At this time of Thanksgiving, we invite you to hear a new, original story drawn from the natural world. Inspired by the family of barn swallows who appropriated her family’s patio this past summer, Debbie weaves a tale of hope, adaptation and resilience in our time of rapid and dramatic environmental change. Photo Credit: Bob … Continue reading Barn Swallow’s Journey: Hope In A Changing World
It is said that only death and taxes are certain. Add to the list, change. Change, sometimes invited and intentional, sometimes resisted and denied. We can engage it, resist it, deny, ignore or celebrate it and still change will occur. Our Unitarian Universalist faith invites us to embrace change.
September 30th has been declared National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day of memorial, to recognize and acknowledge the effects of the Canadian Indian residential school system. Let us honour this day and identify ways we might individually and collectively continue the work of reconciliation.
Come for this time to meditate on how you have experienced love in this community. Stay afterwards to continue the conversation about belonging.
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
