19Aug
Summer Sunday Service: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large
Sunday, The Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga
THE UNITARIAN CONGREGATION IN MISSISSAUGA
Whoever you are, whatever your faith journey, whomever you love, you are welcome here.
WORSHIP
Come and join us!
Unitarians draw inspiration from
the wisdom of the world’s faith traditions, nature, science, and contemporary thought.
CONNECT
Looking for a spiritual community?
You are home. We are
a Unitarian community of individuals, guided by compassion, reason and love.
GET INVOLVED
Become actively engaged.
Create deeper connections.
Meet people, share an interest and make a difference.
DON'T MISS SUNDAY SERVICE AT UCM
Join us for a Sunday Services at 10:30am. Sunday services take many forms. All of our services begin with a song and chalice lighting. Traditional services feature a reflection from our Minister, Fiona Heath or a guest speaker, with meditation and music. Children enjoy a story for all ages before participating in their own spiritual exploration programs. We regularly enjoy Sunday Services for all ages, Spirit Jams, and various forms of spiritual and community services. Our Meditation Room in the barn is open at 9:45am.
A CARING COMMUNITY
Unitarian Universalist congregations welcome people who no longer feel at home in other religions but need spiritual solace, atheists and humanists who want a tradition that honours science and thoughtful skepticism, the “spiritual but not religious” who seek a caring community. While our religious beliefs may differ, we covenant to treat each other with caring respect.
COMING EVENTS
19Aug
Summer Sunday Service: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large
Sunday, The Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga
20Aug
No Yoga Today
Monday, The Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga
26Aug
Summer Sunday Service: Question Box
Sunday, The Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga
27Aug
No Yoga Today
Monday, The Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga
29Aug
Time & Talent: Video Night
Wednesday, The Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga
09Sep
Sunday Service: Water Ceremony
Sunday, The Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga
LATEST NEWS
UCM Summer Hours
Please note that the UCM office will be on Summer Hours from July 2 - August 17.
During this time the office will be open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00 - 4:00 PM.
Have a safe and wonderful summer!
Fiona’s Summer Schedule
Rev. Fiona will be on holidays and study leave until mid-August, and back in the office on Tuesday, August 14th. She will not be checking email during this time. If your matter is urgent, please contact Tisa in the office. Fiona will respond to any pastoral emergencies.
Thank You Anonymous Donors
The Finance Committee would like to thank a number of anonymous donors who have contributed this year to date. As a result of these donations we have been able to purchase a third headset for our sound system and a new laser projector for our Worship Hall. And one person signed over their tax refund cheque to help us pay down our deficit this year.
We are most grateful to them and to all of you for your ongoing support.
Joan Hill, Chair of Finance
Get to Know the Congregation
Those of us on the Membership Committee are always working to get to know every active member and friend.
We also welcome Sunday visitors, give them a name tag, and invite them to sign up for our weekly Shining Chalice.
If you enjoy meeting new people and can contribute to making UCM a welcoming space, then we have a place for you on our committee.
If you would like to consider this possibility, please talk to me.
Douglas Hill Chair/Membership Committee, 905-891-3951, dahill3973@rogers.com.
Festive Fair Update
We will have a volunteer sign up in September so please think about what you would like to do over the summer. The cafe, and bake table will be looking for help on the day of the fair and donations of baked goods and soup. Other opportunities include selling admission tickets and working in the Treasure Trove.
Treasure Trove: Please keep the treasure Trove in mind if you are downsizing or helping a friend or relative do so. Judy is looking for donations of gently used home decor and jewelry in very good condition.
Silent Auction: Please ask your favourite restaurants, shops and service providers if they would like to donate.
Your 2018 festive Fair team
Interested in Interfaith?
This November the Parliament of the World's Religions is coming to Toronto. This is an opportunity to meet and learn from people of faith from around the world.
Click the link below for details:
https://parliamentofreligions.org/parliament/2018-toronto/toronto-2018
Sexual harassment excludes women from public life
Renu Mandhane, Chief Commissioner, Ontario Human Rights Commission
Le harcèlement sexuel : un acte qui relègue les femmes à la marge de la vie publique
Par : Renu Mandhane, commissaire en chef, Commission ontarienne des droits de la personne
Looking for Inspiration
Each week Rev. Fiona posts a spiritual practice for people to try at home. Sometimes it is an ancient practice such as meditation, others focus on the earth or universe with contemporary practices. For the month of March, the focus is on the element of air, we will explore air and breath through meditation and physical activities.
You can find the practice posted each Thursday at emptychalice.com or on the UCM facebook page.
Looking for a challenge?
Are you interested in being part of a vital and inspiring worship team? Have you ever wondered about becoming a service leader? Now is your chance to try!
We are looking for individuals willing to begin in August 2018, doing 6 to 7 services a year, including one during the summer months. You need to be available Sundays as well as for bi-monthly committee meetings.
Please express interest to Rev. Fiona or Wendy Shusterman, Worship Chair.
Personal WitnessThe Rev. Fiona Heath is a good listener. If you are struggling with a personal problem, a spiritual crisis, or just need to vent, Fiona can be your witness. She won't have the answers, or offer advice (unless you ask for it), but will sit with you as you share your story. Having someone who hears your pain helps ease it.
Email minister@uucm.ca or text her at 905-278-5622. You can also find her on facebook.
We all need support in difficult times, you don't have to struggle alone.
JOIN US!
THE UNITARIAN CONGREGATION IN MISSISSAUGA
84 South Service Road, Mississauga, Ontario
905-278-5622 info@uucm.ca
Come for a visit, a Sunday Service or an evening gathering. We will be glad to see you. Our facilities are fully accessible.
TESTIMONIALS
THE UNITARIAN CONGREGATION IN MISSISSAUGA
We affirm the inherent worth of each person.
We affirm that we are part of the interdependent web of all existence.
THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISM FAITH
Unitarian Universalism is a religious tradition which encourages people to develop their own spiritual philosophy within a framework of seven principles, six sources and five aspirations.
THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SYMBOL
Our symbol is the flaming chalice, a symbol of the light of life within all beings. It is composed of two interlocking circles surrounding a flaming chalice and open inclusive space.
JOIN US! WE WOULD LOVE TO MEET YOU
Attend a Sunday service at 10:30 am. We are just south of the QEW, east of Hurontario at 84 South Service Road in Mississauga. Email us at info@uucm.ca or call 905-278-5622.
WELCOME FROM OUR MINISTER
Welcome to the Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga! If you are looking for an open and warm hearted community that accepts all people, we may be your spiritual home too. As Unitarian Universalists we know we belong to the earth, and we celebrate the mystery of being alive in this wondrous universe.
As well as making time for the joys of living, we also recognize the sorrow and the struggle. We live in challenging times, from the growing impact of climate change, to the chaos in global politics, to increasingly fragmented relationships. Everyone needs welcoming spaces in which to express pain and consider how to live in these strange times.
I believe Unitarian Universalism offers a new and needed way to live. Canadian Unitarian Universalism in Canada has a vision of a society in which our interdependence calls us to love and justice. UCM works toward this vision through our Sunday services, learning opportunities, social justice actions, and in caring for one another.
As well as our Sunday services, you can connect with us through our website, through our theme ministry, and through social media.
I’m proud to be the minister of this thriving chalice community. My hope for every Sunday service is that people leave feeling better than when they arrived. I look forward to connecting with you!
Blessings,
Fiona
minister@uucm.ca
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