Learn more about SeedChange (this month's Outreach recipient)

Join Marcia Stephenson in the Sanctuary after church October 29th to find out more about the history of SeedChange (formerly the Unitarian Service Committee Canada) and the role played by founder Dr. Lotta Hitschmanova. Viewer Advisory: we will watch a CBC documentary that includes graphic historical footage of victims of war and famine.

Donations can be made directly to SeedChange or through NSUC this month.

October 16th was World Food Day. WATCH a SHORT VIDEO about World Food Day and Seedchange. Farmers and seeds are the lifeline of our food supply chain. But farming is also hard work that requires year-round investment. Without farmers and seeds, THERE IS NO FOOD.

You can donate directly to SeedChange, or through NSUC during the month of November.

New-ish to our church? Welcome!

After the services on most Sundays, we invite people who are new-ish to our church to stop by our new "Welcome Table" for coffee or tea. Board members will be there to informally chat, share, and answer questions you may have about us.  Look for them downstairs in the Fireside Room, at a table with a white tablecloth.

~ Liz Moffitt, Board Welcoming Liaison

Ceilidh: November 25th

Alison Nixon and Bob Rentz are hosting a Ceilidh (pronounced “Kay Lee”) from 4:30 - 6pm on Saturday, November 25th — and the whole family is invited!

Come prepared for snacks, music, and dancing! Alison and her violin students will provide music, and Bob will “call” the dance steps.  (No prior dance experience needed). 

Suggested donation is $10 per adult (children are free); proceeds go to the church. Please bring finger food snacks to share with the group. Contact Alison with questions.

 

 


Guitar Group (and other stringed instruments)

Do you remember the songs that marked the highs and lows of your life? Your first love? Nursing a broken heart? Mourning the loss of a friend? Gazing at your first child? I’ll bet there’s a song or two for each. 

Guitar songs are the heart of our culture. Songs about love and desire. Songs of despair, hope, triumph. Songs for work, for play, for celebrating, protesting, and grieving. Songs of laughter and singalongs. 

I’d like to start a new group that meets weekly or biweekly to play and discuss guitar songs of the past 50 years. I suggest we spend about half our time playing, and half listening and discussing. We’ll try playing songs in a standard jam format. Go around the circle, people suggesting, and if so inclined, leading the group in song. 

I’m calling this a “guitar” group, but all stringed instruments are welcome (ukulele, harp, violin, mandolin, etc.) Sorry, no electronics, sticks, or keys. 

The other half of our time will be spent listening to recordings (and each other!). Bring your laptop/iPad/iPod/Walkman with songs to share. 

Introductory meeting: Wednesday October 18, 6 - 7 pm in the Sanctuary. Time and venue may change. The ONLY requirement is an interest in popular music in general, guitar songs in particular. No instrument necessary. 

I’m stoked! Are UU? 

Stay tuned. Kind regards, Paul Sungaila. Feel free to call me with questions: 604-785-6542

Seniors Taxi Rides Continue

The North Shore Unitarians formed the Seniors’ Taxi Club program in 2022 with funds provided by a Canadian Government Grant under its New Horizons for Seniors program. A second grant application has now been approved (Jan. 2025). The grant will enable the Taxi Club program to continue for at least another year.

By providing free taxi rides, the program helps seniors who either cannot drive or simply feel uncomfortable driving continue to attend NSU services and events.

Thank you to the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for providing the original funding, which has made a significant difference in the lives of seniors in our community.

For more information on the New Horizons program, visit New Horizons for Seniors Program – Community-based projects.

To sign up for our Taxi Rides click HERE or pick up a sign-up form on the foyer table and return it to Janni in the Church Office. We will then contact you with more information.

Interested in helping on the Heart Mind Spirit Team?

The Heart Mind Spirit (HMS) Team is re-forming. The purpose of the HMS Team is to provide spiritual growth opportunities for adults with programs that deepen our heart connections and inspire actions in the service of life.  If you're interested in being on the Team (or even Chairing it), please contact Marga Hanna or another member of the Board.

Learn more about the HMS Team by reading their Terms of Reference.

Sharing your Joys & Sorrows with the Congregation

Celebrating a special birthday or milestone? 

Have something joyous to share with our congregation? 

Experiencing a profound loss? 

We care about our congregation, and would be happy to share your Joys and Sorrows in a Sunday morning service, so others are aware of what’s going on for you.

You're invited to share your Joys and Sorrows with us in one of two ways:

  1. Write your joy or sorrow in the book (located in the foyer) during the week or on Sunday morning, or 

  2. Email our Church Office (by Friday at 1:30pm) and ask Janni to relay your message to the Service Coordinator.

NOTE:  Only report on someone else's Joys or Sorrows if you have their permission to share their situation with the congregation on Sunday morning.

October Outreach: SeedChange

During our October 1st, service, we collected $842.10 for the Indian Residential School Survivors’ Society.

During the rest of October, we collected $966.56 for SeedChange — a nonprofit that works with farmers to grow just, healthy, sustainable harvests everywhere. Their work includes: keeping seeds in farmers’ hands, strengthening farmers’ knowledge, and helping farming communities to thrive.

Thank you to all who contributed!

Talent Show & Potluck: Sat. October 21st

You're invited to an afternoon/evening of family fun celebrating the many talents in our church community.  

People of all ages are encouraged to attend this event, and to sign up for sharing their talent with us!  Please let us know, below, how many household members will be attending, as well as any acts they would like to share.  

The talent show will take place on Saturday, October 21st from 4:30-5:30pm, with the potluck immediately afterwards (5:30-7pm).  You can sign up for one event or the other -- or better yet, BOTH!

RSVP HERE. Contact Alison Nixon (778-688-2912) with questions.