Upcoming Services 

WINTER 2024

January 19, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.  “Seeds of Change.”   Rev. Jess.  There’s nothing we see in looking at a seed that anticipates the crop or tree that may grow from it.  What are we planting today ?  (Today we launch a “Tuna & Toonies” drive for the local food bank).  

January 26, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. “Living with Chaos.”  Rev. Jess.  According to Greek mythology, from empty, unfathomable space the Universe emerged.    

February 2, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.  “It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again.”   Rev. Jess & the Spirit of Life Choir, directed by Rich Hrytzak.  On this Groundhog Day we’ll consider what non-human animals know that we don’t about the business of living. 

February 9, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.  “At the Heart of It All.”  Rev Jess with music by Rosemarie Harris.  I’ve been thinking a lot about courage these days, and what teachers like Brené Brown and Parker Palmer have written about the paradox of vulnerability and bravery.  Can we commit to showing up for one another authentically? 

February 16, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. “Pass the Salt: The Deep Gifts of Food and Friendship in a Community Setting.”  Christa Van Daele with Linda Oliver & Eric Oliver from Bridgeport Café (aka Wayside Café).  This congregation has given generously to local food banks, but what would it mean to also provide our presence?  Come hear how Food Bank environments can be marvelous places that we can both richly give to, and richly receive from.   Christa writes: “Our thoughts on the topic this morning reflect some life-giving learnings I have experienced in the last year or so around while completing a placement in theological studies.”  *Today we’ll take up a special collection as we bring our “Tuna & Toonies” drive to a close*

February 23, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.  “Covenant and Community:  The Annual General Meeting.”   Rev. Jess and Board President Wendy Martin.  GRU members are encouraged to arrive early this morning to sign in and receive a voting packet.  A short celebratory service will begin as usual at 10:30 a.m. and our Annual General Meeting will start no later than 11:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to participate in the meeting, though only members may vote.   Childcare and nursery has been extended until 12:30 this morning.