Righteousness
Sunday, March 25th, 2018 - Righteousness is a concept in all religious traditions as well as one in Humanism. Len will explore this idea.
Mar 25, 2018•15 min
First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa
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Episodes
Celtic Spirituality
Sunday, March 18th, 2018 - With the celebration of St Patrick on Saturday, we will discuss the particularities of Celtic Spirituality.
Mar 18, 2018•19 min
Risk and it's Rewards
Sunday, March 11th, 2018 - In the age of #MeToo and #TimesUp, a consortium of women of the congregation will delve into this topical issue.
Mar 11, 2018•20 min
Sharing The Faith
Sunday, March 4th, 2018 - Sharing the faith is a CUC worship service that explores our common faith.
Mar 04, 2018•14 min
The Green Bag
Sunday, February 25th, 2018 - Gnomes and Trolls play important parts in Norsk mythology. Len will tell stories about a Norwegian Gnomes and Trolls.
Feb 25, 2018•17 min
Civil Rights in Canada
Sunday, February 18th, 2018 - Viola Desmond challenged to civil rights in Halifax about a 100 years ago. How are we doing?
Feb 18, 2018•15 min
Radical Hospitality
Sunday, January 28th, 2018 - What is radical hospitality and how do we live it in our day to day lives?
Jan 28, 2018•16 min
Our Fourth Source
By the end of the eighteenth century there were two religions espousing Liberal Christianity on this side of the Atlantic – the Universalist Church of America and the American Unitarian Association. Over 150 years later, when these two religions consolidated in 1960, the statement of union was reached not without some contention around what was to become our fourth source: “Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God’s love by loving our neighbours as ourselves”. This morning ...
Jan 21, 2018•23 min
The Soil and Soul
Guest Sermon from Rev. Linda Goonewardene.
Jan 14, 2018•23 min
New Orleans Jazz Funeral for 2017
The First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa says goodbye to 2017 in the style of a traditional New Orleans Jazz funeral... complete with a coffin and a mournful saxophone.
Jan 07, 2018•23 min
A Child's Christmas
A NYE Sunday reading of Dylan Thomas' classic tale "A Child's Christmas in Wales".
Dec 31, 2017•22 min
The Unitarians Who Saved Christmas
A history of the impact of Unitarianism on Christmas.
Dec 17, 2017•20 min
King Arthur and the Green Man
This Arthurian Legend gives us a different view of the holiday season.
Dec 03, 2017•19 min
Advent: What Are You Expecting?
Most of us have some idea of what Advent represents. What else could be involved?
Nov 26, 2017•22 min
Why Religion Matters
"We can't compare faith flatly to reason and declare it intellectually inferior. Its territory is the drama of human life, where art is more precise than science... Some say that religion is the cause of our worst divisions, and a threat to democracy and civilization. The truth is more broadly and deeply rooted in the human psyche and spirit." - Krista Tippett
Nov 19, 2017•21 min
The War To End All Wars
"And So 99 years later, we stand here today to remember lives sacrificed in the service of our Country, and theose traumatised and injured in conflict. May we have such a devotion to justice and freedom that the heroism of all who fought, and still fight, may continue to be remembered in a nation of service and in a world of peace."
Nov 12, 2017•23 min
Indigenous Worship
On the weekend of our musical presentation of ‘Fatty Legs” The worship will deal with indigenous issues.
Nov 05, 2017•24 min
All Souls
Reaching back to our pagan roots we find all souls.
Oct 29, 2017•19 min
Spiritual, But Not Religious
“Spiritual but Not Religious” is an oft used phrase, but what does it mean.
Oct 15, 2017•16 min
A Culture of Abundance
Our Interim Minister Rev. Len DeRoche delivers a sermon titled "A Culture of Abundance".
Oct 01, 2017•16 min
For What Do You Atone?
Our Interim Minister Rev. Len De Roche delivers a sermon on making mistakes and atonement during the jewish high holidays.
Sep 24, 2017•19 min
Beyond Categorical Thinking
Rev Keith Kron, Director of Transitions will lead us in a service about categorical thinking. Keith has been working for the UUA for over 20 years.Coming from a family of teachers, keith's first occupation was as an elementary teacher. He is a graduate of Starr King school for the ministry in Berkley, CA. He recently authored a book: In the Interim.
Sep 17, 2017•25 min
Unitarianism and Me
Unitarianism and Me - Join us for this first introduction to our new interim minister, Rev. Len DeRoche.
Sep 10, 2017•28 min
Why First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa?
What contributuion does Ottawa 1st, and for that matter Unitarian-Universalism, make to the Ottawa community and to the country? We'll explore thoughts on this and will begin a conversation about what FUCO can become.
Sep 03, 2017•18 min
Dealing With The Loss of a Loved One
Guy has been a very active friend and member of First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa for more than 13 years, and currently serves as a worship associate and as Vice President of the Board of Directors. "It's all right, children. Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it. I am sure that we shall never forget Tiny Tim, or this first parting that there was among us." - Bob Cratchit to his family after the death of Tiny Tim, in “A Muppet Christmas Carol”. To live, and to love...
Aug 27, 2017•28 min
Pride Week In The Capital
Ellen is our newly ordained UU minister who serves as our Spiritual Care Visitor. Liz is our Director of Lifespan Learning, and Deirdre is our Director of Music. Kick off Pride Week at a cabaret-style service celebrating the LGBTQ2 community. Through music and stories, we will acknowledge Canada's successes as well as examine the work that still needs to happen to embrace the diverse rainbow of this beloved community.
Aug 20, 2017•28 min
And The Bees Still Buzz: Reflections of A Mancurian
“Keep Calm and Carry On” is the famous, but never used poster from WW2 Britain. If ever a phrase summed up Britain’s attitude to destruction and terror it would be this one. Today’s world seems to be full of fear, so how do we keep calm and carry on? From war time ditties to Facebook memes, Liz Roper, born and raised in Greater Manchester will reflect upon the different ways cultures and individuals deal with their fears in the face of adversity and terror. Liz is our Director of Lifespan Learni...
Aug 13, 2017•24 min
God and Science
Our understanding of the fundamental nature of our Universe is incomplete but two features are evident: (1) its workings can be described by elegant equations, and (2) in many ways it is finely tuned to an extraordinary degree to deliver galaxies, stars, elements and life. “So what?” is the usual response to the latter: “If it weren’t so, we wouldn’t be here to wonder why”—that’s an “anthropic principle”. I think invoking the principle is bad science and a distraction from the mystery of the Uni...
Aug 06, 2017•26 min
The Power of Music
As a follow-up of the “Now Let Us Sing!” service in April, Maury will take us on his personal journey with music from early childhood to the present, including life lessons learned and its spiritual, healing power. The journey will include some musical illustrations and audience participation. Maury is now retired from careers in software development (first) and fundraising (second). One of his retirement projects is learning to play the clarinet. He has been a member of our congregation since 2...
Jul 30, 2017•24 min
Original Sin Revisited: Hitler, Trump, and Ordinary People
When we see ordinary people vote for hate, and even carry out horrible massacres and atrocities, we tend to ask: how could they do this? But the question should be, how can we do this, and what can we do about it?Anne has been a member at First for 15 years. She has served as a worship associate and been involved in sanctuary and refugee welcome. Singing in the choirs is one of her joys.
Jul 23, 2017•17 min
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