Canadian Unitarian Council
Annual Conference
  and Meeting
Ottawa, Ontario May 16 to 19 2008
Plan Now and Be There!

 

Opening Event

ACM 2008 Ingathering Celebration

Join Unitarians and Universalists from across Canada and around the world for the ACM 2008 Opening Celebration

When: Friday, May 16th at 8:00 pm
Where: Algonquin’s Gym in Building “A”
Who: Come One! Come All! – All ages welcome

Come a few minutes early and enjoy the music of Ottawa First's own Blues Band. Then grab a chair and experience the pride and the joy of the colorful Banner Parade. Like the opening ceremony at the Olympics – cheer as your Congregational banner is paraded into the Hall!

Be inspired. Meditate. Share the energy. Get into the mood – and join Tony Turner in singing the "Circle of Song" our ACM 2008 theme song.

Delight in the inspirational music of the combined choirs of Ottawa's Congregation and Fellowship directed by Jane Perry

Meet and enjoy the company of Unitarians and Universalists of all ages. This is a joyous occasion to share with Congregations and Fellowships from across the country and around the world.

The Ingathering Ceremony will last for about an hour - then everyone is invited for an evening of fun. Come to our ‘Open Mic’ event or bring your dancing shoes and enjoy Sacred Circle Dancing with Margaret Rao.

Don't even think of going to bed early! Join us - sing, dance, and meet new friends.

Calling all gardeners!

Bring your favorite seeds to the Ingathering. If you have seeds for flowers or other plants that you think others would enjoy, bring them in small labeled paper bags (no plastic please); include a photo of the plant if possible and write the name of your city or town on the envelope. Make sure that you do not bring seeds that could develop into an invasive weed if grown in another region in Canada. Seeds collected at the Ingathering will be exchanged during Monday's Closing Ceremonies.

The seed is hope; the flower is joy.
- Author Unknown