by suzukiwebmaster | Jun 2, 2017 | Advocacy, Opinions, Personal Reflections
by Karl Perrin Abridged from a sermon delivered May 21, 2017, to the Unitarian Church of Vancouver Chief Seattle once said: “This we know. The earth doesn’t belong to us, we belong to the earth. All things are connected, like the blood that unites one family. Whatever...
by suzukiwebmaster | Apr 27, 2017 | Opinions, Our Changing World, Personal Reflections
by Jim Stephenson Earth Day Sermon 2017, Unitarian Church of Vancouver Earthly prospects seem less hopeful in 2017 than on previous Earth Days. The window of opportunity for an orderly transition off fossil fuels is rapidly closing, and recent election results offer...
by suzukiwebmaster | Apr 14, 2017 | Personal Reflections
by Louise Goulet The sun was sinking below the ragged mountain peaks, bathing the valley below in a warm golden glow. A light wind was drifting up the steep valley slopes, caressing the shivering saffron grasses and the silvery willows who were...
by suzukiwebmaster | Mar 8, 2017 | Developing Resilience, Personal Reflections
by Jill Schroder “Difference is the essence of humanity”. This quote from John Hume seems to me an appropriate thing to remember on International Women’s Day. Hume carries on, “Difference is an accident of birth and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or...
by suzukiwebmaster | Jan 28, 2017 | Developing Resilience, Personal Reflections
by Jill Schroder I often feel like there is not much to smile about these days. I am doing what I can to manage my emotions, I respond rather than react. I try to hold a compassionate and caring vision rather than slip into fear, anger or helplessness. I have just...
by suzukiwebmaster | Nov 9, 2016 | Advocacy, Personal Reflections
Dear Prime Minister Trudeau; You will recall that at your book launch in Park Royal you graciously autographed below my comment ‘Watching You!’ An autumn of sheer delight over your victory, boosted by a blossoming ’SunnyWays’ atmosphere across the land culminated in...
