Capital Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Dr. Pullyblank’s homily begins by looking at general issues in mental health and a video clip of a case study. We then explore how our Unitarian Principles influence our understanding of mental health, and how mental health informs our day-to-day adherence to Unitarian Principles.

Dr. Pullyblank has been a Psychologist for 25 years, a Unitarian for 20 years, and a member of Capital for 14 of those years.

Wonderings and wanderings among religious denominations and tenets, philosophies, nature, books and friends.　 Are there　 answers?

Unitarians are famous for marrying same-sex couples but why do Unitarians conduct weddings at all? Why do some people like conducting weddings?

Peter has been a lay chaplain for six years and has performed over 60 weddings.

Is there such a thing as a spiritual atheist? How do we, as a theologically diverse community, gain insights from those in our midst who are atheists? What might a spiritual practice for atheists be? This morning we will look at atheism as a spiritual perspective.

Rev Shana Lynngood is one of the co-Ministers at First Unitarian Church of Victoria.

Rosemary Morrison’s Installation as Lay Chaplain and Peter Scales’ Retirement as Lay Chaplain

To celebrate the start of Pride week, which begins July 1^st, Amanda will explore the Q in LGBTQ and why it is important to have conversations about sexuality at church.

This homily will be presented via a TED talk, with Benjamin Zander. Benjamin Zander is a conductor, composer,  leading interpreter of Mahler and Beethoven.  He is known for his charisma and unyielding energy — and for his brilliant pre-concert talks. His two infectious passions: classical music, and helping us all realize our untapped love for it — and by extension, our untapped love for all new possibilities, new experiences, new connections.

The old economic order is discredited, but it has not gone away. People vote for it, even though it no longer benefits the majority.

Ben Dolf will argue that we must do more than offer a critique, build alternative models or suggest remedies. We must write a story. A story to help us escape the present deadlock and to enable the majority to embrace a better and more democratic system. Ben believes that our story will evoke principles such as those embraced by Unitarians, but also virtues that enabled older generations to create satisfying and healthy communities. We can and must help write that story.

Rosemary will present a TED Talk by Brené Brown.  Brené is a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work.  She studies vulnerability, courage, authenticity and shame.  The questions she answers through this talk are: How do we learn to embrace our vulnerabilities and imperfections so that we can engage in our lives from a place of authenticity and worthiness?  How do we cultivate the courage, compassion, and connection that we need to recognize that we are enough – that we are worth of love, belonging, and joy?

Unitarianism has historical roots in Transylvania. Today’s experiential worship service will be in the style of the Hungarian Unitarians whose Protestant Christian worship includes holy communion. Our speaker, Robert “Robi” Taylor, is a long-time Canadian Unitarian who regularly visits Kolosvar, a partner church.

Join our circle of song as we celebrate music of inspiration and commitment. Dana Seaborn is a musician and singer/songwriter with three CDs of original songs.

Humanism is among the largest spiritual identity groups within Unitarian Universalism. Is our congregation a home for humanists?