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Join us on Sunday, May 24th 2026, for a Calgary Unitarians' Service on Passing the Torch: Leadership, Eldering, and Saging in Panabaker at 10:30 am.

We hope to see you there! 

Gathering Music: Matthew

Welcome and Land Acknowledgement: Rev. Samaya

Opening Hymn No. 1020 Woyaya: UUPhonia

Chalice Lighting: Brandis

Board Installation: Rev. Samaya

Outgoing Board Member(s): Sophie

Continuing Board Members: Eric, Jocelyn, Lillias, and Marcia

Incoming Board Members: Rob and Rhea

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

Offering – May 4-Others: Climate Hub: Carl

Offertory – The Last Rose of Summer (Thomas Moore): Matthew

Joys and Sorrows: Rev. Samaya

Meditation: Rev. Samaya

Silence

Musical Interlude – Loosen, Loosen (Aly Halpert): Matthew

What Does Eldering Mean: Rev. Samaya

Musical Interlude – Draw the Circle Wide (Gordon Light): UUphonia

 Eldering Ceremony: Brandis and Carl

Emerging Elders: Elfreida, Heather, Kathryn, Loretta, Lynn, Marcia, Mich, OJ, and Pamela

Congregational Response:

Together we grow in wisdom and love.
Together we carry the stories of those who came before us
and make space for those yet to come.

We honour the gifts of elderhood among us.
And we promise not simply to admire wisdom,
but to practice it together.

Passing the Torch Part II: Rev. Samaya

Closing Hymn No. 1064 Blue Boat Home: UUPhonia

Benediction: Rev. Samaya 

Extinguishing the Chalice: Brandis 

Postlude – Climb Every Mountain (Richard Rodgers): Matthew

Service Leaders: Brandis Purcell and Carl Svoboda

Music Director: Matthew Barnett

Director of Religious Education: Rachael Smith
RE Program Assistant: Elliot Mears

Eight and Under Classroom Volunteer: Leah Jack

AV Operators: Jim Washbrook and Rebekah Mobley Kasner

Usher(s): Kathryn Burwash and Lynn Nugent

Aesthetics: Mary-Anna Louise Kovar

Welcome Table: Kathy Burniston

Coffee and Goodies: Liz Blackstock

Artist in Residence: Chantal Chagnon

Administrator: Cheryl Trevors and Elyse Brazel

Minister: Rev. Samaya Oakley

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.

Monday the 25th - Story Reading Circle at 8 pm online

Tuesday the 26th:

Men’s Group at 7 pm in Room 4

Crafting Corner at 7 pm in Barker

Vespers at 7 pm online

Wednesday the 27th – Women’s Group at 6:30 pm in Room 4

Thursday the 28th:

Community Dinner at 6 pm in Barker

UUphonia at 7:30 pm in Panabaker

Friday the 29th - Crystal Bowl Toning with Marsha Reed at 7 pm in Panabaker

Saturday the 30th – Worship Arts Brainstorm at 10 am in the Boardroom

Sunday the 31st - Congregational Conversation at noon in Panabaker

Board Installation:

Outgoing Board Member(s): Sophie Sapergia.

Continuing Board Members: Eric Leavitt, Jocelyn Keith-Assante, Lillias Cowper, and Marcia Epstein. 

Incoming Board Members: Rhea Rosvold and Rob Weaver

Eldering Ceremony: 

Elders: Brandis Purcell and Carl Svoboda Emerging Elders: Elfrieda Sapergia , Heather Walker, Kathryn Burwash, Loretta Biasutti, Lynn Nugent, Marcia Epstein, Mich Michell, O.J. Zawalsky, and Pamela Rickey

Wearing Orange in Community: A Monthly Practice of Reconciliation

As part of our ongoing practice of reconciliation, we invite you to wear your orange T-shirt to worship on the fourth Sunday of each month. Wearing orange is a visible reminder of our commitment to reconciliation and right relationship with Indigenous peoples, helping us hold memory, deepen awareness, and continue learning how to live in solidarity and care.After the postlude, you are invited to come forward for a congregational photo of those wearing orange shirts. This photo may be used in communications and publicity about the life of Calgary Unitarians.Whether you are joining for the first time or have been participating each month, you are warmly welcome.

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.

Listen to Your Heart
Crystal Bowl Sound Experience with Marsha Reed
Friday, May 29, 2026 at 7 pm in Panabaker

An evening of sound and stillness with crystal singing bowls. Slow down, rest, and listen inward as luminous tones invite deep relaxation, reflection, and reconnection. Free-will cash donations welcome.

Save the Date: Songs of Solidarity
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Scarboro United Church

 An evening of music, story, and reflection on welcome, belonging, and justice. Featuring solidarity songs and voices from community members, including Migrante Alberta. Grounded in the call to “welcome the stranger.”All are welcome.

Matt and Friends Concert
Saturday, June 6, 2026

A joyful evening of music and performance to welcome summer with Matthew Barnett and friends.Featuring cabaret music by Poulenc, a live film score by Cowtown Brassband, juggling by Joseph McManus, and more.  Tickets: $10 / $15 / $20 (online or at the door, 6:30 pm)

Upcoming CACG Action Events

There are many  opportunities for public witness and democratic engagement in Calgary and across Alberta:

Help Improve Public Safety & Well-Being in Calgary

Please support CACG’s campaign to encourage City Council to approve Calgary’s Public Safety & Well-Being Plan ahead of the May 26 Council vote. Background information, a sample letter to Mayor Farkas and your Councillor, and ways to take action are available on the CACG webpage. Letters must be submitted by Monday, May 25.

Join CACG’s Team of Observers at City Council
Stand with CACG at City Council next Tuesday at 9:30 am. Registration details are available on the CACG webpage.

Thursday, May 29 – Provincewide Day of Protest organized by the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) and partners.   

Wednesday, June 3 at 12:00 pm – Calgary Alliance for the Common Good (CACG) referendum campaign launch: “Vote No to Nine / Vote for the Common Good”
Central Memorial Park (1221 2 St SW)