How does the lens of the sacred shape how you see the world?

The Lens of the Sacred - November 23, 2025

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The Lens of the Sacred

How does the lens of the sacred shape how you see the world?

Join us on Sunday, Nov 23th, 2025, for a Calgary Unitarians' Service on The Lens of the Sacred in Panabaker at 10:30 am.

We hope to see you there!

Reviewing and Renewing: Sermon Series

Order of Service

How does the lens of the sacred shape how you see the world?

Gathering Music: Matthew

Welcome and Land Acknowledgement: Rev. Samaya

Opening Song – This Joy (Shirley Caesar): UUphonia

Chalice Lighting: Pamela

Time for All Ages: Rachael

Sharing Our Light – Circles of Love (Jane Perry): Krishan

Offering – November 4 Others: Inn from the Cold: Pamela

Offertory – Morgen (Richard Strauss, Op. 27, No. 4): Matthew

Reflection: Pamela

Joys and Sorrows: Rev. Samaya

Meditation: Rev. Samaya

Silence

Musical Interlude – A Circle of Friends (Ruth Morris Gray): Nous Ensemble

The Lens of the Sacred: Rev. Samaya

Musical Interlude – I Dreamed of Rain (Jan Garrett, arr. Larry Nickel): UUphonia

The Lens of the Sacred: Rev. Samaya

Benediction: Rev. Samaya

Closing Hymn No. 131 Love Will Guide Us (Sally Rogers, Traditional): UUphonia

Extinguishing the Chalice: Pamela

Postlude – Arabesques No. 1 (Claude Debussy): Matthew

A special thank you to all those who helped make our worship service is possible today:

Service Leader: Pamela Rickey

Director of Religious Education: Rachael Smith

Music Director: Krishan Power

Collaborative Pianist: Matthew Barnett

CU Choirs: UUphonia and Nous Ensemble

AV Operators: Ned Leavitt and Robert Rickey

Usher(s): Lynn Nugent and Nancy Townshend

Aesthetics: Mary-Anna Louise

Welcome Table: Kathy Burniston

Coffee and Goodies: Kitchen Team

Artist in Residence: Chantal Chagnon

Administrator: Elyse Brazel

Minister: Rev. Samaya Oakley

Announcements

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Congregational Conversation – Today at noon
Join the Board and Rev. Samaya in Panabaker for our monthly conversation.

General Meeting – Sunday, Dec 6 at noon
All members welcome in Panabaker.

Christmas Potluck
Eric and Marsha are stepping aside—our heartfelt thanks! If you’d like to host this beloved tradition on Christmas Day, contact Rev. Samaya.

Carols & Crafts Baking
Share your treats and help start a new holiday tradition! Let Rev. Samaya know if you can contribute.

Carols & Crafts Tickets
Stop by the table in Wickenden today to purchase your tickets for Carols & Crafts. Many thanks to Marsha for making this possible!

Co-op Cards – Deadline Dec 5 at 4 pm
Support the church at no extra cost: 5–6% from your Calgary Co-op gift card purchases comes back to our community.

Worship Arts Brainstorm – Sat, Nov 29 at 10 am
Help shape services for January–March. No experience needed—bring your ideas and heart!

Deck the Halls – Sun, Nov 30
Join us to decorate the building for the holidays.

CU Office Closed
December 24th through to January 4th inclusive.

Update Your Emergency Contact Information
Help us care for one another—please review and update your emergency contact info in Breeze; email jason@calgaryunitarians.ca .