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

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The Shelter of Love - December 24th, 2025

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The Shelter of Love : A Christmas Eve Service

The Shelter of Love : A Christmas Eve Service

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

Join us on Sunday, Dec 24th, 2025, for a Calgary Unitarians' The Shelter of Love: a Christmas Eve Service  in Panabaker at 7pm.

We hope to see you there! 

December 2025 Sermon Series

December 2025 Sermon Series

Order of Service

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

Gathering Music: Krishan

Welcome and Land Acknowledgement: Rev. Samaya

Kindling the Chalice and Advent Candles: Jocelyn

Opening Hymn No. 244 It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (Sears/Willis): Krishan

Hope – Mary and Joseph Seeking Shelter: Rev. Samaya

Reading – Hope (Lisa Mueller): Courtney

Musical Interlude – O Little Town of Bethlehem
(Brooks/Redner):
Krishan

Peace – Birth at the Stable: Rev. Samaya

Reading – Blessing for Peace (John O’Donoghue): Pamela

Musical Interlude – Away in a Manger (Francis J. Potter): Krishan

Joy - Shepherd’s Arrival: Rev. Samaya

Reading – For Joy (Jan Richardson): Courtney

Musical Interlude: Still, Still, Still (Franz F. Heitemann): Krishan

Love – Light in the Darkness: Rev. Samaya

Reading: Love Came Down at Christmas (Christina Rosetti): Pamela

Offering: Jocelyn

December 4 Others: Ministerial Discretionary Fund

Offertory – Un flambeau, Jeanette, Isabelle(Jacques Fagnon): Marcia and Krishan

  Celebration – Quiet Illumination: Rev. Samaya

Reading – Meeting the Messiah (Jeffrey B Symynkywicz): Marcia

Ritual of Sharing the Light: Rev. Samaya

Closing Hymn – Silent Night (Young/Gruber): Rev. Samaya

Benediction: Rev. Samaya Oakley

Chalice Extinguishing: Jocelyn Keith-Asante

Postlude: Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (Coots/Gillespie) - Krishan

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

Service Readers: Courtney Rosvold, Jocelyn Keith-Asante, and Pamela Rickey

Director of Religious Education: Rachael Smith

Music Director: Krishan Power

AV Operators: Christopher Fietz, Rebekah Mobley-Kasner and Robert Rickey

Usher(s): Mary-Anna Louise Kovar

Aesthetics: Mary-Anna Louise

Coffee and Goodies: Pamela Rickey

Artist in Residence: Chantal Chagnon

Administrator: Elyse Brazel

Minister: Rev. Samaya Oakley

 

Announcements

Announcements

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Christmas Day Potluck Dinner – December 25, 4:00–7:30 pm
Celebrate Christmas with us! Join members and friends for a festive Potluck Christmas Dinner at the church. Doors open at 4:00 pm, and we’ll gather to eat around 5:30 pm. Enjoy delicious food, lively conversation, and games for kids and adults — a perfect way to connect with your church community.

Bring friends and family! Volunteers to help with setup, coffee, serving, and cleanup are greatly appreciated — you can indicate your availability when signing up. We can’t wait to share this joyful day with you!

Click Here to sign-up!

 

Calgary Unitarians Seeks a New Music Director

We’re excited to announce that Calgary Unitarians is seeking a new Music Director! A job posting will be shared soon, and we encourage you to think of anyone who might be a great fit for our musical congregation. Please help us spread the word by sharing the upcoming posting with your networks.

Upcoming Events

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  • Thursday, December 25th - Christmas Day Potluck Dinner at 4 pm in Wickenden
  • Sunday, December 28th - Refuelling our Fire at 10:30am in Panabaker
  • Saturday, January 3rd – Dismantling Racism within Ourselves at 10 am online
  • Sunday, January 4th – Deepening Our Faith at noon in Room 4

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