We are gathering in person this Sunday at 10:30am!  This Thanksgiving weekend we choose to celebrate the beauty and abundance of life, from pumpkins to music, even as the leaves fall away and the nights grow long. Don’t forget to donate to the Mississauga Food Bank! On this holiday weekend of thanksgiving treat yourself and your loved ones to a morning of togetherness at UCM, either in person or on-line. Sunday at 10:30am I will lift up the challenging art of happiness. How do we find joy in the midst of stress and uncertainty? Can we really just choose to be happy? In the spirit of the season, we have some thanksgiving treats to share: mini-gourds and pumpkins, as well as gift bags with questions to inspire good conversation. If you aren't able to come on Sunday but would like a gift bag, please contact Tisa by Friday at 1:00pm to request one to be mailed. Don't forget to register in advance for contact tracing purposes. Our safety protocols include: Limit to 60 attendees. Registration in advance. Attendees be fully vaccinated. Masks must be worn indoors. Chairs will be spaced into household groups. No congregational singing. We continue to ask people to be masked, stay physically distanced, and exit the building quickly. While you are welcome to hum along with the hymns, please do not sing aloud! There will come a time when we can make a joyful noise together, but not yet. Doors and windows will be opened, so dress for the weather. Sunday Services Zoom Link Time: October 10, 2021 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88155648070 Meeting ID: 881 5564 8070 Phone In via: 647-374-4685 The YouTube livestream of the Service will also be available to subscibers to the UCM channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD8jh9eDfIPsl51oMKSpqPw?view_as=subscriber Please be aware our livestream is public. Although...

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This Sunday at 10:30am we can all enjoy the service from the comfort of homes, sipping coffee! This Sunday we warmly welcome Donovan Hayden, a life long Unitarian speaking on Anti-Racism as a Spiritual Practice. We will be on Zoom ONLY as Donovan shares his experiences as a Black activist, storyteller, and artist who has been working with UUs and anti-racism in both Canada and the US. Donovan grew up in the Neighbourhood congregation in Toronto. Summer 2020 was a moment of racial reckoning. However, with those months of intense activism behind us, those committed to social justice must ask "What do we do now?". As Unitarians, committed to this struggle, it is important that we continue to engage and support anti-racism work through spiritual practice. Donovan Hayden is a Black activist, storyteller, and artist. He recently finished a MA in Theatre & Performance Studies at York University. Donovan has had the opportunity to engage with Unitarians and anti-racism work in both Canada and the US. He blends activism and art for the goal of Black liberation and the dismantling of white supremacy. Sunday Services Zoom Link Time: October 17, 2021 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88155648070 Meeting ID: 881 5564 8070 Phone In via: 647-374-4685 The YouTube livestream of the Service will also be available to subscibers to the UCM channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD8jh9eDfIPsl51oMKSpqPw?view_as=subscriber Please be aware our livestream is public. Although it is unlikely for you to appear, if you want to ensure you are not visible please keep your video off during the service.   I have been engaged with Beloved Conversations this fall. Beloved Conversations is a UU program that involves personal reflection and spiritual practices while learning to use an anti-racist approach to church. Last night I had the joy of a worship session that involved...

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