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How might I make space in my heart and in our community for radical inclusion?

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Carrying and Letting Go: Making Space for Radical Inclusion - Feb 15th , 2026

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Carrying and Letting Go: Making Space for Radical Inclusion

Carrying and Letting Go: Making Space for Radical Inclusion

How might I make space in my heart and in our community for radical inclusion?

Join us on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, for a Calgary Unitarians' Service on Carrying and Letting Go: Making Space for Radical Inclusion  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 might I make space in my heart and in our community for radical inclusion?

Gathering Music: Matthew

Welcome and Land Acknowledgement: Rev. Samaya

Opening Hymn No. 1003 Where Do We Come From: UUphonia

Chalice Lighting: Peter 

Time for All Ages: Rachael

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

Offering – February 4 Others: Canadian Unitarian Council: Peter

Offertory – Arabesques No. 1 (C. Debussy): Matthew

Joys and Sorrows: Rev. Samaya

Meditation: Rev. Samaya

Silence

Musical Interlude – May I Be Empty (Batya Levine): UUphonia

Carrying and Letting Go: Rev. Samaya

Reading No. 471: Peter

Reading No. 459: Peter

Musical Interlude: Love Break Our Hearts (Jason Shelton): UUphonia

Reading No. 473: Peter

Closing Hymn No. 354 We Laugh, We Cry: UUphonia

Benediction: Rev. Samaya

Extinguishing the Chalice: Peter

Postlude – Arabesques No. 2 (C. Debussy): Matthew

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

Service Leader: Peter Campbell

Temporary Music Director: Ned Leavitt

Director of Religious Education: Rachael Smith

AV Operators: Rebekah Mobley-Kasner and Robert Rickey

Usher(s): Kathryn Burwash

Aesthetics: Mary-Anna Louise

Welcome Table: Margaret McRae

Coffee and Goodies: Laurie Lin

Artist in Residence: Chantal Chagnon

Administrator: Elyse Brazel

Minister: Rev. Samaya Oakley

Announcements

Announcements

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Calgary Unitarians Seeks a New Music Director
We’re excited to announce that Calgary Unitarians is seeking a new Music Director! A job posting is on our website, 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.

Heads-Up: Online Meetings Are Moving
We’re shifting from Zoom to Google Meet to streamline our online gatherings.
Details, support, and tips coming soon—thanks for your flexibility! 

Support Calgary Unitarians with Co-op Cards
Order by February 20, 2026 - Pickup March 1
5–6% of every card goes back to our community—no extra cost!

A Scent-Free Community
Please avoid scented products in our building to keep our spaces safe and welcoming for all.

Documentary Screening: Thinking Like a Mountain
Friday, February 20 at 7 pm
Explore the Arhuaco community’s sacred cosmovision and challenges.
Sliding scale $10–$30; Tickets at the door or e-transfer: magic@rainbowcare.love
All proceeds support Arhuaco cultural conservation.

Calgary Alliance Delegates’ Assembly
Sunday, February 22 from 3–5 pm @ Calgary Unitarians
CU delegates needed to help shape 2026 priorities, campaigns, and collaborations.
Register: calgarycommongood.org/leader_s_gathering
Let Susan Ridley know if you will attend.

The Power of US - Stewardship Campaign 2026–27 Kickoff
Join us for Souper Sunday Lunch on Sunday, March 1, 2026 (after the service)/ All are welcome for fellowship and good food!  Sign up in Wickenden or email Eric (ericduaneleavitt@gmail.com) if you can bring a pot of soup. Volunteers for setup and cleanup warmly welcomed.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

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Monday the 16th – Story Reading Circle at 8 pm

Tuesday the 17th: Men’s Group at 7 pm in Room 4 and Vespers at 7 pm online

Wednesday the 18th - Women’s Group Field Trip at 7 pm: Woolf's Voices 41 at Shelf Life Books

Thursday the 19th: Community Dinner at 6 pm in Wickenden and Community Board Games at 6:30 pm in Wickenden and UUphonia at 7:30 pm in Panabaker

Friday the 20th - Social Justice Film event at 7 pm in Wickenden

Saturday the 21st - Council of Committee Meeting at 10 am in Panabaker

Sunday the 22nd - Congregational Conversation at noon in Panabaker

Readers Theatre: The Cock and the Girl Who Forgot

Readers Theatre: The Cock and the Girl Who Forgot

A Cautionary Tale about power and the cost to attain it

When: Wednesday March 4 at 7 pm / Friday, March 6 at 7 pm / Sunday, March 8 at 3 pm
Where: Panabaker Hall 
Cost: Free admission (donations welcome)
Participate, sing along, and support CU social justice projects!

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