Expanding Horizons

A Course in Miracles

We don’t talk about miracles much, but on the 17th of May Kris unpacked a valuable 20th Century Christian text: A Course in Miracles, by Helen Schucman. While couched in Christian terms, the author's philosophy incorporates modern psychology and focuses on love, relationships and inner growth. Thus you may find it to be a valuable guide to your spiritual path.

Motherhood Statements

Kris discusses a selection of motherhood statements, in gratitude and celebration of the mothers and mother figures in our lives.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Kris explores with us, some of the ways that we might bring love and social justice into our own daily practices, from the life and words of Martin Luther King Jr.

Growing up

Kris explores paths to maturing emotionally, mentally and spiritually using stories old and new.

War and Peace

Here Kris speaks on the topic of "War and Peace." With Anzac day arriving, Kris shares his thought about war, and the true path to peace.

Forgiveness

Kris explores the stages to forgiveness, and our responsibilities on that path.

Renewal

This service on Easter Sunday was led by Kris Hanna on the theme of ‘Renewal.’ Music was contributed by Brendan Moyse.

The Seven Principles

This service, led by Kris Hanna, explores the ‘The Seven Principles,’ core ideas that Unitarian Universalist communities around the world share and promote and how UUs came to be what they are today. The poem 'As Once The Winged Energy Of Delight' by Rainer Maria Rilke was read by Sandy Schultheis and reading from mathematician/writer Alfred Whitehead by Richard Mayo. Music for this service was contributed by Brendan Moyse.

Church-hopping

This service was led by Kris Hanna on ‘Çhurch-hopping’ with music contributed by Grant Shillabeer and Brendan Moyse. ‘We find our brothers and sisters in all the temples and churches – the followers, the seekers and the wise.’

Where our stories meet the road

The main address for this service was delivered by Joanna Giannis on “Where our stories meet the road” exploring intertwining stories and building connection, with music contributed by Robyn Filmer and readings from Jane Brooks and Aaron Poeze.