The Book Group meets once a month and provides a forum to discuss opinions and points of view of the various readers. Usually these discussions are lively, often provocative and always interesting and informative. We have read many novels, memoirs and non-fiction works; been introduced to new authors (many Canadian); and have had the opportunity to get to know the books and the fellowship participants in a deeper more meaningful way. Anyone interesting in joining the group is warmly invited to phone Lynda at 339-7976 for more information.
The Womenspirit Circle is one of the longest running Adult R.E. programs that the Fellowship has. It operates under the same principles as Chalice groups: participation, trust, laughter and inquiry. It is open to all women in the Fellowship usually on a drop-in format but sometimes as a closed circle. The Spirit Circle focuses on various aspects of Spirituality of particular interest to women and thrives on intergenerational dialogue. Phone Nancy at 338-0155 for more information and for directions. All women are invited.
Early Bird Singing begins 1/2 hour or so before the service. Everyone, children to elders, is joyfully welcome and encouraged to join us in this fantastic, uplifting experience of choral singing!
UU Rev. Tom Owen-Towle has noted the human need for intimacy and ultimacy. The Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowships' Adult Religious Exploration committee agrees with Rev. Owen-Towle that “Small groups can help meet these needs and are an ideal way to provide participants with a venue where they can explore their relationship with themselves, the world and that which is of ultimate value in their lives”.
Adult Religious Exploration Programs for 2006-2007 include:
Chalice Circles are groups of 6 to 10 people who meet regularly to explore some of life's bigger questions. The circle creates a space where everyone has the opportunity to speak and to be heard. They are a wonderful way to develop deeper relationships than we normally have the opportunity to do on a Sunday afternoon. In the past, topics such as learning from failure, a sense of gratitude, and what makes a sacred place have been discussed. CVUF has two Chalice Groups at the present time. Participants choose the topics and may take turns facilitating.
The Womenspirit Circle meets once a month and exams various topics designed to foster group intimacy through inquiry, participation, laughter and trust. The Spirit Circle is open to all women in the Fellowship usually on a drop-in format but sometimes as a closed circle. It provides an opportunity for an intergenerational group of women to share and support each others' spiritual journeys and experiential wisdom. The Spirit Circle focuses on various aspects of Spirituality of particular interest to women and thrives on intergenerational dialogue. In recent years we have explored Wiccan rituals, women and aging, science and spirituality. Presently we are exploring the six sources which support the UU tradition. All women are warmly invited to join us. The Spirit Circle retains the same characteristics as all Chalice groups...small groups where everyone has the opportunity to speak and to be heard deeply, the participants choose the topics and take turns facilitating.
Drum Circle , with accomplished drummer and facilitator, Greg Olynyk, meets on the fourth Sunday of the month from 3:00 – 4:30 . Greg leads a lively session of freestyle drumming. Join us for an exciting interactive drumming experience that is sure to lift your spirits and put a smile on your face. This is a fantastic way to celebrate and join together in a unique, fun activity where every individual's contribution is important and valued! No previous musical talent or know-how is required. You will leave laughing, energized and filled with a sense of well-being. Participants are asked to bring extra drums and percussion instruments if they have them. Always enjoyable, interactive and energizing. Please rsvp to Greg at 339-4969.
The Book Group meets once a month on the 3rd Saturday between 1:00 – 2:30 . It provides a forum to discuss opinions and points of view of the various readers. We have read many novels, memoirs and non-fiction works; been introduced to new authors (many Canadian); and have had the opportunity to get to know the books and the Fellowship participants in a deeper more meaningful way. The Book Group is open to all participants in the Fellowship and is looking for new members. January ~ The Queen and I; February ~ Sointula by Bill Gaston; March ~ The Trouble with Islam by Irshad Manji; April ~ The Birth House by Ami McKay; May ~ Brick Lane .
Early Bird Singing is open to all participants in Sunday Services who share a love of singing. Everyone, children to elders, is joyfully welcome and encouraged to join us in this fantastic, uplifting experience of choral singing!
Begins fifteen minutes before church in the Sanctuary.
Film Night: The DVD, Evolution's Arrow, by UU Rev. Michael Dowd is scheduled for Saturday, March 17 th . This is the first part of a four part series~ “The Great Story – the marriage of science and religion for personal and planetary well-being”. It will be shown in the Comox United Church Santuary between 7:00 – 9:30 . Rev. Michael Dowd and his wife, Connie Barlow, an acclaimed science writer, have spoken in more than 350 churches and other religious and secular organizations over the last four years, since they launched their itinerant educational ministry. Perhaps the most remarkable thing about Michael's message is the way that it has been embraced and even celebrated by those across the theological and philosophical spectrum: from atheists, humanists, and freethinkers, to evangelicals, to moderate and liberal Catholic and Protestant Christians, to Buddhists, Quakers and others. For more information see www.TheGreatStory.org
Dream & Myth Workshop - March 30 th & 31 st 2007
Jeremy Taylor D.Min.... on Dreams Myth & Social Change
Welcoming Congregation
The series of workshops has
been completed and a vote was held at
our Fellowship's AGM on March 30, 2003. It was unanimously decided that
we would apply to the Office of Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian and Transgender
Concerns of the Unitarian Universalist Association to become a Welcoming
Congregation. To learn more about the process of becoming a congregation
which actively welcomes and supports BGLT people, visit the UUA website
at www.uua.org, and go to
"Programs and Services", then to "Justice
Issues", and finally to "Bisexual/Gay/Lesbian/Transgender
Rights."
Another website we
recommend is that of the local branch of the
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, at
www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/Cafe/3319/pflag
