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How do we practice love that reaches beyond what is familiar or comfortable?

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Loving Widely: Expanding the Circle- Feb 1st, 2026

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Loving Widely: Expanding the Circle

Loving Widely: Expanding the Circle

How do we practice love that reaches beyond what is familiar or comfortable?

Join us on Sunday, February 1st, 2026, for a Calgary Unitarians' Service on Loving Widely: Expanding the Circle in Panabaker at 10:30 am.

We hope to see you there! 

February 2026 Sermon Series

February 2026 Sermon Series

How do we expand our circle of care? How do we practice radical inclusion?

Order of Service

How do we practice love that reaches beyond what is familiar or comfortable?

Gathering Music: Matthew

Welcome and Land Acknowledgement: Rev. Samaya

Opening Hymn No. 1010 We Give Thanks: Nous Ensemble

Chalice Lighting: Rachael 

Offering – February 4 Others: Canadian Unitarian Council: Rachael

Offertory – We Will Shine: Nous Ensemble

Loving Widely Part I: Rev. Samaya

Loving Widely Stations:  

  • Encore - Panabaker
  • Interactive group games area - back half of Wickenden
  • Children’s Choice: A Familiar Space to Stay or Explore in Room 4
  • Group Art Station — Bulletin Board by Room 4
  • Note Writing/Card Decorating Station in Wickenden

 

Loving Widely Part II: Rev. Samaya

Closing Hymn No. 1018 Come and Go With Me: Nous Ensemble

Benediction: Rev. Samaya

Extinguishing the Chalice: Rachael

Postlude – Hahn - Le rossignol de lilas: Matthew

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

Director of Religious Education: Rachael Smith

Song Leader: Nous Ensemble

AV Operators: Christopher Feitz and Marcia Epstein

Usher(s): Lynn Nugent

Aesthetics: Mary-Anna Louise

Welcome Table: Duff Bond

Coffee and Goodies: Pamela Rickey

Artist in Residence: Chantal Chagnon

Administrator: Elyse Brazel

Minister: Rev. Samaya Oakley

Today: Deepening Our Faith

Today: Deepening Our Faith

Social Justice - Philosophy and Practice- Noon in Room 4

Deepening Our Faith offers newcomers (and long-timers, too) a chance to explore who we are, what we believe, and how our faith comes to life in community. Through stories, conversation, and reflection, participants will discover Unitarian Universalist values and traditions, connect with others, and gain tools for deciding whether membership in this congregation is right for them. 

Announcements

Announcements

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UN World Interfaith Harmony Week

Starts This Week (Feb1st-8th)! Explore events celebrating interfaith connection, understanding, and dialogue. Learn more and attend events by visiting the Calgary Interfaith Council Website. 

 

Public Lecture: God’s Dominion? Christian Nationalism and the Stories We Tell About Canada

By our very own Lisa Gasson-Gardner
Friday, February 6th from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Calgary Central Library.
Reception to follow. REGISTER: CLICK HERE
**Part of UN World Interfaith Harmony Week**

 

Calgary Unitarians Photo Collage on our website: Objections?

Calgary Unitarians are wanting to put the image of our wonderful photo collage on our website. Is there anyone who is in the collage that does not want this picture to be used? Please let us know by February 14, 2025.

 

Online Survey! 

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. Complete the survey that members and friends received on January 25th 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.

 

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

Upcoming Events

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TODAY: Sunday the 1st – Deepening Our Faith at noon in Room 4

Monday the 2nd – Story Reading Circle at 8 pm online

Tuesday the 3rd - Vespers at 7 pm online & Men’s Group at 7 pm in Room 4

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

Thursday the 5th - Community Dinner at 6 pm in Wickenden, Community Board Games at 6:30 pm in Wickenden, Nous Ensemble at 6:45 pm in Panabaker, & UUphonia at 7:30 pm in Panabaker

Saturday the 7th - Dismantling Racism within Ourselves at 10 am online & Worship Arts Brainstorm Session at 10 am in the Boardroom

Sunday the 8th - Dance Church with Core Conexion at 12:30 pm in Panabaker & Board Meeting at noon in the Boardroom

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