Capital Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Picnic (with music and bubbles!)

Irving Park (James Bay beside 234 Menzies at corner of Michigan)

We provide the music, you bring your chairs or blanket and food.

12:00 noon: bubble wishing circle at the labyrinth.
We provide bubble wands and bubble mix, you bring your wishes and hopes for the new season.

All welcome.

The Deaf community has its own culture which many of us know little about. Keeping in mind the First Unitarian Universalist Principle: “The inherent worth and dignity of every person”, let us learn more about the factual circumstances in which many Deaf community members live; which factors define this community as having its own sub-culture; and the nature of this culture — e.g. who is considered to belong and, surprisingly, who may be excluded; and the positive and negative effects new technology has on this community.

WHAT MOVES US: UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST THEOLOGY An adult spiritual exploration course led by Rev. Shana Lynngood Thursdays, Oct. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and Nov 6th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, at the church, and repeated Thursdays, Oct 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and Nov 6th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, at James Bay New Horizons Centre, 234 Menzies Street This 6 week course will examine the theological convictions and perspectives of both historical figures in Unitarianism and Universalism as well as a few contemporary thinkers. Through shared direct experiences and reflection exercises, readings and lessons, and ethical deliberations, What Moves Us creates an adult faith journey for Unitarian Universalists. Deepen your understanding of the richness of our faith tradition and clarify your sense of your place in it. There is a $30 fee for all 6 sessions, but as always money should never be a barrier to participation (contact Rev. Shana directly if you have a financial concern). To register contact Margot Lods at 250-920-3893 mlods@shaw.ca

Our Place is an inner-city community centre serving Greater Victoria’s most vulnerable: working poor, impoverished elderly, mentally and physically challenged, addicted and the homeless. Our Place offers a sense of belonging to Greater Victoria’s most vulnerable citizens. Our Place provides a home, nourishment and hope through living, sharing, learning and worshipping together. Our Place serves over 1,200 meals per day, and provides hot showers, free clothing, counseling and outreach services, plus 45 transitional housing units. Most importantly, it provides a sense of hope and belonging to neighbours in need. Don is the Executive Director of the Our Place Society.

WHAT MOVES US: UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST THEOLOGY An adult spiritual exploration course led by Rev. Shana Lynngood Thursdays, Oct. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and Nov 6th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, at the church, and repeated Thursdays, Oct 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and Nov 6th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, at James Bay New Horizons Centre, 234 Menzies Street This 6 week course will examine the theological convictions and perspectives of both historical figures in Unitarianism and Universalism as well as a few contemporary thinkers. Through shared direct experiences and reflection exercises, readings and lessons, and ethical deliberations, What Moves Us creates an adult faith journey for Unitarian Universalists. Deepen your understanding of the richness of our faith tradition and clarify your sense of your place in it. There is a $30 fee for all 6 sessions, but as always money should never be a barrier to participation (contact Rev. Shana directly if you have a financial concern). To register contact Margot Lods at 250-920-3893 mlods@shaw.ca

At mealtimes, Christians thank their god, while humanists thank the farmer.　 To whom or what do Unitarians give thanks?　 Where is the divinity – or the farmer – in today’s factory food?

WHAT MOVES US: UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST THEOLOGY An adult spiritual exploration course led by Rev. Shana Lynngood Thursdays, Oct. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and Nov 6th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, at the church, and repeated Thursdays, Oct 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and Nov 6th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, at James Bay New Horizons Centre, 234 Menzies Street This 6 week course will examine the theological convictions and perspectives of both historical figures in Unitarianism and Universalism as well as a few contemporary thinkers. Through shared direct experiences and reflection exercises, readings and lessons, and ethical deliberations, What Moves Us creates an adult faith journey for Unitarian Universalists. Deepen your understanding of the richness of our faith tradition and clarify your sense of your place in it. There is a $30 fee for all 6 sessions, but as always money should never be a barrier to participation (contact Rev. Shana directly if you have a financial concern). To register contact Margot Lods at 250-920-3893 mlods@shaw.ca

Bill 36, the proposed Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act, would introduce a controversial approach into Canadian law by criminalizing the purchase of sexual services but exempting one party from prosecution. Is this a helpful solution? What other approaches could we have considered?

Rachel Phillips, PhD, executive director of Peers Victoria Resource Society, and health researcher, has taken a very active part in the debate and will shed light on the legal and social tangles this bill appears to create. She will also highlight just how complex an issue our lawmakers are grappling with.

WHAT MOVES US: UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST THEOLOGY An adult spiritual exploration course led by Rev. Shana Lynngood Thursdays, Oct. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and Nov 6th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, at the church, and repeated Thursdays, Oct 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and Nov 6th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, at James Bay New Horizons Centre, 234 Menzies Street This 6 week course will examine the theological convictions and perspectives of both historical figures in Unitarianism and Universalism as well as a few contemporary thinkers. Through shared direct experiences and reflection exercises, readings and lessons, and ethical deliberations, What Moves Us creates an adult faith journey for Unitarian Universalists. Deepen your understanding of the richness of our faith tradition and clarify your sense of your place in it. There is a $30 fee for all 6 sessions, but as always money should never be a barrier to participation (contact Rev. Shana directly if you have a financial concern). To register contact Margot Lods at 250-920-3893 mlods@shaw.ca

Join us at First Unitarian Church of Victoria (5575 W Saanich Rd,) as we celebrate a Sunday Service together with our sister church and the attendees of the BC Fall Gathering.  Please note there is NO SERVICE at Capital today.  However there will be car pooling up to FUCV. Please speak to Amanda or a Board member for more information.

WHAT MOVES US: UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST THEOLOGY An adult spiritual exploration course led by Rev. Shana Lynngood Thursdays, Oct. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and Nov 6th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, at the church, and repeated Thursdays, Oct 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and Nov 6th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, at James Bay New Horizons Centre, 234 Menzies Street This 6 week course will examine the theological convictions and perspectives of both historical figures in Unitarianism and Universalism as well as a few contemporary thinkers. Through shared direct experiences and reflection exercises, readings and lessons, and ethical deliberations, What Moves Us creates an adult faith journey for Unitarian Universalists. Deepen your understanding of the richness of our faith tradition and clarify your sense of your place in it. There is a $30 fee for all 6 sessions, but as always money should never be a barrier to participation (contact Rev. Shana directly if you have a financial concern). To register contact Margot Lods at 250-920-3893 mlods@shaw.ca

The nice things about UU principles is that if you are trying to do good you are most likely living out the intent of at least one or two of them. How about a compassionate action that covers all of our UU principles – costs very little money, takes a small amount of time and changes the world. Interested?