This morning I would like to explore the word “Pride” and why it was the word that was chosen to represent a movement. Wikipedia says “Gay pride or LGBT pride is the positive stance against discrimination and violence toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people to promote their self-affirmation, dignity, equality rights, increase their … Continue reading September 7th, 2014: Annual Pride Service with Amanda Tarling
Traditionally we don’t have a Sunday service on the fall fair weekend – because we all love fall fair so much!
Our first singing service of the new season! In our family-friendly sacred song circles, Barbara Slater teaches us chants from around the world, as well as a few simple songs from the Unitarian tradition. Any fan of Barbara’s Ubuntu song circles around the island are certainly welcome. Uplifting 🙂 Don’t miss it!
The second in our theme-based ministry asks us “What is it to life a life of Purpose?” During October we will be thinking about the purpose of our lives and our Fellowship. Why do we exist, where are we going, how are we getting there, where will we be when we get there, where is … Continue reading October 5th, 2014: Amanda Tarling: “What is it to a Life of Purpose?”
What is it we share? This presentation, offers an (unofficial) “Letterman Top-10” response. We see those through the lenses of ten of the “founders” of our Unitarian Universalist theological tradition(s). One answer, is founded on the ideas of founder Sophia Lyon Fahs, who taught the importance of embracing our “emotional impulses” – because such impulses … Continue reading October 12th, 2014: Russell McNeil: What Moves Us
In our family-friendly sacred song circles, Barbara Slater teaches us chants from around the world, as well as a few simple songs from the Unitarian tradition. Any fan of Barbara’s Ubuntu song circles around the island are certainly welcome. Uplifting 🙂 Don’t miss it!
There will be no service on Salt Spring Island this Sunday. Please join us at First Unitarian Church of Victoria for a fn filled weekend for the BC Fall Gathering from October 24th-26th, 2014. The theme for the weekend is Pathways to the Spirit. There will be four streams of adult programming available. There will … Continue reading October 26th, 2014: BC FALL GATHERING: First Unitarian Church of Victoria
Laughter “What does it mean to live a life full of laughter?” How can I deepen my spiritual practice through laughter? Laughter is wonderful physical medicine, but what about mirth as a way to enlightenment? In the sometimes bleak month as the nights close in and the temperatures drop let’s look at how laughter can … Continue reading November 2, 2014: Amanda Tarling: Laughter: What Does It Mean to Live a Life Full of Laughter?
During this 100th anniversary of World War I, we can take a lesson from the Christmas Eve moment of Peace of 1914. A profound moment that was started by the German soldiers, embraced by the Allied soldiers, and forbidden by the horrified Generals of both sides. Although I personally mark November 11th, I am uncomfortable with the … Continue reading November 9th, 2014: Melynda Okulitch: “A Moment of Peace During War”
