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Join us on Sunday, May 17th 2026, for a Calgary Unitarians' Service on Unitarians Face a New Age: A CUC National Service in Panabaker at 10:30 am.

We hope to see you there! 

Gathering Music: Anika

Welcome and Land Acknowledgement: Rev. Samaya

Opening Hymn No. 6 Just As Long as I Have Breath: Ned

Chalice Lighting: Marcia

Time for All Ages: Cathy Wellburn

Sharing Our Light – Circles of Love (Jane Perry): Ned

Offering – May 4-Others: Climate Hub: Marcia

Offertory – When Thou Art Near: Anika

Joys and Sorrows: Rev. Samaya

Responsive Reading No. 569 – Stand by this Faith: Marcia and Rev. Samaya

Silence

Musical Interlude – Hymn No. 323 Break Not the Circle: Ned

Unitarians Face a New Age: Rev. Shawn 

Closing Hymn No. 1017 Building a New Way: Ned 

Extinguishing the Chalice: Marcia 

Postlude – Haydn Sonata in C Major, 2nd movement: Anika

Speaker: Rev. Shawn Gauthier

Service Leader: Marcia Epstein

Storyteller: Cathy Welburn

Song Leader: Ned Leavitt

Pianist: Anika Acasio

RE Program Assistant: Elliot Mears

Eight and Under Classroom Volunteer: Lillias Cowper

AV Operators: Christopher Fietz and TBA

Usher(s): Lynn Nugent

Aesthetics: Mary-Anna Louise Kovar

Welcome Table: Duff Bond

Coffee and Goodies: Laurie Lin

Artist in Residence: Chantal Chagnon

Director of Religious Education: Rachael Smith

Music Director: Matthew Barnett

Administrator: Elyse Brazel

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.

Hymn Sing Service Requests
As we get closer to the Hymn Sing Service on June 28th, we would love to know what you want to hear! To make your request speak to Matthew, our Music Director.

Pysanky Making Workshop
May 23rd from 2:00–4:00 pm in Wickenden
Celebrate spring and learn the traditional Ukrainian art of pysanky egg decorating. Explore step-by-step techniques using the kistka and dyes, along with symbolism, history, and lore. Led by visual artist Adrienne Adams.
Ages 6+ (children 6–12 with an adult)
By donation / pay what you can (fundraising event)

Listen to Your Heart: Crystal Bowl Sound Experience with Marsha Reed
Friday, May 29, 2026 at 7 pm in Panabaker
An evening of sound and stillness with crystal singing bowls. Slow down, rest, and listen inward as luminous tones invite deep relaxation, reflection, and reconnection. Free-will cash donations welcome.

Songs of Solidarity
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 7:00 pm @ Scarboro United Church
An evening of music, story, and reflection on welcome, belonging, and justice.
Featuring solidarity songs and voices from community members, including Migrante Alberta.
Grounded in the call to “welcome the stranger.” All are welcome.

Matt and Friends Concert
Saturday, June 6, 2026
A joyful evening of music and performance to welcome summer with Matthew Barnett and friends.
Featuring cabaret music by Poulenc, a live film score by Cowtown Brassband, juggling by Joseph McManus, and more.
Tickets: $10 / $15 / $20 (online or at the door, 6:30 pm)

Upcoming CACG Action Events
Two opportunities for public witness and democratic engagement in Calgary and across Alberta:

1) Thursday, May 29 – Province-wide Day of Protest organized by the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) and partners.

2) Wednesday, June 3 | 12:00 pm – Calgary Alliance for the Common Good (CACG) referendum campaign launch: “Vote No to Nine / Vote for the Common Good” at Central Memorial Park (1221 2 St SW)