Calendar of events

Here you will find all of our congregation’s Sunday Services, Board and Committee meetings and other events. Use the calendar controls to see events for past or future dates. For a quick look at recent Sunday Services, click here!

Mar
31
Sun
Sunday March 31st 10:30 a.m. at First Unitarian, 5575 West Saanich Road Shifting Stones – Easter Sunday Rev. Shana Lynngood, Homilist
Mar 31 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Sunday March 31st 10:30 a.m. at First Unitarian, 5575 West Saanich Road Shifting Stones – Easter Sunday Rev. Shana Lynngood, Homilist

This Sunday, which reflects on the central Christian story of transformation, Easter, we’ll think about the central role of the boulder, the stone that blocks the entrance to the tomb where Jesus is buried. What are the stones of our lives? War? Climate Collapse? Are there spaces and places where we are able to move those stones out of the way to seek new life—our own version of resurrection?

Capital UU Congregation musicians and the First Unitarian Church worship team will join with guest musicians Lea Morris and Sylvia Humble.
It should be a memorable and moving joint service filled with beautiful music.

Would you like a ride – please contact Karen Christie – she can take four people picking up from James Bay New Horizons at 9:50.

Apr
7
Sun
Sunday April 7th, 10am, at Norway House, Meg Richey RCC “Building Resilience in the Age of Climate Anxiety.”
Apr 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Sunday April 7th, 10am, at Norway House, Meg Richey RCC "Building Resilience in the Age of Climate Anxiety."

It’s normal (and even adaptive) to feel overwhelmed and anxious in a rapidly changing climate. But what do we do with these emotions, and what actions can we take? Let’s talk about ways to build emotional resilience and identify steps we can take to protect the planet we love.

Meghan is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, a PhD candidate in Interdisciplinary Studies, and a Graduate Fellow of the UVic Centre for Studies in Religion and Society.

Apr
14
Sun
Sunday April 14th, 10 am, at Norway House Rev. Samaya Oakley “Who Do We Choose To Be?”
Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Sunday April 14th, 10 am, at Norway House Rev. Samaya Oakley "Who Do We Choose To Be?"

That we live in unprecedented times is a refrain we often hear too often these days. All the ways of living and being in the world have fallen away. As we begin to make our way forward into who knows what, how is it that we can love ourselves, our congregations, and our communities into a new wholeness. What do we want to be remembered for? Who do we choose to be in these times.

Speaker bio: The Rev. Samaya Oakley serves as the Minister for Calgary Unitarians. Once Rev. Samaya started attending a Unitarian Universalist congregation, she quickly became active continentally though the Youth Office of the UUA. After fifteen years of youth ministry, she entered ministry ten years ago. In that time, she has been involved in the CUC’s Truth and Healing and Reconciliation Reflection Guide team as well as the Canadian Widening the Circle team. She holds at the heart of her ministry the importance of relationships and compassion. Rev. Samaya is a strong believer in social justice and believes that our theology calls us to be active agents for love and justice in the world.

Apr
21
Sun
Sunday April 21st at Norway House, Ollie Belisle – The Christ Conspiracy
Apr 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Sunday April 21st at Norway House, Ollie Belisle - The Christ Conspiracy
There is arguably no figure more renowned than Jesus Christ. Despite living over 2,000 years ago, long before the rise of social media, this Palestinian Jew remains an influential icon, shaping attitudes and behaviors globally through his enduring story. But what unfolds when we detach Christ from our preconceived notions and approach his story anew? What transpires when we expand our exploration of this legendary figure to encompass previously overlooked sources? What occurs when we examine the Gospels without the lens of mainstream Christianity, focusing instead on Christ’s teachings rather than his divine origins and miraculous deeds? Join us this Sunday to delve into what could be deemed the greatest conspiracy in world history: the Christ Conspiracy.
Apr
28
Sun
Sunday April 28th 10am at Norway House – Di Clift – Do Unitarians Pray?
Apr 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Sunday April 28th 10am at Norway House - Di Clift - Do Unitarians Pray?

Unitarian spiritual practice tends to shy away from prayer, which implies communication with a supernatural being.  But does prayer work?  Can prayer help heal oneself or others?  Is it an unavoidable human instinct?

Di is one of CUUC’s lay chaplains.