Sunday May 31, 2009

TRY PRIDE
Rev. Jessica P. Rodela
Music: Stephen Preece

This year’s theme for tri-Pride week is “Unity in Diversity,” a theme resonating with our Unitarian values. But why “Pride”? Labour activist Cesar Chavez said, “Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot un-educate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore. We have seen the future, and the future is ours.”

Sunday May 24, 2009

AS CANADIAN AS POSSIBLE (UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES)
Rev. Jessica P. Rodela
Music: Clara Hilts

Upon moving to Canada, I received a number of books for a new section in my home library: How to Move to Canada, Hockey for Dummies, Only in Canada You Say, and What Is a Canadian? But my favourite gift was a beautiful book called Exploring Canada’s Spectacular National Parks. The woman who handed it to me explained, “this is not a going away gift; it’s a going toward gift.” So, what have I moved toward in this busy year of learning how to speak, spell, and think “Canadian”?

Sunday May 17, 2009

IMAGING WAYS OF KNOWING
Carolyn Arnason
Music: Boyd McDonald

There are ways of knowing that embrace the creative, emotional, sensory, imaginative and intellectual. Might there be ways to access our inner wisdom through imagery and music listening? Come explore a musical approach that can nourish our soul.

Sunday May 10, 2009

THE EDUCATION OF GOD: ABRAHAM
Reverends Beverly and David Bumbaugh
Music: Clara Hilts

The three religions of the book are often referred to as the Abrahamic Religions. Islam, Judaism, and Christianity all celebrate Abraham and tell and retell the story of his willingness to sacrifice his own son as evidence of his faithfulness. Have you ever wondered whether, in fact, Abraham failed the essential test of his humanity? This sermon takes a new look at the old tale to see what message it might carry when viewed from a contrarian perspective.

Sunday May 3, 2009

BELTANE SERVICE AND MAYPOLE DANCE
Melissa Rockenfield
Music: Boyd McDonald

Spring is here! Today we celebrate Beltane and our seventh principle, reminding ourselves that we are part of the web of all beings on this earth. Our service will be multi-generational and interactive: bring your dancing shoes for our maypole dance - we will begin upstairs and proceed downstairs for the dancing. All ages are invited to participate in the service.