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SUMMARY:To Batoche and Back: A Story of the Métis Nation and One Family presented by Paul Smith
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday November 17th at 11am \n  \nTo Batoche and Back: A Story of the Métis Nation and One Family\npresented by Paul Smith \n  \nMétis leader Louis Riel advocated for democracy\, human rights for all\, \nand for Indigenous people. Louis surrendered to Canadian troops at\nBatoche in 1885\, ending the Northwest Resistance. Canada hung Louis on November 16\, 1885\, and we commemorate the day each year. The Michif or Métis people emerged out of the fur trade\, and a creative fusion and improvisation of European and First Nations cultures. Paul Smith will\ntell a story of the journey of Métis Nation and his own family to\nBatoche and back. 2024 marks a step in reconciliation with the Métis\nNation as the Manitoba Government recognized Louis Riel as Manitoba’s\nfirst Premier. \n  \nJoin us at either in person at 122 Harris Strret or online via Zoom. Email admin@guelph-unitarians.com for the link \n  \nChildcare will be provided \n  \n#guelphunitarians #unitarian #unitarianuniversalist #guelph\n#Batoche #metis #michif \nThe service recording can be accessed here:\nhttps://youtu.be/yYvrf-uteOs
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/to-batoche-and-back-a-story-of-the-metis-nation-and-one-family-presented-by-paul-smith/
CATEGORIES:Social Events,Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240128T120000
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SUMMARY:Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:Brian Hawker doesn’t see the issue of “Reconciliation” in isolation from the bigger Canadian picture. The “Indian problem” is typically described using shocking statistics about diabetes\, poverty\, suicide . . . The problem is isolated. It exists “over there”. To him this is an unfortunate illusion which allows busy people with other priorities to abdicate responsibility. It has become a pebble in our collective shoe. It doesn’t paralyze but it slows us down\, obstructing our attempts to create a common story\, a common vision. \nNeither the problem nor the solution is “over there”. A structure that works will not simply follow from educating First Nations people to the point where they will be able to manage and participate in an aboriginal version of a free enterprise urban-style democratic system. It will emerge but it will emerge in a way that we cannot predict because we will not be able to see it until we create the conditions necessary for it to be seen. The path is emergent with each small success informing us of what the next step must be. \nThis talk will provide suggestions for all of us to participate in a country that is a true community of many diverse cultures. \nNursery Care with Ash will be available for this service. \nPlease email admin@guelph-unitarians.com for the Zoom link.
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/reconciliation/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240121T120000
DTSTAMP:20240121T095327Z
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SUMMARY:What Does Love Look Like?
DESCRIPTION:(Speaker: Rev. Victoria) \nIf you listen to popular music\, you might learn that love is either a blissful high that never ends\, or a painful low that crushes the soul.  Either way\, it’s portrayed as pretty extreme!  But love has many faces and many aspects\, giving all of us a chance to explore the subtleties and nuances of love – for ourselves\, for nature\, for others\, for animals\, for a social cause\, for a place\, and on and on. This Sunday we explore love and how it liberates\, energizes\, and enlightens our lives. \nNursery Care with Ash will be available for this service. For the service link\, please email admin@guelpj-unitarians.com
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/what-does-love-look-like/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240114T120000
DTSTAMP:20240114T074731Z
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SUMMARY:Chalice Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday as we get together for  a “Getting to Know You” Chalice Cafe with your fellows. You can expect conversation about your take on spirituality\, your true passions and growing together spiritually. Led by Jei Tiffin and Amanda Loo.
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/chalice-cafe-2/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240105T170000
DTSTAMP:20240105T223422Z
CREATED:20240105T223421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T223422Z
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SUMMARY:Burning Bowl Service
DESCRIPTION:In the burning bowl ceremony\, people are invited to write down write down words\, or a phrase\, to sum up what they wish to release before entering the new year. They then come forward to burn that piece of paper.” \nWe will have an option for online participants to send their words/phrases through the chat\, to be added to the bowl (Or bucket perhaps!) \nNursery Care with Ash will be available for this service. \nFor the Zoom link\, please email adminATguelph-unitariansDOTcom
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/burning-bowl-service/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231231T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231231T120000
DTSTAMP:20231230T234340Z
CREATED:20231230T234340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231230T234340Z
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SUMMARY:They paved paradise  and put up a parking lot.
DESCRIPTION:This New Year‘s eve service will be dedicated to the grief we feel caused by the loss of our human habitat as we know it. Mother Earth has been nourishing us. However\, the greed that fueled an unsustainable relationship with and the disconnect from Mother Earth have been coming full circle\, reminding us that we are not the pinnacle but a part of Nature. \nIt is almost impossible to distinguish the sorrow we inflict on each other from the sorrow we inflict on Mother Earth. \nHow to be with the sorrow that accompanies our time of multiple crises like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict\, the war in Ukraine\, and our Earthly demise is our focus. Let’s gather to grieve our global state of affairs\, so we can ready ourselves to hold up our principles in this aching world. \nNursery Care with Charlotte will be available for this service. \nTo join via zoom\, please email admin AT guelph DASH unitarians DOT com.
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/they-paved-paradise-and-put-up-a-parking-lot/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231217T120000
DTSTAMP:20231216T013107Z
CREATED:20231216T013107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T013107Z
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SUMMARY:Solstice Service
DESCRIPTION:The longest night\, the shortest day\, a shifting balance. Let us come together to focus on “Hope with Muscle.” Let us work with the season to open to the many ways our hope and actions matter. The service will draw from the pagan tradition of creating circles of community and intention. Service Team: Lorna Wyllsun\, Rebekah Jamieson\, Janette Ledwith\, Diane Ward\, Gemini Marie and Linda Reith \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCharlotte’s home for the holidays and will be providing children’s care for ages 0-12 during the service for the next three weeks.
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/solstice-service/
LOCATION:122 Harris Street\, Guelph\, ON\, 122 Harris St.\, Guelph\, ON-Ontario\, N1E5T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231210T120000
DTSTAMP:20231208T233331Z
CREATED:20231208T233230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T233331Z
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SUMMARY:On Friendship
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we reflect upon the importance of friendship in our lives\, and its connection to spirituality and resilience\, inspired by the words of poet John O’Donohue. This will be an informal service involving time for quiet reflection and conversation led by Hannah\, jei\, Pia and others. To savor O’Donohue’s insights\, consider reading this post from Marginalian:\n\nhttps://www.themarginalian.org/2015/08/12/anam-cara-john-o-donohue-soul-friend/\nNursery Care will be available on site at 122 Harris St. Guelph. For the Zoom link\, please email admin AT guelph DASH unitarians DOT com
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/on-friendship/
LOCATION:122 Harris Street\, Guelph\, ON\, 122 Harris St.\, Guelph\, ON-Ontario\, N1E5T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231203T110000
DTSTAMP:20231202T015022Z
CREATED:20231202T015022Z
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SUMMARY:Squareflake: The Musical featuring: Unitunz!!!
DESCRIPTION:Were you born to be wild? Join us for “Squareflake\,” a whimsical musical service for all ages\, spinning the tale of… well\, the eponymous square snowflake of the title. This lighthearted story\, invites you to follow—and sing along with—Squareflake’s journey to Earth and subsequent quest North towards non-dual awareness. Oh! And it also includes a grumpy polar-bear. \nPenned and produced by the Unitunz\, in collaboration with ChatGPT-4 and 8-UUP (aka. The Eight Unitarian Universalist Principles. An after service discussion on AI will follow. If you wish to tune in online\, please email adminATguelph-unitariansDOTcom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChildren’s care for ages 0-12 will be available for this service. \n 
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/squareflake-the-musical-featuring-unitunz/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231111T120000
DTSTAMP:20231111T223450Z
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SUMMARY:A Resilient Future for Food?
DESCRIPTION:Ralph Martin will lead the service and speak to us about:”A Resilient Future for Food?” \nNursery Care with Ash and Ophelia will be available for this service.
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/a-resilient-future-for-food/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231105T120000
DTSTAMP:20231104T190756Z
CREATED:20231104T190756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T190756Z
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SUMMARY:Free Vocal Improvisation
DESCRIPTION:Let’s be present and listen deeply.\nLet’s be together but not lose our unique selves.\nLet’s look into each others’ eyes and sing to each other’s hearts.\n\nCollective Free Vocal Improvisation takes you out of your everyday shoes and throws you into the present. Boom!\nExperience the transcending mystery and wonder of life as it can be found in music and in relation to other people.
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/free-vocal-improvisation/
LOCATION:122 Harris Street\, Guelph\, ON\, 122 Harris St.\, Guelph\, ON-Ontario\, N1E5T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231022T120000
DTSTAMP:20231021T005700Z
CREATED:20231021T005700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T005700Z
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SUMMARY:"Closer to Fine"
DESCRIPTION:The Indigo Girls’ “Closer to Fine” (1989) is a song beloved by many\, and as Rev. Victoria reminded us last Sunday\, includes these wise lyrics: “Darkness has a hunger that’s insatiable\, and lightness has a call that’s hard to hear.” We will continue our exploration of the theme of resiliency this week with music and poetry.
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/closer-to-fine/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231015T120000
DTSTAMP:20231013T194552Z
CREATED:20231013T194552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T194552Z
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SUMMARY:Mango Thoughts in a Meatloaf Town
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev Victoria this coming Sunday as she talks about Unitarian Universalism and why we attract such a wonderful – and unique – group of people.  And\, from there\, the frustrations of being wonderful and unique. She will be incorporating themes expressed by Meg Barnhouse\, a UU Minister/Musician who writes amazing music. She will be using Barnhouse’s lyrics to touch on some of the things that make us a great faith community\, and some of the challenges in what it is we try to do. \nChildcare with Ash and the junior staff will be available for this service.
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/mango-thoughts-in-a-meatloaf-town/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231008T120000
DTSTAMP:20231007T214500Z
CREATED:20231007T214500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231007T214500Z
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SUMMARY:On Optimism
DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday for a screening of a talk by the late Barbara Ehrenreich “On Optimism”. The film will be approximately 30 minutes after which we will have a discussion. During our discussions on resilience one thing that came out was the societal pressure around a particular type of resilience. Ehrenreich gives a view on Optimism and Toxic Positivity that is unique and sure to provoke a lively discussion.\n\nFor those of you asking who was  Barbara Ehrenreich\, here is a brief synopsis through Wikipedia: \nBarbara Ehrenreich (August 26\, 1941 – September 1\, 2022) was an American author and political activist. During the 1980s and early 1990s\, she was a prominent figure in the Democratic Socialists of America. She was a widely read and award-winning columnist and essayist and the author of 21 books. Ehrenreich was best known for her 2001 book Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America\, a memoir of her three-month experiment surviving on a series of minimum-wage jobs. She was a recipient of a Lannan Literary Award.\n\nWe regret that there will be no children’s program during this service. Children’s programming will return on Sunday\, October 15.
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/on-optimism/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231001T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231001T120000
DTSTAMP:20230930T231930Z
CREATED:20230930T231930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T231930Z
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SUMMARY:Chalice Cafe on the Theme of Resiliency
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an informal discussion on the idea of “bouncing back.” The service will include the chalice lighting\, sharing joys and sorrows\, and singing.  Childcare with Ash will be provided on site. Please note that there will be no children’s program next week. This service will be help in person with an option to join by Zoom if preferred. Please email admin AT guelph-unitarians DOT com for the link.
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/chalice-cafe-on-the-theme-of-resiliency/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230924T120000
DTSTAMP:20230922T184653Z
CREATED:20230922T184653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T184653Z
UID:1209-1695553200-1695556800@guelph-unitarians.com
SUMMARY:The Weeds Teach Me About Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Victoria Ingram\nI live “rurally-adjacent”. In my neighbourhood\, there are fields of definite\npurpose\, crops and orchards and grazing. But there are also expanses of land\nthat hold only wild flowers\, grasses\, thistles\, and shrubs – in other words\,\nweeds. With no human stewardship\, they grow\, bloom\, fruit\, and seed\,\ncoming back year after year. You can learn a lot from weeds – I have.\nThis Sunday\, I’ll share my insights.\n(We are especially delighted to have Rev. Ingram join us this Sunday for the first of a series of talks by her this year at UCG)
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/the-weeds-teach-me-about-resilience/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230910T120000
DTSTAMP:20240321T052507Z
CREATED:20230901T060054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T052507Z
UID:1177-1694343600-1694347200@guelph-unitarians.com
SUMMARY:Water Service
DESCRIPTION:You Tube Link: https://youtu.be/QfbfRFjE2M4
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/water-service/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230827T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230827T120000
DTSTAMP:20230824T114407Z
CREATED:20230712T185045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T114407Z
UID:1141-1693134000-1693137600@guelph-unitarians.com
SUMMARY:Cognitive Dissonance and its Relativity to Society and Religion
DESCRIPTION:This second summer Sunday service will look at cognitive dissonance and its relevance to religion and society.  Can you hold diametrically opposite beliefs and values without feeling psychological discomfort and how do you behave when confronted with irreconcilable information? \nChildcare will be provided by our junior RE staff.
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/save-the-date-for-a-ucg-sunday-service/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230820T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230820T113000
DTSTAMP:20230712T185920Z
CREATED:20230712T185920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T185920Z
UID:1143-1692527400-1692531000@guelph-unitarians.com
SUMMARY:Grand River invites us to "Life in the Construction Zone"
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Jess and musician Jay Moore & Friends for “Life in the Construction Zone.”  We are always\, in all ways\, a “work in progress.”  What are you working on?  Childcare is available for this Sunday. For the Zoom link\, or for more information\, please contact Kristen Wilson\, GRU Office Manager\nmanager AT grandriverunitarian DOT ca
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/grand-river-invites-us-to-life-in-the-construction-zone/
LOCATION:Grand River Congregation\, 299 Sydney St. S.\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2G 3V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230730T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230730T120000
DTSTAMP:20230726T024329Z
CREATED:20230712T184900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T024329Z
UID:1139-1690714800-1690718400@guelph-unitarians.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: "Confessing Our Algorithms"
DESCRIPTION:We are all subject to social media which is collecting and recommending information to increase advertising revenues.  Through our engagement\, we influence our personalized algorithms and can form echo chambers and filter bubbles that reinforce our narrow beliefs\, and silence alternative points of view to radicalize us.  Come and confess your secret algorithms. Childcare  will be available on site. If you require a zoom link\, please email admin AT guelph-unitarians DOT com.
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/save-the-date/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230723T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230723T120000
DTSTAMP:20230712T152540Z
CREATED:20230712T152540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T152540Z
UID:1136-1690108200-1690113600@guelph-unitarians.com
SUMMARY:Join Grand River Unitarian for a Sunday Service
DESCRIPTION:Join Janis Collins and musician Becky Verdun for a thought-provoking Sunday service at Grand River Unitarian Congregation in Kitchener.  Childcare is available for this Sunday. Note that this service takes place at Grand River Unitarian Congregation in Kitchener at 10:30am. 
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/join-grand-river-unitarian-for-a-sunday-service/
LOCATION:Grand River Congregation\, 299 Sydney St. S.\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2G 3V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230618T120000
DTSTAMP:20230617T003537Z
CREATED:20230610T232639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230617T003537Z
UID:1068-1687086000-1687089600@guelph-unitarians.com
SUMMARY:Walking the path of Reconciliation (Darin Wybenga)
DESCRIPTION:Prior to working with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation\, Darin Wybenga was an educator in elementary schools in Southern Ontario. Specializing as a teacher of history and geography\, he also served as a vice-principal and curriculum coordinator. In recent years\, Wybenga has worked for the MCFN as the Traditional Knowledge and Land Use Coordinator for the First Nation’s Department of Consultation and Accommodation. His work in the department primarily consists of educating project proponents about the history of the treaty lands\, territory\, and people of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. I will bring a few wampum belts with me and talk about the spirit of Reconciliation (as I see it) between First Nations and Settlers. If we walk down the path of reconciliation together in peace\, respect\, and friendship we will eventually reach por goal. Service Leaders: Margriet and Paul \n  \n\nPhotos provided
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/darin-wybenga/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230602T170000
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SUMMARY:New Members' Service
DESCRIPTION:Join Hannah Schell and some of our community’s friendly new contributors as we welcome our new members\, learn about them and explore the theme of belonging. If you plan to attend online\, please email Holly for the link  at admin@guelph-unitarians.com. Childcare available on site.
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/new-members-service/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230528T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230528T120000
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Nature Walk Service – Ignatius Jesuit Centre
DESCRIPTION:Spring is a great time to immerse ourselves in the joys of nature\, the mysteries of\nmigrating birds\, ephemeral spring wildflowers\, and animals emerging to the abundance of\nspring. Guelph is especially blessed with the 600-acre Ignatius Jesuit Centre of farmland and\nforests\, with seemingly endless hiking trails open to the public.\nIgnatius also has the spiral Stations of the Cosmos\, Stations of World Religions\, and the\nLabyrinth\, that seem almost designed specifically for Unitarians! Come commune with nature\nand the cosmos with Paul Smith and Andrea Scapinello.\nWe will have a mobile service outdoors combining some usual elements of a service with a stroll\nthrough the Stations of the Cosmos\, and a leisurely nature walk to explore some of the farm\necosystems\, and whatever plants and wildlife reveal themselves.\nWeather permitting\, please join us at the Ignatius Farm Workshop parking area and Stations of\nthe Cosmos at 11am. See map for directions. \nNote from Igantius: Please note that parking may be a challenge this weekend with all of the community gardeners. Parking on roadways is strictly prohibited\, so if the farm workshop parking lot is full\, the parking lots at Orchard Park (the big brick building when you first come in) would likely be your best bet.
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/outdoor-nature-walk-service-ignatius-jesuit-centre/
LOCATION:Ignatius Jesuit Centre
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230507T120000
DTSTAMP:20230505T050908Z
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UID:956-1683457200-1683460800@guelph-unitarians.com
SUMMARY:With whom do we stand?
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs Unitarians\, social justice\, equality and social action are close to our hearts. What better way to explore what we stand for\, and with whom we stand\, than through song? Join Janette\, Rick and Seanna for a morning of music\, with a special focus on the songs of Carolyn McDade.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNursery Care will be provided on site at 122 Harris St.
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/with-whom-do-we-stand/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230430T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230430T120000
DTSTAMP:20230429T182203Z
CREATED:20230429T182203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230429T182203Z
UID:950-1682852400-1682856000@guelph-unitarians.com
SUMMARY:May Day /Beltane
DESCRIPTION:This annual fire festival traditionally looks forward the bounty of summer. This year we will focus on some of the hardships we are leaving behind\, so that we can open to growth more fully. As with every pagan service\, we will highlight our belonging to the mystery and miracle of the universe. Come sing and dance with us. Blessed be. The Green Team are your service leaders: Rebekah\, Diane\, Janette\, Christine\, Lorna\, Aspen\, Rein and Linda. There will be nursery care and a special activity for kids on site at 122 Harris St. If you prefer to attend online\, please email admin@guelph-unitarians.com for the link. 
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/may-day-beltane/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230423T120000
DTSTAMP:20230419T143026Z
CREATED:20230419T143026Z
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SUMMARY:A "visit" to Unicamp (note: no need to gas or charge the car for this one!)
DESCRIPTION:It’s hard to describe Unicamp as anything other than magical. Unicamp is home to so many of us. Whether we grew up attending or recently discovered it\, Unicamp is a place where many of us feel accepted and free to be ourselves; a place where we build lifelong bonds and a sense of community where we live out our UU values. Unicamp has Kids’ Camps (during July) and family and adult programming that anyone is welcome to join throughout the rest of the summer (from mid-May to mid-October). The land and the community are exceptionally bright and loving. This 50-acre valley\, hidden near the small town of Honeywood\, Ontario\, takes care of us. It has a pond we can swim in\, forests and meadows we explore and relax in\, a communal dining hall\, a spiritual center\, access to Cowpie Hill with a beautiful view of Mulmur County\, Sunday services (which are outdoors if the weather is nice)\, weekly dances (which always includes our classics: the Time Warp and Cecelia by Simon and Garfunkel)\, and so much more. \nJoin Joanna Barrington (Unicamp’s Director) and Kaitlyn McLay (Unicamp’s Children’s Program Director) as they talk about the magic of Unicamp and invite all who have never been to check it out! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNursery Care will be provided on site at 122 Harris St. \nLooking for more information on Unicamp? Check out their brochure.
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/a-visit-to-unicamp-note-no-need-to-gas-or-charge-the-car-for-this-one/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230416T120000
DTSTAMP:20240114T075823Z
CREATED:20230414T211403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T075823Z
UID:933-1681642800-1681646400@guelph-unitarians.com
SUMMARY:Evil: God’s Problem (and Ours)
DESCRIPTION:Many thoughtful people have wondered\, why does God allow so much suffering in the world? Philosophers call this “the problem of evil” and it is this question that has led many to atheism\, or to no longer believe in a traditional understanding of God. We will consider some different religious and non-religious responses. How do we wrestle with this question as Unitarian-Universalists living in the world today? Speaker: Hannah Schell \nService leaders: Margriet and Michael\, with help from Janette\, Seanna\, and Brian. \nNursery Care will be provided on site at 122 Harris St. \nPlease email admin@guelph-unitarians.com for the service link.
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/evil-gods-problem-and-ours/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230409T170000
DTSTAMP:20230407T215149Z
CREATED:20230407T215149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T215149Z
UID:926-1681038000-1681059600@guelph-unitarians.com
SUMMARY:Easter Memories
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal chalice cafe in which we share memories (from silly to serious) of Easter. How do you mark the arrival of spring? If you have a favorite seasonal song or a beloved old hymn from this time of year\, please bring it to share.  Hosted by Hannah Schell. Please email admin@guelph-unitarians.com for the zoom link.
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/easter-memories/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230402T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230402T120000
DTSTAMP:20230323T042851Z
CREATED:20230323T042851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T042851Z
UID:913-1680433200-1680436800@guelph-unitarians.com
SUMMARY:Chris Paul on transitioning
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce that Chris Paul has graciously agreed to speak to us again. This will be on April 2nd. \nChris Paul (Rainbows) is a Creative Director and Partner at Unicorn Rebellion\, a creative agency working with good people to do good things. They are an author / illustrator\, speaker\, and queer activist. \nIn October last year Chris talked to us about being queer inclusion\, belonging and the importance of using proper pronouns. This time Chris will be speaking about transitioning. \nChris is a very engaging speaker\, and very funny as well! \nPlease check them out on line\, and more importantly: mark your calendar for April 2nd. \nPlease email admin@guelph-unitarians.com if you require a Zoom link for this hybrid service. \nNursery Care will be available on site for this service.
URL:https://guelph-unitarians.com/event/chris-paul-on-transitioning/
LOCATION:122 Harris St / Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sunday Services
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