Despite possessing an abundance of what truly matters, we often stumble through life as if we were deep in debt. Yet our lives often overflow with abundance when it comes to inspiration, good example, and the finer qualities of our people. We need to acknowledge our abundance and spread it around. Service Coordinator: Cate Ziegler See all … Continue reading An Embarrassment of Riches
In recognition of World Food Day (Oct. 16), social justice activist guest speaker, Brandy Bobier, CEO of Community Helpers Unite, will share her recipe to end food insecurity in Winnipeg. Manitoba Volunteer of the Year for 2024, Carina Blumgrund, will be on hand to offer her insights on the spirituality of generosity she sees in … Continue reading Food for Thought
Have you thought about how your relationships have been expressed or changed through giving and receiving, and about the attentions required? Giving gifts, or receiving them ourselves can be amazing or weird, but surprising and meaningful in wonderful ways. We make choices and decisions about who we give to, and what we give. Come join Ana … Continue reading Giving, Receiving and Relationships: An All-Ages Service
Generosity is lauded as a core human virtue. Today, we consider the experiences of those on the receiving end of generosity. Factors of privilege and power and human diversity can result in a range of outcomes and impacts for recipients that are not always benign or desirable. How can Unitarian Universalists do better in our giving and receiving … Continue reading Generosity: Parables from the Receiving End
Octavia MacIsaac has said that sometimes she has felt judged by what was in her pocket, not by what was in her heart. Come and join her on November 12 for an exploration of giving without guilting ourselves over the dollar amount, and showing generosity without money. Service Coordinators: Jill Moats and Dan LeDuc Sermon … Continue reading More than our Money: Every Gift Counts
This past summer, I had chance encounters with two strangers who conspired to buoy my sagging spirits and change my outlook for the better. These two crossed my path right when I needed them most. From my perspective, it was delightful serendipity, but those with a more deterministic worldview might call it grace. “Do not … Continue reading Hugh’s On Second
We see troubles everywhere: COVID has kept us apart, wars are threatened and fought around the world, and the climate is not what it used to be. How can we feel grateful in times like these? Rev. Joan Carolyn – long-time member and Congregational Life Team Lead for CUC – will explore this question and … Continue reading Anchored in Gratitude, Even in Tough Times
