Capital Unitarian Universalist Congregation

We are all called to something; for some, this calling might be one of vocation, such as a new job opportunity. For others, it might be one to come OUT of the closet as they embrace their true and authentic identity as a member of the LGBTQ community. Still, for others, they might be called towards faith as they seek the truth in the love of a religious community. Whatever you are called OUT to join us as we learn about and celebrate what it means to be “Called OUT of the Closets Towards Faith.“

Roddy Biggs, personal pronouns He/They/Them, is a senior graduate of Middle Tennessee State University holding a Bachelors’s degree in religious studies with a minor in sociology. In the fall, Roddy will be continuing their education at Meadville Lombard Theological School Seminary in Chicago, Illinois, to pursue the Unitarian Universalist ministry. As of December 2020, they are also an official aspirant for the ministry with the UUA. Currently, Roddy is a member of the First UU Church of Nashville, where they are a worship associate and serves as co-chair for the Social Justice Ministries. In addition to the work in their local congregation, they are also serving as Worship Co-Cordantior for the Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Revival Network. Roddy also serves on The Board of Directors for Unitarian Universalist Mental Health Network and works as a lay speaker on Sunday mornings whenever they have the opportunity to do so. They have a passion for speaking on and working to address many topics that have historically been left out of religious spaces, including mental health challenges, queerness, and multiracial identities.

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Like any culture, queer culture changes over time. With these changes, we see ourselves and each other differently, both inside and outside of queer communities. We will share stories and reflections about how evolving queer identities offer a more nuanced understanding of love & inclusion… And, of course, some fabulous music!

Arran Liddel is the Director of Spiritual Exploration and Learning for Children and Youth at First Unitarian Church of Victoria and is a Unitarian Universalist Ministerial Candidate, studying at Cherry Hill Seminary. He is delighted to begin his ministerial internship at the Unitarian Universalist Minister’s Association in the Fall. His work before being called to ministry focused on love-based community building as well as training and facilitation on issues relating to healthy relationships, sexuality, conflict-resolution, and restorative justice/practices.

What does it mean to be virtuous, and how does this goal manifest in our Unitarian Universalist principles? Which of the classical virtues match the UU principles, and which virtues have we abandoned? Let’s prepare for the post-pandemic year with “20/21 vision” about virtue!

Peter Scales joined both of Victoria’s congregations when he moved here in 2004.  After 21 years as a federal servant he semi-retired to part-time work and full-time volunteering.

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Sara is a Psychologist and has a PhD from the University of British Columbia. She has been a Unitarian for 28 years, reads fantasy stories to friends, and does ballet and jazz dance.

Traditionally Unitarians hold a water communion in the fall. Since the beginning of the summer Amanda has found a new way to commune with water. Join us as we dive into the meditative experience of cold ocean swimming.

The words, “I’m sorry” can roll out so easily. But a true, sincere apology requires more than the words. In this season of apology and atonement in the Jewish year (between Rosh Hoshana and last week’s Yom Kippur), we’ll explore what makes a good, sincere apology and the role of making things right (atonement), the final step. What does this look like on a larger, community or national scale?

Lora Powell-Haney served for nine years as Director of Religious Education (DRE) at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick (UUCF). She graduated from Meadville Lombard Theological School in May 2020 with a Master of Divinity; her study included a part-time ministerial internship at Towson Unitarian Universalist Church in Lutherville, Maryland, and a year-long chaplain residency in Hagerstown, Maryland. Lora loves reading, drinking tea, telling imaginative stories, building Beloved Community, communing with her cat, and standing barefoot on the earth.

This Homily is a light-hearted look at what our pets can tell us about mindfulness and the people around us.

John Pullyblank is a long-standing member of Capital who has seen some things over the years and sometimes does homilies about them.

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When the world is full of fear and anxiety, division and misinformation, what can any of us do to rise above the daily assault upon our hearts and minds? How can we find and remain rooted in a place of love when everything around us seems to be pushing us deeper into anger and disappointment? How can we think clearly and do what we feel in our hearts is right when so many contradictory forces compete for our loyalty? And finally, what do these grim and somber questions have to do with Thanksgiving? Tune in on Sunday, October 10th, and find out for yourself!

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Our congregation’s first service was on Mar 3, 1996 . What has changed and what are we still doing the same? As the Board contemplates returning to in-person services after a break of 18 months, this is a time to envision the future of our community.

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A High Holiday for Wiccans Samhain is a time to honour our ancestors. Join us as Amanda takes us on a journey to discover how Wiccans celebrate this very special day.

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