … Continue reading Spiritual Odysseys with Frances Deverell and Ron Wilson
The Sunday Services Committee is pleased to continue FUFON’s Spiritual Odysseys program with Debbie who shares her own special odyssey, exploring questions like: What is the path that led them to FUFON? How did they choose to become a Unitarian-Universalist? Do they have practices which assist them on their journey? How do they see themselves … Continue reading Spiritual Odysseys with Debbie Goodman
This service will begin at 10am. Via Zoom – – For the Zoom link, please see our Weekly Update or contact the office at info@ufon.ca or 250-755-1215. From the light of days remembered, to the fire that burns within us, Canadian Unitarian Universalists gather from coast to coast. We bring the stories of our living and the dreams … Continue reading National Service: “Sustaining the Light”
Motivated by their religious values, Rev. Watsill Sharpe and his wife Martha, left their children in the hands of their Unitarian congregation and boldly committed to a life threatening mission in Europe. For over two dangerous years they helped save scores of imperilled dissidents and refugees fleeing Nazi occupation across Europe. Their inspiring true story … Continue reading Love is on the Way
The First Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo is delighted to present Ben Zhao: musician extraordinaire and master of traditional Chinese musical instruments. FUFON’s Musical Director, Patrick Courtin, met Zhao while they were both historical interpreters at Barkerville Historic Town, and had the opportunity to collaborate musically. Zhao will speak about Chinese musical history and culture, and … Continue reading East Meets West
Thomas Roach taught himself to sew at the age of six because he couldn’t draw. Many years later he is still stitching, dyeing and using cloth as a medium to explore spiritual themes and community stories. He will reflect on his own life with textiles and how they have enriched his spiritual journey. Thomas first … Continue reading Becoming Forgiving: A Reflection On A Lifelong Journey With Textiles
