Join us for this ritual, which draws us joyfully back into loving community, and stay for an after-service conversation on expanding and deepening belonging at UFON.

Rev. Debra Faulk continues with us this year as part of the Ministry Team, offering some Sunday services and supporting Reilly Yeo, our quarter time contract person.

Rev. Debra, is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist, retiring in 2021 as Minister Emerita after 11 years with Calgary Unitarians. She received a BA in psychology and anthropology from UVic and a Master of Divinity from Vancouver School of Theology. Her many roles have included being a chaplain at Vancouver General Hospital, Director of Religious Education in Victoria and Parish Ministry to congregations in Alberta and Ontario.

She is also one of the BC reps to the CUC (Canadian Unitarian Council), this year serving as Co-President. Previously she served on the Boards of both the Toronto and Calgary Interfaith Council and the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good, working to collaborate with labour and non-profits to address systemic social change in the city. She also served on the Collegial Development Team of the UU Ministers Association.

Rev. Debra, as a single mom, raised two children who have blessed her with five grandchildren. Currently she is excited with the adventure of co-ownership of her new home in Victoria, building community and being close to family.

All Sunday services are available in person and via Zoom at 11:00am. To join any of our upcoming services on Zoom, please click on this SERVICE LINK a few minutes before the service.

Find the past recorded services here

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What does it mean to be a “community”? In our hyper-individualistic culture, communities are countercultural. They’re subversive. They require courage, unlearning, and commitment. As Rev. Debra and Reilly start their shared ministry together, they invite you to join this special service on the value, power and risks of community.

SPECIAL EVENT: Community Conversation

Join us after the service for this opportunity to envision the coming fellowship year together. All are welcome!

Please bring a contribution for the potluck lunch.

Rev. Debra Faulk continues with us this year as part of the Ministry Team, offering some Sunday services and supporting Reilly Yeo, our quarter time contract person.

Rev. Debra, is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist, retiring in 2021 as Minister Emerita after 11 years with Calgary Unitarians. She received a BA in psychology and anthropology from UVic and a Master of Divinity from Vancouver School of Theology. Her many roles have included being a chaplain at Vancouver General Hospital, Director of Religious Education in Victoria and Parish Ministry to congregations in Alberta and Ontario.

She is also one of the BC reps to the CUC (Canadian Unitarian Council), this year serving as Co-President. Previously she served on the Boards of both the Toronto and Calgary Interfaith Council and the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good, working to collaborate with labour and non-profits to address systemic social change in the city. She also served on the Collegial Development Team of the UU Ministers Association.

Rev. Debra, as a single mom, raised two children who have blessed her with five grandchildren. Currently she is excited with the adventure of co-ownership of her new home in Victoria, building community and being close to family.

All Sunday services are available in person and via Zoom at 11:00am. To join any of our upcoming services on Zoom, please click on this SERVICE LINK a few minutes before the service.

Find the past recorded services here

Reilly is an organizer and facilitator with extensive experience running digital campaigns. Prior to entering seminary, she was the Director of Communications and Public Engagement at the David Suzuki Foundation, and she currently serves as Co-Founder of Climate Plan, a membership-based organization that helps people and their communities respond to climate change. She received her MDiv from the University of Toronto (graduating with the prize for Highest Standing), and completed her chaplaincy training (CPE Basic) at Victoria General Hospital. Her ministry work focuses on the twin challenges of spiritual resilience and systems change in the face of the polycrisis, the interlocking crisis of crises that defines our time. She lives in James Bay on the unceded territories of the Swenghung, a Lekwungen-speaking people, with her partner Jamie and their children Avery and Elyse.

All Sunday services are available in person and via Zoom at 11:00am. To join any of our upcoming services on Zoom, please click on this SERVICE LINK a few minutes before the service.

Find the past recorded services here

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