Capital Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Peter will briefly describe how — and more importantly why — this congregation was formed back in 1996. In the second half of the service we will remember Belsonia “Bel” Bogatin Paul, one of the leaders of our little group.

It is not who or what you believe in that is important, but rather, how you live your life. Based on an event in our congregation and a homily by Unitarian Minister, Rev. Mathew Johnson – Doyle.

Dr. Dalton is an Associate Professor, Art Education at the University of Victoria, he received his PhD (Art Education), from Ohio State University and his MFA (Painting), University of Washington.

Many of us want to deepen our spiritual lives but are not sure how to do it. Having a regular spiritual practice helps you connect with what inspires and challenges you—whether that is a divine power, inner wisdom, and/or nature. Rev. Meg will explore what is involved in creating such a practice and benefits that come as a result.

Today’s service will also include a Celebration of Life for Ted Harrison, Officiated by Peter Scales.

What does it mean to be a person of honesty?” What is the truth, where do we find it? Can we find a deeper connection to each other and to our principles by living with honesty? How often do we say “In all honesty…” and why do we preface a sentence with a proviso that we are being honest? How are honesty and spirituality connected?  Join us as we explore the nature of honesty.

A look back from the IARF Congress 2015, held at Birmingham University,. The University was founded by Unitarian Mayor and MP Chamberlin (Neville’s father).

The story of our CUUC congregation can be told in many voices. Today’s talk looks at the role Capital has played in the life of one its member families.

Terry is a volunteer regional organizer for Dogwood Initiative and has a long history of activism dating back to the 60s. After retiring as a VP academic of an Ontario college, she spent two weeks in the tar-sands in 2013 and came back a changed woman. As a cancer survivor and volunteer, she also feels a sense of urgency. 　It’s not easy to be hopeful these days, but Terry draws on her Christian roots, Buddhist meditation practice, science/cosmology, and her relationships with people to sustain her.　 She’ll share her personal story and why she loves to organize local citizens to take back decision-making power over their land, air, and water.

Leila works and publishes on sustainability, attachment to place and how we think and feel about them. In this talk, she will examine how our well-being is linked to our sense of comfort with the place we are in. Leila has a PhD in Environmental Psychology from UVIC.