Worship Service

In a time marked by rising division, economic strain, and global conflict, how do we practice justice, equity, and compassion in real, grounded ways? Drawing from his work in public education, labour organizing, anti-hate advocacy, and community music, Nigel reflects on what it means to build solidarity across difference. Through story and song, he explores how communities can resist fear, reject scapegoating, and nurture hope — not as sentiment, but as disciplined action. Justice is not an abstract principle; it is something we practice together. Speaker: Nigel Barriffe Service Weaver: Peter Music: Spirit Choir

Speaker: Ahna Joy & Jojo Service Weaver: Rev. Sally Music: Spirit Band  

Taoism is a philosophy of balance and ambiguity and humour. From Lao Tze to Winnie the Pooh, Peter will shine light on a few facets of the uncarved stone. Speaker: Peter Marmorek Service Weaver: Allison Kabayama Music: Congregation musicians  

A UU Easter Sunday

Speaker: Rev. Sally Weaver: Debb Music: Spirit Choir

The Elm Dance is a circle dance popularized by Joanna Macy and practiced by lovers of life around the world. We will hear the story behind the dance, a remembrance of the losses produced by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Then we will do the Elm Dance ourselves, as a way of expressing our solidarity and sending out our intentions for the healing of our world. Speaker: Natalie Zend Weaver: Moira Music: Cassie Norton  

Science fiction stories are one of the ways humans have expressed our fears, hopes, and imaginings about who we are and how we fit into the universe. Join us this Sunday for a reflective and creative service about finding truth in this particular form of fiction. This service topic was chosen courtesy of the winner of this year's "Choose Sally's sermon topic" auction item. If you have a topic you want Sally to preach on, be sure to bid in next year's auction! Speaker: Rev. Sally Weaver: Kurt Music: Spirit Band  

Join us for a May Day service celebrating the people power that brought us so many of the rights and privileges we rely on today. We will also celebrate a new member joining ceremony this Sunday! Speaker: Rev. Sally Fritsche Service Weaver:  Tab Enta Music Guest:  Eve Goldberg  

What is the “Good News” of Unitarian Universalism? Is it just a set of principles or values? Is it really a religion? Kalvin will explore how UUism is evolving in Canada and how it might continue to be relevant and transformative in people’s lives and in society at large. Speaker: Kalvin Drake Weaver: Peter Music: Spirit Choir  

Join us for a special combined service, hosted in our neighbouring EEU Sanctuary - just down the hall in our same building. Our two congregations are coming together to celebrate the music of Carolyn McDade, a composer and musician heavily featured in our UU hymnals. Speaker: Sally & Bri-anne Weaver: Gillian Music: Susanne and Friends  

Speaker: Imam Osman Weaver: Allison Music: Susanne and Friends