Although popular culture has largely viewed witchcraft as something that is either associated with ‘black magic’ or playfully celebrated at Halloween, Wicca is a religion influenced by pre-Christian beliefs and practices.  Wiccan spirituality that is manifested in nature and emphasizes ritual observance of seasonal and life cycles will be our focal point this Sunday.

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This month we explore Earth-based spirituality, which is defined as “nature as a whole considered to be the source of universal consciousness and energy”.  

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Because the Easter holiday is largely centered on Jesus, the stories of others who lived and loved and felt pain at that time are often overlooked.  On this Sunday we will consider the experiences of some of those closest to Jesus, including his mother.

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​Pema Chodron is currently one of the most widely known Buddhist authors and teachers.  Part of her appeal is her seemingly counter-intuitive approach to failure.  This Sunday we will explore the road she is paving from failure to freedom.

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A central aspect of our UU faith is the goal of universal love as a basis for how we move in the world; ours is a tradition not based on belief, but on where we stand.  On this Sunday we will explore what it means to truly stand on the side of love in order to live our first principle of the inherent worth and dignity of every person.

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Valentine’s Day in our culture, often celebrated with chocolates and flowers, is typically associated with expressions of romantic love.  Because the experience of love goes far beyond romance, today we will not only explore other ways and reasons to love, but also how living and being love can be a spiritual practice.

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In keeping with our theme-based focus on the UU Source of World Religions, this Sunday we will explore the rich and diverse tradition of Hinduism.  Our exploration will include appreciating the theological context of this ancient faith, as well as incorporating aspects of Hindu ritual into our own sacred gathering.

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Many of us find our way to our UUism by way of a Christian beginning, and many of us have wounds from our Christian past.  Such wounding can at times limit our openness and appreciation of the religion from which UUism emerged.  This Sunday we will take a candid look at our wounds, and consider a path toward healing.

Rev. Lori Kyle joined the UUCD family as our congregation's spiritual leader in October 2014.  Following her recent successful interview with the Ministerial Fellowship Committee in Boston, Lori was ordained at Toronto First on June 14, 2015.  Lori is a native of Kansas City, Missouri and moved to Canada in 2009 with her family.  Currently she resides in eastern Toronto with her fiancée Margaret, her children Maddie and Nathan, and their yellow lab Sally.

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​In our culture we are taught to strive for success, which often includes material gain.  On this Stewardship Sunday we will explore the idea of being rich, how it is manifested in our lives, and specifically how it is embodied in our connection to UUCD.

Rev. Lori Kyle joined the UUCD family as our congregation's spiritual leader in October 2014.  Following her recent successful interview with the Ministerial Fellowship Committee in Boston, Lori was ordained at Toronto First on June 14, 2015.  Lori is a native of Kansas City, Missouri and moved to Canada in 2009 with her family.  Currently she resides in eastern Toronto with her fiancée Margaret, her children Maddie and Nathan, and their yellow lab Sally.

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