Advent is a time of gestation, of preparation, of deep listening, of waiting.  Advent is aligned with the mysteries of deep winter: hibernation, rest, sleep, and luminous stars in the darkness.  As we enter the season of Advent, what ...

From a Far Side comic strip to classic children’s books to contemporary novels, and from genealogy to history to current events, we’ll explore the beliefs and the motivations underlying the acts of giving and taking. 

In this season of thanksgiving, as we approach Thanksgiving Day, the sermon will explore how genuine gratitude can help mend the brokenness in our lives and in our world.

As winter creeps towards us, our sky darkens earlier each evening, giving us more time to enjoy the stars. Perhaps this is why so many cultures honor celebrations of light during what we know as the “darkest” time of the year. This Sunday will ...

As fall sets in and winter approaches, we are often inspired to look within.  Being in the dark with our thoughts can be uncomfortable.  We may find grief, regret, or fears about the future.  How do we process these unsettling fe...

How do we remember stories of yore or memorialize those who have passed on?  The practice of ancestral remembrance exists across time and cultures.  Creating altars or reciting names of our dearly departed can be supportive practices,...

As Unitarian Universalists who covenant together to support one another in our search for meaning, we affirm our identity as spiritual and religious people.  But those are loaded terms, often for good reason! How can we learn to embrace bo...

The Jewish High Holy Days, often called the "Days of Awe," take place between the new year of Rosh Hashanah and the holiday of Yom Kippur.  This time of reflection and forgiveness is fueled by a charge to mend and repair.  This Sunday...

Join us as we explore autumn’s gifts of hope for ourselves and our church community, for new school beginnings, and for fall’s precursor of new growth. There will be music, a pocketful of trees, and our celebration of autumn’s unpredictable joy...

They say that home is where the heart is.  What makes our hearts feel at home?  Come share in an exploration of what home means, on Earth or in our hearts.

Inspired by Mary Oliver's "The Summer Day", we learn from the particular grasshopper that is eating sugar from the poet's hand, and are inspired to marvel at the particular beings around us.  This service is focused on the art of connectin...

Many spiritual paths have used water to help us recognize our connection and our resilience – always changing, always the same.  We begin our new church year with a homecoming celebration where we mingle waters we have carried from whereve...

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. teaches us that, “Forgiveness does not mean ignoring what has been done or putting a false label on an evil act.”  On National Forgiveness Day, let’s talk about what forgiveness actually is as well as how t...

Join us as we are inspired by stories of the unexpected, from serendipitous experiences to unforeseen answers to extraordinary changes.  You just never know what will happen. 

Sometimes we need to take time to reflect on our gratitude for being alive on this planet together.  We will remember to find moments of joy, even as we navigate difficulties and uncertain times.  Please join us in laughing, crying, a...

Sometimes life takes us to a place, a pain and we resort to unhealthy coping mechanisms.  While many may find temporary relief, for some the unexpected happens and what was once helpful turns into an addiction that they can no longer contr...

It can feel like major decisions require a “Good Reason.”  So then, what makes a reason good?  And what happens when reasons are difficult, or even impossible to find?  Kaylee Hutchinson shares her quest for the elusive “Good Rea...

We need more than names to make a community, or just keeping a church directory nearby would be enough. What and when we call others is how we build a sustaining community. Come meet our neighbor Ms. Nomer, who will learn about names, imaginati...

When you think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration, you open up your mind to a whole new way of looking at the world. Einstein said: "Everything in life is vibration." 

Kevin Bruce and Kay Demlow will hold a friendly debate on the merits of a happy ending. We'll draw from some of our own favorite books and stories to examine whether we are ready for the unexpected. 

Summer is here and our worship theme this year is “Stories of the Unexpected”. Let’s start off by looking at expectations, because what we expect powerfully affects every part of our lives. Brain research tells us the reality we experience is o...

As we move from interim ministry into a bright future, we reflect on lessons learned, on what makes this congregation special, on how we live our dreams together. We also say goodbye to Rev. Ben and honour both the highs and the lows of our tim...

Freedom is an ongoing struggle that, when achieved for some, must be protected and extended to all oppressed.  Juneteenth recalls our nation’s embrace and expansion of chattel slavery of Africans, the centuries-long struggles for the aboli...

Join the Welcoming Congregation Team as we celebrate Pride! During the service there will be lots of music, fun and learning about allyship. Remember to wear your Pride colors. After we will continue the Pride celebration on the lawn with snack...

The safest place for a boat is in the harbour, but that's not what boats were made for.  What happens when you find out that life is deeper than you thought?  This is the 2nd sermon in a series on going beyond the reef.