January's theme: Power and Discomfort Jan 21: No Contest Speaker: Rev Lynn Harrison Music: Eve Goldberg The desire for power and "winning" is a familiar theme in our world, not only in international conflicts but in our personal relationships and careers. How would our lives change if we took down the ladders of competition that have so preoccupied us? This can be part of UU "8th Principle" work as well our own spiritual growth. Working alongside musical colleague Eve Goldberg, Rev. Lynn Harrison reflects on the subject of competition and power, drawing on spiritual teachers such as Thich Nhat Hanh and others. Bio: Rev. Lynn Harrison was ordained at Neighbourhood UU Congregation in 2015 after receiving her Master of Divinity degree from Emmanuel College at the University of Toronto. She served on the ministry team of First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto from 2016 to 2023 and currently provides guest ministry for several Unitarian congregations throughout southern Ontario. She is also a recognized singer-songwriter who has performed widely throughout Canada and the U.S. She released her seventh solo album, _Treasure,_ in 2023.