Calendar of events

Here you will find all of our congregation’s Sunday Services, Board and Committee meetings and other events. Use the calendar controls to see events for past or future dates. For a quick look at recent Sunday Services, click here!

Oct
7
Sun
Dana Lynn Seaborn “Where do the Mermaids stand?”
Oct 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Dana Lynn Seaborn "Where do the Mermaids stand?"

Unitarian minister Robert Fulghum was asked this question while leading a children’s game. What is our answer? Our congregation’s opening statement says that we welcome people of different backgrounds and beliefs. We can do this because we are a church with no creed. This makes us unique, and also creates some challenges. We come together around our Principles, but how do we create a space where each person has a sense of belonging? Let’s look at the ways we can make everyone – even mermaids – feel like one of the ‘family’.

 

Oct
14
Sun
Jane Enkin “Storytelling and Place: Longing and Belonging”
Oct 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Jane Enkin "Storytelling and Place: Longing and Belonging"

Jane will tell stories about home and longing for home.

Jane Enkin is a storyteller, writer, singer and songwriter. She has told to all ages in schools, libraries, festivals, synagogues and seniors’ programs. Jane lives in Winnipeg and has enjoyed her many visits to Victoria’s Capital Unitarian Community.

Oct
21
Sun
Shelley Motz “Seeking Balance: an Encounter with Vertigo, an Encounter with Myself”
Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Shelley Motz "Seeking Balance: an Encounter with Vertigo, an Encounter with Myself"

Disease can be a powerful force for transformation. At the age of 30, a virus suddenly threw Shelley’s life out of balance, prompting her to question everything, including her relationship with her body and the relationships between her body, mind and spirit. 11:15 presentation & discussion Proportional Representation as a Justice Issue Are you ready to vote in October’s referendum on electoral reform? Join Terry Dance-Bennink, vice-president of Vote PRBC, as she goes over the nuts and bolts of the referendum, and shares her personal passion for Pro Rep as a justice issue. You’ll also experience two different ways of voting, as we decide on what ice cream to serve our members! Bring your questions!

Shelley Motz is a Worship Associate at the First Unitarian Church of Victoria.

Oct
28
Sun
Lois Peterson “What if I’m wrong?”
Oct 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Lois Peterson "What if I'm wrong?"

In a lively presentation that combines the personal, philosophical and practical, Lois Peterson shares her own set of fixed beliefs, encourages the congregation to explore some of theirs, and discusses what happens when the walls of certainty come tumbling down.

Lois Peterson moved to Vancouver Island in 2016 after living on the Mainland since 1971. An author, storyteller and writing instructor, she has published numerous short stories and articles, eight books for children and one how-to writing book. She is a member of the First Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo where she serves as Executive Director of the 30-bed Unitarian Shelter.

Nov
4
Sun
Troy Dunham “Rainbow Kitchen: Feeding the Belly, Feeding the Soul”
Nov 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Troy Dunham "Rainbow Kitchen: Feeding the Belly, Feeding the Soul"

Learn more about the realities of food access and security in Victoria and what we can do to address it.

Nov
11
Sun
Nomi Kaston “Imagination: A Therapist’s Bag Of Tricks”
Nov 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Nomi Kaston "Imagination: A Therapist’s Bag Of Tricks"

The techniques that help people with Speech and Language Disorders, Autism, and Hearing Loss may well help all of us to communicate more clearly, and our whole world to find peace.

Nov
18
Sun
Margot Lods “Walking and Living”
Nov 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Margot Lods "Walking and Living"

Going on a hike can be a meaningful metaphor for spiritual growth in our lives.

Nov
25
Sun
Amanda Tarling “Climate grief and how to move forward after the IPCC report on Global Warming.”
Nov 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Amanda Tarling "Climate grief and how to move forward after the IPCC report on Global Warming."

We have fifteen years before the results of climate change will alter everything about our lives.  The IPCC delivered this horrifying news a few weeks ago. Where do we go from here? Can we still make a difference.  Is it worth even trying? Join us for this in depth look at walking with grief while still making a difference.

Dec
2
Sun
Alan Dawson “UU Humour”
Dec 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Alan Dawson "UU Humour"

It is sometimes good for us to be filled with laughter and as we move into the dark time of the year I find that ‘UU Humour’ which is usually self deprecatory is useful to counteract the gloom. The service will not be politically correct, definitely not pious and as frivolous as I can make it, so put away those black stockings and have fun.

Dec
9
Sun
Peter Scales “Memory and Unitarianism”
Dec 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Peter Scales "Memory and Unitarianism"

Most of us bring our memories of earlier faith traditions, and memories of celebrations both Unitarian and otherwise. How do those memories inform us in our daily lives and in the portion of our lives which we might call “UU time”?

Karen Christie, of the Membership Committee, is delighted to announce that our Capital UU Congregation has four new members. They are Jurgen Harding, Stefa Katamay, Diana Clift, and Catherine Cardinal. Please consider acknowledging their decisions in this regard. As a congregation, we will all have an opportunity to welcome them formally to Capital at a New Members Ceremony, which will take place during our regular service on December 9. Our own lay chaplain, Amanda Tarling, will do the honours of introducing the new members, through reading a short biography for each person. We will all then participate by reading scripts for our parts. This will bring our number of members to XX. In addition, Capital is fortunate enough to count XX friends of our congregation, for a total of XX active participants.

If you too are considering membership and would like to also participate in this new member ceremony, please be in touch before Dec 1st. Anyone who is interested in becoming a member of Capital, please talk to either Karen or any Board member for information. New Member Ceremonies are held whenever we have new members to celebrate.

Dec
16
Sun
Faithful Stories: A community discussion with musical interludes
Dec 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Faithful Stories: A community discussion with musical interludes

Let’s share some memories from our religious backgrounds. What is spiritually meaningful to us now? What engages us about Unitarian Universalism?

Dec
23
Sun
Dana Lynn Seaborn “Holidays in Song.”
Dec 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Dana Lynn Seaborn "Holidays in Song."

Come join us in song and celebration as we welcome the light that is born from darkness! With a passing nod to our Pagan roots, Dana Lynn Seaborn will facilitate a joyful celebration of the season.