Archives: Services

The Benefits of Co-housing [hybrid]

The concept of multigenerational co-housing originated in Denmark in the 1960s. Co-housing residents of all ages live in their own homes or apartments while sharing common spaces and caring for each other. Wonderful examples can be found right across.
Kate Coulter, social worker and social activist shares her knowledge and significant interest in the undeniable benefits of co-housing.

The Extra and the Ordinary [hybrid]

How do we begin to see the extra in the ordinary? That’s the focus of our conversation, which begins with an exploration of our ideas and beliefs about what we consider ordinary. 
In the words of C.S. Lewis, “Nothing can seem extraordinary until you have discovered what is ordinary.” The reflections shared in this talk speak to the wise voice in each one of us that calls us to live life whole-heartedly by celebrating the extra in the ordinary throughout each day.

An Ode to Trees: A Sharing Service [hybrid]

Autumn is the time of year when the trees call out to us – with their bright colours and rustling leaves demanding our attention – and our awe. 
This service will reflect on the magic, majesty, and mystery of trees – and we will have time to share our favourite poems, songs and stories about our love of trees.

What We Are Grateful For [in church only]

We invite each person attending to bring an image of something for which you are very grateful (a copy of a photo, a drawing or one cut out of a magazine). For those who forget, we will have a collection of old magazines and scissors on hand to find an image before the service begins. During the service, each person will be asked to share why they chose that image, and to add their image to a poster board we will have on hand. 

Creativity and the Ageless Spirit [hybrid]

Pablo Picasso was in his 80s when he said: “It takes a long time to become young.” If there really is such a thing as a Fountain of Youth, it could be creativity. And not necessarily restricted to the arts. Whatever our age it’s up to us each day to create our lives. 
What awakens the ageless spirit in you?

My Life, My Journey

A recording artist and professional singer-songwriter for 25 years, and a Unitarian Universalist for nearly ten, Rob Lutes will reflect on his work and spiritual journey.
There will be a Potluck Lunch after this service, inside or outside depending on the weather.

We Will Build This World From Love

Belonging can be thought of as a “longing to be.” Being is our capacity to find our deeper purpose in all that we do. It is the capacity to be present, and to discover our authentic, whole selves. This is both an individual capacity, and a community capacity. Community is the container within which our “longing to be” is fulfilled. Come join Rabbi Sherril Gilbert as she returns to share stories, insights, and reflections on what it might mean to build a community that warmly welcomes and deeply values belonging and inclusion.

A Sense of Belonging

We are meeting formally for the first time after the summer hiatus. Our technical assistant (Oddbjorn) is not available to execute a ZOOM service this week, so it seems like the perfect time to share in person our over-the-summer updates. Have you had an impactful summer, whose content you are still digesting, or did you enjoy time for contemplation and a slower pace?  We build our sense of belonging here, as part of LUUC, each in our individual way, through sharing our experiences.

The Times They Are a-Changin’ – And So Are We [Zoom only]

How much can things change and still remain the same? And how do we maintain our personal identities when we need to adapt to the changing world around us?
It is always a pleasure to welcome Dorothy back to LUUC, even when it is on Zoom! She will give us much to think about today….

Spiritual Manifestations [Zoom only]

You are jolted awake from a deep sleep by the sight of a man plunging down past row after row of windows, the windows of a gleaming sky-scraper, to his death.

In our service today, we’ll be reflecting on the mystical, the uncanny, the confounding, the troublesome, sometimes frightening, sometimes joy-filled experiences that many would prefer to keep to themselves.