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Worship Sunday, October 11, 2020 10:00 AM – Listening to the Past – A Sermon on Indigenous People’s Day

Reading by Chief Dan George, Tsleil-Waututh The beauty of the trees, the softness of the air, the fragrance of the grass, speaks to me. The summit of the mountain, the thunder of the sky, the rhythm of the sea, speaks to me. The strength of the fire, the taste of salmon, the trail of the … Continue reading Worship Sunday, October 11, 2020 10:00 AM – Listening to the Past – A Sermon on Indigenous People’s Day

Worship Sunday, October 4, 2020 10:00 AM

October’s Theme: Deep Listening Vote Love, Defeat Hate: Answering the Call of Faith In this midst of a global pandemic, rising authoritarianism, and uprising, lives hang in the balance and the future of democracy is on the line. In response, Unitarian Universalists are answering the call of our faith, building powerful partnerships to mobilize our communities … Continue reading Worship Sunday, October 4, 2020 10:00 AM

Worship Sunday September 27, 2020 The Power of Listening

Click image to view service video. First Reading: By Erika Hewitt This piece written by Rev Erika Hewitt and is from her book: “The Shared Pulpit” It’s a reader’s theater piece – imagining the thoughts of different people in a group invited to share deeply. I don’t have anything to say. Well, I do—but what … Continue reading Worship Sunday September 27, 2020 The Power of Listening

Worship Sunday September 20, 2020 10:00 AM – Newcomers Welcome at 11:15 AM

Please Forgive Me – A Sermon on Renewal By Rev. Ellen Quaadgras Opening Words Good morning everyone, my name is Ellen Quaadgras, I am the minister here and I also want to welcome you to Westminster. Where our theme this month is renewal. It’s been another difficult week in the world. There’s a lot that’s … Continue reading Worship Sunday September 20, 2020 10:00 AM – Newcomers Welcome at 11:15 AM

Worship Sunday September 13, 2020 10:00 AM – Water Communion Service – for All Ages

This Sunday we officially kicked off the 2020-2021 congregational year with our traditional Water Communion – a chance to formally acknowledge, even bless, this new year. This year is particularly poignant as we anticipate fresh challenges for families, teachers, students, and all whose lives are impacted by the pandemic. And it is particularly poignant as … Continue reading Worship Sunday September 13, 2020 10:00 AM – Water Communion Service – for All Ages

Worship Sunday August 30, 2020 – Service at 10:00 AM

Sermons Recording available by clicking the arrow below. Cultivating Joy As An Act of Resistance In the Buddhist tradition, joy is the key to opening our hearts to loving-kindness and compassion. During these challenging and divisive times, it is easy to fall into the dualities of anger, hatred, sadness, and despair. We will share practices … Continue reading Worship Sunday August 30, 2020 – Service at 10:00 AM

Worship Sunday August 23, 2020 – Service at 10:00 AM

A Short History of Clubhouse International. Clubhouse International has succeeded in creating something that didn’t exist before a worldwide community that is changing the world of mental health. Through over 320 local Clubhouses around the world, Clubhouses offer people living with mental illness opportunities for friendship, employment, housing, education, and access to medical and psychiatric … Continue reading Worship Sunday August 23, 2020 – Service at 10:00 AM

Worship August 16, 2020 – Building a More Beautiful World – 10:00 AM Service

In the midst of all that we have gone through during the past year, we have learned deep lessons about what it means to be human, to be connected to each other and all life on this precious planet. The pandemic, precisely because of our shared experience, offers an unprecedented opportunity to recognize and act upon that deep … Continue reading Worship August 16, 2020 – Building a More Beautiful World – 10:00 AM Service