Sunday, May 27, 2007

HEALTHY PRIDE

Rev. Felicia Urbanski

These days, there are quite a number of "Pride Day" events taking place annually. Our society has come a long way in celebrating all kinds of human diversity, and we can be proud of that! Unitarians have often been instrumental in proactively participating in Pride events. Let's look at some of the ways in which a healthy pride can allow us to live to our full potential as human beings. At the same time, let's examine what might be considered unhealthy pride. Let's ask ourselves if the opposite of pride is humility, then is this necessarily negative? Is there such as thing as healthy humbleness? Music: Boyd McDonald with James Mason.

Sunday, May 20, 2007

UNITARIANISM AND CONSERVATISM

Tom Nagy and Craig Beam

Is there a place in Liberal Religion for people of conservative temperament or persuasion? Are Unitarian principles consistent with conservative views in economic and foreign policy? Though we may abhor the politics of George Bush or the Religious Right, are there forms of conservatism we might want to learn from or reclaim? Music: Tracey Clarke Rankine.

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Mothers, Peace, Food Not Bombs

Rev. Felicia Urbanski and Volunteers from Food Not Bombs

"Arise, then, women of this day!" So began Julia Ward Howe's Mother's Day Proclamation of 1870. The history of this day is linked to this courageous Unitarian woman, who, not unlike the volunteers at our local Food Not Bombs, challenged the status quo. This Sunday, we will also have the unique opportunity to hear from those who prepare food for the homeless in front of Kitchener's City Hall, a group that uses our kitchen every Saturday, called Food Not Bombs. Music: Boyd McDonald with Julie Baumgartel.

Sunday, May 6, 2007

Inter-Generational Beltane Celebration

Dianne Heise Bennett and Susan Deefholts

Science tells us much about the Sun and the Earth - astonishing, well-researched facts. It says nothing about Sol and Gaia, their courtship and marriage as Sacred Powers in the Cosmos that we share with them. Come and help us turn the Wheel of the Year by dancing around the Maypole when we hear the charming Pagan story of Beltane. The young people will join us for this inter-generational service. (The childcare room is available to children three and under as an option.) There will be a pre-service instrumental jam by the Blind Faith band at 9:45 am. Bring a drum or percussion instrument and join us. Story teller: Peggy Hagen. Musicians: Stephen Preece, Colin Read and Tom Nagy.