Sunday October 28, 2007

DEATH, REBIRTH, AND REMEMBRANCERev.
Felicia Urbanski and Kimberley Williams
“Summer’s End”, Samhain, is one of the eight Sabbats celebrated by modern Neo-pagans tomark the mid-point between the Fall Equinox and the Winter Solstice. This is a time tohonour our ancestors, to remember loved ones recently lost, and to contemplate the branchesof our family trees. We reminisce, retelling the stories of our particular family and ourhuman family. Kimberley is a member of our congregation as well as a Neopagan priestess.She completed her Masters of Theological Studies in 1999 at Waterloo Lutheran Seminaryand her priestess training in the Neopagan tradition in 2005. She contributes her voice tobridge-building across spiritual traditions as a member of Interfaith Grand River.Music: Boyd McDonald.
Please bring any photos, mementos, etc. of loved ones you wish to remember and place themat the front before the start of the service.

Sunday October 21, 2007

THE VALUE AND IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL CARE
Rev. Felicia Urbanski and guest
Spiritual care providers (chaplains) do a special type of work in our hospitals, prisons, andother institutions. How does human spirituality tie in with everything else in our lives? Thisservice will be a part of Spiritual Care Awareness Week. Music: Boyd McDonald.

Sunday October 14, 2007

SEX AND THE FOUR PILLARS OF REDEMPTION
Bob Chodos
Using a broad -- and characteristically Jewish -- interpretation of the concept of redemptionas "making the world a better place", this talk focuses on four Bible stories. In what waysare these stories redemptive, and what hints do they give us about the conditions that mightlead to creating a better world today? Bob Chodos is a member of Temple Shalom(Waterloo's Reform Jewish congregation) and Interfaith Grand River; he is a foundingdirector of Across Boundaries Multifaith Institute, and a former editor of Compass: A JesuitJournal. Service Leader: Mavis Kerr. Music: Boyd McDonald with Willem Moolenbeek.

Sunday October 7, 2007

Bread Sunday 2007: The Immigrant Experience
Rev. Felicia Urbanski
What is unique about the experience of immigrating to an unknown place? What impactdoes this have on individuals? The symbolism of bread is used to represent our manyheritages. We will share stories about the background of each bread, as well as sample themalong with apple cider. Music: Boyd McDonald.
If you wish, please bring a loaf of bread to share as part of this service.

BLUE GRASS/ CELTIC MUSICIANS TO PLAY ON SUNDAY MORNING!
October 7th John Lafferty from Hamilton (guitar, banjo, vocals and bodhran) and Glen Herbert from Burlington (guitar, mandolin and vocals) will be providing the music along with Boyd McDonald for this Sunday's service, October 7th. John and Glen are part of the "Burnt River Band", and will play bluegrass, folk, Appalachian, Celtic and Old Time music for our Bread Sunday beginning at 10:20 a.m. As well, our own Barb Lefcourt will be sharing some of her most poignant poetry to add to our theme of "The Immigrant Experience". Come to listen, share a story about your family's special bread if you wish, and taste wonderful bread and local apple cider!