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!

Mar
30
Sun
Alan Dawson “The WHY of Unitarian Universalism”
Mar 30 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

WHY did you become a Unitarian Universalist? What was the delight, emotion, rational thought that drew you to our denomination? How would you express that to someone who has no idea what UUism is? WHY should they join us and how it would change their life for the better?

Apr
6
Sun
Dana Seaborn “That Inescapable Network:  a UU principle.“
Apr 6 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

D L Seaborn will share a sermon (by Rev Rod Richards) that she enjoyed while visiting  the Unitarian Universalist Church of San Luis Obispo.

 

Apr
13
Sun
Peter Scales “The Flaming Chalice“ and Sharing Our Faith Sunday.
Apr 13 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Unitarian and UU congregations around the world use the image of a lit chalice as a symbol of the religion. UU services and many UU meetings feature a chalice. Why do we do that?

Also, once a year Unitarian congregations in Canada are asked to contribute to the national Sharing Our Faith fund, which gives grants for special UU projects. Please bring a cheque.

Apr
15
Tue
Board Meeting
Apr 15 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

At John and Sara’s Ark.  Please speak to a Board member or Amanda for directions

Apr
20
Sun
Amanda Tarling “Our Second Unitarian Principle.“
Apr 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Following on from our first Principle the second Principle states: “Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations”. Let’s get to the bottom of what justice and equity really mean. Being a part of a religious community provides a platform and an opportunity for us to deepen compassion. Do we take this opportunity? How do we live this
second principle every day?

Apr
27
Sun
Matt Morrison “Role and Power of Connection in Building a Movement”
Apr 27 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

To create the systems we envision, beyond the reaches of oppression and inequity, we must look to ourselves, those around us, and the earth which sustains us to find meaning, inspiration and power.

Looking into ourselves, looking into our communities, and truly breaking down the structures of violence and appropriation, we find the role and power of connection. I’ll share my experience on how building community focused on food security has helped me discover this role, and taught me the power of connection.”

May
4
Sun
Dr. Nina Belmonte   “Existentialism: A Personal Faith”
May 4 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Existentialism brings our reflection back to the singular and personal nature of our existence, with inspiring consequences for the absolute worth, freedom and responsibility of each and every person.

Dr. Nina Belmonte is a Professor with the Department of Philosophy at the University of Victoria Faculty of Humanities. In this video, Nina discusses studying the history of philosophy and literature where she examines how we create meaning through narrative.

May
11
Sun
Dr. John Pullyblank ”Resilience and Our Search for Meaning”
May 11 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Combining insights from Positive Psychology, stress and coping, and recent thought about exercise, diet, mindfulness, and mental activity, Dr. Pullyblank will look at how we build resiliency, particularly by our participation in diverse spiritual communities such as Capital.

May
18
Sun
Dick Jackson “Hymn Sing – Exploring the Contrasts”
May 18 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Let’s have a look through our two UU hymn books to see the remarkable variety of music and lyrics they hold for us.

May
20
Tue
Board Meeting
May 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
May
25
Sun
Farewell Potluck Party for Rosemary at Amanda’s
May 25 @ 12:30 am – 5:00 am
Peter Scales “Atheism is for You!”
May 25 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Do you think you might be an atheist?  If you have ever wondered about humanism, paganism, agnosticism and atheism, then don’t miss this homily!