Cheryl will explore the philosophy and practice of Appreciative Inquiry as it relates to the UUCD and also to our own lives.  In the words of Plato, "We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark. The real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light."

Rev. Cheryl Jack lives in Whitby with her husband Andris and four-legged BFF Domino.  She enjoys guest preaching and officiating at rites of passage, along with her participation in Big Sisters and Lakeview Manor.

We've all heard the saying "out of the mouths of babes."  While this saying celebrates the wisdom of children, our culture tends to overlook the significant contributions made by young people. This Sunday's service celebrates our youth, and the important role they play in our families, congregations, and in the world.

Lori Kyle is the UUCD’s recently hired spiritual leader.  In May 2014 Lori completed her Master of Divinity degree.  She hopes to be ordained in 2015 following her meeting with the Unitarian Universalist Association Ministerial Fellowship Committee in April.

A litany of thanksgiving will be part of this service and a presentation around 'common courtesy'.   Please... attend.

The irreverent Ric Jones earned a Master’s from Oklahoma State University focusing on cross-cultural communication and in May 2012, received a Master of Divinity from Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago, Illinois. Ric is a certified Healthy Congregation/Organizational facilitator and has completed both the basic and advanced clinics in Emotional Process in Family Systems. His educational background helps to provide a framework to continue to support corporate executives and congregational leadership focused on transformational change, stress management and how family of origin and social locations impact the person and the organization. On May 16 of this year, Ric became a Canadian citizen and he recently moved to Bowmanville.

Have you ever noticed that congregations usually hold their Blessing of the Animals services around this time of year?  This is because October 4th is the day that celebrates St. Francis of Assisi... a man who had a deep love for animals and nature. During this service we will not only celebrate Franciscan spirituality, but will also examine how it informs our UU faith. 

Lori Kyle is the UUCD’s recently hired spiritual leader.   In May 2014 Lori completed her Master of Divinity degree.   She hopes to be ordained in 2015 following her meeting with the Unitarian Universalist Association Ministerial Fellowship Committee in April.

​The complete sermon can be read below: