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Gathering Music: Matthew

Welcome and Land Acknowledgement: Rev. Samaya

Opening Hymn: No. 1022 Open the Window (Elise Witt): Ev and Matthew

Chalice Lighting: Kathy

Time for All Ages: Brett and Christopher

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

Offering: October 4-Others: Calgary Alliance for the Common Good: Kathy

        Offertory: _____

Joys and Sorrows: Rev. Samaya

Meditation: Rev. Samaya

        Silence

        Musical Interlude: Still My Soul (Charlene Gingerich): Ev and Matthew

Loving the Hell Out of the World: Rev. Samaya

        Musical Interlude: Hymn No. 1037 We Begin Again in Love (Robert Eller Isaacs): Ev and Matthew

Closing Hymn: The Tide is Rising (Rabbi Shoshana Freidman): Ev and Matthew

Benediction: Rev. Samaya

Chalice Extinguishing: Kathy

Postlude: ____

Service Readers: Brett Willisko, Christopher Fietz, and Kathy Burniston

Song Leaders: Ev Dewar

AV Operators: Ned Leavitt and Robert Rickey

Ushers: Alberto Cipriano and Sophie Sapergia

Welcome Table: Jen Allore

Coffee and Goodies: Laurie Lin

Aesthetics: Mary-Anna Louise Kovar

Service Slides: Ev Dewar

Acting Director of Religious Education: Chelsea Pratchett

Administrator: Martin Wilhelm

Music Director: Matthew Barnett

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.

Sunday the 18th

        Board meeting at Noon in the Boardroom

Monday the 19th

        Essence of Mindfulness at 10 am in Wickenden

        Story Circle at 8 pm online

Tuesday the 20th

        Crafting Corner at 7 pm in Barker

        Vespers at 7 pm online

Thursday the 22nd

        Supper Club at 6 pm in Barker

        Nous Ensemble at 6:45 pm in Panabaker

        UUphonia at 7:30 pm in Panabaker

Saturday the 24th

        Fruit Cake Slicing and Dicing session at 9 am in Wickenden

Sunday the 25th

        Congregational Conversation at Noon in Panabaker

Wearing Orange in Community - A Monthly Practice of Reconciliation

Wearing orange is a visible expression of our commitment to remembrance, learning, and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.  Together, we continue the work of building relationships grounded in humility, respect, and care.

This month, wear your orange T-shirts this coming Sunday - October 18 (the third Sunday), so we can wear our Halloween costumes for our intergenerational service on October 25!

Referendum Key Dates:

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.

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.

Fruit Cake Bakers Needed

We are looking for two volunteers each morning to help put fruit cakes in the oven between 8 and 9:45 am on our baking days.  Stay for coffee and conversation or head off once the cakes are baking.  Contact Jane E. to sign up for a shift or two.

Need a Ride to Vote?

Just contact Susan Ridley ASAP using ridley.s@calgaryunitarians.ca and you can make arrangements with her directly.  Please include your full name and phone number in your email, to accommodate as many people as possible who need transportation.

Please contact Susan by 7:00 pm Sunday, October 18th, 2026 at the latest.

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.

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.