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The Courage to Sit at the Table - October 11, 2026

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The Courage to Sit at the Table

The Courage to Sit at the Table

How 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.

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