Sunday Services
Sundays at 10:30 am September through June
Subject to Change
November 8 at 10:30 am
In-person and online
Speaker: Rev. Lynn Harrison (video)
Service Leader: Cori Smithen
Life calls us to adapt to countless changes, in our personal lives and in society as a whole. How do we respond to change, especially when change is unexpected or challenging? How can we practice ways of creating stability for ourselves and others in times of profound change?
We will be hosting a discussion after the service, all are welcome!
Humans in the Biosphere
November 15 at 10:30 am
In-person and online
Speaker: Ann Coxworth
Service Leader: Johanna Bergerman
Ann muses about seeing our human selves as intimate components of Earth’s constantly vibrant ecosystems, and how this may affect the way we think about ourselves, about who we are, about relationships, about living and dying.
Basic Income: Spiritual Values for Systemic Change
November 22 at 10:30 am
In-person and online
Speaker: Kate Heuer
Service Leader: Jennifer Keane
Basic Income provides an income floor so that no one lives below the poverty line. Usually discussions centre around the practicality of basic income. On Sunday Nov. 22 we will talk about the worthiness of basic income, why it is a goal worth keeping, and how it is a way of living out the spiritual values we hold.
Please join us after the service for discussion. All are welcome.
About Sunday Services
All our programs are run by volunteers, with the support of our part-time paid administrator. Most of our Sunday services are created and led by teams from within our congregation, each with its own focus. These teams include:
- Cultivating Caring Communities: Learning about values and caring practices that help us be effective community members
- Green Sanctuary: Celebrating and caring for the interdependent web of life
- Widening the Circle: Developing our understanding of racism/anti-racism and other forms of discrimination and oppression
- Earth-Based Spirituality: Celebrating the sacredness of nature through the seasonal cycle of the year, in story, music and ritual
In addition, we are offering a series of eight services developed by Unitarian Universalist ministers across Canada, “Meaning Making in Liminal Times – Roots of Resilience,” which addresses themes from Intentional Rest to Cultivating Joy.
While every service has some consistent elements, the content and style vary from one Sunday to the next. Some services are informal and conversational; others are explorations of ideas or reflections on how to live life well. While there are often opportunities for participation, it’s never required; we trust everyone will take part as they feel comfortable. The general format of most services involves lighting our chalice (symbol of Unitarianism), sharing milestones, usually music and/or singing, and a brief talk by a member of the congregation or a guest speaker.
After the service ends (around 11:30 am), coffee, tea, and treats are provided in the foyer and everyone is invited to stay and chat. On some Sundays, there is an opportunity to return to the sanctuary to discuss the service topic or engage in a related activity.
Those who attend online are welcome to connect via Zoom a little ahead of the service to get to know other online attendees. We encourage but don’t require you to keep your camera on. After the service, you are welcome to stay online to visit, too.
Missed a service? You can request a recording. We only record the speaker (if they have agreed).