What happens when a child of atheists, grown into an agnostic adult who loves ritual and communal exploration of meaning and mystery, begins to feel a call to ministry? Christina will share her ongoing exploration of this question, which led to applying to the Vancouver School of Theology’s Master of Divinity program. Service Leader & … Continue reading Sensing Life’s Mystery
“Pluralism that reflects no commitments whatever to the common good is pluralism gone berserk,” according to John W. Gardner. Robust pluralism, the diversity that resolves itself in unity, requires sufficient shared values and mutual trust to work. As it turns out, pluralism is more work than universalism, but more achievable for religious communities, and between … Continue reading Finding Unity in Diversity
When asked about Unitarianism, a good many of us will use “not” in our answer. We are NOT this, or NOT that. But what are we? Where is the ground on which we stand? Service Coordinator: Steve Lennon Sermon Video – UU author Rev. Phillip Hewett Centering Music Be Still, My Soul by Jean Sibelius, … Continue reading On Unitarian Ground
Yearning, longing, desire…seems humans are always wanting something. Individually, and collectively as a faith movement, we pursue a lifespan quest for fulfilment. The Rolling Stones famously sang, “you can’t always get what you want…” and in another song, caution that you “can’t get no satisfaction”. This Sunday, Rev Ren will bring their trademark humour into reflection … Continue reading Need, Want & Becoming: Spiritual Strategies for Living Into Better Versions of “Me” and “We”
Folks of all ages are invited to join us for our Christmas Eve service. It’s based on traditional Lessons & Carols but, as always, will have Unitarian Universalist twists! We’ll close with our long-standing tradition of singing Silent Night together by candlelight with our virtual choir. Please bring your own candle — combustible or electric … Continue reading Christmas Eve -Thursday, Dec. 24 at 6:30 pm
One of the quips often made about Unitarian Universalists around Easter is that our Unitarian history means we’re the folks who believe that Jesus didn’t get back up again. How can we use the story of Easter in these times of illness and despair to remind of the hope and joy we can kindle in … Continue reading Hope in a Time of Despair
