Speaker: Rev. Lynn Gardner

Sources of Inspiration

Sunday April 2, 10:30 am Maria Germain, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel

This living tradition of Unitarian Universalism draws from a wide variety of sources including various religions. Within a month, some will celebrate Spring, Ramadan, Passover, Palm Sunday, Easter, and/or other … Continue reading Sources of Inspiration

The Longest Night

Sundays, December 18th, 10:30 am Beth Offenbacker, Lois Porter, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel, UUSS Young People's Choir

The winter solstice is a significant time of year, honored in many cultures and marked by festivals and rituals. It signifies the symbolic death and rebirth of the Sun in … Continue reading The Longest Night

Joy Outside the Box

Sunday December 11th, 2022, 10:30 am Maria Germain, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Robyn Salvin, UUSS Choir

At this time of year when we often give gifts in boxes, what if we thought outside the box? What if we don’t stay in the boxes that others might … Continue reading Joy Outside the Box

We Give Thanks: Bread Communion

Sunday November 20th, 10:30 am Beth Offenbacker, Lars Dahl, Leah Purcell, Lois Porter, Peter Koniuto, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel, Robyn Salvin, UUSS Choir

Community and gratitude can help us build resilience. Through a story called The Queen’s Loaves, we’ll celebrate generosity and humility. Wonderful music will buoy our spirits, and we’ll share in … Continue reading We Give Thanks: Bread Communion

For the Long Haul

Sunday November 13th, 10:30 am Rev. Lynn Gardner

We proclaim to be on the side of love, on the side of justice and compassion. These are big things that require us to be in it for the long … Continue reading For the Long Haul

Ripples

Sunday October 16th, 10:30 am Maria Germain, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Tom Comparin

Our lives are impacted by the world around us, and the choices and actions of others, including those who we have never met. Likewise, our choices and actions have implications … Continue reading Ripples

Lessons from the Garden

Sunday, May 15th, 10:30 am Maria Germain, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel

“You cannot tell always by looking what is happening,” Marge Piercy wrote of gardens and trees. What might we learn from gardens and from our plant kin who can make … Continue reading Lessons from the Garden

Graceful Keepers

April 24, 2022, 10:30 am Members of the Green Sanctuary Ministry Team, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel

Canadian Unitarian Joyce Poley in her song, Keepers of the Earth, remind us that we are blessed by every river, every mountain, every forest. As we approach Earth day in … Continue reading Graceful Keepers

The Day We Have Been Given ~ Celebration Sunday

March 27, 2022 at 10:30 am Rev. Lauren Smith, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel

The Stewardship Team invites YOU to Celebration Sunday. All are welcome! The morning will include activities for kids, music from the Choir and Pete Gernert-Dott and Bill Flanagan, and an … Continue reading The Day We Have Been Given ~ Celebration Sunday

Renewal and Balance

March 20, 2022 at 10:30 am Beth Offenbacker, James Reck, Melissa MacKinnon, Rev. Lynn Gardner, Rev. Wendy Bartel

We’ll look to the Earth for lessons on balance and renewal, as we honour the Spring Equinox and welcome the presence of hope and deeper connection. All will begin in … Continue reading Renewal and Balance

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