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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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Mothers, Memory, and the Future We Long ForOn Mother’s Day, we remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and reflect on how we are called to shape a future of care, justice, and connection with Mother Earth. Join us on Sunday, May 10th 2026, for a Calgary Unitarians' Service on Mothers, Memory, and the Future We Long For in Panabaker at 10:30 am. We hope to see you there! |
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May 2026 Sermon SeriesImagining the Future - What is the future we long for? How do we shape it together? |
Order of ServiceOn Mother’s Day, we remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and reflect on how we are called to shape a future of care, justice, and connection with Mother Earth. Gathering Music: Matthew Welcome: Pamela Opening Prayer and Land Acknowledgement: Cheryle Opening Hymn No. 1008 When Our Heart is in a Holy Place Chalice Lighting: Pamela Time for All Ages: Cheryle Sharing Our Light – Circles of Love (Jane Perry) Offering – May 4-Others: Calgary Climate Hub: Pamela Offertory – Excerpts from Nocturne in A-flat, F. Chopin: Matthew Joys and Sorrows: Pamela Meditation: Pamela Silence Musical Interlude – Loosen, Loosen (Aly Halpert) Mothers, Memory, and the Future: Cheryle Closing Song - Women’s Honour Song: Cheryle Extinguishing the Chalice: Pam Postlude – Arabesques No. 1, C. Debussy: Matthew |
A special thank you to all those who helped make our worship service is possible today:
Speaker: Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes Service Leader: Pam Rickey Director of Religious Education: Rachael Smith Music Director: Matthew Barnett AV Operators: Rebekah Mobley-Kasner and Robert Rickey Usher(s): Lynn Nugent Aesthetics: Mary-Anna Louise Kovar Welcome Table: Jen Allore Coffee and Goodies: Men’s Group Artist in Residence: Chantal Chagnon Administrator: Elyse Brazel Minister: Rev. Samaya Oakley |
In-person Seating Off-Camera Option
If you prefer not to be on camera while at our in-person live streamed or recorded services, we invite you to use the seats near the back and along the wall. |
Upcoming Events*** TODAY: Sunday the 10th - Dance Church with Core Conexion at 12:30 pm in Panabaker Monday the 11th – Story Reading Circle at 8 pm online Tuesday the 12th: Men’s Group at 7 pm in Room 4, and Crafting Corner at 7 pm in Barker, and Vespers at 7 pm online Wednesday the 13th: Facilitate with Care at 7 pm in Room 4 Thursday the 14th: Community Dinner at 6 pm in Barker, and UUphonia at 7:30 pm in Panabaker Sunday the 17th – Board Meeting at noon in the Boardroom |
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Announcements*** Online Gathering After Services
Road Trips, Higher Gas Prices & CU fundraising Calgary Co-op Gift Cards – Deadline Friday May 17 The higher fuel prices and summer road trips can benefit Calgary Unitarian fundraising. When 15 Coop Gift Card purchasers add $100 or $200 to their Gift Card orders, we would have $75 to $150 more for our church. Over several orders, we can easily add $1000 more to the cashflow for important programs like supporting Indigenous programs. Purchasing gasoline with Calgary Coop cards only takes a few extra minutes.
Lost! Our huge Rainbow Flag. If you know where it is, please let Michael know at leboldus.m@calgaryunitarians.ca
Calgary Unitarians’ Awards – Nominations Open! Submit your nominations by May 15 Awards:
To read the CU Award Nomination Guidelines, CLICK HERE. Know someone deserving? Email: socialjustice@calgaryunitarians.ca
Hymn Sing Service Requests As we get closer to the Hymn Sing Service on June 28th, we would love to know what you want to hear! To make your request speak to Matthew, our Music Director.
Thank you for your Generosity! Thank you Calgary Unitarians for showing that your superpower is Generosity! Through your love of little potatoes and selfless generosity you have helped Huggabowl provide 35 meals to Calgarians in need. If you'd like to learn more about Huggabowl and their role in addressing food insecurity in our city please go to their website: www.huggabowl.com |
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Facilitate with Care: Small Group FacilitationWorkshop 2 - Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Build skills for facilitating small groups, including listening well, creating inclusive agreements, supporting balanced participation, and navigating group dynamics with care.Strong, well-facilitated meetings and small groups don’t happen by accident—they are the result of intentional practice, shared tools, and a commitment to creating spaces where every voice can be heard. In Unitarian Universalist community life, both effective meeting leadership and thoughtful small group facilitation help us live into our values of collaboration, inclusion, interdependence, and democratic participation. In this workshop, we will explore practical skills for strengthening how we gather, make decisions, and engage in meaningful conversation and offers a deeper toolkit for anyone who helps lead, host, or participate in UU community spaces. Participants will have opportunities to learn through hands-on practice, reflection, and shared experimentation with real facilitation and meeting scenarios. Whether your focus is committees, teams, or covenant groups, these sessions are designed to support more grounded, inclusive, and effective collective work. Please contact Rev. Samaya if you’d like to attend.For more infomation visit: http://calgaryunitarians.ca/events/facilitate-with-care-small-group-facilitation--63/2026-05-13
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