Descriptions of Sunday Services
WHEN IS A SERMON NOT A SERMON?
Rev. Jessica Purple Rodela
Music: Boyd McDonald
In this interactive Sunday service, YOU pick the topics. Come with your questions for Rev. Jess when we put our time-cherished doctrine of “freedom of the pulpit” and “freedom of the pew” into action.
THIS LITTLE LOAN OF MINE
Service Leader: Janis Collins
Jessica Bayne
Music: Judith Koeller.
We all know that there are things in our world that need changing - sometimes it can seem overwhelming and we do not know where to start. Find out how you can make a personal difference in the lives of people around the world through Kiva.org, an organization whose goal is to change people's lives through access to credit.
CHANT: THE POWER OF SOUND TO CREATE CHANGE IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Michele Cadotte and Elizabeth Van Rij
Music: Dianne Heise-Bennett and Colin Read
The chanting human voice is the world’s oldest instrument. Join us as we tap into its magical power by exploring chants from different religious and spiritual traditions. By creating sacred sounds together, we experience an ancient practice that creates positive energy for transformation and for some us, transcendence.
THE LIVING BALANCE OF THE WORLD
Service Leader: Ruth Gilbert
Fiona Heath
Music: Jay Moore
With thought provoking words from the Daoist text the Daode Jing, we will explore how opposites shape our understanding of the world. Fiona Heath, a congregation member, is a candidate for Unitarian Universalist Ministry.
AN AGING POPULATION AND THE WEB OF CONNECTEDNESS
Service Leader: Margaret Insley
Jennifer Jackson
Music: Colin Read
Old age is said to be a time for honour, dignity and respect. Unfortunately, that is not the experience of many seniors. Elder abuse is a complex issue that, slowly, is gaining the attention it deserves. Jennifer Jackson, who is a founding member of the Waterloo Region Committee on Elder Abuse and the current Education Chair, will reflect on this issue today.