First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto
175 St. Clair Avenue West M4V 1P7 Toronto, ON, Canada

It's Dinner and a Movie time again! Join Dallas as he hosts six nights of documentary viewings and discussion, occurring bi-weekly. All you need is a (free) Kanopy account and Zoom. No registration is required. Next up on Monday, April 5: Sound City https://www.firstunitariantoronto.org//dinner-and-a-movie/ Fleetwood Mac, Nirvana, Rick Springfield, Tom Petty... what do these artists all have in common? They all recorded at Sound City, in Van Nuys, California. In his filmmaking debut, drummer and guitarist Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters) explores the history of the fabled recording studio where some of the greatest rock albums of all time were perfected and recorded.

First Light: April 2, 2021 - https://mailchi.mp/f7fc4ee2/first-light-september-1-1303110

#tbt to Rev Lynn’s sermon, Be Patient Watch now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH1AWVZqKvI When we allow ourselves... to be patient and still, we allow ourselves to return to the ground of our inner teacher, where the most natural and loving choices are born. See more

First Light: March 26, 2021 - Sending again - https://mailchi.mp/c86ab569/first-light-september-1-1303106

First Light: March 26, 2021 - https://mailchi.mp/491fc5a6/first-light-september-1-1303102

#tbt to visiting Rev Eric’s sermon, The Road Ahead Watch now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnKIV-Tl8vo Our congregations ... are where we learn what it means to love. See more

Going forward, we will meet each Sunday at 10:30am for a simple service and a virtual coffee hour. Throughout the week, we offer different ways to connect. Visit https://firstunitariantoronto.org/online-services/ to find out more. As well, most of our Journey Groups will continue to meet, but now online rather than in-person. If you would like to join a Journey Group, please let us know. ... We are expanding our existing caring ministries and Engage & Connect structures to help provide pastoral and practical support to anyone in the congregation who would like it. You can find more information about how to request help or volunteer to provide assistance with grocery or prescription delivery. For information on how to contact different people and groups at First U, visit https://firstunitariantoronto.org/our-staff-volunteers/ Let us be gentle with ourselves and each other in these coming days. In faith and love, Shawn

#tbt to Revs Lynn’s sermon, Blursday Watch now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BS6X8x9e_ps Being able to ... direct our attention is especially important now to find meaning in small things, and open up small spaces for stillness and quiet. See more

#tbt to Rev Shawn’s sermon, Discernment Watch now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6aDc0QqD5U To make a decision is to move in a direction.

This Friday evening, November 20th join Dallas Bergen and a wonderful group of 14 of our members and friends, who’ll be sharing an exciting mix of poetry readings and music in our Coffee House, live and online. Check the website and Friday’s First Light for the Zoom link, bring your favourite beverage, and start the weekend off right with some great company! That’s Friday from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Here's a preview of what to expect from our own Rev Lynn Harrison! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdM4IobS_CM

First Light: November 20, 2020 - Online Coffeehouse Tonight @ 7:30pm - https://mailchi.mp/bb13f7ca/first-light-september-1-1303002

Friday, Nov. 20, 7:30pm Friday evening, November 20th join Dallas Bergen and a wonderful group of 14 of our members and friends, who’ll be sharing an exciting mix of poetry readings and music in our Coffee House, live and online. Check the website and Friday’s First Light for the event link, bring your favourite beverage and start the weekend off right with some great company!... That’s Friday from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87335191359 Meeting ID: 873 3519 1359 Passcode: 034353 Attendees are encouraged to join via Zoom also, so they can participate in breakout chats at Intermission. For those unable to connect via Zoom, we will also stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DtpKrzzYUu4

First Light: November 13, 2020 - https://mailchi.mp/ef079efe/first-light-september-1-1302990

#tbt to Revs Shawn and Lynn’s Remembrance Day reflections, Take Courage Watch now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u-2VpMI01k Our affirmation of respect ... for the inherent worth and dignity of every person is meaningless if we are not committed to extending that respect even to those we struggle to understand. See more