Service and Worship Leader: Bob Harrington
Scientific discussion about the nature of consciousness is gradually getting closer to the mystic understanding. To quote Scientific American magazine some scientists have “embraced a form of panpsychism and even suggested that individual particles might be somehow aware”. That is consciousness is present everywhere and our brain makes use of it.
Spiritual teachers believe that three basic concepts are necessary to make sense of this and they are all reflected in a deep understanding of Unitarian Universalism and Christianity too. They are that consciousness supports everything that exists and it evolves in the individual through reincarnation and karma.
These three doctrines support our hope in the further evolution of life and promise amazing and beautiful discoveries and changes as our society continues to evolve.
My refection will develop these ideas and strengthen our hope, faith and love.
Don’t forget there is a Potluck this Sunday. Bring a dish or if you can’t we still have lots of food!
Join us for Lunch at Edgar and Joe’s, inside the Goodwill Building, at 255 Horton St. E. We meet at 12 noon but are typically there until past 1:00 pm so don’t worry if you are late. Look for the group at the round tables on the far side of the restaurant. Everyone is welcome. (If you are older than 55, you can get a 25% discount at the Goodwill store that day.)
Service and Worship Leader: Laura-Beth Falter
Humans use symbols to create shared understanding, form identities and build social structures. Our ability to communicate complex, abstract ideas through symbols has been a key to our success as a species. Symbols of hope express humanity's resilient belief in a better future and our capacity to achieve it. In this service, we'll explore some enduring representations of hope, including ancient, modern and uniquely Canadian symbols.
A warm welcome is extended to men within our Congregation who would like to join other Unitarian Universalist men for food and conversation on the third Monday of the month, December 15th, at 1:00 pm, at the Family Circle Restaurant, at 147 Wellington St., London. The normal attendance is 4-7 men. A warm welcome awaits you.
Tom Orchard, < tomjoyorchard@gmail.com > emails members of the group the week before themonthly lunch, to determine who will be attending. You may contact Tom Orchard, if you have any questions. Hope to see you at the next lunch.
Service and Worship Leader: Lori Turner-Otte
This will be our holiday service for the year.
Please join us in singing christmas carols after the service!
Sat. December 27th, UFL LMNOP (London Movie Night Outreach Program) presents The Holdovers. Doors open at 5:30pm, Pizza arrives a 6:00pm, Movie starts at 6:30pm. The movie is free. Donations are appreciated but not at all necessary. Proceeds to the UFL.
