“Come, come, whoever you are, wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving. Ours is no caravan of despair. Come, yet again come.” These words from #188 in the Unitarian Universalist hymnal “Singing the Living Tradition”, are based on a poem by Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī. Born in 1207 in present day Tajikistan and influential in his own … Continue reading Ours Is No Caravan of Despair
“It took cancer to realize that being self-centred is not the way to live. The answer is to try and help others” ~ Terry Fox. In 1980, Terry Fox inspired millions when he ran his Marathon of Hope to raise funds for cancer research. His legacy continues to inspire courage, determination and compassion. Join us … Continue reading An Enduring Legacy
Joan Goodwin wrote: “Spirit of the East, spirit of air, of morning and springtime: be with us as the sun rises, in times of beginning, times of planting. Inspire us with the fresh breath of courage as we go forth into new adventures.” In this last of the Elements series, join us as we discuss … Continue reading Out of Thin Air
Join us this Sunday for an unconventional service. Prepare your vocal chords to sing all day and celebrate the holiday spirit. Come to sing and come to listen! There will be a child dedication, with Rev. Stefan. Service Leaders: Octavia MacIsaac (writer), Rev. Stefan Jonasson, Cate Ziegler, Steve Lennon Service Coordinator: Steve Lennon See all services … Continue reading Sing Along Service
In 1969, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young galvanized generations with the song Teach Your Children. But teaching children well begins with teaching the adults. In working toward the 94 calls to action set by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, powerful learning experiences include participating in treaty walks, attending memorials, and the multi-faceted world of reconciliation … Continue reading Teach Your Children Well
Join us on June 16th as we take time to recognize the father figures of our lives, the nurturing and the complexity of fathering, and hold space for what Father’s Day means within each of us. Service Coordinators Cate Ziegler and Christina Swindells-Nader See all services Sermon Video Order of Service Centering Thought Each … Continue reading Holding Space for Father’s Day
Old-fashioned notions of critical thinking and measured inquiry go back to Socrates and the ancient Greeks; the roots of equanimity and mindfulness even further. In the Digital Age of ten second sound bites, fake news, embedded hyperlinks and self-reinforcing algorithms, the skills of focus, critical thinking and equanimity are anything but quaint – they are … Continue reading Equanimity and Critical Thinking in the Digital Age
In music we look for the interval between notes; in sculpture the light provides context and dimension. In mindfulness the space between thoughts is an opportunity. Clarity, patience, compassion, and a connection with the spirit can reside in this space. Join us on March 6th as we explore the meditative element of “minding the gap.” … Continue reading Mind The Gap
Thich Nhat Hanh said in his book titled the same: “Peace is every step.” “But where do our steps take us? How far in our lives do we go when we embrace a non-violent existence?” Join us on November 21st as we explore the pursuit of living sustainably and environmental non-violence. Coordinator: Steve Lennon Join … Continue reading Environmental Non-Violence
