Kintsugi, a Japanese art form, embodies a philosophy of embracing imperfections. It involves repairing cracked or broken pottery with lacquer dusted with gold or other precious metals, highlighting the damage rather than hiding it. This practice extends beyond a mere repair technique, serving as a metaphor for resilience, accepting flaws, and appreciating the unique history … Continue reading Kintsugi: From Broken to Beautiful
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
Summer Sundays through August 31 at 11:00am – 12:30pm or 1:00pm By popular demand, we are offering our Summer Sunday Circle again this year, co-facilitated by Rupert Raj and Chris English. Fellowship members/friends are invited to join our 10-week, drop-in discussion group of various pre-scheduled topics taking place in the Unitarian hall. We may have … Continue reading Summer Sunday Circle
Sundays, June 29 through August 31 at 11:00am – 12:30pm or 1:00pm By popular demand, we are offering our Summer Sunday Circle again this year, co-facilitated by Rupert Raj and Chris English. Fellowship members/friends are invited to join our 10-week, drop-in discussion group of various pre-scheduled topics taking place in the Unitarian hall. We may … Continue reading Summer Sunday Circle
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.
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
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
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?
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.
What if sustainability isn’t just about how long we last – but about how deeply we belong to each other and to the future? This pre-recorded service revisits Rev. Ray Drennan’s 2004 Confluence Lecture “An Idea of a Possibility” with insights from the UU Expressions research and other current UU practices.
