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!

May
25
Thu
Capital Coffee Cove @ James Bay Coffee and Books
May 25 @ 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
28
Sun
Rabbi Shimon Moch “Love thy neighbour as thyself”
May 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Rabbi Shimon Moch "Love thy neighbour as thyself"

Among the sources of the UU living tradition are Jewish and Christian teachings about God’s love. How can we integrate ancient lessons into 21st century living?

Rabbi Shimon Moch is a leader of Kolot Mayim Reform Temple, a spiritual home for Victoria’s liberal Jews to worship, study Torah, and observe Jewish sacred times together

Jun
1
Thu
Capital Coffee Cove @ James Bay Coffee and Books
Jun 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.

Jun
4
Sun
Karen Christie “A Global Perspective: Knowledge Versus Altruism”
Jun 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Karen Christie "A Global Perspective: Knowledge Versus Altruism"

Karen’s homily will provide a global perspective through her life’s lens of having lived and worked on six continents. She will look at knowledge and altruism through both definition and experience, inviting you to reflect on your contributions to making the world a better place.

Karen was a member of the UU Fellowship of Ottawa for 20 years before moving to Victoria. Originally from Calgary, Karen started her professional life as a language teacher at the secondary and post-secondary levels and later worked in international development. Karen loves to sing, dance, cycle, swim and kayak.

Jun
8
Thu
Capital Coffee Cove @ James Bay Coffee and Books
Jun 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.

Jun
11
Sun
Rosemary Morrison “Scratching the Surface”
Jun 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Rosemary Morrison "Scratching the Surface"

Rosemary likens getting a Master of Divinity degree to ‘scratching the surface’ to the knowledge and literature on philosophy and theology. In this service Rosemary will discuss some of the insights, struggles, and understandings she has encountered studying at Vancouver School of Theology. It has indeed been a journey, and Rosemary is excited to share some of this journey with you.

Rosemary began her journey toward ordained ministry with the Unitarian Universalist Association in October of 2013. Since then she has completed all the requirements to become an aspirant and then a candidate for ministry with the Unitarian Universalist Association. With her Master of Divinity behind her, Rosemary will be venturing to Kelowna in September where she will do her internship. Rosemary’s off-site supervisor will be Rev. Karen Fraser Gitlitz and she looks forward to working with Rev. Karen and the Kelowna Unitarian congregation during the next church year. Rosemary is a member of Capital Unitarian Universalist Congregation and is the proud parent of two amazing young adults.

Jun
15
Thu
Capital Coffee Cove @ James Bay Coffee and Books
Jun 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.

Jun
18
Sun
Dana Seaborn “Native Voices”
Jun 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Dana Seaborn "Native Voices"

Celebrating the stories & songs of the indigenous people of Canada.

Dana Lynn Seaborn is a Métis woman who believes it’s important to respect the Native people of this continent during “National Aboriginal Day” and all year long.

Jun
22
Thu
Capital Coffee Cove @ James Bay Coffee and Books
Jun 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.

Jun
25
Sun
Rita Wittman The Tao of Pooh
Jun 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Rita Wittman The Tao of Pooh

While Eeyore frets and Piglet hesitates and Rabbit calculates and Owl pontificates, Pooh just is. And that’s a clue to the wisdom of the Taoists. Come, explore how Benjamin Hoff connects one of the world’s most famous bears with one of its oldest philosophies.

Jun
29
Thu
Capital Coffee Cove @ James Bay Coffee and Books
Jun 29 @ 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.

Jul
2
Sun
Amanda Tarling “Three weddings and a funeral – why rites of passage are an important part of Unitarianism”
Jul 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Amanda Tarling "Three weddings and a funeral - why rites of passage are an important part of Unitarianism"

Capital’s Lay Chaplains spend most summer weekends officiating for weddings up and down the island. It’s wonderful and exciting work as well as being important outreach for Unitarianism. Come join us as Amanda delves into fascinating wedding customs from around the world, peppered with some of her most memorable weddings.