“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
Mike Tutthill defines community development as “two or more people achieving something together,” and notes that in fancy terms we might call this capacity building. Some of his earliest and favourite family memories are of community work in rural Manitoba. This, and his later experience of working in AIDS Service and 2SLGBTQ+ community organizations shape … Continue reading Pathways to Community Development: An All Ages Service
The Canadian show Heated Rivalry has taken the world by storm. It is in the top 10 most watched shows in 25 countries. It is the story of two male professional hockey players, one from Russia and one from Canada, who begin a secret sexual relationship that, over the course of 8 years, turns into … Continue reading Heated Rivalry: Two Perspectives
We are celebrating Pride Day at Pride! There will be no regular-style service this Sunday. For those who are willing and able, please join Reverend Stefan Jonasson and other church members in the annual Pride Parade (about 2½ km). We are meeting at the Leg on Memorial Blvd, in Row E just off the sidewalk … Continue reading Pride Day
Ending cycles involves recognizing their existence, challenging our beliefs and getting uncomfortable. Join Octavia in exploring the challenges we all face in confronting our biases, and face them not with shame but with curiosity. Service Leader: Octavia MacIsaac Service Coordinator: Norm Cobb Welcome and Zoom Link Thank you for joining us this morning! If you’re … Continue reading Challenging Our Cycles of Discrimination
1. Those who are able and willing are encouraged to join the congregation of UUs at the Pride Parade, starting at 11 a.m.at the Legislative Building, Broadway at Memorial, then north to Portage, east to Main, then south to The Forks. Find your UU friends at our banner on Memorial. Updated 10:24 AM Here’s a … Continue reading Pride Parade Day
“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
You’ve heard coming out stories, but the first person we come out to is ourselves. Join Octavia as she explores the challenges of self-acceptance when one is afraid of rejection and exclusion. Service Coordinator: Norm Cobb See all services Sermon Video Order of Service Centering Thought “The bitterest tears shed over graves are for … Continue reading Coming Out to Myself
