With reference to Cheryl’s May sermon entitled “Religion: What’s God Got to do With It?”, while religion without a transcendent source of direction could possibly offer the best option for the future of humanity, what about, in the words of Parker Palmer the “human quest for connectedness with something larger and much more trust-worthy than our egos, with our own selves, with one another, with the worlds of history and nature, with the invisible winds of the spirit, and with the mystery of being alive? What is it, after all, that draws us to religion?
The complete sermon can be read below: Henry David Thorough was a pioneer in our UU faith, despite not officially belonging to a Unitarian congregation. Join us as we step back in time to Thoreau's retreat at Walden Pond to appreciate how this naturalist, poet, activist, and spiritual seeker helped to shape our faith.
Rev. Lori Kyle joined the UUCD family as our congregation's spiritual leader in October 2014. Lori is a native of Kansas City, Missouri and moved to Canada in 2009 with her family. She resides in eastern Toronto with her partner Margaret, her children Maddie and Nathan, and their yellow lab Sally. The complete sermon can be read below: Prophetic men throughout the ages have had visions and heard voices. From Moses and the burning bush to Francis Crick and the structure of DNA the universe may communicate in both dramatic and subtle ways. Whether dreaming or awake or in altered states of consciousness, should we be more open to the idea of receiving wisdom and insight through non-conventional means?
Eric Bryant is a biologist and computer technician and runs his own computer repair business. He was raised a Unitarian and attended Don Heights until his teens. He explored other spiritual paths, which lead him back to UU. He is a UUCD board member. His spiritual practices include vegetarianism, fasting, barefoot hiking, sleeping connected to the Earth’s electrical field, and brainwave entertainment. Today is the day that the world celebrates the life of St. Francis of Assisi. Although credited with significant contributions to the reform of the Medieval Christian Church, his influence goes far beyond Medieval times and the tenets of Christianity. On this Sunday we will explore the relevance of Franciscan ideology in our contemporary world.
In honour of St. Francis' love of all creatures, we will incorporate into our service a blessing of animals. So bring your pets, one and all, to this special service! Rev. Lori Kyle joined the UUCD family as our congregation's spiritual leader in October 2014. Lori is a native of Kansas City, Missouri and moved to Canada in 2009 with her family. She resides in eastern Toronto with her partner Margaret, her children Maddie and Nathan, and their yellow lab Sally. The complete sermon can be read below: |
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