Michael Clague, Janet Pivnick, and the UN Association in Canada Today we will celebrate the Unitarian ties with the United Nations. We will hear from Michael Clague, who has had a long-standing affiliation with the UN, about the roots and current realities of the organization in a world in turmoil.…
Janet Pivnick The kind of change that we are experiencing in the world today requires a paradigm shift in the ways that we understand ourselves and the world. What does this transformative change require of us and how can we navigate this change as a community? Today, we’ll delve into…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier, Kiersten Moore, and Janet Pivnick In this Exploration Sunday service, we’ll take up November’s theme of “Learning from Our Ancestors.” As we enter a time of meditation, we will lift up the names of those we have loved who have died, and we’ll later share in a…
Exploration Sundays happen the first Sunday of each month and are meant to be an animating time for the whole congregation. The morning service launches the month’s worship and small-group theme with different explorations of that theme in programming following a light lunch. The intent is to engage everyone in…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier We are living in a time of profound change. In this service, Rev. Shawn will take up the question of how Unitarianism might speak to this moment as we look to an uncertain future. We will be joined this morning by a number of UU religious educators…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier There are aspects of the spiritual enterprise that invite us to lean into mystery and magic, to wonder at the marvels of the universe all around us. Something of this has been lost over the past couple of centuries as our world has grown more secular. In…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier It’s been said that conflict has things to teach us. It’s certainly true that when conflicts arise, there’s something to be learned. Rev. Shawn will explore this idea in his sermon. Following the service, the Healthy Relations Team will offer a program on the concept of rupture…
Definitions of the word MOVEMENT: The act or process of shunting people or things from one place to another. Shifting our bodies in and through space — crucial for physical and mental well-being. A group of people who actively promote common beliefs, ideas, or aims. World views enlarging and evolving…
Diane Brown, Rev. Shawn Gauthier, and Kiersten Moore For this Exploration Sunday, we’ll consider the stories that have stayed with us from holidays past—those personal experiences that hold for us something of the enduring meaning of the season. As you prepare for the service, give some thought to these stories…
Exploration Sundays happen the first Sunday of each month and are meant to be an animating time for the whole congregation. The morning service launches the month’s worship and small-group theme with different explorations of that theme in programming following a light lunch. The intent is to engage everyone in…
Janet Pivnick We all hope for warmth and connection with loved ones during the holidays. But families are complicated – and, more often than not, family gatherings can provoke a range of emotions. Continuing with our monthly theme of “care”, this week we’ll explore care for ourselves and our loved…
Our much-beloved annual tradition offers a feast of poetry and music to mark the many meanings of the winter holidays. This service will feature several anthems from the Chalice Choir and seasonal readings offered by many members of our congregation. Download the Order of Service Weekly services We gather every…
