Sharing how our Canadian Tapestry came about in 1977-78, and how this Lakeshore Unitarian Church Sunday school curriculum, created and led by Myrna Wood, engaged our whole congregation and inspired Unitarian Universalists across North America to develop similar locally-created programs.
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
In ancient Roman religion and mythology, Janus is the god of beginnings and transitions, thence also of gates, doors, doorways, endings and time. He is usually a two-faced god since he looks to the future and the past. Today, we will look back, personally and as a UU congregation, so the past can help us individually and collectively envision and move … Continue reading Looking Back, Looking Forward
This service led by Sheila and Heather FF will celebrate women whose passion and convictions led to taking bold risks for what they were determined to do. Rev. Heather Fraser Fawcett will share the story of Mary Ann Hayden Church in the early 1800s. She was a risk-taker; her determination to share her belief in … Continue reading Women – Bold and Brave
In Mexico, the Day of the Dead is a day of celebration and remembrance of loved ones who have died by each family. In this participative service, we will honour some of our LUUC “ancestors” who contributed so much to our congregation’s life and vitality. And there will be an opportunity for those attending to … Continue reading The Day of the Dead – Honouring Our Ancestors
