Unitarian Fellowship of Fredericton

06/11/2026

Children's RE Schedule: June 2026
June 7: Our Seasons - Winter
In the final Our Seasons lesson, children will explore what death is, what it means to die, and what to do when we feel grief. Special guest: Kathleen Gaudet, UFF Lay Chaplain. (Principles Three, Four, and Five)
JUNE 13: PLEASE NOTE THAT FUN IN THE SUN WILL TAKE PLACE ON JULY 4 INSTEAD OF JUNE 13
June 14: The Unitarian Fellowship of Fredericton
What is the UFF? Where did our congregation come from? Why do we gather together? Children will learn the history of the UFF from our honorary historian, Sheila Moore. (Principle Six)
June 21: Singing the Living Tradition
Today, children will explore Singing the Living Tradition, our UU hymnbook. We will sing hymns that are special to our Fellowship, explore readings that inspire us, and learn about why different religions have different books. (Principle Five)
June 28: The Eight Principles
We've been talking about principles all year -- what do they actually mean to you? Children will draw what they think about when they think of different principles and demonstrate how we incorporate our principles into everyday life. (All Principles)

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06/11/2026

The Fun in the Sun event with the UFF is being moved to July 4th due to weather! Please reach out to Aidan at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.

Aidan Wasilewski
English / Français
Children's Committee Chair

06/10/2026

June 14 at 10:30 a.m.: Pet Stories

At 874 York St 10:30 or by zoom

ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/(no space)99176852517
Password: coffee

Speaker and Service Leader: Robin Millar

Tech Support: Myron Hedderson

Come with a story of your or your family’s pet. It can be funny, silly or sad. Just share. This will be a circle discussion. You are welcome to bring photos of your pet.

For the Children:

What is the UFF? Where did our congregation come from? Why do we gather together? Children will learn the history of the UFF from our honorary historian, Sheila Moore. (Principle Six)

06/08/2026

Did You Know? 🌿
The Land Is Our Teacher

Long before classrooms, textbooks, and online learning, the land was teaching.

For many Indigenous Peoples, learning comes through relationship with the land, waters, plants, animals, seasons, weather, medicines, and community.

The land teaches patience.

It teaches balance.

It teaches responsibility.

It teaches us that everything is connected.

When we learn from the land, we learn by listening, observing, remembering, and practising. We learn when to harvest, when to rest, when to give thanks, and how to care for what also cares for us.

This is why land-based learning is so important. It is not just outdoor education. It is a way of knowing. It connects people to culture, language, identity, wellness, and responsibility.

In western systems, knowledge is often measured by what can be written down or tested. Indigenous ways of knowing remind us that knowledge can also be lived, carried, shared, and experienced.

The land has always known the way.

We are here to listen.

Throughout National Indigenous History Month, Grandmother’s Voice is sharing reflections that centre Indigenous knowledge, lived experience, history, culture, wellness, and community connection. We invite you to join the conversation with kindness, curiosity, and respect. What do you wish more people knew? Share your thoughts in the comments, or add your voice through our community survey: https://forms.gle/WM6HSDRVhgqkAQuk8

06/08/2026

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06/04/2026

Sheila A and Joan M singing with the Raging Grannies for the Protect the vet services and lab demonstration at the legislature on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

06/04/2026

June 2026: Sunday Services and Adult Programs
Sunday Services at 10:30 am, 874 York or by Zoom
June 7th Zoomers
Speaker: Maria Fernanda Diaz she/her PhD student UNB
Service Leader: Janet Crawford
Tech Support: Tony Fitzgerald
We will address fall prevention and healthy aging through exercise. During this session, we will discuss common risk factors for falls, practical strategies to stay active and safe, and the importance of regular exercise for maintaining strength, balance, and independence as we age. We will also introduce Zoomers in Balance, a free community-based exercise program for adults aged 50+ that offers both in-person and online classes designed to improve balance and reduce falls. Participants will learn about available program options and ways to get involved in local classes. The session will include time for questions and discussion.
June 14th Pet Stories
Speaker and Service Leader: Robin Millar
Tech Support: Myron Hedderson
Come with a story of your or your family’s pet. It can be funny, or silly or sad. Just share. This will be a circle discussion.
June 21th AI Update
Speaker and Service Leader: Myron Hedderson
Tech Support: Tony Fitzgerald Myron will discuss developments in AI since his last presentation a year ago. There is so much to talk about that he hasn’t decided on his final content in time for publication in the Touchstone, but some things that will definitely make the cut are:
• Many AI companies and futurists in 2022 and 2023 predicted major changes by 2028 to 2030. How have things gone so far, relative to those predictions?
• We’ve now reached the point where the most advanced AI model available is not being made publicly available until better safety measures are in place. Why, and what does this mean?
• Is there an AI bubble that’s going to pop and crash the economy like the dot com and housing bubbles?
• What’s this about AIs being used by the military, the US designating the leading company a supply chain risk, and then using them anyway?
• What options do we as citizens, but not citizens of the US, have to influence how AI develops, nd how can I personally prepare for the changes that may be coming?
June 28th The Buddha Meets AI
Service Leader: Heather Lunergan
Tech Support: Myron Hedderson
What can the Buddha’s teaching about reality and the working of the mind tell us about this emerging technology? This service will feature a thoughtful talk by Rev. Straube, who has served UU congregations for 35 years, in Washington State, North Carolina and, most 1recently, as Lead Minister of the First UU Church of San Diego. He currently has a ministry of spiritual direction, preaching and teaching.
Adult ProgramsOur Book Club is now reading James by Percival Everett. It gives a voice to Jim, the slave in Huckleberry Finn and retells the story. All welcome to join on June 17th at 6:30 when we discuss “James.” with Robin Millar. Janet will make scones on Wednesday June 10th at 1 PM.
All welcome to join for conversation and a scone and will also stay after the service on June 7th for anyone who would like to bring their knitting or craft project. We have a rug hooking kit to give away.
Graci will resume “Tea and Conversation” by zoom in September. It is a busy time for her right now and we will look forward to September.

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