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Episode 1 - Wildflowers
In this episode, we introduce the series' theme by uncovering the contrast between a UU congregation, an online meme community, and a daily singing group that falls somewhere in between.
Our guests include
Peter Scales at First Unitarian Church of Victoria,
Liz James from Mirth and Dignity, and
Reverend Wendy Luella Perkins, founder of Soulful Singing
Questions for further discussion
What feelings arise when you hear about the decline in those attending the congregational expression of UUism? What beliefs are behind those feelings?
What feelings arise in you when you hear that there are "wildflower" expressions of UUism happening within Canada? What beliefs are behind those feelings?
What beliefs, customs, routines, and fears get in the way of you imagining other ways of doing and being a Unitarian Universalist?
What "wildflower" expressions of UUism are blooming (or trying to bloom) in your community? How are you currently engaging with them?
Notes and Research Links
Humanist Unitarian Universalists, Unitarian Universalist Association (Retrieved Sept. 11/24)
‘Gone by 2040’: Why some religions are declining in Canada faster than ever, Global News, Jan. 8/22
Volunteer-Supporting Charities Are Closing at Alarming Rates, PANL Perspectives, Tues. Aug. 22/23
Singing mindfully with spirit and joy, Wendy Luella Perkins, (Retrieved Sept. 11/24)
Resolutions: 1978-1984– Sexual Orientation, A Summary, Canadian Unitarian Council (Retrieved Sept. 11/24)
Unitarian Universalist Community Cooperatives (What Liz James referenced) (Retrieved Sept. 11/24)
Unitarian Universalist Hysterical Society (Retrieved Sept. 11/24).
Love the UU Hysterical Society? [Facebook group] (Retrieved Sept. 11/24).
Note 1: In each congregation, there are a fair number of people who are not official members - for a variety of reasons. For instance, some don't believe in joining, some congregations discourage membership if people don't make a certain level of financial pledges, and other reasons. The Congregational Life team estimates the difference between members and census-identified people has been about 1 registered member to every 3 non-registered attendees.
*These podcast episodes reflect the thoughts and experiences of our guests, not necessarily that of the Canadian Unitarian Council's.
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By Canadian Unitarian CouncilIn this episode, we introduce the series' theme by uncovering the contrast between a UU congregation, an online meme community, and a daily singing group that falls somewhere in between.
Our guests include
Peter Scales at First Unitarian Church of Victoria,
Liz James from Mirth and Dignity, and
Reverend Wendy Luella Perkins, founder of Soulful Singing
Questions for further discussion
What feelings arise when you hear about the decline in those attending the congregational expression of UUism? What beliefs are behind those feelings?
What feelings arise in you when you hear that there are "wildflower" expressions of UUism happening within Canada? What beliefs are behind those feelings?
What beliefs, customs, routines, and fears get in the way of you imagining other ways of doing and being a Unitarian Universalist?
What "wildflower" expressions of UUism are blooming (or trying to bloom) in your community? How are you currently engaging with them?
Notes and Research Links
Humanist Unitarian Universalists, Unitarian Universalist Association (Retrieved Sept. 11/24)
‘Gone by 2040’: Why some religions are declining in Canada faster than ever, Global News, Jan. 8/22
Volunteer-Supporting Charities Are Closing at Alarming Rates, PANL Perspectives, Tues. Aug. 22/23
Singing mindfully with spirit and joy, Wendy Luella Perkins, (Retrieved Sept. 11/24)
Resolutions: 1978-1984– Sexual Orientation, A Summary, Canadian Unitarian Council (Retrieved Sept. 11/24)
Unitarian Universalist Community Cooperatives (What Liz James referenced) (Retrieved Sept. 11/24)
Unitarian Universalist Hysterical Society (Retrieved Sept. 11/24).
Love the UU Hysterical Society? [Facebook group] (Retrieved Sept. 11/24).
Note 1: In each congregation, there are a fair number of people who are not official members - for a variety of reasons. For instance, some don't believe in joining, some congregations discourage membership if people don't make a certain level of financial pledges, and other reasons. The Congregational Life team estimates the difference between members and census-identified people has been about 1 registered member to every 3 non-registered attendees.
*These podcast episodes reflect the thoughts and experiences of our guests, not necessarily that of the Canadian Unitarian Council's.