Speaker: Reshma Shiwcharran Weaver: H. E. Music: Susanne and Beverly We all need help at various points in our lives but asking for the help we need can be intimidating; many of us were raised to value independence and self-reliance above all. We are very excited to welcome Reshma Shiwcharran to help us navigate this vitally important topic. YOU are welcome here; we look forward to meeting you! Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation meets weekly in person at 10:30 in Rafos Hall – 310 Danforth Ave. Toronto or on Zoom at: http://tinyurl.com/serviceatnuuc Phone connections :......
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Speaker: Rob Corbett Weaver: Kurt Music: Susanne and friends From Fairy Tales and Family Histories at bedtime to the News and Social Media, we spend our lives hearing and telling stories. Let’s take a few moments to think and perhaps rethink the stories we tell and the way we tell them and what they mean to us. Rob teaches writing and acting in the animation departments of Seneca and Humber colleges. He has an MFA in creative writing and has been obsessed with story since he was demanding “just one more story” from his......
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Astronomically, the Winter Solstice is the moment when the North Pole is furthest from the Sun. That will happen at 10:03 a.m. on December 21. Join us in that moment of Solstice with drumming and ritual dancing, after which we’ll cast the circle for our annual Yule Service around 10:30. At the crest of rebirth and renewal, Yule teaches us the value of rest and reflection. It reminds us that healing requires space and time, just as the earth rests before every bloom of Spring. Speaker: Kendrew Pape Service Weaver: Kurt Thomsen Music:......
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Is this time of year difficult for you? Do you need a break from all the holly jolly? For a space for quiet, comfort, and connection, come to our Candlelight Blue Holidays service. Speaker: Rev. Sally Fritsche Service Weaver: Peter Marmorek Music: Susanne and friends ...
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What is a spiritual practice, and what exactly makes it spiritual? Join us this Sunday for a chance to reflect on the meaning and purpose of spiritual practices, and to expand your conception of what practices in your own life might “count” as spiritual. Speaker: Rev. Sally Fritsche Service Weaver: Gordon Thorne Music: Cathy Nosaty Storytime: Julia and Kat ...
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January’s theme: Power and Discomfort Jan 14: Whomever You Love: Polyamory Guest Speaker: Liz James – Mirth and Dignity Music: Susanne and Friends At Liz James’ first UU Service, the worship leader said, “We welcome you as you are. With your doubts as well as your convictions. With your hopes, and your fears. Whatever your faith, whatever your heritage, whomever you love.” She wondered if that meant her family, too. Come hear about polyamory and Unitarian Universalism — the challenges, the wonderful moments, and the tremendous opportunity....
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Overall theme for January and February is Radically Inclusive / January’s theme will be Power and Discomfort Jan 7th: Drag as a Spiritual Path Guest Speaker: King Julez Music: Susanne and Friends … Our gathering will offer the opportunity to explore themes of discomfort and other possibilities for spiritual practices. King Julez (they/them) is a drag artist who uses their drag as a spiritual practice and a way to push boundaries of what it means to be fully embodied. Come to be in community, to push some boundaries, and to explore discomfort in......
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Songs for a New Year Speakers: Members of the Spirit Band Service Weaver: Peter Marmorek Music: Spirit Band...
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Sunday Evening (7pm) Dec 24: Special Christmas Eve service – Stories and Song Speaker: Rev Pat Trudeau Music: Spirit Choir...
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Sunday, Dec 17: Islam’s Message for Dark Times Speaker: Imam Irshad Osman Music: Guest musician – Natalie Fasheh...
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