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Rivers of Belonging

As we reconstitute ourselves after the summer, it is our tradition to have a water communion…a coming together in union. We bring waters from meaningful summer experiences  be it from far off travel or the backyard wonder shared with a child – we come to pour our insights and wisdom into a communal vessel. Join … Continue reading Rivers of Belonging

The Bubbling Well

Sometimes the important truths in our families, relationships, lives and hearts linger beneath the surface. When those truths bubble up and reveal themselves, it can be disturbing, healing or transformational. Please join Debbie for an original story that explores the realm of the Bubbling Well.

Flower Communion Service

The Flower Communion service was created by Norbert Capek, founder of the Unitarian Church in former Czechoslovakia, and introduced to North America by his wife Maja, also a Unitarian minister. It is a symbolic ritual intended to bring congregations together. Join members of the Sunday Services Committee as they present this year’s ceremony. Please bring … Continue reading Flower Communion Service

Pride

Bring your thoughts to this sharing circle led by Reilly, and join us as we continue our tradition of marching in the parade. Please note this service starts early at 9:30am to allow members and friends time to get to and walk in the Pride Parade (which runs 11am – Noon). Also, this service is … Continue reading Pride

Spirit Be Nimble

One of the Canadian Unitarian Council’s stated aspirations is to be: Spiritually Grounded: We seek transformation through personal spiritual experiences and shared ritual. How does community enhance our sense of being spiritually grounded? How can the current need to be nimble and embrace an emergent attitude be included in our being spiritually grounded?

Abundance

Through spoken words and music, we will reflect upon this passage from poet and author John O’Donohue: I arise today Blessed by all things, Wings of breath, Delight of eyes, Wonder of whisper, Intimacy of touch, Eternity of soul.

Inherent Mirth and Dignity

What do you do when the life you’d imagined for yourself is stuck in committee? Join us for the story of the UU Hysterical Society…The practical joke that accidentally turned into a 280,000 person UU community on Facebook. It’s a story of feeling lost, finding yourself, and UUism-outside-the-box with UUHS founder Liz James. Image: “Expansion” … Continue reading Inherent Mirth and Dignity