Sunday Services


Oct. 5th - “A Loose-Leaf Bible” -- Rev. Wendy McNiven
Words are important to U*U’s. We write, read, discuss, argue, study. But the substance of our readings tends to change as we ourselves change. A “bible” or “holy book” for some of us would consist of words that are holy or inspiring to us at a particular time in our lives, but which are also responsive to new insights, learnings or revelations. What would you put into your loose-leaf bible?
**This is a Community Sunday. Plan to join us for lunch and conversation (and contact Andrea (andrea-nielsen@shaw.ca) if you want to bring something! Our monthly special collection will be for the Kelowna Drop-in Centre (supporting folks who live on the street).


Oct. 12th - Intergenerational Thanksgiving -- Rev. Linda, Lois & the RE Program
Featuring a “communion” with foods gifted by peoples native to this land, several aboriginal stories, and our “family” choir, this will be a celebrative day for all ages. Come join us!


Oct. 19th - “The Many Meanings of ‘Growth’” -- Rev. Linda Weaver Horton
Growth and change in our lives, and the lives of our relational networks, bring moments of opportunity, creativity and sometimes chaos and even danger. This time of year, as we consider how we can support this congregation’s work with our resources of time, talent and funds, let’s reflect together on our individual and collective commitments to being ever open to growing. How can we live creatively in the midst of flux, and make our lives count in the service of our values?


Oct. 26th - “How to Love” -- Educator Stan Chung, Okanagan College
This interactive conversation will focus on relationships. It asks how we grow in intimacy, emotional vulnerability and depth of communication in order to meet the promise and commitment of love. We will explore the most practical of questions, how do we discover and share a deeper and more meaningful love?


Oct. 31st at 7:30 p.m. - “Samhain” -- Lindsay Atkinson-Smith
I am offering a Samhain ritual on October 31 at 7:30 at the church.  Samhain is the root of Hallowe'en and has been celebrated for centuries.  It is a wiccan honouring of our beloved dead.  We will walk the labyrinth and make a visit to the underworld, accompanied by Hades and Persephone.
Bring objects for the altars that we will create. They can be personal belongings that you have inherited from your beloved dead or photographs of them. We will also have  potluck desert after the ceremony so bring your favourite Hallowe'en finger food.
Call me if you would like more information.  This is an adults only celebration.
Blessed Be, Lindsay Atkinson-Smith