Join us this Sunday, February 22nd, at 10:30am in Panabaker for our weekly Worship at Calgary Unitarians. This weeks topic will be Overflowing: Letting Go Together in Love.

We hope to see you there! 

This March marks the beginning of our  2026-27 Stewardship Campaign. This year our Goal is $180,000 in pledged support – a 10% increase over last year. Pledges make up nearly 60% of our annual budget. They are the foundation of everything we do. Reaching our goal ensures stability. Exceeding it opens new possibilities. That is the Power of Us.

We will formally kickoff our pledge campaign with  a Souper Sunday Lunch after the service on Sunday, March 1, 2026.  Everyone is welcome to join in this fellowship lunch.

If you can provide a pot of soup please add your name to the signup sheet in Wickenden or email Eric. 

Volunteers to help with setup or cleanup will be much appreciated!

Join the team working on "Activating the Canadian UU Ecosystem" who are excited to announce the public launch of their first project on Saturday, February 28 -- a website for sharing stories of innovations and experiments across our Canadian UU ecosystem.Think of it as a crowd-sourced recipe blog: this is a place to share what you have done, search for stories on topics that interest you, and comment on or ask questions about particular stories. 

They hope that you will join them on Saturday, February 28, 11 am.
Watch for the upcoming CUC enews which has more details about the launch.

Sometimes the most authentic thing we can do is show up with a heavy heart. In DRE Rachael's blog post this week, read about how telling the truth about grief opened the door for a powerful communal lament—and see the beautiful prayer our congregation built together...

Have you ever listened to a Sunday service and thought, “I could do that…”?

Here’s your invitation! Rev. Samaya invites people in the congregation to be service readers at Sunday services — a simple, meaningful way to step into worship.

Readers receive a script on Friday, giving the weekend to get comfortable. On Sunday, they arrive at 10:00 am for a quick tech walk-through and then read during the service. No experience? No memorization? No problem. Just bring your voice — and yourself. It’s a supportive way to help create worship for everyone.

If you’re curious and available on a Sunday, let Rev. Samaya know — she’ll help find a date that works.

Our delicious Sunday coffee hour snacks are brought by generous volunteers from within our own community - a beautiful gift that helps us connect after the service. Since we gather right around lunchtime, that snack can sometimes be the difference between staying to get to know each other or needing to rush home.

Some of us have tight budgets or tight schedules. Some carry dietary restrictions that make typical offerings hard to navigate.

As you are willing or able to bring snacks in the coming weeks, we invite you to consider including a variety of simple, nourishing options in your planning. Fresh fruit. Cheese or crackers. Veggies with dip. Yogurt cups. A platter of devilled eggs to share a cherished family recipe with beloved community. And of course, yummy cookies!

A small offering can say: I'm glad you're here. There's a place for you at this table.  Thank you for being part of our village!

Looking for an easy way to support our church and your everyday shopping? Purchase Calgary Co-op Gift Cards through our fundraiser! With every card you buy, Calgary Co-op donates 5% or 6% back to our community—at no extra cost to you. You can buy groceries, prescriptions, gas, a special treat or alcohol. Your everyday purchases can make a meaningful difference. Join us in this simple yet impactful effort and help us reach our fundraising goals!

Order Deadline: Friday, Feb 20, 4 pm

Pickup on Sunday, March 1.

Calgary Unitarians seeks a skilled and collaborative Music Director to lead the  musical life of our congregation. Music is central to our worship, spiritual depth, and  community. The Director will provide piano music for worship, lead adult choirs, and plan  concerts and special musical events that engage and inspire!

Apply until March 31, 2026

Please submit the your application to our Minister, Rev. Samaya Oakley, minister@calgaryunitarians.ca

You are warmly invited to an evening of friendship, understanding, and shared celebration at our Shabbat Iftar. Last year, on March 28, we lit a candle—a symbol that brought people together not only to share food but to share our humanity, our hopes for mutual understanding, and the deep sense of belonging that connects us all.

This event is jointly organized by members of the Muslim and Jewish communities and will follow the conclusion of Shabbat services. We continue that light together. Join us to foster dialogue, build bridges, and experience the power of community through a complimentary Halal and Kosher dinner as we mark this special time. 

We look forward to sharing this peaceful and joyful evening with you.

• Venue: The Temple B'nai Tikvah-900 47 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 3C8
• Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
• Time: 5:30 PM Shabbat Service- 6:30 PM Iftar Dinner

Everyone is welcome—come and be part of this heartfelt gathering.

 Please RSVP by February 26, 2026.

1) This week on Wednesday February 18th 7pm there's a field trip to Woolf's Voices 41 to watch some poetry (replacing the regular meeting at the church that night). For more information, click here and for tickets, Click Here. 

2) Next week, Women's Circle is welcoming Smriti Agrawal as a guest speaker on Wednesday February 25th in Room 4 at 6:30pm. As a Transformation Teacher, Smriti guides people on their journey of growing more joy in their lives through the lenses of science and spirituality. On this evening we will be exploring what Patience is, what it means to us and how we can incorporate more of it into our daily lives. A short guided meditation will follow the discussion. Dress comfortably, this is a come as you are space, bring a cozy beverage, notebook & pen/pencil and an open mind.

All women welcome 

Make New Friends! Bring your fave game or play someone else’s. 
*ALL AGES - children & youth must be accompanied by an adult

Join us on Tuesdays at 7 pm for a gentle online gathering of poetry, music, and quiet reflection. Together, we create a peaceful space to pause, breathe, and set our intentions with care; it's a nourishing way to start your week!

Deepening Our Faith offers newcomers (and long-timers, too) a chance to explore who we are, what we believe, and how our faith comes to life in community. Through stories, conversation, and reflection, participants will discover Unitarian Universalist values and traditions, connect with others, and gain tools for deciding whether membership in this congregation is right for them. Sessions take place at noon in Room 4 on the first Sunday of each month. 

Everyone is welcome!

Longtime Calgary Unitarians member Loretta Biasutti and Carolyn Pogue, known to many of you, have written a second Readers Theatre play entitled The Cock and the Girl who Forgot: A Cautionary Tale, an allegory about power and the cost to attain it.  Performances will be in Panabaker Hall. 

• Wednesday March 4       7pm
• Friday March 6                7pm
• Sunday March 8              3pm

 Admission is free, donations gratefully accepted,  with 75% of donations received going to CU social justice projects.  You will be encouraged to participate through sing-alongs and conversation after the performance.

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