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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Date: Wednesday, May 13 Time: 7:00 &#8211; 8:00 pm Place: Farmhouse &#8211; Common Room Calming our Spirits: a special evening worship experience of singing, silence, and poetry.In these tumultuous times in which the headlines are often deeply upsetting, our nervous systems can feel stressed and overwhelmed. We feel it as individuals, and we also feel it [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca/calming-our-spirits-a-special-evening-worship-experience-4/">Calming Our Spirits: A Special Evening Worship Experience</a> appeared first on <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca">Unitarian Universalist Community of Victoria</a>.</p>
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<strong>Time: </strong>7:00 &#8211; 8:00 pm<br />
<strong>Place:</strong> Farmhouse &#8211; Common Room</div>
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<p><strong>Calming our Spirits: a special evening worship experience of singing, silence, and poetry.</strong>In these tumultuous times in which the headlines are often deeply upsetting, our nervous systems can feel stressed and overwhelmed. We feel it as individuals, and we also feel it collectively. We are on edge. We find ourselves feeling both fragile and angry. We need spaces and places to come together and find and create a sense of comfort and connection.</p>
<p>Please join <strong>Music Director Christine Taber</strong> and <strong>Rev. Shana</strong> in an evening service designed to have us sing together, breathe together—connect in silence and song. We’ll learn chants and hear some words of poetry for reflection, as well as share some moments of silence.</p>
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<div><strong><em>For more information, text Rev. Shana at</em> <a href="tel:250-891-6331">250-891-6331</a></strong></div>
<p>The post <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca/calming-our-spirits-a-special-evening-worship-experience-4/">Calming Our Spirits: A Special Evening Worship Experience</a> appeared first on <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca">Unitarian Universalist Community of Victoria</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Upcoming Dates: Wednesdays, April 8, and May 13* Time: 7:00 &#8211; 8:00 pm Place: Sanctuary *May 13 location TBA Calming our Spirits: a special evening worship experience of singing, silence, and poetry. In these tumultuous times in which the headlines are often deeply upsetting, our nervous systems can feel stressed and overwhelmed. We feel it as individuals, and [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca/calming-our-spirits-a-special-evening-worship-experience-2/">Calming Our Spirits: A Special Evening Worship Experience</a> appeared first on <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca">Unitarian Universalist Community of Victoria</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><strong><span id="m_1522335312652380027OBJ_PREFIX_DWT1463_com_zimbra_date" role="link"><span id="m_1522335312652380027OBJ_PREFIX_DWT1477_com_zimbra_date" role="link">Upcoming Dates: </span></span></strong><span role="link">Wednesdays, April 8, and May 13*</span><br />
<strong>Time: </strong>7:00 &#8211; 8:00 pm<br />
<strong>Place: </strong>Sanctuary<br />
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<div><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Calming our Spirits: a special evening worship experience of singing, silence, and poetry.</strong></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 16px;">In these tumultuous times in which the headlines are often deeply upsetting, our nervous systems can feel stressed and overwhelmed. We feel it as individuals, and we also feel it collectively. We are on edge. We find ourselves feeling both fragile and angry. We need spaces and places to come together and find and create a sense of comfort and connection.</span></div>
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<p>Please join <strong>Music Director Christine Taber</strong> and <strong>Rev. Shana</strong> in an evening service designed to have us sing together, breathe together—connect in silence and song. We’ll learn chants and hear some words of poetry for reflection, as well as share some moments of silence.</p>
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<div><strong><em>For more information, text Rev. Shana at</em> <a href="tel:250-891-6331">250-891-6331</a></strong></div>
<p>The post <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca/calming-our-spirits-a-special-evening-worship-experience-2/">Calming Our Spirits: A Special Evening Worship Experience</a> appeared first on <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca">Unitarian Universalist Community of Victoria</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Upcoming Dates: Wednesdays, February 18, April 8, and May 13* Time: 7:00 &#8211; 8:00 pm Place: Sanctuary *May 13 location TBA &#160; Calming our Spirits: a special evening worship experience of singing, silence, and poetry. In these tumultuous times in which the headlines are often deeply upsetting, our nervous systems can feel stressed and overwhelmed. We feel it [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca/calming-our-spirits-a-special-evening-worship-experience-3/">Calming Our Spirits: A Special Evening Worship Experience</a> appeared first on <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca">Unitarian Universalist Community of Victoria</a>.</p>
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<strong>Time: </strong>7:00 &#8211; 8:00 pm<br />
<strong>Place: </strong>Sanctuary<br />
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<p><strong>Calming our Spirits: a special evening worship experience of singing, silence, and poetry.</strong></p>
<p>In these tumultuous times in which the headlines are often deeply upsetting, our nervous systems can feel stressed and overwhelmed. We feel it as individuals, and we also feel it collectively. We are on edge. We find ourselves feeling both fragile and angry. We need spaces and places to come together and find and create a sense of comfort and connection.</p>
<p>Please join <strong>Music Director Christine Taber</strong> and <strong>Rev. Shana</strong> in an evening service designed to have us sing together, breathe together—connect in silence and song. We’ll learn chants and hear some words of poetry for reflection, as well as share some moments of silence.<br />
<strong><em>For more information, text Rev. Shana at</em> <a href="tel:250-891-6331">250-891-6331</a></strong></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca/calming-our-spirits-a-special-evening-worship-experience-3/">Calming Our Spirits: A Special Evening Worship Experience</a> appeared first on <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca">Unitarian Universalist Community of Victoria</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Time: Wednesday, Nov. 19th, 7 &#8211; 8 pm Location: Sanctuary Back by popular demand, these evening worship services are designed to soothe our anxious nervous systems. Come, join Rev. Shana and Christine Taber in an hour-long worship experience focused on silence, singing (simple a cappella chants), and poetry readings. Each service also includes a time [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca/calming-our-spirits-2/">Calming Our Spirits: A Special Evening Worship Experience</a> appeared first on <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca">Unitarian Universalist Community of Victoria</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><strong>Time: Wednesday, Nov. 19th</strong><strong>, 7 &#8211; 8 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Location: Sanctuary</strong></div>
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<p>Back by popular demand, these evening worship services are designed to soothe our anxious nervous systems. Come, join Rev. Shana and Christine Taber in an hour-long worship experience focused on silence, singing (simple a cappella chants), and poetry readings. Each service also includes a time to share the prayers, worries, and loves that are on our hearts.</p>
<p>No need to sign up &#8211; just drop in.</p>
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<div><strong><em>For more information, text Rev. Shana at</em> <a href="tel:250-891-6331">250-891-6331</a></strong></div>
<p>The post <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca/calming-our-spirits-2/">Calming Our Spirits: A Special Evening Worship Experience</a> appeared first on <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca">Unitarian Universalist Community of Victoria</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 02:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Time: Wednesday, Oct. 22nd, 7 &#8211; 8 pm Location: Farmhouse &#8211; Common Room Back by popular demand, these evening worship services are designed to soothe our anxious nervous systems. Come, join Rev. Shana and Christine Taber in an hour-long worship experience focused on silence, singing (simple a cappella chants), and poetry readings. Each service also [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca/calming-our-spirits/">Calming Our Spirits: A Special Evening Worship Experience</a> appeared first on <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca">Unitarian Universalist Community of Victoria</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><strong>Time: Wednesday, Oct. 22nd</strong><strong>, 7 &#8211; 8 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Location: Farmhouse &#8211; Common Room</strong></div>
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<p>Back by popular demand, these evening worship services are designed to soothe our anxious nervous systems. Come, join Rev. Shana and Christine Taber in an hour-long worship experience focused on silence, singing (simple a cappella chants), and poetry readings. Each service also includes a time to share the prayers, worries, and loves that are on our hearts.</p>
<p>No need to sign up &#8211; just drop in.</p>
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<div>There will be one more &#8220;Calming Our Spirits&#8221; events coming up this season: <strong>November 19th.</strong></div>
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<div><strong><em>For more information, text  Rev. Shana at</em> <a href="tel:250-891-6331">250-891-6331</a></strong></div>
<p>The post <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca/calming-our-spirits/">Calming Our Spirits: A Special Evening Worship Experience</a> appeared first on <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca">Unitarian Universalist Community of Victoria</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 02:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Time: Wednesday, Sept. 17th, 7 &#8211; 8 pm Location: Sanctuary Back by popular demand, these evening worship services are designed to soothe our anxious nervous systems. Come, join Rev. Shana and Christine Taber in an hour-long worship experience focused on silence, singing (simple a cappella chants), and poetry readings. Each service also includes a time [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca/calming-our-spirits-is-back/">Calming Our Spirits Is Back! Join Us for a Special Evening Worship Experience</a> appeared first on <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca">Unitarian Universalist Community of Victoria</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><strong>Time: Wednesday, Sept.</strong><strong> 17th, 7 &#8211; 8 pm</strong><br />
<strong>Location: Sanctuary</strong></div>
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<p>Back by popular demand, these evening worship services are designed to soothe our anxious nervous systems. Come, join Rev. Shana and Christine Taber in an hour-long worship experience focused on silence, singing (simple a cappella chants), and poetry readings. Each service also includes a time to share the prayers, worries, and loves that are on our hearts.</p>
<p>No need to sign up &#8211; just drop in.</p>
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<div>There will be two more &#8220;Calming Our Spirits&#8221; events coming up this season: <strong>October 22, and November 19th.</strong></div>
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<div><strong><em>For more information, text  Rev. Shana at</em> <a href="tel:250-891-6331">250-891-6331</a></strong></div>
<p>The post <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca/calming-our-spirits-is-back/">Calming Our Spirits Is Back! Join Us for a Special Evening Worship Experience</a> appeared first on <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca">Unitarian Universalist Community of Victoria</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 02:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Wednesday, May 28 at 7:00 pm * Sanctuary In these challenging times, our nervous systems are feeling stressed and overwhelmed. We feel it as individuals, and we also feel it collectively. We are on edge. We are more easily upset. We need spaces and places to come together and find and create a sense of [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca/calming-our-spirits-may-28/">Calming Our Spirits: A Special Evening Worship Experience</a> appeared first on <a href="https://victoriaunitarian.ca">Unitarian Universalist Community of Victoria</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><strong>Wednesday, May 28 at 7:00 pm *</strong><br />
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<div>In these challenging times, our nervous systems are feeling stressed and overwhelmed. We feel it as individuals, and we also feel it collectively. We are on edge. We are more easily upset. We need spaces and places to come together and find and create a sense of comfort and connection. Please join Music Director, Christine Taber, and Rev. Shana in an evening service designed to have us sing together, breathe together &#8211; connect in silence and song. We’ll learn chants and hear some words of poetry for reflection, as well as share some moments of silence.</div>
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<p>Our March offering of this service was very well received, and more were requested. Join us for any or all of these evenings.</p>
<p><em><strong>* Another service will be held on Sunday, June 8 at 7 pm</strong></em></p>
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