Parker Palmer, author, philosopher and Quaker, speaks of the idea of witnessing the wild animal of your soul, only by sitting still, quietly, together in the woods, in hopes of sneaking a peak at our shy souls. He articulates that when we do this in the company of others we can be changed. What transformations … Continue reading Awakening to the Stillness
In May 2016 at the Canadian Unitarian Council’s Annual General Meeting, a motion was passed to instate the following vision statement: “As Canadian Unitarian Universalists, we envision a world in which our interdependence calls us to love and justice.” 7 years later, what does this vision statement ask of us? How are we expected to … Continue reading Love and Justice
10am PDT local time, access through Zoom This restorative service will be an immersive experience centred around a reflection on breath and appreciation. ‘Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor,’ says Thich Nhat Hanh in Stepping into Freedom: Rules of Monastic Practice for Novices. Together, we will pause to … Continue reading Canadian Unitarian National Service: The Breath that Sustains Us
