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How does one be in authentic community?

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Authentic Community - Jan 25th, 2026

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Authentic Community

Authentic Community

How does one be in authentic community?

Join us on Sunday, January 25th, 2026, for a Calgary Unitarians' Service on Authentic Community 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

How does one be in authentic community?

Gathering Music: Matthew

Welcome and Land Acknowledgement: Peter

Opening Hymn No. 1010 We Give Thanks: UUphonia

Chalice Lighting: Rebekah 

Time for All Ages: Rachael

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

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

Offertory – Des pas sur la neige (C. Debussy): Matthew

Joys and Sorrows: Michael

Musical Interlude - Overflowing: UUphonia

Authentic Community Reflections:

  • Participate with Trust and Commitment: Rebekah
  • Communicate Directly and Honesty: Peter

Musical Interlude - Hymn No. 354 We Laugh, We Cry: UUphonia

  • Express Encouragement and Appreciation: Brandis
  • Show Each Other Respect: Michael

 

Closing Hymn No. 123 Spirit of Life: UUPhonia

Closing - Audio Drama: Brandis, Michael, Rebekah and Peter

Chalice Extinguishing: Brandis

Postlude – June (P. Tchaikovsky): Matthew

 

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

Service Leaders: Brandis Purcell, Michael Leboldus,
Peter Campbell, and Rebekah Mobley-Kasner

Director of Religious Education: Rachael Smith

Song Leader(s): Choir

AV Operators: Christopher Feitz and Robert Rickey

Usher(s): Alberto Cipriano and Lynn Nugent

Aesthetics: Mary-Anna Louise

Welcome Table: Margaret McRae

Coffee and Goodies: Liz Blackstock

Artist in Residence: Chantal Chagnon

Administrator: Elyse Brazel

Minister: Rev. Samaya Oakley

TODAY: Congregational Conversation

TODAY: Congregational Conversation

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at NOON

Come join the Board and the Committee on Shared Ministry in our monthly community focused conversation in Panabaker at Noon. Everyone is welcome!

Announcements

Announcements

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Online Survey Coming Your Way! 
Every two years the Committee on Shared Ministry coordinates an evaluation of our minister.  It is again time for all of us in our community to answer a few short questions.  On Jan. 25 keep an eye on your email box for a quick online survey.  Everyone's input is valuable.

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. 

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. To Register/Learn More: Click here

Living Abundance Through Stewardship
We’re forming a Stewardship Team to help invite generosity, share our story, and care for our community.

Who: People who enjoy collaboration—no experience needed
Time: 20–40 hours over the next few months
Why: Our strength is what we do together

The Power of Us—made real. Interested? Contact Jocelyn K-A - president@calgaryunitarians.ca

 

Upcoming Events

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Sunday the 25th - Congregational Conversation at noon in Panabaker

Monday the 26th - Story Reading Circle at 8 pm online

Tuesday the 27th:
Crafting Corner at 7 pm in Barker
Vespers at 7 pm online

Wednesday the 28th - Women’s Group at 6:30 pm in Room 4

Thursday the 29th:
Community Dinner at 6 pm in Wickenden
Nous Ensemble at 6:45 pm in Panabaker
UUphonia at 7:30 pm in Panabaker

Friday the 30th - Potluck at 5:30 pm followed by a Drum Circle at 7 in Wickenden

Saturday the 31st - Dismantling Racism in our Institutions at 10 am in Room 4

Sunday, February 1st - Deepening our Faith at noon in Room 4

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