All Souls’ Day is a Universalist holiday when we remember all those whom we have loved and lost. By intentionally remembering, we allow them to continue to shape and guide our lives with their love and inspiration. We will also be releasing our DLFD, Andrea James, from covenant as she moves into the next chapter … Continue reading All Souls Day
When you bring a picture of our congregation to mind, who do you see? How can we continue to draw the circle ever wider within our multigenerational congregation? DLFD Andrea James reflects on her time with us, and members of the Religious Exploration (RE) Committee explore how we support one another. Coordinator: Steve Lennon Join … Continue reading Draw the Circle Wide
Join us for our annual Flower Ceremony service as we look at the simple joy of beauty that inspired the creation of the first Unitarian Flower Ceremony. Service coordinator: Dylan Fijal Join the Service with Zoom Connect to the service via Zoom Participate via phone by dialing the Manitoba phone number 204 272 7920 or one of … Continue reading Beauty as Well as Bread
In her experience as a trans woman, comedian, writer, producer, and educator Lara Rae talks about matching her insides with her outside, both spiritually and physically, commenting on the verse from John 21:18: “I can guarantee this truth: When you were young, you would get dressed to go where you wanted. But when you’re old, … Continue reading Free to Be Me
Now more than ever we need to be grounded in connection, in hope, and in love. As the cycles of the seasons teach us the gifts of the dark as well as the light, we still need energy — a spark — to fuel living into our aspirations and values no matter the season, the … Continue reading Sustaining Our Light (12pm CDT)
We have learned so much over the past fifty years about our earth, and how it works, and yet humans continue to exploit the natural environment as if they are on an intoxicated spree of destruction. How did it become us against them – humans against nature – and how can we change our intention … Continue reading Coming Home to Our Beautiful Dirty Earth
In Unitarian Universalist lingo, the term “Welcoming Congregation” means being welcoming to and inclusive of beloveds who are Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and many other points on the gender and sexuality spectra (2SLGBTQIA+). This congregation was certified “welcoming” waaaay back in the 1990s; how do we understand and renew our welcome … Continue reading Renewing our Welcome
Folks of all ages are invited to join us for our Christmas Eve service. It’s based on traditional Lessons & Carols but, as always, will have Unitarian Universalist twists! We’ll close with our long-standing tradition of singing Silent Night together by candlelight with our virtual choir. Please bring your own candle — combustible or electric … Continue reading Christmas Eve -Thursday, Dec. 24 at 6:30 pm
The turning of the year has brought us back around to the longest night in the northern hemisphere, and the slow return of light to our lives. Come celebrate with us through story and song as we say thank you and farewell to the season of darkness, and turn to our shared future together. Service … Continue reading The Return of the Light
All Souls’ Day is a Universalist holiday when we remember all those whom we have loved and lost. By intentionally remembering, we allow them to continue to shape and guide our lives with their love and inspiration. During this time when we are exclusively gathering via Zoom, please email photos of loved ones who have … Continue reading All Souls Day
