MAR 2: More Ways to do Sunday Than You Can Shake A Stick At
~ Nathalie Brunet ~
Nathalie will outline a proposed structure for our Sunday Program which highlights diversity in worship styles and ease of preparation for the facilitators. Sets of “Resource Bundles” which are available to help facilitators plan for worship services will be presented and available for use.

March 9th: Our Place in the Web*
~ Vyda Ng ~
This exploration is related to the Canadian Unitarian Council's theme for this year's Annual Conference and Meeting - "The Web of Life: In Our Hands," and will focus on the interdependence of the web of life, the reality that everything we do and everything we are is connected to everything else.
*This is a "Sharing Our Faith" service - a special collection will be taken during the service and sent to the CUC for dispersing to UU congregations who apply for and are approved for grants to fund projects related to growth and sustainability.

March 16th:
~ Tammy MacLeod ~

March 23rd:
~ Nathalie Brunet ~
Intergenerational Easter Service

March 30: Universalism from A Historical Perspective
~ Judy Gibson ~

April 6: ~ Carol Butler ~

April 13: Read Aloud/Use the Hymnal Service
~ Nathalie Brunet ~

April 20: ~ Tammy MacLeod ~

April 27: Collective Writing: A Way to Our Creative Source
~Tammy MacLeod~
This service is a hands-on approach to expressing ourselves through writing our creativity and honouring the interdependent web between us.

May 4: ~Keith Pike~

May 11: ~Kate Morrison~

May 18: ~Carol Butler~

May 25: Courage
~Yvonne Hurry~

June 1: Connections – A Reflection on the recent Annual Conference & Meeting, and the many ways of connecting
~Vyda Ng~

June 8th: The Nature of Belief - An Interactive Exploration
~Vyda Ng~
A short presentation will be followed by participatory discussion on what we believe, and what drives and inspires our daily lives.

June 15th: Intergenerational Service
~Nathalie Brunet~

June 22nd: TBD

June 28th: Soulful Sundown Service,
Saturday, 7:00- 8:30 pm, Room 4040 Science Building, MUN
Soulful Sundowns are spiritual experiences rooted in movement, self-expression, and
community. They are an alternative to the Sunday services and are a sharing of light and being. Join us for a romp of the spirit within and without. Bring your imagination and explorative nature.

Albert Einstein: The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious - the
fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science.
Please see the poster.

June 29th: Annual Fellowship Meeting, 12:00 - 13:30 pm
Members and friends are advised that the Annual Fellowship meeting will take place on this date. The meeting will be located at the Retired Citizens' Building, 10 Bennett Avenue.

A short service will be held from 10:30 - 11:00 am, which will be followed by a light meal until noon. The AFM will be held from 12:00 - 1:30 pm. All members, friends and visitors are welcome.

The agenda for the meeting available online here in PDF format. An election of officers will be held. Anyone wishing to serve on the Board of Directors should contact Martha Traverso of the Nominating Committee. She can be reached at 777-8584 (W) or 722-8797 (H). Nominations will also be accepted from the floor.

There is no Notice of Motions or Special Resolutions proposed for the AFM.

July 13th: Annual AUF Yippee Party

On this date, we will meet at Judy Gibson's (58 The Boulevard) instead of 10 Bennett Avenue for our yearly picnic/barbecue/potluck. We'll start at 10:30 with a yoga session and relaxation exercise (participation voluntary - bring a mat or blanket) led by Martha Traverso-Yepez, followed at 12:00 by food and conversation. Weather permitting, we'll be in Judy's lovely garden by Quidi Vidi Lake. Keep an eye on your e-mail on Sunday morning if the weather is not fine – we’ll send out an announcement.

The barbecue will be on, and a big bowl for salad - you're invited to bring a salad item of your choice for tossing into the communal bowl. As well, do bring something to put on the bbq, or your favourite potluck dish. Judy has kindly offered to make a bean salad and her fresh fruit compote. 

All are invited - especially children and the young-at-heart - for food, talk, and games!

July 20: Unitarianism’s First Flowering
~Dorothy Milne~
Unitarianism took Europe suddenly by storm in the late 1500's as part of a tide of religious experiments which arose during the Protestant Reformation.

For 80 years, during a brief era of religious tolerance, the first Unitarians produced a theology and a community which were surprisingly 'modern'.

The story of these first Unitarians raises some interesting questions for our own times.

July 26: Soulful Sundown (held on the last Saturday of each month)
Location TDB

July 27: “If You’re a Church, Then How Come…?”
~Carol Butler~
A presentation for those new to Unitarianism (based on a sermon by Rev. Brian Kiely, Minister at the Unitarian Church of Edmonton, August 2006)

Unitarianism is a religion that welcomes seekers, people who are searching for answers to their own faith concerns, but who will not have the answers dictated to them.
A sermon on what it means to be a Unitarian and how we can call ourselves a church.

Aug. 24: Exploring Ray Drennan's Recommendations
~ Kate Morrison ~
Kate Morrison will lead a discussion about the recommendations outlined in the report by Rev. Ray Drennan after working with our fellowship as a Canadian Unitarian Council consultant. Your attendance and participation is greatly appreciated!

Aug. 31: Newfoundland Unitarianism in the 19th century: The Bowrings
~ Judy Gibson ~
Judy will investigate early Unitarianism in Newfoundland., especially with respect to the Bowring family.

Sept. 7: #1 Collaborative Series: "Unitarianism: The Principles"
~ Kate Morrison & Tammy MacLeod ~
This is the first Sunday of the Collaborative Series based on the Statement of Principles. Being theme-based, these services provide an opportunity to develop a theme/topic over a series of services happening the first Sunday of each month. What defines these Sunday services is the continuity of the theme and, the collaborative work involved so that two or more people construct the service. Kate and Tammy will be working together to present the first in a series of services about the Principles.

Sept. 14: Water Ceremony
~ Diane Ryan & Tammy MacLeod ~
The Water Communion or Water Ceremony, was first used at a Unitarian Universalist worship service in the 1980s. Many UU congregations now hold a Water Communion once a year, often at the beginning of the new church year (September). We invite you to bring to the service a small amount of water from a place that is special to you. During the appointed time in the service, one by one each person pours water into a large bowl. As the water is added, each person may choose to share where the water has come from and why it is special. The combined water is symbolic of our shared faith coming from many different sources.

Sept. 21: Early Unitarians
~ Dorothy Milne ~
Dorothy will share the stories of 16th century Socinians and their life in Racovia. This is the second instalment of the history of UUism

Sept. 28: Empty Space for Respectful Engagement
~ Facilitated by: Vyda Ng  ~
Inspired by Ray Drennan's Confluence Lecture, Canadian Unitarianism: An Idea of A Possibility, this service provides a safe space for open dialogue and exploration

Oct 26: Empty Space for Respectful Engagement
- Vyda Ng –
Inspired by Rev. Ray Drennan's Confluence Lecture, Canadian Unitarianism: An Idea of A Possibility (http://www.cuc.ca/ministry/drennan_confluencelecture.pdf), this service provides a safe space for open dialogue and exploration. We will build on our conversation from last month's Empty Space, so please come to share and to listen - we invite your thoughts, ideas, and musings about Unitarianism and the AUF. 

Nov. 2: Collaborative Series #2: Unitarianism: The Principles
- Martha Traverso & Kate Morrison –
Kate and Martha continue the exploration of the seven Principles
 
Nov. 9: Topic TBA
- Judy Gibson -
 
Nov. 16: Pondering Poetry
- Tammy MacLeod  -
Poetry is a means of understanding life and spirit in a profound way. Poetry gives words to what is wordless. Emulating the mystery of life and indeed the mystery of our creative spirit, poetry taps a reflection of our incredible beauty, and awareness of who we are and what we need to share. This service will focus on a poem to explore and reflect upon. Oct Bring in a poem of your own or of a favourite poet to share.  
 
Nov. 23: Inclusive vs. Exclusive
- Kate Morrison  -
Kate will present a service exploring the meaning of inclusivity and exclusivity and what these words mean to us.
 
Nov. 30: Empty Space for Respectful Engagement
Facilitator: TBA
 
Please note: Nov. 11 is Remembrance Day & Nov. 25 is Buy Nothing day

Past Sunday Services (2007):

Jan. 28th "Chants Encounter" Sherril Gilbert
Sherril Gilbert will lead us in this popular song and chant service. May our voices sing and our souls soar.

Feb. 4th “Hope Lights the Path Toward Justice and Peace" Carol Butler
This timely presentation will lead to a discussion on our ideas of justice and peace.

Feb 11th "Ancestral Voices" Terry Reilly
What are these voices? Terry will present an exploration of what ancestral voices mean to him.

Feb 18th "Intuition: The Power of Listening" Tammy MacLeod
What is intuition? How does it operate in your life? This presentation will explore what intuition is and how we can choose to use it.

Feb 25th "Spiritual Health" Diane Ryan
Diane will explore what spiritual health means to her. Leading to discussion, this service intends to be reflective and honouring of our spiritual practices.

March 4th "The Psychological Teachings of Jesus" Gary Palen
Gary Palen will present an evolved perspective on the teachings of Jesus.

March 11th "Rabbi Joshua" Sherril Gilbert
Sherril Gilbert will provide a Jewish perspective on the roots of Christianity.

March 18th "The Spring Equinox" Mary McKim
We welcome guest Mary McKim to celebrate the changing of the seasons from an
earth-based perspective. This service will take place at 3:00-4:00pm!

March 25th "Prayer" Nathalie Brunet
What role does prayer play in your life? Nathalie Brunet, long time member
of our congregation, will offer her thoughts and feelings about prayer.

April 1 "Samarpan Mediation" Bani Bal
We welcome back guest Bani Bal to continue the dialogue on Samarpan
meditation. A practice of manifesting positive qualities through meditation
so that one can evolve on all levels.

April 6 "Soulful Sundown" (7:30 p.m.)
Soulful Sundown is an opportunity to explore spirituality through contemporary music, dance, storytelling, gentle movement, drumming, chant, and other self-expression. It is a radically inclusive, highly participatory, spiritually alive and justice-centered community experience. (also see events page)

April 8th "Easter Service" Diane Ryan

April 15th "Science, Technology and Social Responsibility" Ray Will
In a highly technical world, how do the scientist and the engineer address
the social implications of what they do? Can social institutions learn from
the scientific method?

April 22nd "Earth Day Awareness" Diane Ryan and Kate Morrison

JUL 29: “Where Are We Going?” Vyda Ng
3 questions will be used as a springboard for discussion to explore each individual’s needs, gifts and spiritual challenges. The outcome will influence future programming.

AUG 5: "New Ways To Do Sunday" Dorothy Milne & Jan Dicks
This session will use a playful theme to explore alternative ways of meeting and worshipping together.

AUG 12: “How Are We Getting There?” Vyda Ng
As a follow-up to July 29, we will meet to discuss the results of our sharing and ways of going forward.

AUG 19: "More Ways To Do Sunday" Tammy Macleod
Further exploration of innovative ways to “do” Sundays.

AUG 26: "Poetry & Meditation" Jan Dicks
Creative meditation on a chosen piece of poetry.

SEP 2: “The Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person” Kate Morrison
Small group discussion of our first principle

SEP 9: Topic to be announced - Nathalie Brunet

SEP 16: “The Call to Action” Carol Butler
An introduction to microcredit, followed by discussion and dialogue

SEP 23: “Respect for the Interdependent Web of All Existence” Tammy Macleod
Solstice water communion and exploration of our seventh principle

SEP 30: Small group discussion with a creative collage – Rev. Penny Allderdice

DEC 2:    “Sermon-in-a-box” Kate Morrison
Followed by small group discussion 

DEC 9:  “The Fruitfulness of Voluntary Associations for Imagining New Possibilities for Human Fulfillment” Louis Chiaramonte, Liz Hanrahan and Rev. Penny Allderdice 

DEC 16:  Intergenerational service – Nathalie Brunet 

DEC 23:  Christmas Carols – Terry Rielly 

DEC 30: “Envisioning for the New Year” Group discussion

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