Adult Learning and Growth
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Journey Groups
In-Person Sessions: First and third Tuesdays, at 2pm in Room 2. Online Sessions: Second and fourth Sundays of the month, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm on Zoom A Meaning Making Journey Group is a small, covenant group that offers a space for spiritual connection and exploration, tied to monthly worship themes. They share many similarities to small group ministries and chalice groups. Members engage in deep listening, share personal stories, and use provided materials to reflect on their spiritual path, fostering a sense of community and deepening their understanding of Unitarian Universalist principles and values. |
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January-May 2026 themes include: Awakening Wonder, Discerning Truth, Seeking Wisdom, Nourishing Nature, and Liberating Love
Each group will be different, some will choose to meet weekly, others might only gather monthly. The gatherings will be approximately 90 minutes.
Email Amalilly, using the button below, to register and receive this month's themed materials.
Each group will be different, some will choose to meet weekly, others might only gather monthly. The gatherings will be approximately 90 minutes.
Email Amalilly, using the button below, to register and receive this month's themed materials.
Empathy: The Superpower of Connection
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Tuesday Feb. 3
7:00pm – 9:00pm Room 3 Empathy is generally described as the ability to take on another's perspective - to understand, feel and respond to their experience, putting yourself in another's shoes. It is key to creating strong relationships, reducing stress, and enhancing emotional awareness. Many confuse empathy with compassion, sympathy and other seemingly supportive approaches which are actually 'non-empathic' and therefore counterproductive. Come learn basic skills to create empathy and develop your own superpower. |
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In this interactive workshop, participants will discern between empathy and non-empathy, and develop new empathic skills for strengthening relationships.
Learning Objectives:
To register, contact [email protected]
Learning Objectives:
- Explore different examples of non-empathy and its impact
- Identify key characteristics of giving empathy
- Demonstrate giving and receiving empathic presence and reflection
- Describe the benefits of giving/receiving empathy
- Explore opportunities to apply learning in daily lives
To register, contact [email protected]
Ongoing Programs
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Taoist Tai Chi Practice and Learning Sessions
Every Tuesday - 1:00pm - Fellowship Hall Led by Friends of Taoist Tai Chi, Ottawa Tai Chi is a series of gentle movements that improves circulation, strengthens the bones, and develops good balance. Many have found their health greatly improved by regular practice. Master Moy first developed Taoist Tai Chi to improve his own health, and later dedicated his life to enabling others to do the same. We welcome anyone to participate, beginners included. Each two-hour session will be led by experienced instructors from "Friends of Tai Chi" and will include a break for tea. No advance registration needed just drop in. Some familiarity with Tai Chi is recommended. |
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Weekly Online Meditation
Wednesdays - 7:00pm on Zoom Join our long-standing meditation sessions by dropping in on Wednesday evenings. We meditate together and share readings from teachers like Thich Nhat Hanh. Click HERE to join the meditation session Meeting ID: 880 7343 6250 Passcode: 259109 If you would like to receive a friendly email reminder on Tuesday, contact Colleen by using this button: |
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Women's Inclusive Pagan Circle Celebrates Imbolc
Monday, February 2 - 7:00pm $5 Trans women, cis women, and nonbinary folks are invited to join our Imbolc Ritual! Honour Brigid, the Irish triple-goddess of smithcraft, poetry, and healing, on her feast day, February 2nd. Bring finger foods to share after the ritual and anything seasonal you'd like to include on our altar. Please bring $5 to help cover the cost of space and supplies. |
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Our 2026 rituals will be on the following dates:
Our trans-inclusive, loosely "Eclectic-Dianic" Circle meets every 6 weeks (except for August) to celebrate the Sabbats together. Our space centers around women’s experiences with spirituality. We meet on week nights but vary them to accommodate people’s schedules. Trans women, cis women, and nonbinary folks who feel at home in “women’s space” are all encouraged to attend!
While our Ritual dates are subject to change, please save the following dates in your calendar if you'd like to join us as we continue 'round the Wheel:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026; Wednesday, April 29, 2026; AND Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Our trans-inclusive, loosely "Eclectic-Dianic" Circle meets every 6 weeks (except for August) to celebrate the Sabbats together. Our space centers around women’s experiences with spirituality. We meet on week nights but vary them to accommodate people’s schedules. Trans women, cis women, and nonbinary folks who feel at home in “women’s space” are all encouraged to attend!
While our Ritual dates are subject to change, please save the following dates in your calendar if you'd like to join us as we continue 'round the Wheel:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026; Wednesday, April 29, 2026; AND Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Plus A Wide Variety of Ongoing Interest / Social Groups:
See the Getting Connected Guide for information on ongoing fellowship / growth / creativity / music / social justice groups. Hard copies are available in the office. You can also check the Make Friends page for a list of our weekly, biweekly, and monthly social activities.
