Ancient Words for Modern Times
Milda looks at a phenomenon that inspires and uplifts worldwide. Arising from the hearts of sages and saints, devotional poetry shares transcendent insights and experiences in verse and often song.
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Thinking beyond Ourselves
The pandemic has also caused us to reflect more deeply about others, about our neighbours, especially those less fortunate than ourselves stricken in their thousands by the onset of Covid-19 – as well as those very many others who risk their lives daily at the front-line to keep us safe.
Exploring the Healing Power of Music
Ariel discusses the many ways in which music can heal us. Recent scientific advancements have made great strides in using music therapy as a tool for emotional and even physical rehabilitation.
Christmas Eve Service
Our Christmas Eve service this year will be different, but still filled with beautiful music, songs for you to sing, and stories to enchant us. Please join us on Zoom at 5:30 p.m. on December 24.
What the Dickens! A Christmas Carol
Lakeshore UU Congregation Senior and Junior Youth Groups have come together to bring you their rendition of the Charles Dickens favourite “A Christmas Carol.”
Seeking the Christmas Spirit
This year, more than ever before, we yearn to find creative, safe and caring ways to share the traditional messages of “comfort and joy” with others, and to replenish our battered spirits. Do you have special memories of that “Christmas Spirit” touching you, and staying with you?
Welcoming Strangers – Montréal City Mission
Rev. Paula Kline reflects on Montréal City Mission’s 110 years of welcoming strangers. She’ll speak about their refugee sewing collective’s mask making as well as the impact of the 1989 Polytechnique tragedy on her community.
The Art and Importance of Active Listening
Isabella Gavanski speaks to us about the importance of active listening. Through her work with the McGill Peer Support Centre, she has had extensive training on “How To Actively Listen.”
The Uighers and Amnesty International
Amnesty Canada fieldworker Wilf Ruland speaks about what is happening to the Uighurs in Xinjiang & in particular a Canadian Uighur who is detained there. He also talks about other Canadians imprisoned in China.
On Being A Beacon Of Compassion and Service
Rev. Pat Haresch asks: With all that is going on in the world and our lives these days, may we remember how together, we might be a beacon in the midst of the storm.