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…
Children & Youth, Kiersten Moore, and Rev. Shawn Gauthier This Sunday, we will celebrate the season with a pageant featuring the children and youth of our congregation. Join us to explore, through story and song, the enduring wisdom this time of year offers to us all. Download the Order of…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier & Janet Pivnick Our Christmas Eve service celebrates Christmas from a decidedly Unitarian angle, with a mix of carols and readings, a homily by Rev. Shawn, and the traditional lighting of candles, as we sing “Silent Night.” Come, lift your light of hope! Download the Order of…
Please note: this service will be in-person only and there will be no livestream. Laureen Stokes This Sunday, Laureen Stokes, the chair of our Worship Services Team, will offer a unique contemplative worship gathering to conclude the year. Come and find the quiet centre for yourself in this service that…
Kiersten Moore, Janet Pivnick, and Rev. Shawn Gauthier We mark the turning of the year with our annual Fire Communion Service. Through reflections and the ritual burning of rosemary, we’ll be invited to let go of what can be released and invite in the promise of the new year. Download…
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 and Janet Pivnick As we move fully into 2026, we take time to look back on the lives of people - the famous, the not-so-famous, and the infamous - we said goodbye to last year. Through a collection of short eulogies, Shawn and Janet will lift up…
Rev. Shawn Gauthier While some religious people struggle to reconcile the findings of science with the teachings of their faith, Unitarians are typically not among them. In this week’s service, we’ll celebrate the great epic of evolution and our relationship with the earth. Download the Order of Service Related Reading…
