January's theme: Power and Discomfort Message: Radical Hospitality Speaker: Rev Pat Trudeau Music: Spirit Choir Time for All Ages: In the words of Rev. Renee Ruchotzke, "To be radically hospitable is to have a congregational norm that is radically inclusive, not out of duty, but out of our anticipation of how each new person will change us". This Service will examine and celebrate the ways we welcome and accept one another with all of our unique differences.
2024 Annual Budget Meeting Registration at 12:00 noon / meeting starts at 12:30 pm. Voting (only Members can vote) will be in-person or by proxy only. The meeting will be shared on Zoom but there will be no voting via Zoom. Send completed proxy forms to: secretary@nuuc.ca
Have you thought of singing in the choir here at Neighbourhood? Weekly Mondays' rehearsals from 7 - 9pm. If you are interested in joining the choir, please contact Susanne at music@nuuc.ca .
Toronto East End Climate Collective meets in-person at Neighbourhood on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00p.m., and online all other Thursdays. TEECC is a climate advocacy, education and discussion group. We help plan and attend climate actions and work on speaker series. All are welcome – snacks provided! For more information please contact Janet Nanos
Join Melina Bondy and her co-facilitators for a daylong silent meditation retreat. Co-sponsored by True North Insight and Neighbourhood. Registration begins at 9:30am and the retreat begins at 10am
February's theme: Beloved Community Message: Power and Patience in the Beloved Community Speaker: Melina Bondy Music: Susanne Maziarz and Tony Rapoport Time for All Ages: Julia Thompson Thich Nhat Hanh and Dr Martin Luther King were not only heroes to many, but they were also friends who shaped each other and by extension, their communities. This service will look at their friendship and open into a reflection for us all on how to the powerful ways we can be changed by friendships, and the patience needed to connect across difference.
Have you thought of singing in the choir here at Neighbourhood? Weekly Mondays' rehearsals from 7 - 9pm. If you are interested in joining the choir, please contact Susanne at music@nuuc.ca .
Join our Danforth Multifaith Commons partners for this informative discussion: Forum on Youth Mental Health Location - East End United Eastminster campus sanctuary at 310 Danforth Ave beginning at 7pm. All are welcome.
February's Theme: Beloved Community Message: Higher Love - The Call to Beloved Community Speaker: Beverly Horton Music: Spirit Band As articulated by the Unitarian Universalist Association's Article II Commission, the core value of our faith is love. How do we ground our 8th Principle pursuit of radical inclusion in this core value? What is the Beloved Community called to do and be? How do we answer that call? Bio: Beverly Horton has been a Unitarian Universalist for nearly 25 years and a member of the First Unitarian Church of Hamilton for nearly as long. She has been active in leadership at her congregation, most squarely focused on music ministry, and her leadership has extended to the broader Canadian Unitarian Council and Unitarian Universalist Association context. Beverly actively advocates for our individual and collective commitment to dismantling racism and achieving radical inclusion manifest in the Beloved Community.
Have you thought of singing in the choir here at Neighbourhood? Weekly Mondays' rehearsals from 7 - 9pm. If you are interested in joining the choir, please contact Susanne at music@nuuc.ca .
Join your fellow congregants for an evening playing board games. Bring along a snack/beverage/maybe a game to play. Hosted by Gordon Clee & Gail Raynard.
February's theme: Beloved Community Message: Bewitched, Bothered and Beloved Speaker: Rev Lynn Harrison Music: Spirit Choir What do we mean when we talk about "Beloved Community?" By exploring some of the misunderstandings about this beloved concept, we can discover ways to deepen our relationships.
Co-facilitated by Jane Lewis and Susanne Maziarz. All are welcome to this improvised singing circle. A creative opportunity for listening, being in the moment, sharing your voice, and laughing! Contact Susanne at music@nuuc.ca for more info.
Neighbourhood Gallery Presents - Observing: Land's Transformation Group Show: Tina Amirshahi, John Cook, Diane Helinski, Peter Marmorek, John Oughton, Lauren Renzetti Opening and meet the artists on February 25, 2024. 12-1pm. ALL ARE WELCOME! Building is open Monday- Sunday 9am-9pm please call 647-717-3982 to be let in. Curator Lauren McKinley Renzetti
Have you thought of singing in the choir here at Neighbourhood? Weekly Mondays' rehearsals from 7 - 9pm. If you are interested in joining the choir, please contact Susanne at music@nuuc.ca .
Neighbourhood Gallery Presents - Observing: Land’s Transformation Group Show: Tina Amirshahi, John Cook, Diane Helinski, Peter Marmorek, John Oughton, Lauren Renzetti Feb. 18-March 31, 2024. Opening and meet the artists on February 25, 2024. 12-1pm. ALL ARE WELCOME!
This session provides an overview of Unitarian Universalist history and beliefs, including our Eight Principles and Six Sources. It’s a good introduction to UUism and also a good way to meet other newcomers and existing members. March 3 2024 (alternate date), 12:30 p.m. in the Laurence Room
Have you thought of singing in the choir here at Neighbourhood? Weekly Mondays' rehearsals from 7 - 9pm. If you are interested in joining the choir, please contact Susanne at music@nuuc.ca .