THIS SUNDAY FEB 5 | 1PM
NATIONAL SERVICE:
COVENANTING THROUGH TRANSITION
Online ONLY via Zoom
NOTE 1:00PM start time!
Congregations are experiencing a lot of change these days: from ministerial transitions to implementing the 8th Principle, all during a pandemic. Upheaval, loss, uncertainty, pain, aspirations, conflict: cultural shifts within and without are calling us to hold one another gently, despite our differences and difficulties.
Covenanting through Transition is a national worship service that asks us “How do we stay in covenant through all of this in our communities? How do we stay in it in a good way when it is hard and people aren’t always their best selves or are disappointed?”
We encourage you to bring materials to help you participate in a creative ritual to express yourself during the service; art supplies, an instrument, findings from outside, whatever moves you!
Where: Zoom, YouTube Live
Use the bitly link to join the service on Zoom, or watch live on CUC’s YouTube channel If you’re phoning in, call 1-855-703-8985 and enter the Meeting ID and password when prompted:
- Meeting ID:891 5257 2984
- Password: 136347
RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION:
There will be no RE programming for this week. Families are welcome to join the online national CUC service this Sunday. We look forward to welcoming families for a special service focused on LOVE next Sunday, Feb 12th. There will be activities for all ages - we hope to see you there!
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NEXT SUNDAY FEB 12 |10AM
Love Will Keep Us Together
Speaker: Rev. Peter Boullata
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INVITATION FROM BETH ISRAEL!
Tu Bishvat Seder and
Fundraiser for Elder Dorothy Taylor
Monday, February 6 at 6PM at 775 Weller St
RSVP Required. Limited Seating.
Please register by Friday, February 3, using this form: https://forms.gle/JmcSN8gCHX9bZidx8
At 6:00 Nevia Frank and the youth of Beth Israel will lead a seder for the community. They are extending a special invitation to both the Beth Israel Congregation and the Unitarian Fellowship. Seating is limited. Registration will be kept open until seats are full. The virtual talk with Dorothy will be available online.
At 7:30 Elder Dorothy Taylor, an honoured knowledge holder and environmental activist, will join us virtually from Curve Lake First Nation to speak on Indigenous Relationship with Mother Nature. Dorothy will share Indigenous cultural perspectives and relationships with the land, water, and all that dwell within Creation.
Donations -- cash, cheque or etransfer to sacredwatercirclecontact@gmail.com are welcome at the event. Feel free to contribute even if you cannot attend. Elder Dorothy Taylor lives with muscular dystrophy and uses a wheelchair to get around. She needs a more powerful chair to reach certain shorelines to lead water ceremonies. She does not qualify for government assistance. The Sacred Water Collective has raised close to the goal needed to purchase the $32,000 chair. We can help get them to the finish line and support Dorothy's ability to participate fully in daily and ceremonial life. This is a wonderful opportunity to honor and support the work of protecting the waters and lands.
The seder is only offered in person. Those unable to attend in person can join us virtually at 7:30pm to listen to the talk from Dorothy.
Learn more about this holiday - click here
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Video from our January 29 service.
Our recent services are here.
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A COMMUNITY FOR EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK
Zoom links for our Sunday service and all programs can be found HERE.
Keep connections alive by joining our private Facebook group by request. (Email our Administrator, Barb at uu.ptbo@gmail.com). There, you can share joys, sorrows, questions, pictures, and invitations to watch parties, or book discussions, or other activities.
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UPCOMING UFP EVENTS
INTERESTED IN LAY CHAPLAINCY?
The CUC Lay Chaplaincy Committee is offering a training program: Planning and Designing Rites
of Passage (Basics) online on Feb 25, 26, Mar 4. Registration deadline is Feb 17. Lay Chaplains represent the UU presence in the community by performing weddings, funerals, child welcomings and house blessings beyond our congregation. Perhaps this area of service to the community and to the Fellowship appeals to you! If so, contact Meredith Hill (current Lay Chaplain) or Aukje Byker (Lay Chaplaincy Committee) to learn more.
NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB | FEBRUARY
Love: A History by Simon May
 Love - unconditional, selfless, unchanging, sincere, and totally accepting - worshipped today as the West's only universal religion. To challenge it is one of our few remaining taboos. In this pathbreaking and superbly written book, philosopher Simon May does just that, dissecting our resilient ruling ideas of love and showing how they are the product of a long and powerful cultural heritage.
RECRUITING & TRAINING for SERVICE LEADERS and CO-LEADERS
Lunch & Workshop!
The Creative Worship Team is looking for YOU if you've ever considered being "up front” on Sunday mornings. New volunteers are deeply welcomed. If you have received some training and would like a refresher, you too are welcome. For those who have been co-leaders and want to learn the ropes of developing a service and being a leader, please join us! Email Paula to reserve your seat!
Sunday, February 26, 12:00 – 3:00
JOURNEYS GROUP for FEB - LOVE!
Participants have received the February Journeys packet this week and it’s on the UFP Website. Do you read the monthly Packet? Do you long to go deeper and share with others your spiritual exploration and thoughts about the theme and to hear what emerges from the ponderings of others?
Join us for rich and meaningful reflections
- Thursday February 16, 7 – 9 pm on Zoom
- Tuesday February 21, 3:30 – 5:30 pm in person at the Fellowship, 775 Weller St
Barbara and Marcia look forward to seeing you there. If you are interested or curious, talk it over with Donna Harris at (705) 743-0795 or donnah.lifewalk@gmail.com
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UFP NEWS
UFP Anti-Racism Action Group
Members of the Anti-Racism Action Group met this week and are gearing up again for activities like monthly film nights and some new initiatives including sessions to discuss the 8th Principle. If you are interested in joining the ARAG or have ideas or suggestions to share, please send an email to Mundy Mclaughlin. In the meantime, we recommend this film showing at Sadleir House Tuesday February 7th at 5pm about Toronto’s queer black community.
Housing Search!
Heather and Colin are a lovely couple expecting their first child in May and in need of housing in Peterborough or the surrounding area. Due to the recent unexpected death of Heather's mom, they need a place to rent for the next year, close by to support Heather's father. A rental date of March or April would be ideal. Heather and Colin are financially stable, non-smokers, have no pets and one vehicle. Heather is grieving and under a great deal of stress trying to secure housing. Any suggestions are appreciated. Please Contact:
Heather Jutras (UFP members Arthur and Linda Herold's daughter in law and friend of Heather and Colin's) 705-768-4122 hjutras2225@gmail.com
UFP Singing Anyone?
Good news for aspiring UFP Singers! We have an invitation to add musical support to the Feb 12th Sunday service. The music is easy enough to do on short notice and we're inspired to have a "musical destination". Come sing together and take part in the revival of the UFP choir. Required: you can carry a tune and want to sing!
Rehearsal Schedule:
- Sun Feb 5 from 6:30-8:00 - Sanctuary.
- Sun Feb 12 at 9:00 a.m. in the Lower Hall followed by singing for 10:00 a.m. service.
For more info/RSVP/get on the choir e-notice list: contact Linda Clark
Gift Card Proceeds Benefit our UFP Community!
You are invited to purchase gift cards in the foyer/lobby after the Sunday service. We have a variety of retail, grocery and gas cards available for sale. Cards may also be purchased by contacting Cesca at 705-743-0795 or by email at francescawarriner@gmail.com. The email for e-transfer payments for gift cards is: payforgiftcards@peterboroughunitarian.ca.
We appreciate your continued support.
Special Collection
Our special collection for February is the Canadian Unitarian Council's Sharing Our Faith Fund, which supports the Unitarian Universalist movement in Canada. This past year marks the 3rd time we've received a grant from this fund, which supported our tech equipment enabling our virtual presence. For more information go to their website or Donate here!
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
SACRED CIRCLE DANCE
We dance on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month 7-9 PM at St. John’s Anglican Church, 99 Brock St. For more information email Paula Greenwood
CAN YOU LEND A HAND?
The StopGap Drop-In Centre is looking for volunteers. They need mudding, painting, and performing minor renovations to the second half of their new duplex - email here for more info. They also need help at the Centre and hope to get a good crew of people able to receive and sort donations as well as prepare food. The shifts will be between 1-3PM, Monday-Friday - email here
CONNECTING CIRCLES
Connecting Circles meet about twice monthly for an hour of sharing and mutual support. If you want to be part of a circle, contact Steph Wildheart.
PERENNIAL "Need to Knows"
UFP DIRECTORY
You can find our directory on our website, HERE. Please contact the office to get the password. Contact Cesca Warriner to update your details.
E-TRANSFERS
If you choose to give in this way, use bookkeeper@peterboroughunitarian.ca noting the purpose/intention of your donation. You may also use CanadaHelps to make donations or send a cheque to Unitarian Fellowship of Peterborough
c/o 171A Rink Street, Suite 266 Ptbo, ON K9J 2J6
FLAME DEADLINE
Newsletter content is due Thursday at NOON. Send to our Administrator Barbara, at UFPTheFlame@gmail.com
JOYS OR SORROWS TO SHARE?
We grow together by sharing about our lives. If you have personal news to share with our broader community, email the Circle of Care Coordinator. The coordinator of the month can be found in the "Contact Us" sidebar. |
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OUR WIDER COMMUNITY
More information about all of these is available on our website.
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Seeking volunteers at the New Canadians Centre
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Sacred Circle Dance
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Fundraising for Elder Dorothy Taylor
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Kawartha Truth and Reconciliation Support Group
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Monthly Peace Vigil
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Community Art-Making hosted by Creating Space
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