by Susanne Bounds As we light the chalice today, we invoke the power of the four directions that represent the cycles that govern our lives:the east, the first light and breath of the daythe south, the growing light and passion of the daythe west, the waning light and evaluation of Read more…
by Rev Michelle Scott-Huffman A promise made is a promise ____? Kept? Broken? Renegotiated? Discarded? Renewed? As humans living in a world in relationship with other humans, we spend a lot of time negotiating relationships. One of our tools of negotiation is the promise. Another word for those promises, particularly when Read more…
by Betty Ridge Our opening words this morning are “Territorial Acknowledgment,”by Sean Neil-Barron. We gather together as a community of seekers,to honour the interdependence of life,to respect the dignity of all,and to honour the land we walk humbly upon.Friends, Let us acknowledge that we walk upon the traditional territories of Read more…
What are those things that support renewal even in a hostile environment? In a normal year, it might be sufficient just to spade the soil. This year’s rocky conditions call for the dynamite Rev. Michelle handed us in last week’s message – “This is our time.” Board President Colleen Appel Read more…
by Rev Michelle Scott-Huffman Connecting both the second and fifth of the Unitarian Universalist Principles. 2nd Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;5th Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large; Our opening words this morning are Read more…