Sunday March 29, 2009

The United Nations: Which Nations and United How?
Tui Torrie
Service Leader: Lee Horton-Carter. Music: Clara Hilts.

Who are "We the peoples of the United Nations of the world ... determined to unite our strength to maintain international peace and security"? As an example of our "interdependent web of all existence," the UN claims to represent ‘the world,’ extending its financial and political presence everywhere. The UN will be considered through the superimposed frameworks of our UU and Canadian perspectives.

Sunday March 22, 2009

EXITING OUR COMFORT ZONES AS SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
Carly Gaylor
Service Leader: Jay Moore. Music: Stephen Preece.

What growth, creativity, and insight may come from exiting our comfort zones, whether they be intellectual, social, physical, emotional, or spiritual? We will reflect on how exiting or expanding our comfort zones can be an intentional spiritual practice.

Sunday March 15, 2009

SCHOOL DAZE
Rev. Jessica Purple Rodela
Music: Clara Hilts.

It’s Spring Break, and as I look ahead to my own upcoming vacation, I marvel at how much of my life has been spent on one side or another of a classroom desk. If, as Canadian Universalist Angus McLean says, “the method IS the message,” what is “schooling” really teaching us? Come explore some lively alternatives inspired by holy foolishness.

Sunday March 8, 2009

PREACHING TO THE CHOIR
Rev. Jessica Purple Rodela
Music: Clara Hilts.

We often joke that providing leadership to fiercely independent Unitarian Universalists is akin to “herding cats.” How do we balance the rights of the individual with the needs of the community? This sermon will draw from provocative models of leadership by Thomas Bandy and Margaret Wheatley. This is Sharing Our Faith Sunday.

Sunday March 1, 2009

THE DIVINE FEMININE
Melissa Rockenfield
Music: Clara Hilts.

Contemplating God as Woman has deepened my capacity for spiritual truth based on inner knowing rather than external doctrine. By bringing the long-buried Goddess to the modern spirit we can help to heal ancient wounds – bring wholeness to souls which have long been halved.