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What might the stone being rolled away on Easter morning symbolize in our Unitarian Universalist lives and communities?

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Rolling Away the Stone- April 5th, 2026

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Rolling Away the Stone

Rolling Away the Stone

What might the stone being rolled away on Easter morning symbolize in our Unitarian Universalist lives and communities?

Join us on Sunday, April 5th 2026, for a Calgary Unitarians' Service on Rolling Away the Stone in Panabaker at 10:30 am.

We hope to see you there! 

April 2026 Sermon Series

April 2026 Sermon Series

What risks must we take to live our values? Where do we find courage?

Order of Service

What might the stone being rolled away on Easter morning symbolize in our Unitarian Universalist lives and communities?

Gathering Music: Matthew

Welcome and Land Acknowledgement: Rev. Samaya

Opening Song – Circle of Song (Tony Turner): Susan

Chalice Lighting: Adrian 

Time for All Ages: Rachael

Sharing Our Light – Circles of Love (Jane Perry): Susan

Offering – April 4 Others: Aboriginal Friendship Center’s Outreach Team: Adrian

Offertory – Le rossignol des lilas (R. Hahn): Matthew

Joys and Sorrows: Rev. Samaya

Meditation: Rev. Samaya

Silence

Musical Interlude – Hymn No. 1048 Ubi Caritas: Susan

Rolling Away the Stone Part I: Rev. Samaya

Reading - Rolling Away the Stone: An Easter Reflection (Bob McKetchnie): Adrian

Rolling Away the Stone Part II: Rev. Samaya

Closing Hymn No. 1008 When Our Heart is in a Holy Place (Joyce Poley): Susan

Benediction: Rev. Samaya

Extinguishing the Chalice: Adrian

Postlude – Heimliche Aufforderung (R. Strauss): Matthew

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

Service Reader: Adrian Bollard

Song Leader: Susan Ridley

Director of Religious Education: Rachael Smith

Music Director: Matthew Barnett

AV Operators: Christopher Fietz and Marcia Epstein

Usher(s): Jared Prysunka and Kathryn Burwash

Aesthetics: Pamela Rickey and Peter Campbell

Welcome Table: Duff Bond

Coffee and Goodies: Pamela Rickey

Artist in Residence: Chantal Chagnon

Administrator: Elyse Brazel

Minister: Rev. Samaya Oakley

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

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TODAY: Sunday the 5th – Deepening Our Faith at noon in Room 4

Monday the 6th – Story Reading Circle at 8 pm online

Tuesday the 7th- Crafting Corner at 7 pm in Barker and Vespers at 7 pm online

Wednesday the 8th - Women’s Group at 6:30 pm in Room 4

Thursday the 9th - Community Dinner at 6 pm in Barker and UUphonia at 7:30 pm in Panabaker

Sunday the 12th - Dance Church with Core Conexion at 12:30 pm in Panabaker

Announcements

Announcements

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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. 

Announcing Dinner Fest
We are opening bids on 8 wonderful culinary events - in people's homes and here in Wickenden Hall. Dinner descriptions go up on the Wickenden bulletin board Sunday April 5th and bids will continue till April 19th. The x highest bids for each dinner will win a spot.  Instead of going to a restaurant, why not buy a dinner spot or two at a Unitarian table and enjoy some wonderful community and raise needed funds for our operating budget? Contact Jane at jane.ebbern@gmail.com

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 – May 2
Show off your talent for our ‘This is Me!’ theme!

  • Sing, perform, or surprise us with something unique
  • Limited time-slots available – deadline April 20
  • Open mic may be available, but don’t wait!
  • Contact Matthew, Music Director: musicdirector@calgaryunitarians.ca

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 jallore78@gmail.com for details.

Our Pets at CU Events
We love your furry, feathery, and scaly friends—but pets can’t attend CU events.This keeps everyone safe and comfortable, including those with allergies or sensitivities. Give your pets a hug and treat from us, and we can’t wait to hear about them at the next gathering!

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