Sunday Services
Sundays at 10:30 am September through June
Water is Life
September 13 at 10:30 am
In-person and online
Service Leaders: Wes Deptuch and Tina Bertoncini
Music: Morgan Moats and Kathryn Green
After the summer break, we gather again to celebrate our interdependent, caring community. All are welcome, whether you are a longtime Unitarian or just curious about who we are. This service will include lots of music, as well as our annual water ceremony. If you wish, bring a small container of water from your summer activities. Everyone can participate whether they bring water or not, including those attending online. After the service, we will have our monthly finger-food potluck, so bring something to share if you are able, and feel free to stay whether you bring a dish or not!
What Canada Can Do to Help Build a More Peaceful World
September 20 at 10:30 am
In-person and online
Speaker: Peter Prebble
Service Leader: Jan Norris
Peter will explore contributions Canada could make to advancing world peace and upholding existing international treaties that are central to a more stable, peaceful and environmentally sustainable world.
What Even Happens at a UU Youth Con? [working title]
September 27 at 10:30 am
In-person and online
Speaker: Daphne Butler
Service Leader: Erica Bird
Coming soon!
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).