Join us this Sunday, December 21st, at 10:30am in Panabaker for our weekly Worship at Calgary Unitarians. This weeks topic will be Welcoming Grandfather Sun Home.

We hope to see you there! 

We want to share that Krishan Power will be stepping down as Music Director, with his last service with us on Christmas Eve. We are deeply grateful for Krishan’s leadership, creativity, and the music he has shared with our congregation. His presence has touched many hearts, and we will miss his guidance and artistry.

In the time leading up to his departure, we invite you to share with Krishan your appreciation for the ways his music and presence have enriched your worship and your life in this community. Let us celebrate the gift of his time with us and send him onward with our gratitude and best wishes.

As we prepare for the transition in our music leadership, we invite all members of the congregation who are interested in having a voice in the future of our music program to join us for a conversation: Thursday, December 18th, 7:00 pm – Panabaker Hall

This will be an opportunity to share your ideas, ask questions, and explore together how we might move forward in the weeks and months ahead. Whether your interest is in Sunday services, rehearsals, Cabaret, or the search for a new Music Director, your perspective and participation are welcome.

We look forward to gathering with you in community and creativity as we chart the next chapter of music at Calgary Unitarians.

January Dawn has agreed to be our online storyteller and will be posting to social media about our events. She’s done an incredible job so far of promoting us in the community, resulting in the opportunity for our minister, Rev. Samaya, to have an interview about Calgary Unitarians with CJWE (a local Indigenous owned radio station). 

We recently received a notice that copyrighted material may have been downloaded or streamed using our church’s internet connection. While we can’t determine who may have been responsible, this is a good moment to remind all building users—staff, volunteers, and renters—that downloading, streaming, or sharing copyrighted content without proper permission is not permitted on our network.

Join us for a soulful gathering where we delve into the depths of our experiences over the past quarter and embrace our aspirations for the upcoming months. Bring your journal and an open heart as we share. Explore, and cultivate authenticity together. 

Snacks to share are welcomed but not required. Volunteer co-presenters are appreciated.

Intended as a bridge between The Turning of The Wheel meditative journaling journey and the evening Winter Solstice Celebration Festivities and Dances, folx are invited to come to one, two or all three events as the day suits them! Note all three events are separate please register for each one you plan on attending. 

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 On this longest night of the year, we will gather to celebrate the turning of the season with pagan ritual. Please join us one and all!

-- and bring a 4-ft length of ribbon and some greenery and a few sweets to share.

Join us on Tuesdays at 7 pm for a gentle online gathering of poetry, music, and quiet reflection. Together, we create a peaceful space to pause, breathe, and set our intentions with care; it's a nourishing way to start your week!

Intergenerational group of Unitarian universalist Men, learning from one another both young and young at heart.

What does “the story” mean for us as Unitarian Universalists?

Join us for food and fellowship with members and friends for a potluck Christmas Dinner at the church on Christmas day. The dinner will be hosted by Andrea Walter and Jennifer Allore at the church. Doors open at 4:00 and the eating starts around 5:30. There will be great conversation and games for kids and adults. Please invite friends and family to join us for dinner.

Volunteers: people to help with setting up, making coffee, serving, and cleanup would be much appreciated. You can indicate your availability when you sign-up for the dinner.

Looking forward to getting together!

How does our collective fire refuel us?

A Celebration of Life for Jen Allore’s father Jack Allore will be held at Calgary Unitarians in Panabaker on December 28 at 2:00 p.m.

Ever wonder what makes Unitarian Universalism unique—or why we care so much about religious education? Join Rev. Samaya and the Membership Committee for a lively, interactive session where you’ll explore the heart of our faith.

Discover how Unitarian Universalists nurture spiritual growth across the lifespan, experience the power of storytelling in shaping beliefs and values, and uncover the lives of remarkable Unitarians, Universalists, and Unitarian Universalists. Through small group activities and reflection, you’ll see how our congregation’s programs help shape both individual and shared faith journeys.

Open to everyone—whether you’re new, visiting, or a long-time member.

Sunday, January 4th at noon — Room 4
Bring your curiosity. Leave inspired.

Interested in becoming a UU Lay Chaplain?

The CUC's National Lay Chaplains Committee will again be offering and facilitating the annual Basics Training for Rites of Passages, and also continuing with the successful LC Chats in the upcoming months.

Registration and details will follow soon.

Dates for the training (1 cohort) are: Saturday April 11, Sunday April 12 and Saturday April 18, 2026.  Training will be delivered via Zoom.   A certificate will be issued to those who complete the required 3 sessions.  This training is intended for those who are interested in pursuing the Lay Chaplaincy path, have been members of their congregation or fellowship for at least a year and have the endorsement of their congregational board.

The Canadian Unitarian Council’s unique lay chaplaincy program trains and supports carefully chosen lay members of Unitarian Universalist congregations who create and perform rites of passage, including weddings, child dedications, and memorial services. Lay chaplains are pleased to provide this outreach service to people who want a religious or spiritual ceremony: both to the general public and to Unitarian Universalists in congregations without a minister.

Welcome to the last e-News of 2025! Thank you for reading, sharing, and staying connected with us all year long.

As we head into the holidays, here’s the important scoop:

The office will be closed from December 24 to January 4.
This is the final e-News of the year, and the next one will be back on Wednesday, January 7.

If you reach out during the holiday closure, we’ll respond once we’ve completed our mandatory seasonal rituals: resting, reconnecting, and wondering aloud what day it is.

Wishing you joy, light, laughter, and just the right amount of leftovers.

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