Laura Couchie will share the history and context behind what "Two Spirit" means and how it used to describe gender and relationships across many Indigenous people and communities. Connections to Indigenous language, culture and ways of life will be shared to illustrate how colonialism has impacted gender and relationships in Indigenous communities. Bio: Laura is Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) […]
Polyamory: Love, Consent and Communication Polyamory (also known as Consensual Non-Monogamy, Ethical Non-Monogamy or Radical Relationships) is a relationship model practiced across Canada and around the world. Our talk will discuss the nature of polyamory and the legal, social, economic and emotional challenges/benefits of sharing love beyond a framework of monogamy. Speakers: Zoe Duff - a director and spokesperson for the Canadian Polyamory […]
Our faith tradition believes in the power and possibility of covenant – a set of shared promises, agreements, and understandings to hold us together.
Many of us are plagued by the fast pace of our current society and this time of year can be particularly chaotic. We can put undue pressure onto ourselves and our children. Join us Sunday November 27 for something quite different. Slowing down enhances our capacity for connection and joy. It makes room for creativity and self-expression. […]
Join us on Sunday for a Chalice Cafe based around “Songs of Joy and Hope”. The invitation is to share with us music that brings you (And hopefully others!) joy and hope in this troubled world. The invitation to share is via: Send us a you tube link or song title at Sundayservices@guelph-unitarians.com and we will try […]
“How do we live well?” has become a guiding question for Karim Rizkallah since a housemate asked it on a kitchen floor one evening many years ago. As a Jack of some trades, Jill of others, and Master of none, Karim dabbled in a variety of studies and travel for a decade or so until his path led […]
The wheel of the year takes us into the longest nights, shortest days. Join us in exploring the power of honouring our fatigue, and opening to compassion, the door to hope and renewal.
Please join us for a very informal sing-in/sing along on Christmas eve, from 7 to 8 pm. via zoom. Everyone is invited to tell a short story that is meaningful to them on this day, or bring forward their favorite song. You can also send us a Youtube link if you like. Email: sundayservices@guelph-unitarians.com And […]
Happy Holidays! UCG will be closed today. Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah!
Happy New Year! Please note that there will not be a service today.
Let’s start the new year with a party! We can celebrate all that we have achieved in 2022 and look ahead to our dreams for 2023. We will hear from the focus groups that are gathering steam and add our thoughts to the momentum. It will be a hybrid coming together, because that’s our super […]
How was your 2022? What were the highs? What were the lows? How do you want to move forward into 2023? Join us in using a 500-year old Jesuit reflective tool to look at the year that was, and move forward with a fresh perspective. Live music will help make our joys higher and sorrows […]
