A story of self-empowerment and finding self-worth. Join Octavia as she explores the profound effect ableism has had on her life and self-value. Service Leader: Octavia MacIsaac Service Coordinator: Cate Ziegler Welcome and Zoom Link Thank you for joining us this morning! Connect to the service with Zoom. Learn more about Zoom connections here. If you’re visiting … Continue reading Pennies on the Dollar
“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
What does it mean to flourish? What does a flourishing congregation look like? What are the pathways from stability to vitality, surviving to thriving? And what difference would it make for the world? Let’s take time to imagine the next three years, the next decade, the next generation. Service Leader: Rev. Stefan Jonasson Service Coordinator: … Continue reading Flourishing Forward
“We live stitch to stitch,” writes Anne Lamott. “And maybe the stitching is crude, or it is unraveling, but if it were precise, we’d pretend that life was just fine and running like a Swiss watch.” When things unravel or are torn asunder, we can give up, wait for a miracle, or strive to repair … Continue reading Well, I’ll Be Darned
In the 1980’s my younger brother, parents, and I arrived in Canada as refugees. We eventually settled into a new life and the people we called friends became our family. In 2015 my parents suddenly passed away which changed the trajectory of my life and challenged my view on the meaning of life. Facing things … Continue reading The Lessons Grief Has Taught Me, and the Meaning of Resilience
Grief is something we will all experience. The ideas surrounding grief are usually negative and it is difficult to experience, but grief is also a great teacher. Grief teaches us about the value of mindful living, about how we love and care for others, and about acceptance and forgiveness. Join Octavia, a young adult well acquainted with loss in … Continue reading The Lessons of Grief: What We Learn About Love, Life, and Forgiveness
