How do we want to live as we grow old and need more care? Janet has had — and continues to have — a wide variety of work experiences in the US and Québec. Upon reaching retirement age, she began thinking that it’s time for a discussion about alternatives to the standard seniors’ residences. Finding … Continue reading Radical Resthomes
How do two people get completely different outcomes and experiences from the exact same family context? Annie Deschamps, Karine’s older sister, shares her reflections on the meaning of sisterhood through the different stages of life, and how shared laughter is the magnetic force that is the essence of this special relationship. A heartwarming service by … Continue reading Sisterhood
What does the word consciousness trigger in your mind: curiosity, indifference? At some level do you sense that consciousness is like heart-beats, and breathing: the very stuff of life, not needing further explanation? Or do you consider that we are just barely beginning the process of comprehending what consciousness consists of? Today’s service is an … Continue reading Consciousness: Mystery or Chemistry
Abood Hamad arrived in Montreal from Syria 1 1/2 years ago. He has a Masters degree in International Humanitarian Law and worked as a first-aider and first aid trainer with the Syrian Red Crescent and UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees). That gave him the opportunity to see a reality not shown by international media. Abood will … Continue reading Syria – A first-aider’s point of view
In 2007, the former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore wrote a book titled, The Assault on Reason. It is even more relevant with today’s occupant (innommable) of the White House. On 21 April, Easter Sunday, Fred Cappuccino, our beloved Minister Emeritus, will speak on the pertinence today of Gore’s thesis. Service Leader: Sari Kelen Musician: Kerry-Anne Kutz … Continue reading The Assault on Reason
Gabor gave this sermon at Lakeshore UU Congregation seventeen years ago. In case you missed it or you have joined our community since then, he will deliver it again. It explores the question: “Where do ethical rules come from?” Service Leader: Christopher Thomson Musician: Kerry-Anne Kutz Chalice Lighter: Cormac Lutes Hospitality: TBC
… to the Snows of Kilimanjaro Irene exited her mother’s womb in a prison-camp in the Stalinist gulag, yet she spent her young life in the ‘paradise’ of Kenya. She will recount a largely unknown story of World War II involving: negotiations with Stalin over the fate of 1.7 million Polish political prisoners, Britain opening resettlement areas in Kenya, … Continue reading From the Snows of Siberia …
This is the third part of Michael’s trilogy. The pattern is broadly as before: a set of international tales is used to explore our collective spirituality. The tales are followed by another mysterious spiritual question. Today’s tales, sometimes amusing but all intriguing, are from the exotic society of Peninsula Malaysia. They cover a key question: “Can … Continue reading Tales from a Book of Life: Reflections
Ariel’s service “will include an interesting twist on the sermon delivery many of us are used to. The structure will be a philosophical congregation-wide discussion regarding the problem of personal identity. The discussion will touch on the individual’s sense of self, as well as how it morphs and progresses through time. As this is a … Continue reading Personal Identity
Not everyone in the West Island has access to fresh and healthy food for a variety of reasons including reduced mobility and social isolation, which results in food insecurity. And 83.5% of residents of the territory have zero or negligible access to fresh fruits and vegetables within walking distance. In 2018, the West Island Community … Continue reading Hidden Hunger in the West Island
