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!

Nov
22
Sun
Michelle Brown “Embarrassed to be religious?”
Nov 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

There are valid reasons to avoid talking about religion. And times when the silence is uncomfortable. A look at uneasiness about admitting to religion.

 

Nov
29
Sun
Rosemary Morrison “The Donkey Rider”
Nov 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join with Rosemary as she explores the humour and wisdom of Sufis. Some are more liberal than others, but they have one thing in common: They laugh a lot. Over the centuries, from this sustained laughter has emerged the mythical Mulla Nasruddin. What are these hilarious stories and mysteries embedded in the Mulla? The Mulla is described as a village idiot and sage rolled into one. Come and find out what the Mulla has to say!

 

Dec
6
Sun
Dana L. Seaborn “Pie in the Sky.”
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

“Get real! ” we sometimes hear.  Are Unitarians too idealistic? Dana Lynn Seaborn will share a homily by a California UU minister who explores this relevant topic.

 

Dec
13
Sun
Peter Scales “The Origins of Christmas.”
Dec 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Many historical and contemporary festivals come together in the third week of December. Peter will talk about the roots of Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanza, to help us all make sense of the season.

 

Dec
20
Sun
Amanda Tarling “Winter Solstice Celebration”
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

As we reach the darkest shortest day of the year let’s gather as a community and welcome back the light. Please join us to celebrate the turning of the wheel.

 

Dec
27
Sun
Jan Greenwood – Seasonal Music and Readings
Dec 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join the congregation in song as we celebrate the season together.  Everyone is welcome.

Jan
3
Sun
Ben Dolf “Can our brains handle democracy?”
Jan 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Democracy, industry, even environmental actions require citizens to act rationally. So what should we make of the massive out-break of irrationality in the US? How do we deal with the growing evidence that our use of reason is very sketchy?  We will explore the issue and discuss ways to improve our chances of making good decisions.
Ben Dolf is a long time member of Capital and is more passionate about democracy than ever.
Jan
10
Sun
Amanda Tarling “Integrity”
Jan 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
C.S. Lewis was correct when he wrote, “Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.” Our first principle is the inherent worth and dignity of every person. Perhaps it should be the inherent integrity of every person. What does it mean to be a people of integrity? Join us to explore integrity.
Jan
17
Sun
Peter Scales “Earthquakes: What is geology telling us?”
Jan 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
On this date in 1994 a magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit Northridge, California; on this date in 1995 a magnitude 7.3 earthquake occurred near Kobe, Japan.   Are the gods trying to tell us something about January 17 or can reason and science help Unitarian-Universalists understand and prepare for earthquakes?
Jan
24
Sun
Rev. Samaya Oakley “Giving Life the Shape of Justice”
Jan 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
One of the gifts that humanism provided Unitarians is idea that whatever happens, it’s in our own two hands to create the kind of life we envision for all living beings on the planet. Join us as we explore what Unitarian Universalism call us to do in the world, our communities and ourselves.

Rev. Samaya Oakley is the Development Minister at the First Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo. She received her Master of Divinity at the Vancouver School of Theology in the spring of 2013, the only Unitarian Universalist at the School of Theology. She won the award for best sermon at the school in 2012. Samaya’s vision of ministry is embodied in our living tradition. It is by standing on the side of love, of compassion, of generosity, and by taking the time to truly listen to the other to make sure that all points of view are taken into account, that we engage our living tradition.

Jan
31
Sun
Jenelle Yonkman – Freedom over Dogma
Jan 31 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

While Unitarian Universalism has no creed, congregations agree to affirm and promote seven Principles that reflect a preference for freedom over dogma. This service will reflect on past and modern understandings of religious freedom while exploring the history and values behind our current Principles.

Feb
7
Sun
Cindy Holder PhD “Collective Responsibility for Wrongdoing”
Feb 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Many very damaging wrongs are the result of decisions made for,  through and on behalf of a group. What responsibility do individuals have for their groups’ decisions and acts? What does it mean to say
something was done by the group? Examples include the Indian residential schools, systematic abuses of human rights for reasons of security, and corporations that abuse human rights to increase profits.