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Sharing Our Faith Sunday

Sunday Service - March 20, 10:00am
The Rev. Julie Stoneberg, with CUC guest, Helen Armstrong

Music by The Occasional Singers

We are one of only fifty Unitarian * Universalist congregations across Canada. Each of us is made stronger by sharing with and depending upon one another. We dedicate this service to increasing our awareness of our national organization.

A special offering will be taken to support the CUC’s Sharing Our Faith program, which gives grants to congregations for projects they may otherwise not afford to undertake, but which enhance ministry, growth and/or outreach.

Religious Exploration: Lean on Me

What’s in a Suffix?

Sunday Service - March 6, 10:00am
Rev. Julie Stoneberg

Music by Resonance

Personal freedom is central to our religious faith. But when it comes to guiding ethical decision-making in a complex society, which best serves the whole...individuality or individualism? We’ll also be celebrating International Women’s Day.

Religious Exploration: Be Fair

The Big Questions

Sunday Service - January 23, 10:00am
Rev. Julie Stoneberg

It is common to compare religions based on their answers to “The Big Questions.”  How do you, how do we, respond to these questions of meaning.

Religious Exploration: Spirit Play 'The Whale Song', Seekers 'Ask Questions'

The State of the Fellowship

Sunday Service - January 16, 10:00am
Rev. Julie Stoneberg

Music by The Occasional Singers

In the words of our annual theme...What Are We? Where Are We Going?
On this World Religions Day, we’ll once again take stock of this, our ‘religion.’

Religious Exploration:  Spirit Play 'Love You Forever'  Seekers 'Special Project

Faith and Its Stages

Sunday Service - January 9, 10:00am
Rev. Julie Stoneberg

Like everything else, one’s faith develops and evolves over time. We’ll take a look at the both the theory and practice of faith. Just how evolved are we?

Religious Exploration:
Spirit Play story is 'Pony and the Stones', about self esteem and trusting in oneself.
Seekers group theme is UU Heritage:  A Heritage of Love

What our Principles Don’t Say

Sunday Service - December 12, 10:00am
Rev. Julie Stoneberg

Music by David Berger

Our Unitarian Universalist Principles offer solid guidance regarding that which we want to affirm in life and society. But what is left unspoken in the words of our principles?

Religious Exploration: An Our Bodies and Selves day, on birth. Spirit Play story: TBA. Sheena Howard and Vanita Lokanathan will bring a special guest, their newborn son Balan, to the Seekers class.

ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING to follow service (Rescheduled to this date) A quorum is required, please plan to attend.

 

Delivering Christmas

Sunday Service - December 5, 10:00am
Rev. Julie Stoneberg

Music by The Occasional Singers

Our tradition is to dedicate one service each holiday season to those in need. Please bring mittens/hats/gloves/grocery cards/cash donations which will be given to a local charity.

Religious Exploration: A UU Heritage day, on seeing things from many perspectives. The Spirit Play story is "Whale Music". The Seekers class includes optical illusions!

Seasons of our Lives

Sunday Service - November 28, 10:00am
The Rev. Anne Orfald

Music by Glen Caradus

Reflections on life, ministry and religious community, and especially the transitions we experience in our personal lives as well as in the life of the congregation.

Religious Exploration: A Bodies and Selves day; on our true selves

ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING to follow service

The Power of Tears

Sunday Service - November 14, 10:00am
Rev. Julie Stoneberg

Music by Karen Taylor and David Berger

On this Sunday following Remembrance Day, we’ll look at the role of grief and tears in our lives.

Religious Exploration: A UU Heritage day; on Remembrance Day

Where Are We Going?

Sunday Service - November 7, 10:00am
Rev. Julie Stoneberg

Music by The Occasional Singers

It’s “Bring a Friend” Sunday! What better time to introduce your friends to your religious community than on a Sunday when we’re talking about our vision for where we are going. Who we want to be determines who we are (and vice versa!)
NOTE: Daylight Savings Time Ends...Fall Back...Get an extra hour of sleep!

Religious Exploration: A Diversity day; on Aboriginal culture

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