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Join us online!Watch on live on Youtube You can find services on our Youtube Channel: Click HerePost-service Online Breakout Room for coffee and fellowship: Click Here Watch our past services by clicking here |
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Who Are We To Each Other?What are we willing to stand for when justice work requires patience, relationship, and shared responsibility rather than urgency and heroics? Join us on Sunday, March 22nd 2026, for a Calgary Unitarians' Service on Who Are We To Each Other? in Panabaker at 10:30 am. We hope to see you there! |
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March 2026 Sermon SeriesWhat are we willing to stand for? What does commitment mean in our faith and justice work? |
Order of ServiceWhat are we willing to stand for when justice work requires patience, relationship, and shared responsibility rather than urgency and heroics? Gathering Music: Matthew |
A special thank you to all those who helped make our worship service is possible today:
Service Reader: Patricia Mahoney Testimonial: Sophie Sapergia Director of Religious Education: Rachael Smith Song Leader: Ned Leavitt Collaborative Pianist: Matthew Barnett AV Operators: Christopher Fietz and Rebekah Mobley-Kasner Usher(s): Pamela Rickey Aesthetics: Pamela Rickey and Peter Campbell Welcome Table: Duff Bond Coffee and Goodies: Liz Blackstock Artist in Residence: Chantal Chagnon Administrator: Elyse Brazel Minister: Rev. Samaya Oakley |
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Upcoming Events*** TODAY: Sunday the 22nd - Congregational Conversation at noon in Panabaker Tuesday the 24th - Crafting Corner at 7 pm in Barker Wednesday the 25th: Women’s Group at 6:30 pm in Room 4 Thursday the 26th: Community Dinner at 6 pm in Wickenden, Community Board Games at 6:30 pm in Wickenden and UUphonia at 7:30 pm in Panabaker Saturday the 28th - Dismantling Racism in Ourselves at 10 am in Room 4 Sunday the 29th - Read with the DRE at noon in Room 4 |
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Announcements*** Stewardship Campaign 2026-27 Our 2026–27 Stewardship Campaign is underway, with a goal of $180,000 in pledged support—a 10% increase over last year. Pledges make up nearly 60% of our annual budget and are the foundation of everything we do. Reaching our goal ensures stability; exceeding it opens new possibilities. We are now in the second-to-last week of the campaign. If you haven’t yet made your pledge, please do so soon. Every pledge matters. That is the Power of Us.
Looking for Interested Hosts for our Dinner Fest Volunteer for this dinner fundraiser by offering to host people at your home. Hosts can submit receipts for the cost of food and beverages to receive a donation- in-kind receipt. If interested, please contact Jane Ebbern
Service Auction Our annual Service Auction is collecting donations from March 8 thru April 5 to help raise funds for the church. Bidding will commence on March 22 in Wickenden and end April 19. Questions may be directed to January or Jocelyn KA. Donation Forms will be available in Wickenden or contact January for more detailed information.
UUA Bookstore Order The Membership Committee is organizing a group order through the InSpirit UU Bookstore to help reduce high costs from taxes, currency conversion, tariffs, and shipping by sharing them collectively. Final pricing will be confirmed when the order is placed, with additional costs divided among participants and payment due upon delivery. Orders can be submitted to Margaret McCrae or via email by April 30, 2026.
Cabaret Lite Cabaret returns for one night only on May 2, 2026—save the date for an evening of creativity, fun, and community. All are invited to share a talent (or try something new!) in a supportive, joyful atmosphere, with sign-up details coming soon. Prefer to help behind the scenes? Reach out to Rev. Samaya to get involved.
Calling all Pagans Rev. Samaya is gathering a small team to help shape our intergenerational Summer Solstice service scheduled for June 21st. If you’d love to bring your creativity, rituals, or ideas to this special celebration, please reach out so we can begin weaving the magic together!
Clothing Swap Refresh your closet! This free, public event on April 18 welcomes attendees to bring clean clothing donations, which can also be dropped off at the church by April 12. Join us in keeping clothes out of landfills and supporting community members—contact Jen Allore at allore.j@calgaryunitarians.ca for details.
Calgary Co-op Gift Cards Support our church while you shop! Purchase Calgary Co-op Gift Cards, and the Co-op donates 5–6% back to our community. Use the cards for groceries, gas, prescriptions, or treats—every purchase helps Calgary Unitarians reach our fundraising goals.
Sunday Morning Office Volunteers We’re seeking a friendly volunteer to support Sunday mornings from the church office—welcoming visitors, answering calls, and assisting with light administrative tasks. The role is about one hour per Sunday, ideally on a rotating schedule. Interested? Fill out the volunteer application or contact the office for details.
Calgary Alliance for the Common Good- City Council Wants to Repeal Blanket-Zoning Join us at the Public Hearing on March 23rd or 24th! Calgary Unitarians voted yes to actively support the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good’s position of No Repeal Without Replace. Join with other members of the Alliance and City Councillors who encourage all available members to attend the Public Hearing on March 23 or 24 starting at 9:00 AM, with additional time slots during the day. See Susan Ridley or Andrea Walter at the Barker Room Table for more information. |