Remembering is more than looking backward. It is an act of care, a way of honouring those who came before us, preserving the truth of what happened, and carrying hard-won wisdom into the future. But remembering is not always easy, and forgetting is not always accidental. What happens when painful histories are denied, diminished, or … Continue reading The Work of Remembering
As autumn deepens and the full moon rises, we’ll gather to explore some of the mystery, beauty, and stories that have gathered around the moon through the ages. The October full moon has been called the Hunter’s Moon and the Falling Leaves Moon-names that invite us to notice the changing season and our own place … Continue reading Moon Magic
British spiritual writer and visual artist Caryll Houselander believed that “The law of growth is rest.” At first glance it sounds backwards. We usually assume that the law of growth is effort, discipline, or constant activity. Houselander suggests the opposite: that genuine growth requires periods of rest. Please join us for an examination of this … Continue reading Listening to Trees
Service begins at 9:30am until 10:30am so that participants can attend the annual Pride Day Parade. Please join us for this Pride-themed service that coincides with Nanaimo’s annual Pride Day Parade. Gardens don’t flourish by accident. They flourish because someone chooses to protect what is beautiful, even when others would pull it out. The promise … Continue reading Planting a Rainbow
After more than a century of conflict – managed predominantly by men – Israeli and Palestinian women joined forces for change. On March 25, 2022, the shores of the Dead Sea witnessed a historic moment as hundreds of women from Women of the Sun (Palestinian) and Women Wage Peace (Israeli) gathered for the first time … Continue reading Mothers’ Call for Peace
Please join us this morning as we set our clocks forward and mark International Women’s Day by celebrating Canadian icon Sarah McLachlan. With over 30 years in the recording industry, Sarah is a multi-platinum singer and songwriter known for her intimate vocals and relatable lyrics. She founded the Lilith Fair Music Festival showcasing women artists … Continue reading Music of Sarah McLachlan
We are also happy to welcome the musical talent of our guest music director, Nico Rhodes and cellist and vocalist Alexandra Lee.
As we enter a new year, please join us for a reflection on life’s thresholds, passages and discoveries. Through a new original story, Debbie will explore how everyday objects and experiences can become portals to inner knowledge. Story is spoken by Ruth Anderson.
Join us this morning for a seasonal celebration of light, hope, joy and Universalism. Our reflections and music for the day will be based on the words of Rev. Forrest Church: One light shines through many windows, illuminating human hearts and minds in many different ways. The service will be followed by our Holiday Bake … Continue reading One Light, Many Windows
