We welcomed our members and friends back to our regular Sunday Services on September 7. Sunday Services begin at 10:30 at 874 York Street and on Zoom (password: coffee). Our first-floor facilities, including the sanctuary and kitchen, are accessible, and our building is smoke- and scent-free. Unitarian Universalist congregations like ours welcome people of all beliefs, including humanists, atheists, spiritual-but-not-religious, and those of all religions; all we ask is that you bring respect and an open mind. Our members value work and actions that create love, justice, compassion, and dignity for all beings.

Here is our program for September:

September 7th Climate Update Speaker: Myron Hedderson Tech Support: Tony Fitzgerald As he has done each year for the past several years, Myron will provide an annual update on the topic of climate change, how Canada is doing in relation to its goals, and developments here in New Brunswick.

September 14th Perspectives on New Orleans, Louisiana Speaker: Lael Manzo Service Leader: Decima Mitchell Tech Support: Wyatt Elliot Lael will present a slide show of her trip to New Orleans in late January of this year. She will discuss local history, culture and cuisine.

September 21st Flower Communion. Earth School: “A Lesson in Flowers.” Speaker: Rev. Carole Martignacco Tech Support: Myron Hedderson “Earth School: A Lesson in Flowers” In a blossoming universe, all beings are blossoms. We’ll revisit the history of our 100-year-old UU tradition of the Flower Communion and celebrate the story of Earth’s evolution giving rise to the very first flowers.

September 28th Death Caf´e Speakers: Anne-Marie Hartford and Karen Lake Tech Support: Tony Fitzgerald A Death Caf´e is a gathering of adults who talk about death and dying in a supportive, respectful, and confidential space. The goal of attending a Death Caf´e is to become more comfortable thinking and talking about death and dying so you can be more at ease when engaging in conversations with your loved ones about your wishes or theirs.