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
It’s Back by Popular Demand! Peter Marmorek will facilitate a small group to help you deepen and expand your writing. We’ll write and (optionally) share our writing together. There will be 8 sessions, every 2nd Wed from Jan. 28th. We’ll meet between 7 and 9:30.To join, sign up in Cappuccino room, or email Peter (marmorek@mac.com). If more than 12 people sign up, a Jan 21 lottery will decide, with first priority given to those who haven’t previously been in the group.
Join us for afternoons of crafting, conversation, and fun. Time: 12:30PM - 3:30PM Dates: ★ Thursday, April 16th and 30th Location: The Cappuccino Room (non members please enter by center doors) Bring your favourite crafts to work on and a lunch to keep you going! Come for the crafting, stay for the company! Please contact Lou Ann for more information shipplou@gmail.com
Our 18+ years running monthly open mic. First Saturday of the month (March 1st) Hosted by MC Allison. All ages and types of performances are welcome. Things get underway by 7:30 and wrap up around 9:15pm. Just drop in to participate or sit back and enjoy.
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
Concerned about wildfires? Multiple International Crises? AI taking over our future? Join Dr Nate Charach and Neighbourhood’s Gwen Schauerte in a small group that empowers you to take meaningful action to address the challenges of our time. Based on Joanna Macy’s Work That Reconnects while integrating land-based healing practices and psychotherapeutic principles. You will connect to your inner self, to others in the group and to the greater natural world, deepening your experience of community. Location: Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation (310 Danforth Ave) Timing: Wednesday Evenings (7:00pm to 9:15pm) on dates below Cost: Free. Donations to Neighbourhood are welcome Feb 25: The Stories Of Our Time Apr 22: Shifting Our Perceptions Part I Mar 11: Coming From Gratitude May 6: Shifting Our Perceptions Part II Mar 25: Honouring Our Pain May 20: Going Forth . Apr 15 Truth Mandala (6:30pm-9:30pm) . To Register, use the sign up sheet or email info@psychiatree.ca to meet with Nate and Gwen to set your intentions and learn more about the group.
Spring is the perfect time to clear out what you no longer need and turn it into something meaningful! Join us on May 9th for an NUUC Yard Sale, a great opportunity to declutter, connect with neighbours, and be part of a fun community event! Sign up to be a vendor or donate gently used items at to be sold on your behalf. We kindly ask that a portion of your sales be donated to support NUUC and the life of our community. Nothing to sell but still want to be involved? We’re also looking for volunteers to help make the day a success! If you’d like to participate, please sign up using the appropriate form below or contact Lillian Onyido at fundraising@nuuc.ca. Vendor & Item Donations Form: https://tinyurl.com/2fjwy3jc Volunteer Form: https://tinyurl.com/yr537zww
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
It’s Back by Popular Demand! Peter Marmorek will facilitate a small group to help you deepen and expand your writing. We’ll write and (optionally) share our writing together. There will be 8 sessions, every 2nd Wed from Jan. 28th. We’ll meet between 7 and 9:30.To join, sign up in Cappuccino room, or email Peter (marmorek@mac.com). If more than 12 people sign up, a Jan 21 lottery will decide, with first priority given to those who haven’t previously been in the group.
Join us for a Multifaith potluck dinner and an interactive conversation with two visiting alumni of Heart to Heart – a program that brings together young Jewish and Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel for a summer workshop in dialogue and solidarity in Canada. Please register here by May 13. This is sponsored by the Danforth Jewish Circle as part of the Danforth Multifaith Commons Social Justice Speaker Series.
There will be music, dancing, board games, and people are asked to bring a favourite beverage and a snack to share. The music will be suggested by YOU. Please identify song(s) that express your character, it's "hit song", or it would enjoy dancing to. Please let us know the song title and artist in advance, if possible, or at the event. We hope you can join in the fun! Hosted by Allison and Susanne, DJ'd by Lou Ann
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
Sundays May 17 and 31, 3-5pm. Step into the world of wonder, where light and imagination play together. In this hands-on workshop you'll transform an ordinary jar into a glowing lantern of whimsy using delicate layers of colour, texture and intention. Bring your own jar. Tissue, glue & brushes, and glitter, will be supplied. Let the fairy light guide you. Please Contact Ahna to RSVP. Optional: Lend your lantern for Rev. Pat Trudeau's Celebration of Life, June 4th.
Monthly workshops with Kristina Kiil @kkiilatwork@gmail.com. Deepen your spiritual practice by engaging in meditative artistic activities. Wednesday evening. No experience is necessary. Monthly Wednesdays evening from 7 to 9pm. First workshop January 21. A Sign-up sheet is available in the Cappuccino Room.
Concerned about wildfires? Multiple International Crises? AI taking over our future? Join Dr Nate Charach and Neighbourhood’s Gwen Schauerte in a small group that empowers you to take meaningful action to address the challenges of our time. Based on Joanna Macy’s Work That Reconnects while integrating land-based healing practices and psychotherapeutic principles. You will connect to your inner self, to others in the group and to the greater natural world, deepening your experience of community. Location: Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation (310 Danforth Ave) Timing: Wednesday Evenings (7:00pm to 9:15pm) on dates below Cost: Free. Donations to Neighbourhood are welcome Feb 25: The Stories Of Our Time Apr 22: Shifting Our Perceptions Part I Mar 11: Coming From Gratitude May 6: Shifting Our Perceptions Part II Mar 25: Honouring Our Pain May 20: Going Forth . Apr 15 Truth Mandala (6:30pm-9:30pm) . To Register, use the sign up sheet or email info@psychiatree.ca to meet with Nate and Gwen to set your intentions and learn more about the group.
Step into our monthly dance, facilitated by the Toronto Sacred Circle Dancers. No experience necessary! We will teach you each dance, using simple, repetitive steps, danced together in one circle of shared energy. Go barefoot or bring a clean pair of non-street shoes to dance in. To learn more about sacred circle dance: https://neskaya.com/about-circle-dance/
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.
It’s Back by Popular Demand! Peter Marmorek will facilitate a small group to help you deepen and expand your writing. We’ll write and (optionally) share our writing together. There will be 8 sessions, every 2nd Wed from Jan. 28th. We’ll meet between 7 and 9:30.To join, sign up in Cappuccino room, or email Peter (marmorek@mac.com). If more than 12 people sign up, a Jan 21 lottery will decide, with first priority given to those who haven’t previously been in the group.
Facilitator: Pavla Uppal Music: Mayra Gemm Service Weaver: Bruce Lyne Dances of Universal Peace are simple joyous and meditative circle dances using mantras and sacred texts from the world's spiritual traditions. We dance to cultivate our heart’s capacity for love in the spirit of global community and peace. No experience necessary. This event will be open to the public, anyone interested can show up
A joyful Flower Celebration collaboratively led by Rev. Sally and our Minister Emeritus, Rev. Wayne Walder. Speaker: Rev. Sally and Rev. Wayne Weaver: Tab Music: Susanne and friends
Sundays May 17 and 31, 3-5pm. Step into the world of wonder, where light and imagination play together. In this hands-on workshop you'll transform an ordinary jar into a glowing lantern of whimsy using delicate layers of colour, texture and intention. Bring your own jar. Tissue, glue & brushes, and glitter, will be supplied. Let the fairy light guide you. Please Contact Ahna to RSVP. Optional: Lend your lantern for Rev. Pat Trudeau's Celebration of Life, June 4th.
It’s Back by Popular Demand! Peter Marmorek will facilitate a small group to help you deepen and expand your writing. We’ll write and (optionally) share our writing together. There will be 8 sessions, every 2nd Wed from Jan. 28th. We’ll meet between 7 and 9:30.To join, sign up in Cappuccino room, or email Peter (marmorek@mac.com). If more than 12 people sign up, a Jan 21 lottery will decide, with first priority given to those who haven’t previously been in the group.
Our 18+ years running monthly open mic. First Saturday of the month (March 1st) Hosted by MC Allison. All ages and types of performances are welcome. Things get underway by 7:30 and wrap up around 9:15pm. Just drop in to participate or sit back and enjoy.
