On the west side of the Manitoba Legislative Building, there stands a monument to the “Famous Five” – five Alberta women, including former Manitoban Nellie McClung, who petitioned the courts to recognize women as “persons” – something that seems obvious to us, but which was not recognized in Canadian law until 95 years ago – … Continue reading Decreed on Paper, Cast in Bronze
The human voice is a miracle; the vibrations of two tiny, mucosa covered sinews coupled with laryngeal structures designed for chewing and swallowing become a vehicle for communication, self expression, and even transcendence. At this Sunday service Shannon will offer a brief chat about the miraculous singing voice, and we will sing together. (Probably in … Continue reading The Sunday Singing Circle
Something Way Down Deep – There was a time when “All Souls Church” was a popular name for Unitarian and Universalist congregations – perhaps the most popular. Winnipeg home to a congregation bearing this name, and we still have several All Souls Churches in the U.S., although none remain in Canada. This label was inclusive and expansive at the … Continue reading Something Way Down Deep
In most religious traditions, the purpose of religious education is to transmit the doctrines and practices of the faith from one generation to the next, thereby creating the next generation of the faithful. According to William Ellery Channing, however, the purpose of religious instruction (or exploration, as we would say now) is to inspire a … Continue reading Awakening the Soul
