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What does it mean to commit to one another’s full humanity? What are we willing to stand for when the dignity and safety of trans and gender-diverse people are contested?

Calgary Unitarians
Seen & Protected - March 29th, 2026

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What Does It Mean to Commit to One Another’s Full Humanity? What are we willing to stand for when the dignity and safety of trans and gender-diverse people are contested?

Join us on Sunday, March 29th 2026, for a Calgary Unitarians' Service on Seen and Protected in Panabaker at 10:30 am.

***Reminer: Come decked out in all of your glitter! 
We’ll have some roll-on body glitter as well if you forget!***

We hope to see you there! 

March 2026 Sermon Series

March 2026 Sermon Series

What are we willing to stand for? What does commitment mean in our faith and justice work?

Order of Service

What does it mean to commit to one another’s full humanity? What are we willing to stand for when the dignity and safety of trans and gender-diverse people are contested?

Gathering Music: Matthew

Welcome and Land Acknowledgement: Rev. Samaya

Opening Song – Swimming to the Other Side (Emma’s Revolution): UUphonia

Chalice Lighting: Lillias 

Time for All Ages: Rachael

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

Pledge Testimonial: Adrienne 

Offering – March 4 Others: Niitoiyis Family Support Society: Lillias

Offertory – Shena Van (Amy Beach): Matthew

Joys and Sorrows: Rev. Samaya

Meditation: Rev. Samaya

Silence

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

Seen and Protected Part I: Rev. Samaya

Musical Interlude – How Could Anyone (Jane Perry): UUphonia

Seen and Protected Part II: Rev. Samaya

Closing Song – Circle of Song (Tony Turner): UUphonia

Benediction: Rev. Samaya

Extinguishing the Chalice: Lillias

Postlude – Ah, Love! I Shall Find Thee (Gena Branscombe): Matthew

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

Service Reader: Lillias Cowper

Testimonial: Adrienne Adams

Director of Religious Education: Rachael Smith

Music Director: Matthew Barnett

AV Operators: Christopher Fietz and Marcia Epstein

Usher(s): Lynn Nugent and Pamela Rickey

Aesthetics: Pamela Rickey and Peter Campbell

Welcome Table: Jen Allore

Coffee and Goodies: Chelsea Pratchett

Artist in Residence: Chantal Chagnon

Administrator: Elyse Brazel

Minister: Rev. Samaya Oakley

Upcoming Events

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TODAY:  Sunday the 29th - Read with the DRE at noon in Room 4

Monday the 30th - Story Reading Circle at 8 pm online

Tuesday the 31st – Men’s Group at 7 pm in Room 4

Wednesday, April 1st - Women’s Group at 6:30 pm in Room 4

Thursday the 2nd: Community Dinner at 6 pm in Wickenden and UUphonia at 7:30 pm in Panabaker

Read, Discuss, Design!

Read, Discuss, Design!

Help co-create our sacred space! - Sunday, March 29, 2026

Calgary Unitarians of all ages—let’s gather! We’re inviting dreamers and builders to a special workshop: let’s design a calming space for big feelings.

We’ll start with a story about what it’s like to carry big feelings in a small body, take a tour of Room 8 as it is today, and then dream about what it could be. How can we create a space where anyone in cour community can go to breathe, reset, and find calm?

Come share your vision and help us plan a sanctuary for big feelings.

Announcements

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Stewardship Campaign 2026–27
March 1 – March 31 | The Power of Us
This is the final Sunday to make your pledge. Pledges form the foundation of our budget and make our shared ministry possible. If you haven’t yet responded, now is the time. Every pledge matters. This 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 our new Music Director, Matthew, 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.

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