We will gather from across the nation to celebrate what has brought us to this moment in making manifest our new principle: promoting “individual and communal action that accountably dismantles racism and systemic barriers to full inclusion in ourselves and our institutions.“ This is a promise worthy of this time and the fullness of our creative […]
Spring is a great time to immerse ourselves in the joys of nature, the mysteries of migrating birds, ephemeral spring wildflowers, and animals emerging to the abundance of spring. Guelph is especially blessed with the 600-acre Ignatius Jesuit Centre of farmland and forests, with seemingly endless hiking trails open to the public. Ignatius also has […]
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.
In the UUWellspring program focused on Sources, we have explored the six sources of Unitarian Universalism, meeting bi-monthly in a format that centers on a practice of deep listening. This Sunday, join Hannah and Lorna and other members of the Sources group, as we share some of what we have been learning through sitting together, […]
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 […]
Save the Date! The Flower Communion, which is 100 years old this year, is a cherished ceremony among UU congregations worldwide. It is a celebration of “beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community” created in 1923 Norbert Čapek, in Prague, Czechoslovakia. As well as a celebration of the sixth principle (The goal of world community with […]
Come One, Come All, to our first Sunshine Room Tea Party outside (weather permitting) so that those who haven't been to the building in person for fear of the virus can eat, drink (tea of course:) and be merry while enjoying IN PERSON conversations! Where: The UCG parking lot, of course! When: June 25th, after the flower communion and last service before summer. […]
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.
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 […]
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 manager AT grandriverunitarian DOT […]
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? Childcare will be provided by our junior RE staff.
You Tube Link: https://youtu.be/QfbfRFjE2M4
