Author Archive for: Beacon
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Mar-6-2016: Strangers in a New Land
Rev. Debra Thorne The Syrian refugee family sponsored by Beacon Unitarian Congregation is about to arrive. Imagine being a stranger in a new land where every smell and taste and smiling face is unfamiliar. How do we minimize our assumptions and our expectations? How do we maximize our cultural awareness?
Feb-21-2016: When the Water Runs Clear
Aline LaFlamme Reconciliation is justice. It is a profound tradition within Aboriginal culture rooted in ‘right relationship’. Without right relations there would be no community. When relationships are broken because of hurtful or thoughtless action, reconciliation transforms them and community is restored.
Feb-14-2016: Feeding the Phoenix
Marilyn Medén and Friends How do we rise above “we/they” and move into just plain “We”? If our private lives are a microcosm of the larger picture, the nation, the world—what guidelines can we use? Can we really “be the change we want to see”? Friends from our congregation will explore the possibilities.
Feb-7-2016: Sharing Our Faith: A Year of Reconciliation
Rev. Debra Thorne It is an auspicious time in Canada, an opportunity to heal historical and present day wrongs through knowledge and spiritual commitment. This opportunity for reconciliation is being shared by Unitarians across Canada as part of our commitment to Indigenous people through the Truth and Reconciliation process.
Jan-24-2016 & Jan-31-2016
Due to technical difficulties these sermons will be posted at a later date. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Jan-17-2016: To play’s the thing…
Don Hauka Playing: kid’s stuff. Waste of time—not enough time. Life’s too busy. “Play” isn’t taken seriously, even in the dictionary: “Play: engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.” But you can achieve a lot just by horsing around and not being afraid to have fun. Don Hauka […]
Jan-10-2016: Playing with Art, and Life
Rev. Katie Stein Sather When I retired from the Unitarian ministry and started art quilting, I was immediately struck by the details of my creative process, and how moving from words to art was both similar and different. I realized that creativity and play—and the risk-taking necessary to be creative—leads to a more satisfying life.