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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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The Courage to Sit at the TableHow do we nourish each other through difficult conversations? |
Order of Service
Gathering Music: Matthew Welcome and Land Acknowledgement: Rev. Samaya Opening Hymn: No. 1014 Answering the Call of Love (Jason Shelton): Ned Chalice Lighting: Sophie Time for All Ages: Adreinne A. Sharing Our Light: Circles of Love (Jane Perry): Matthew Offering: October 4-Others: Calgary Alliance for the Common Good: Sophie Offertory: The Last Rose of Summer (T. Moore): Matthew Joys and Sorrows: Rev. Samaya Meditation: Rev. Samaya Silence Musical Interlude: I am Sending You Light (M. Demore): Ian The Courage to Sit at the Table: Rev. Samaya Closing Song: Courage My Friends (Apartheid Freedom Song): Ian and Ned Benediction: Rev. Samaya Chalice Extinguishing: Sophie Postlude: Nouvelle Etude No. 1 in F Minor (F. Chopin): Matthew |
A special thank you to all those who helped make our worship service is possible today:
Service Readers: Adrienne Adams and Sophie Sapergia Music Director: Matthew Barnett Song Leaders: Ian Kennedy and Ned Leavitt Acting Director of Religious Education: Chelsea Pratchett AV Operators: Chrisopher Feitz and Rebekah Mobley-Kasner Service Slides: Ev Dewer Ushers: Lynn Nugent and Pamela Rickey Aesthetics: Mary-Anna Louise Kovar Welcome Table: Margaret McRae Coffee and Goodies: Men's Group 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
Sunday the 11th CoreConexion at noon in Panabaker Monday the 12th Story Reading Circle at 8 pm online Tuesday the 13th Essence of Mindfulness at 10 am in Wickenden Men’s Group at 7 pm in Room 4 Vespers at 7 pm online Wednesday the 14th Women’s Group at 6:30 pm in Room 4 Thursday the 15th Supper Club at 6 pm in Barker Nous Ensemble at 6:45 pm in Panabaker UUphonia at 7:30 pm in Panabaker Friday the 16th Co-op Card Order Deadline Potluck and Drumming Circle with Chantal at 5:30pm in Wickenden Sunday the 18th Board meeting at noon in the Boardroom |
Announcements
Referendum Key Dates: October 13 – 17, 2026 - Advance voting is open (9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) October 16, 2026 - Last day for Elections Alberta to receive completed mail-in special ballots by 5:00 p.m. October 19, 2026 - Referendum Day. Polling stations are open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Co-op Cards Support Calgary Unitarians while you shop. Purchase Calgary Co-op gift cards and 5% of the value will be donated to CU. Order by Friday, October 16 at 4:00 pm and pick up your cards on Sunday, October 25. Looking for Slicers and Dicers Join us on Saturday, October 24 from 9 am to noon as we prepare fruits and nuts for our annual fruit cake fundraiser. It’s one of the most enjoyable volunteers mornings of the year, filled with laughter, conversation, and community. Come for all or part of the morning. Need a Ride to Vote? If you need transportation to vote on October 19, please contact Susan Ridley as soon as possible. Include your phone number so arrangements can be made. Requests must be received by October 17. Love in Action Help us support the Aboriginal Friendship Centre Outreach Team by donating new or gently used hoodies, sweatshirts, and sweatpants. Donations may be placed in the collection box beneath the community food pantry in the Barker Room throughout the month. First Base Community Dinner Everyone is welcome at our new First Base Community Dinner, offered in partnership with Huggabowl. Join us on Thursday, October 29 at 6 pm for good food, conversation, and community. Join the AV Team! We’re looking for volunteers to help support Sunday morning services and occasional building rentals that require audio-visual assistance. No experience is necessary – training is provided. Rental support opportunities also offer compensation. If you’d like to learn more, please speak with Christopher F. or email av@calgaryunitarians.ca. Booking a room at Calgary Unitarians Need space for a meeting, gathering, or event? Members and friends can book rooms through the online form on your website and check the Breeze calendar to see what’s happening at CU. Parksgiving with Huggabowl Parksgiving returns with a community feast, live music, art, and entertainment in Olympic Plaza. Ticket purchases help provide meals for others while creating a welcoming gathering place for all Calgarians. Oktoberfest Calgary Celebrate German, Austrian, and Swiss culture October 23-25 with live music, dancing, food, crafts, family activities and more. Volunteers and vendors are still welcome to participate. |