THIS SUNDAY FEB 26 | 10AM
LOVE & ACTIVISM
In-person and Online via Zoom
Online: Join us 10 minutes early to chat and connect in Breakout Rooms before the service: https://tinyurl.com/UFPsundayservice
 When we talk about activism and work for social change — what’s love got to do with it? Join young adult activist (and inspired improvisational pianist) Will Ward, and UFP President Ben Wolfe, for a service that invites us to reflect on “being the change we want to see.”
Guest Speaker: Will Ward
Service Co-Leaders: Ben Wolfe
Music: Will Ward, Linda Clark
Tech: Sephira Wildheart, Tracy Galvin
Invite your friends
Our services are IN PERSON and online via ZOOM.
We gather ONLINE ONLY when the local PPH COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Risk Index is at 'VERY HIGH'
We require N95 masks for participants
RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION:
Folks of all ages are welcome to join us for the service this Sunday. Children are welcome to join with their parents, and move around, get up, leave as they need to. You are welcome here, and there will be parts of the service just for you! Story time for all ages, singing, colouring pages and RE staff available in the foyer to welcome you and to offer a few more choices.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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NEXT SUNDAY MARCH 5 |10AM
Everyday Prophets
Guest speaker: Rosemary Ganley
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WOMEN AGEING TODAY
Mary Pipher, author of Women Rowing North: Navigating life’s Currents and Flourishing as We Age, suggests that the cultural and physical process elders and adolescents experience, if not similar, are equally challenging and require both understanding and support from society. And, as CUC newsletter contributor Kenzie Love writes: '.....although it may fall under many names, chalice circles, covenant groups etc, small group ministry is recognized as an important part of Unitarian Universalism'.
The Women Ageing Today Group provides a safe space where we, as older women, come together to explore those life issues related to ageing in today’s world from a personal perspective, and provide each other support. Currently we meet virtually but have been discussing the possibility of meeting in person.
As a group, we share the responsibility for leadership, as each person is comfortable. The decision about what to discuss is also made by the group with support given to those who may have a need for conversation on a particular issue.
Anyone interested in joining or learning more please contact Hendrika Sheshadri.
Group meets 3rd Wednesday of the month, from 1:30pm to 3pm. September to June.
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Video from our February 19 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
RECRUITING & TRAINING for SERVICE LEADERS and CO-LEADERS
Lunch & Workshop!
Sunday, March 5 from 12:00 – 3:00
You’re invited by the Creative Worship Team to meet with others who serve our community by leading Sunday worship. Perhaps you’re considering this for the first time. Perhaps you’re thinking you need to hone your skills and update your practice. Perhaps you’re a seasoned
leader looking forward to mentoring 'newbies'. You’ll be most welcome to join this workshop, led by Paula Greenwood and Meredith Hill with Scott Donovan and Linda Clark sharing their expertise. We’ll start with lunch at 12:00 and meet till 3:00 in the Jerusalem Room (known as the Library). Please email Paula to let us know you’re coming.
NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB | MARCH
The Universal Christ
by Richard Rohr
 Drawing on scripture, history, and spiritual practice, Rohr shares a transformative view of Jesus Christ as a portrait of God’s constant, unfolding work in the world. “God loves things by becoming them,” he writes, and Jesus’s life was meant to declare that humanity has never been separate from God—except by its own negative choice. When we recover this fundamental truth, faith becomes less about proving Jesus was God, and more about learning to recognize the Creator’s presence all around us, and in everyone we meet.
JOURNEYS GROUP for MARCH -
VULNERABILITY
The JOURNEYS group meets every month around the month’s theme. Come ponder what’s in your heart with our community of explorers.
Two opportunities each month:
- the third Tuesday 3:30 – 5:30 pm in person at the Fellowship, and
- the third Thursday 7 – 9 pm on Zoom.
Barbara and Marcia look forward to seeing you there. If you are interested in joining us, or curious, please contact Donna Harris at (705) 743-0795 or donnah.lifewalk@gmail.com
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UFP NEWS
UFP Singing Anyone?
Come take part in the revival of UFP choir singing. Required: carry a tune and want to sing! See the rehearsal schedule below. For more info/RSVP/get on the choir e-notice list, contact Linda Clark.
Upcoming Rehearsal Schedule:
- Sunday evenings: Feb 26 & March 5 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. -- Lower Hall
Housing Searches........
Room Needed
A hard-working young man (28) is looking for a room in a shared house near public transit. He works 2 jobs so isn't home a lot, but will make use of kitchen and bathroom when he is. He arrived last summer from Ukraine, via Jordan. He has a stable full-time day job and a second part-time position. He is trustworthy, kind and loves Peterborough. His budget is $500/month. Marion Habermehl will happily act as a reference. Contact her know if you have or know of a room, at haberduim@hotmail.com or (705)868-5196.
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!
Our special collection for March is Kawartha Land Trust. Founded in 2001 (by Unitarian Ian Attridge and others), KLT is a dynamic land conservation charity that cares for and protects more than 5,250 acres of ecologically diverse lands. KLT works within the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig Territory and is dedicated to creating meaningful relationships with First Nations communities in the region. For details on the lands and trails, see https://kawarthalandtrust.org/
Donations can be made directly at the website, through UFP bookkeeper or CanadaHelps
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
INDIGENOUS EVENTS
47th Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering: March 10-12
The Elders & Traditional Peoples Gathering is an important annual event hosted by the First Peoples House of Learning and the Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies at Trent University. Centered around a yearly theme, the gathering provides an opportunity to share Indigenous knowledge through a series of workshops and gatherings. It is a time for students and community to come together to listen, learn, and engage with the stories and knowledge that Elders and Traditional People carry. This year the focus is on renewing connections to community, to culture and to traditions for all Indigenous Peoples on Turtle Island.
All are welcome to join us in person or virtually. Please visit trentu.ca/eldersgathering for details and to register.
- Fri, March 10, 2023 - 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM Building: Enwayaang, Gzowski College
- Sat, March 11, 2023 - 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM
- Sun, March 12, 2023 - 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
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
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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