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!

Apr
27
Sun
Matt Morrison “Role and Power of Connection in Building a Movement”
Apr 27 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

To create the systems we envision, beyond the reaches of oppression and inequity, we must look to ourselves, those around us, and the earth which sustains us to find meaning, inspiration and power.

Looking into ourselves, looking into our communities, and truly breaking down the structures of violence and appropriation, we find the role and power of connection. I’ll share my experience on how building community focused on food security has helped me discover this role, and taught me the power of connection.”

May
1
Thu
Capital Coffee Cove @ James Bay Coffee and Books
May 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:20 am

Attention all Visitors, Members and Friends! Please come for ‘coffee’ and conversation in the alcove at James Bay Coffee and Books at 143 Menzies St. The coffee and topic are as you like it.

May
3
Sat
Facing the Ecological Crisis Together – Workshop on Holistic Thinking @ Nellie McClung Library
May 3 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

“When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe.” – John Muir, Sierra Club founder

Please join us for this experiential workshop that explores holistic thinking. We hope to deepen our understanding of natural and political events and help devise a better story to replace the dominant world-view. We would also like to create opportunities to meet and share our hopes and fears.

Facilitator: Ben Dolf

For more information, please visit the Facing the Crisis Together website.

May
4
Sun
Dr. Nina Belmonte   “Existentialism: A Personal Faith”
May 4 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Existentialism brings our reflection back to the singular and personal nature of our existence, with inspiring consequences for the absolute worth, freedom and responsibility of each and every person.

Dr. Nina Belmonte is a Professor with the Department of Philosophy at the University of Victoria Faculty of Humanities. In this video, Nina discusses studying the history of philosophy and literature where she examines how we create meaning through narrative.

May
8
Thu
Capital Coffee Cove @ James Bay Coffee and Books
May 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:20 am

Attention all Visitors, Members and Friends! Please come for ‘coffee’ and conversation in the alcove at James Bay Coffee and Books at 143 Menzies St. The coffee and topic are as you like it.

May
11
Sun
Dr. John Pullyblank ”Resilience and Our Search for Meaning”
May 11 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Combining insights from Positive Psychology, stress and coping, and recent thought about exercise, diet, mindfulness, and mental activity, Dr. Pullyblank will look at how we build resiliency, particularly by our participation in diverse spiritual communities such as Capital.

May
15
Thu
Capital Coffee Cove @ James Bay Coffee and Books
May 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:20 am

Attention all Visitors, Members and Friends! Please come for ‘coffee’ and conversation in the alcove at James Bay Coffee and Books at 143 Menzies St. The coffee and topic are as you like it.

May
18
Sun
Dick Jackson “Hymn Sing – Exploring the Contrasts”
May 18 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Let’s have a look through our two UU hymn books to see the remarkable variety of music and lyrics they hold for us.

May
20
Tue
Board Meeting
May 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
May
22
Thu
Capital Coffee Cove @ James Bay Coffee and Books
May 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:20 am

Attention all Visitors, Members and Friends! Please come for ‘coffee’ and conversation in the alcove at James Bay Coffee and Books at 143 Menzies St. The coffee and topic are as you like it.

May
25
Sun
Farewell Potluck Party for Rosemary at Amanda’s
May 25 @ 12:30 am – 5:00 am
Peter Scales “Atheism is for You!”
May 25 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Do you think you might be an atheist?  If you have ever wondered about humanism, paganism, agnosticism and atheism, then don’t miss this homily!