Even though it may be quite impossible for us to accept the physical resurrection of Jesus as a fact of history, we may yet accept the Easter myth as it has come down to us – a curious mix of pagan rites and Jewish festivals, Christian legends and folk traditions – as a reminder of … Continue reading Rise Again
After a jolting wagon ride over the bumpy road of 2025, maybe we need to start the New Year with something lighter, something silly, perhaps some folderol and flapdoodle – something to tickle your ribs. So come open the year 2026 with our UU poets, and be prepared for just a bunch of utter nonsense. … Continue reading Utter Nonsense
Please join us for a somewhat casual, relaxing service as we consider and experiment with the benefits of creativity, we will be making some art as we strive to design the new year with peace and beauty. Further details will be provided in the weeks ahead. Free mandala templates to print and colour are available … Continue reading Creating the New Year
A service of stories and carols for all ages. Gather with friends for camaraderie and candles, reflection and refreshments. The choir will sing. Service Leaders: Rev. Stefan Jonasson Service Coordinators: Cate Ziegler, Steve Lennon Welcome and Zoom Link Thank you for joining us this morning! If you’re visiting today, please fill out this Visitor Form so … Continue reading Lost in Wonder!
It is said that Hákon the Good, king of Norway in the 10th century, decreed that his subjects should brew a measure of ale before the Yuletide and then keep the feast “as long as the ale lasts.” In this way, Yule grew from three days to a dozen. As we gather on the day … Continue reading As Long as the Ale Lasts
Join us for our traditional Remembrance Day service. Service Leader: Steve Lennon Service Coordinator: Christina Swindells-Nader Welcome and Zoom Link Thank you for joining us this morning! If you’re visiting today, please fill out this Visitor Form so we can help you feel connected to our community. Connect to the service with Zoom. Learn more about Zoom connections here. … Continue reading Remembrance Day 2025
Next to Judas, the poor innkeeper at Bethlehem has been one of the most vilified people in the Christian narrative over two millennia. But no innkeeper actually appears in the Bible; the innkeeper’s existence is only inferred. It’s not even clear that there was an inn, even though older translations of Luke say, “there was … Continue reading A Good Word for Innkeepers
“No one is outside the circle of love,” wrote Rev Susan Frederick-Gray in a 2017 pastoral message. Canada’s commitment to universal health care is rooted in the fundamental belief that every resident, regardless of their background, deserves high-quality care when they need support for their well-being. On this morning after the winter solstice, as we … Continue reading Claim the Growing Light: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare
It’s hard to move forward if you’re mired in your own past. This is as true for communities as it is for individuals. The more people focus on old conflicts and grievances and disappointments, real or imagined, the more likely it is that their efforts will be retrospective rather than forward-looking. At the beginning of … Continue reading Letting Go
Our traditional first service of the new year will feature UU wordsmiths and their poems that inspire and send us soaring. Service Coordinator: Steve Lennon 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 the numbers listed on our Connections page. … Continue reading Soaring: A UU Poetry Service
