Sunday April 27, 2008

No Exit from Mt. Hope Cemetery and Other Signs Along the Road
Jessica Purple Rodela

The phrase “trust the process” is a kind of mantra in ministerial formation. It’s advice that all of us can use, for Unitarians make no dedicated pilgrimage to mandated sacred ground; rather, we find faith in the journey itself. Jessica Purple Rodela is our Ministerial Candidate. Music: Stephen Preece.

A pot-luck lunch and a Congregational Meeting to vote on the Ministerial Candidate will be held after the service

Sunday April 20, 2008

Stranger Territory
Jessica Purple Rodela

A tour of a unique historic site set the stage for my unexpected encounter with place -- with history -- with people. When we welcome the stranger among us, we set the stage for transformation. This service is the beginning of Candidating Week. Jessica Purple Rodela is our Ministerial Candidate. Music: Boyd McDonald.

A candidate welcome potluck follows the service.

Sunday April 13, 2008

A Musical Extravaganza
Rev. Felicia Urbanski
In Honour of Boyd McDonald (and many others)

A minister friend confided in me recently that he prefers Sunday services to have "as little words as possible" because of his great love of music. This Sunday will be just that: wall to wall music! Boyd McDonald's involvement in the musical life of this congregation began over 15 years ago and has brought a profound sense of spiritual deepening to many. We will honour him by playing and singing our hearts out! We will include two choirs, several instrumentalists from within and from outside the congregation, as well as some very special surprises (not printed here because we know Boyd will be reading this!) Come for a Sunday morning full of musical inspiration. Bring your appreciative thoughts to write down in a book for Boyd. Musicians: Too many to mention here! (More on this service on page 12.)

A special reception for Boyd will follow the service.

Sunday April 6, 2008

The Care and Feeding of Your New Minister
Rev. Felicia Urbanski
As you enter into the exciting time of "Candidating Week" with Jessica Rodela, most likely the process will conclude with the joyous occasion of a call by you and the acceptance by her. What happens after that? I will reflect this Sunday on the significance of the "covenantal relationship" between a Minister and the Congregation. A covenant is an agreement of mutual trust that you make with one another. There are also some very practical ways in which each and every one of you can contribute to the creation of a dynamic and successful shared ministry. Music: Boyd McDonald.