Topic: Writing

Small Poems, Big Joy: Haiku Poetry as Spiritual Practice

April 12, 2026 at 10:30 am Dr. Christine Watson (she/her)

small form, still waters attention pools and deepens ripples of meaning Drawing on classical haiku traditions and contemporary examples, Dr. Watson will explore how three short lines—through silence, juxtaposition, and seasonal awareness—can create moments of insight that feel both ordinary and sacred. Blending literary reflection with personal storytelling, Dr. Watson will trace a creative journey … Continue reading Small Poems, Big Joy: Haiku Poetry as Spiritual Practice

Utter Nonsense

January 4, 2026 at 10:30 am Octavia MacIsaac (she/they), Patricia Lane (she/her), Rob Malo, Roger Rochester, Steve Lennon (he/him), UU Poets, Wendy Buckle

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

Another Bend in the Road

December 8, 2024 at 10:30 am Rev. Stefan Jonasson (he/him)

A bend in the road is a recurring motif in Lucy Maud Montgomery’s stories about Anne of Green Gables. “Oh, there’s another bend in the road at their end,” she writes in Anne of the Island. “I’ve no idea what may be around it – I don’t want to have. It’s nicer not to know.” … Continue reading Another Bend in the Road

Soaring: A UU Poetry Service

January 7, 2024 at 10:30 am Rob Malo, Roger Rochester, Shirley Kitchen, Steve Lennon (he/him)

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

Religion and the Power of the Written Word

October 22, 2023 at 10:30 am Dan LeDuc (he/him)

Join us on October 22nd as Dan LeDuc explores the power of written language in relation to religion and spirituality through history. How do UU teachings, writing, and ideas compare? Service Coordinator: Cate Ziegler Join the Service with Zoom >> Connect to the service via Zoom Participate via phone by dialing the Manitoba phone number 204 272 … Continue reading Religion and the Power of the Written Word

Between the Pages, Along the Margins

May 28, 2023 at 10:30 am Rev. Stefan Jonasson (he/him)

It’s sometimes surprising what you’ll find tucked between the pages or scribbled in the margins of an old book. While “clean” copies of books are considered the most valuable by used booksellers and their customers, many of the used books I cherish most are the ones that came with bonuses – wise (or shocking) marginalia, … Continue reading Between the Pages, Along the Margins

First UU Church of Winnipeg

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg

Sunday Services: 10:30am