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If our abundance were a story, what story would we be telling about ourselves?

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The Power of Us- Jan 18th, 2026

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The Power of Us

The Power of Us

If our abundance were a story, what story would we be telling about ourselves?

Join us on Sunday, January 18th, 2026, for a Calgary Unitarians' Service on The Power of Us in Panabaker at 10:30 am.

We hope to see you there! 

January 2026 Sermon Series

January 2026 Sermon Series

How do we give and receive? What does generosity look like in action?

Order of Service

If our abundance were a story, what story would we be telling about ourselves?

Gathering Music: Matthew

Welcome and Land Acknowledgement: Rev. Samaya

Opening Hymn No. 1018 Come and Go With Me: Ned

Chalice Lighting: David 

Membership Ceremony: Jocelyn and Kathleen

Sharing Our Light – As You Go (Kathleen Tracey): Ned

Offering – January 4 Others: Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids: David

Offertory – I’ve Heard an Organ Talk Sometimes (A. Copland and E. Dickinson): Matthew

Joys and Sorrows: Rev. Samaya

Meditation: Rev. Samaya

Silence

Musical Interlude – Hymn No. 352 Find a Stillness: Ned

The Power of Us I: Rev. Samaya

Musical Interlude – Something Has a Hold on Me (Etta James): Brett and Tanya

The Power of Us II: Rev. Samaya

Closing Hymn No. 1023 Building Bridges: Ned

Benediction: Rev. Samaya

Extinguishing the Chalice: David

Postlude – Il pleure dans mon coeur (R.Durand): Matthew

Membership Ceremony

Together, We Welcoming Our New Members!

CU Board Member:

Being a member of our congregation is both simple and meaningful.
It’s simple because there’s no one right way to believe.
It’s meaningful because we promise to work together—to be curious, kind, and courageous as we search for truth, stand up for justice, and try to live with love.

Please join me in reading the words marked “Congregation.”

Congregation:

We promise to respect each other, even when we’re different.
We promise to help take care of our world and this community.
We know that for our church to grow and thrive, we each have something special to share.
We will find joy and meaning by being part of this community together.


New Members
(Andrea, Rhea, Skylar, and Tanya):

I want to be part of this community. I want to help build a place where people care for each other and work together for a better world.

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

Service Reader: David Jipp

Musical Guests: Brett Willisko and Tanya Stride

Board President: Jocelyn Keith-Asante

Membership Committee Representative: Kathleen Burniston

Director of Religious Education: Rachael Smith

Song Leader: Ned Leavitt

AV Operators: Rebekah Mobley-Kasner and Robert Rickey

Usher(s): Jared Prysunka and Nancy Townshend

Aesthetics: Mary-Anna Louise

Welcome Table: Jen Allore

Coffee and Goodies: Laurie Lin

Artist in Residence: Chantal Chagnon

Administrator: Elyse Brazel

Minister: Rev. Samaya Oakley

Announcements

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World Religion Day - Sunday, January 18th at 7:30 pm online

As we step into this new year together, we turn our attention to an important moment: World Religion Day. Don’t miss Fostering a Sense of Belonging in a Polarized Society, tonight at 7:30pm Jan 18 on zoom, hosted by the Baha’i community. Each year, this service invites us to widen our hearts and our horizons—to learn from the wisdom of many faith traditions and to deepen our commitment to living together with curiosity, respect, and compassion. Click here to join the zoom meeting. 

 

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.

 

Read with the DRE – Sunday, January 18, 2026
Join an open conversation for all ages and roles—no need to have finished the book—as we explore how centering children helps build a more connected, compassionate, and multigenerational church community.

 

Mystery Pal Letter Exchange
Join our month-long, intergenerational letter exchange to build caring connections across ages through a fun, supervised “Mystery Mail” program. Open to children, youth, and adults—sign up by January 24, 2026, and share weekly letters throughout February, with an optional reveal in early March.

 

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

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TODAY Sunday the 18th:
1) Read with the DRE: How to Talk so Kids will Listen at noon in Room 4
2) Board Meeting at noon in the Boardroom

Monday the 19th: Story Reading Circle at 8 pm online

Tuesday the 20th:
1) Vespers at 7 pm online 
2) Men’s Group at 7 pm in Room 4

Wednesday the 21st: Women’s Group at 6:30 pm in Room 4

Thursdays the 22nd: 
1)Community Dinner at 6 pm in Wickenden
2)Nous Ensemble at 6:45 pm in Panabaker
3)UUphonia at 7:30 pm in Panabaker

Sunday the 25th - Congregational Conversation at noon in Panabaker

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