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Gathering Music: Matthew

Welcome and Land Acknowledgement: Rev. Samaya

Chalice Lighting Ritual: Peter and Rev. Samaya

Opening Song: Purple People Eater (Sheb Wooley): UUphonia

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

        Offertory: Des pas sur la neige (C. Debussy): Matthew

We Belong in this Strange and Wonderful World: Rev. Samaya

        Marching-Out Song: Monster Mash: Matthew

Activity Rotations:

        Mask/Costume Creation with Jane: Location in Wickenden

        Leafy Trees with Jen: Location in Wickenden

        Skulls and Second Chances with Heather: Location in Wickenden

        Mini Wand/Broom Making with Adrienne: Location in Wickenden

        Haunted House Walkthrough with children: Downstairs Hallway

        Discussion Circle with Rev. Samaya: Location in Panabaker

Costume Parade and Samhain Ritual

        Parade Song: Monster Mash (Boris Picket and the Crypt Kickers): Matthew

Benediction: Rev. Samaya

Closing Song: How to Get Rid of Your Conductor (Jane Perry): UUphonia

Chalice Extinguishing Ritual: Peter and Rev. Samaya

Postlude: Sonata in B Minor, XVI 32, No. 47, MVT I (J. Haydn): Matthew

Service Reader: Peter Campbell

Table Hosts: Adrienne Adams, Chelsea Pratchett, Heather Walker, Jane Ebbern, Jen Allore

AV Operators: Ned Leavitt and Robert Rickey

Ushers: Lynn Nugent and Patricia Mahoney

Welcome Table: Duff Bond

Coffee and Goodies: Liz Blackstock

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 25^th

        Congregational Conversation at Noon in Panabaker

 

Monday the 26^th

        Essence of Mindfulness at 10 am in Wickenden

        Story Reading Circle at 8 pm online

 

Tuesday the 27^th

        Men’s Group at 7 pm in Room 4

        Vespers at 7 pm online

 

Wednesday the 28^th

         Women’s Group at 6:30 pm in Room 4

 

Thursday the 29^th  

        First Base Community Dinner at 6 pm in Barker

        Nous Ensemble at 6:45 pm in Panabaker

        UUphonia at 7:30 pm in Panabaker

 

Saturday the 31^st  

        Council of Committees at 10 am in Panabaker

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

 

Great Winter Singalong

Join us for an afternoon of winter cheer, choir pizzazz and community talent

Early bird tickets: $15 until November 15

Tickets increase to $20 after November 15.

Want to Volunteer? Volunteers attend free!

Have a talent to share? Apply by November 15 or until the programme is full. 

Check the e-News for the registration link and how to sign up to share a talent or volunteer.

 

First Base Community Dinner

Good food.  Warm welcomes.  Community Connection.

Join us for a free community meal in partnership with Huggabowl.

This coming Thursday, October 29 at 6 pm.

Everyone is welcome!  Bring a friend and share the table.

Rev. Samaya’s Supper Club continues on other Thursdays

 

Eldering Ceremony – Sunday, November 1

Eldering honours the wisdom, stories, relationships, and gifts we gather through living.

Would you like to be recognized as an elder in our Calgary Unitarians community?

There are no special requirements – just a willingness to explore what eldering means in your spiritual journey.

Contact Rev. Samaya to participate or learn more

 

Deepening Our Faith: Exploring Our UU Roots

Sunday November 1 at 12 noon in Panabaker Hall.

Discover the people, ideas, and stories that shaped Unitarians Universalism – and the history of our own congregation.

New to UU or a longtime member?  Everyone is welcome!

 

Israel in 2026

Some Loving, Anguished Reflections of a Liberal Zionist

Monday, November 2 at 7 pm in Wickenden Hall.

Join Rabbi Mark Glickman of Temple B’nai Tikvah for an evening of reflection, listening, and thoughtful engagement with the complexities of Israel in 2026.

As we explore, let’s make room for curiosity, compassion, and different perspectives.  All are welcome.

 

Palestine Land Exercise

Experience 100 years of history in 2.5 hours.

Saturday, November 14 from 2 – 4:30 pm in Panabaker Hall.
Explore history and lived experience through a guided exercise grounded in our covenants to be curious, compassionate, and respectful.

Registration details in the e-News.

Justice in education leads to justice in action and thought

 

Love in Action: Clothing for Community

Help us share warmth and dignity with our neighbours!

Please donate new or gently used:

• Unisex sweatpants
• Hoodies
• Warm tops

Donations support the Aboriginal Friendship Centre’s Outreach Team.

Collection box beneath the community food pantry in Barker.

Small gifts.  Real care.  Love in action.