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Sounding Board Notes – Feb. 2020
The Lay Chaplaincy team has been working to make preparations for our April workshop that …
From the Minister’s Desk – March 2020
Have you ever considered Lay Chaplaincy? This program of the Canadian Unitarian Council – unique …
Freethinkers’ Book Club
Join us on Wednesday Feb. 26, 2020 7:00 PM Beyond Belief: The Secret Lives of …
Upcoming Activities with the Canadian Unitarian Council
Here’s a synopsis of the variety of CUC events coming up for March and April …
About Westwood
Westwood is a welcoming, nurturing and inclusive community where people may experience freedom of religious thought, spiritual development, hope and inspiration. Westwood lives and shares Unitarian Universalist principles through spiritual growth, learning, social justice, care and compassion.
We believe that everyone has the right to seek truth and meaning for themselves. We acknowledge and respect the diversity of religions and beliefs of our members and friends including those who identify as non-theists, atheists, agnostics, free-thinkers and humanists.
The fundamental tools for defining our beliefs include:
- Our own life experience, our reflections upon it, our intuitive understanding and the promptings of our own conscience.
- Our Unitarian Universalist Principles & Sources are the basis for our religious and moral lives.
- We strive to fulfill our Purpose, Mission & Goals and to be good stewards for our organization and community.
Upcoming Events
Sunday Worship Service
Date: Mar. 1, 2020
Topic: “Grow the Magic”
Description: Join us for an exploration of ‘the magic that is Westwood’ – as we enter into Stewardship Month. What are you drawn to? What do you love? What does Rev. Anne believe are ‘magic words’?
This month we are focusing on our 4th Unitarian Universalist Source: Wisdom from the world’s religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life.
Speaker: Reverend Anne Barker
Service Leader: Brenda Jackson
Musician: Sheila Killoran
** Children begin upstairs ~ Rainbow Story **
Date: Mar. 8, 2020
** Friendly Reminder: Daylight Savings time begins today! ‘Spring’ 1 hour forward – or you might miss this compelling guest speaker **
Topic: Gender Equality in the Academy
Description: coming soon …
This month we are focusing on our 4th Unitarian Universalist Source: Wisdom from the world’s religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life.
Speaker: Ania Ulrich
Service Leader: Carl Ulrich
Musician: Steve Bell
** Children begin downstairs **
** 2nd Sunday Potluck follows this service **
** March 8 is International Women’s Day **
** Friendly Reminder: Daylight Savings time begins today! ‘Spring’ 1 hour forward – or you might miss this compelling guest speaker **
Date: Mar. 15, 2020
Topic: Poetic Wisdom
Description: The World’s Religions are rich with poetic wisdom. Join us this morning for a buffet of beautiful words.
This month we are focusing on our 4th Unitarian Universalist Source: Wisdom from the world’s religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life.
Speaker: Reverend Anne Barker
Service Leader: Jean-Marcel Duciaume
Musician: Jacqueline Willette
** Children begin upstairs – with a poem story **
** A “Mini Welcome to Westwood” follows this service **
Date: Mar. 22, 2020
Topic: Musical Inspiration from Around the World
Description: Harmonia, the Westwood choir, conducted by Rebecca Patterson will lead us in an exploration of music from a variety of spiritual traditions.
This month we are focusing on our 4th Unitarian Universalist Source: Wisdom from the world’s religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life.
Speaker: Harmonia
Service Leader: Harmonia
Musician: Harmonia, accompanied by Sheila Killoran
** Children begin downstairs **
Date: Mar. 22, 2020
Topic: Truth before Reconciliation: How the Seven Sacred Teachings create a path to Better Relations
Guest Speaker – Miranda Jimmy
Description:
In the five years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission presented its final report to Canadians, there have been steps towards reconciliation and stumbles backwards. Before reconciliation will be possible, we still need to understand and navigate the truth about our past and understand how it influences the present. Through the Seven Sacred Teachings, it will be possible to come together in allyship and trust – the foundation of reconciliation.
Miranda Jimmy is a passionate Edmontonian and member of Thunderchild First Nation. She is a community connector and fierce defender of truth. Miranda is committed to the spirit and intent of the treaty relationship and finds ways each day to demonstrate to others what this looks like.
This month we are focusing on our 4th Unitarian Universalist Source: Wisdom from the world’s religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life.
Service Leader: Sara McEwan
Musician: Jennifer McMillan
** Children begin upstairs **
Date: Apr. 5, 2020
Topic: Ritual for Humanists
Description: We sometimes think that Humanists, Atheists and other Freethinkers have no need of, or no use for, ritual. This service will embody alternatives to that idea.
This month we are focusing on our 5th Unitarian Universalist Source: Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit.
Speaker: Reverend Anne Barker
Service Leader: coming soon…
Musician: Sheila Killoran
** children begin downstairs **
