Sunday Services
Sundays at 10:30 am September through June
Liberating Love
June 7 at 10:30 am
In-person and online
Speaker: Shawn Sanford-Beck
Service Leader: Doug Daniels
Greenpriest Shawn Sanford-Back will introduce us to the sweeping ecology of “Kith and Kin”, a view of the world where everything is related, spirited, and sacred. In this ‘more-than-human’ world, nature is wholly alive; humans are inseparable from nature, and may learn from and care for it.
After the service, we’ll enjoy a simple finger-food potluck lunch and a discussion with Shawn. Please bring a dish to share if you can.
Celebrating the Sun at Summer Solstice
June 14 at 10:30 am
In-person and online
Speaker: Pam Fichtner
Service Leaders: Earth-Based Spirituality Team
Please join us as we celebrate Summer Solstice a week early! There will be music, laughter, play, and movement. A Toast to the Sun as we call up all that this season invokes in us.
Flower Communion
June 21 at 10:30 am
In-person and online
Speaker: TBD
Service Leader: TBD
Let’s celebrate the conclusion of another “church year” with our annual Flower Communion ceremony. After the service, join us for a picnic and to say farewell and thank you to our administrator, Krisztina.
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).