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The River RemembersWhen have you been nourished by water? |
Order of Service
Gathering Music: Matthew Welcome and Land Acknowledgement: Rev. Samaya Opening Hymn: No. 100 I’ve Got Peace Like a River: Nous Ensembl Chalice Lighting: Lynn and Mary-Anna Louise Time for All Ages: Rev. Samaya Sharing Our Light: Circles of Love (Jane Perry): Matthew Offering: September 4-Others: Affirming Congregations and Skipping Stones: Marcia Offertory: Still My Soul (K. Graber, C. Gingerich): Matthew Reading: The River Remembers (Piahn): Marcia Silence Musical Interlude: Holy Waters (Jason Shelton): Nous Ensemble The River Remembers Part I: Rev. Samaya Water Communion Ritual Musical Interlude: Holy Waters (Jason Shelton): Nous Ensemble Musical Interlude: Carry Me – Instrumental (David Burrows): Matthew The River Remembers Part II: Rev. Samaya Closing Song: The River (Coco Love Alcorn): Nous Ensemble Benediction: Rev. Samaya Extinguishing the Chalice: Lynn and Mary-Anna Louise Postlude: Pass on the Light – Instrumental (J. Elicker, C. Hardin): Matthew |
A special thank you to all those who helped make our worship service is possible today:
Worship Arts Team Members: Jean Lynn Nugent, Marcia Epstein, Mary-Anna Louise Kovar, Pamela Rickey, and Peter Campbell Music Director: Matthew Barnett Director of Religious Education: Rachael Smith AV Operators: Dean Kasner and Rebekah Mobley-Kasner Ushers: Lynn Nugent and Patricia Mahoney Aesthetics: Mary-Anna Louise Kovar Welcome Table: Alberto Cipriano and Susan Ridley Coffee and Goodies: Pamela Rickey Administrator: Martin Wilhelm 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
Monday the 14th: Story Reading Circle at 8 pm online Tuesday the 15th: Men’s Group at 7 pm in Room 4 Vespers at 7 pm online Thursdays the 17th: Community Dinner at 6 pm in Barker Nous Ensemble at 6:45 pm in Panabaker UUphonia at 7:30 pm in Panabaker Friday the 18th through to Sunday the 20th: Men’s Retreat offsite Saturday the 19th: Fall Faire in Wickenden at 10 am Worship Arts Brainstorm for December Services at 10 am in the Boardroom Sunday the 20th: Board Meeting at noon in the Boardroom |
Announcements
Help Shape CU Reads 2026–2027 - Join a small team to explore Love at the Center, help choose two additional congregational reads, and imagine meaningful ways for Calgary Unitarians to engage with them. Interested? Contact Rev. Samaya. Worship Arts Brainstorm Session - Help imagine December worship! Bring your big ideas, favourite songs, intriguing questions, or best “Wouldn’t it be fun if…?” thoughts. Join us on Saturday, September 19 • 10:00 am No experience needed—just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to play. All are welcome. The Essence of Mindfulness - Explore the foundations of mindfulness through guided practice, reflection, and conversation. Strengthen your connection with yourself, wonder, joy, and wisdom. Mondays, Oct. 5, 19, 26 & Nov. 2, plus Tuesday, Oct. 13 • 10:00 am–12:00 pm Led by Kathryn Burwash. Open to all experience levels. Register: burwash.k@calgaryunitarians.ca Referendum Chat - Have questions about the Alberta Referendum—or simply want to listen, learn, and connect? Join us for a relaxed evening of conversation and reflection. All perspectives and levels of knowledge are welcome. Monday, September 21 • 7:00 pm • Wickenden Hall Come share, listen, and connect with your Calgary Unitarian community. Share Your Joys & Sorrows - Have a joy, celebration, or sorrow you’d like shared during Sunday worship? Let our CU community help hold what matters to you with care and compassion. Share anytime: calgaryunitarians.ca/pages/pastoral-care-team |