Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE): Recent Episodes
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
The Earth Laughs in Colours: Flower CelebrationJune 14, 2026Reverend Rosemary MorrisonService Leader: Susan RuttanCongregation is asked to bring a flower to share to annual Flower Communion. This beloved Unitarian Universalist tradition started decades ago with Rev. Norbert Capek, a Unitarian minister persecuted for his inclusive values. Celebrate with us on this important and colourful day!Order of ServiceChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice LightingLike the First Hint of GreenBy Jennifer McGlothinAs the first hint of green begins to peek through the barren groundAs that little sprig grows into a healthy stemAs that stem grows into a stalk and forms a budAs that bud slowly opens with each new dayTo form a yellow daffodilLet us be, like that first hint of green, renewed by the warmth of the sun’s raysAnd ready to emerge with a new energy, ready to face the day.We light this chalice to bring a glimmer of that warmth into our space. Hymn63Spring Has Now Unwrapped the Flowers by P. Cantiones and T. BenjaminSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Time for All AgesFlowers are Pretty Weirdby Rosemary Mosco Service Leader ReflectionHymn65The Sweet June Daysby S. LongfellowMinister’s Reflection The Earth Laughs in FlowersFlower CelebrationCandles of Joy and ConcernHymn305De Coloreswords by David ArkinExtinguishing the Flameby Elisabeth Kuebler-RossIf we make our goal to live a life of compassion and unconditional love, then the world will indeed become a garden where all kinds of flowers can bloom and grow.Benediction Carry the Flame
We are so lucky to share our lives with pets and the creatures of the natural world. During this special service, we recognize the animals that enrich our lives.ORDER OF SERVICEChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Puppy Song - Harry Nilsson (not recorded)Chalice Lighting - All Animal Chalice by Mark CauseyHymn203 - All Creatures of the Earth and Sky Sharing Our Abundance - George Spady SocietyHymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Song - A Place in the ChoirResponsive Reading - Animal Companionship by Karen G. JohnstonSpecial Music by Nicole Wright and Gordon Ritchie - It’s Not Easy Being GreenCandles of Joy and ConcernBlessing the PetsGreeting our neighboursHymn 1024 - When the Spirit Says DoExtinguishing the Flame - Connected Points of Brightness by Irene GlasseBenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
Congregation has an opportunity to ask questions of Rev. Rosemary Morrison regarding her resignation, and Board President Lynne Turvey will be there to address your concerns about the future of UCE. ORDER OF SERVICEChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand Acknowledgement Prelude - Gordon RitchieChalice Lighting - May This Flame by Bets WieneckeHymn 38 - Morning Has BrokenGuest Speaker -- Mickey Milnyk from Y.E.S.S. Sharing Our Abundance Y.E.S.S.Hymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Service Leader Reflection - Betheiah StorheimHymn 1003 - Where Do We Come From?Meditation – Rev. Rosemary MorrisonMeditation Hymn 123 - Spirit of LifeCandles of Joy and Concern Message - Question Box – Rev. Rosemary Morrison and Lynn TurveyHymn 1020 - WoyayaExtinguishing the Flame - Love the Questions Themselves by RilkeBenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
Response – Corinne JacksonChalice Lighting – Cathy LoiselleSharing Our Abundance Hymn 402 From You I Receive (Sung 2X)Candles of Care and ConcernMessage – 5 presenters: Harold Grell , Rosemary Falconer, Beth Storheim, Sue Lynch, and Audrey BrooksHymn 1002 Comfort Me (Oh My Soul) by M. Bornstein-DobleExtinguishing the FlameBenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
Lyrics by Melanie DeMore You gotta put one foot in front of the other And lead with love Put one foot in front of the other And lead with love Don’t give up hope You’re not alone Don’t you give up Keep movin on Chorus x2 Lift up your eyes Don’t you despair Look up ahead The path is there Chorus x2 I know you’re scared And I’m scared too But here I am
Please join Rev. Rosemary for this thoughtful and reflective service. Westwood Community will be joining us for this service. A wonderful way to get to know each other better! Tony Turner will be joining us to share his music! This will prove to be an enriching and soul-soothing service.
Matthew Emery - SSUC instrumentalistsWelcome and Announcements, Land Acknowledgement Prelude “Water Canticle” by Joanna Estelle - SSUC instrumentalistsOpening Words “House of Welcoming” by Orlanda BrugnolaChalice Lighting “We Come Together Without Creed” by Maureen KilloranHymn 151 “I Wish I Knew How”Sharing Our Abundance – Charity of the Month: Y.E.S.S. Hymn 402 “From You I Receive” (Sing 2X) Selections from “A Vision Unfolding” by Kyle Pederson a. “Let Justice Flow” - SSUC Choir b. “All of Me” - Chorealis and SSUC Choirc. “Light Transforms the Darkness” - Chorealisd. “I Dream a World” - Chorealis and SSUC Hymn 153 “Oh, I Woke Up This Morning”Closing Words “Our Work Has Just Begun” by Emily RichardsPostlude “Shenandoah” (trad.) - SSUC instrumentalists“Carry the Flame”
Embracing UCEs Newest Members: The Possibilities are EndlessApril 26, 2026In this service led by Rev. Rosemary and the Membership Team, we will officially recognize our newest members. We look forward to this time of welcome and celebration.Reverend Rosemary MorrisonService Leader: Maida ZederaykoChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice LightingA Place of Belonging and CaringBy Kimberlee Anne Tomczak CarlsonIt is not by chance that you arrived here today.You have been looking for something larger than yourself.Inside of you there is a yearning, a calling, a hope for more,A desire for a place of belonging and caring.Through your struggles, someone nurtured you into being,Instilling a belief in a shared purpose, a common yet precious resourceThat belongs to all of us when we share.And so, you began seeking a beloved community:A people that does not put fences around love.A community that holds its arms open to possibilities of love.A heart-home to nourish your soul and share your gifts.Welcome home; welcome to this space; welcome to this circle of love and caring.Hymn346Come, Sing a Song with Meby C. McDadeSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)New Member Ceremony Hymn1058Be Ours a Religionby T. Parker and T.BenjaminMeditationMeditation Music1002Comfort Meby M. Borastein-DobleCandles of Joy and Concern Greeting our neighboursReading Show Up Hungry by Elizabeth NguyenMessageThe Possibilities Are EndlessHymn1014Answering the Call of LoveExtinguishing the FlameKindle New SparksBy Debra BurrellWe have basked in the warmth and beautyof this flame and this community.As the chalice flame is extinguished,let us carry its glow within.Let us kindle new sparks within these walls and beyond.Benediction Carry the FlamePostlude
The Right Relations Team presents an interactive family friendly service. Some sound problems which resolve relatively quickly.
Judaism: Stories of a People Full of PossibilityApril 12, 2026 Reverend Rosemary MorrisonService Leader: Tanya VandenbergRev. Rosemary continues her series of talks on the major world religions, As this month marks the sacred time of Passover in the Jewsih tradition, it is a great opportunity to explore the beliefs and traditions of Judaism.Order of ServiceChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice LightingCome, Come, Whoever You AreCome, come, whoever you are — you are welcome here!No matter your age, your size, the color of your eyes, your hair, your skin—you are welcome here!No matter how you came here,if you came alone, or with others—you are welcome here!No matter whom you love, or how you speak, or whatever your abilities — you are welcome here!Whether you come with laughter in your heart, or tears in your eyes—you are welcome here!If you come here with an open mind,a loving heart, and willing hands,then you are indeed welcome here!By Melanie Morel-EnsmingerOpening Hymn188Come, Come, Whoever You Areby L.A. UngerSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)by Nathan SegalHymn415Hevenu Shlom Aleychem (Translation: We have brought peace to you) Traditional HebrewGreeting our neighboursReading632Passover Remembered (A Reading for Individual Voices) by Alla Renee BozarthSong from Sing Out Love Do Not Be Dauntedby Lynn Harrison MeditationMeditation Hymn1037We Begin Again in Love by R.Eller-Isaacs Candles of Joy and Concern VideoThe Revival of Klezmer Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1OP9YjqZbMMessageJudaism: Stories of a People Full of Possibility Hymn400Shalom Havayreem(Translation: Peace Friends)Traditional Hebrew roundExtinguishing the FlameDo not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.The TalmudBenediction Carry the FlamePostlude https://www.reddit.com/r/ethnomusicology/comments/1p7y22s/raw_authentic_klezmer_straight_from_the_shtetl/
be, like that first hint of green, renewed by the warm of the sun’s rays and ready to emerge with a new energy, ready to face the day”.
Just Pay Attention:Celebrating Transgender Day of VisibilityMarch 29, 2026 Reverend Rosemary MorrisonService Leader: Gordon RitchieThey say that when we give someone our full attention our brain registers it the same as it registers love. During this servie we will have a chance to learn more about attention and maybe even get to practice a little.Order of ServiceChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice LightingJoy and Power That GrowWe light this chalicefor the quiet truths we carry,and for the futures we’re brave enough to write.In this circle, we honorthe courage it takes to live openly,the softness that sustains us,and the joy and power that grow when we gather.As the chalice glowsmay we feel steadiness rise in us.May we trust that our becoming—messy, radiant, unfolding—wholly belongs to us.By Jami YandleOpening Hymn361Enter, Rejoice, and Come In by L. RuspiniCanvass Talk Andrew Mills Sharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Hymn170 We Are a Gentle Angry People by H. NearGreeting our neighboursResponsive ReadingOur Common Life Is EnrichedWe are grateful for the gift of our lives and the gift of other people in our lives.Each of us is created with dignity and worth.We are called to love one another and to do nothing to others that we would find hateful to ourselves.We honor the many ways that people live and love.Our common life is enriched when queer, transgender, bisexual, lesbian, and gay people can come out—sharing the gifts of their sexual orientation and gender identity.True justice flourishes when all people can live and flourish. We suffer when LGBTQ people are oppressed, excluded, or shamed by religious people who overlook the fundamental call to love one another.Love does not exclude. We are all worthy.May we work to build a world where all people are celebrated and loved.We celebrate sexual and gender diversity as a blessing that enriches us all. Hymn from the new online hymnbook Coming Home by Shari Woodburyhttps://www.singoutlove.org/hymn-library/coming-home-2LYRICSI return to myself, Here where I belong. I am coming home. Like a bird to its nest, Like a river to the ocean, I am coming home.MeditationToday by Sean Parker Dennison from his book of poetry, Breaking and Blessing: Meditations Today has been a day, like all days, it seems, in which I let people down and did not love as fully as I always hope. And today I have been sad because always there are the unexpected and unpredictable Meditation Music1053 How Could Anyone Candles of Joy and Concern MessageCelebrating Trans Day of RemembranceFirst, the videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ytSz2Gf6zcThe Letter: by Lisa Salazar from her book, Transparently: Behind the Scenes of a Good LifeHymn1064Blue Boat Homeby P. Mayer and R.H. PrichardExtinguishing the FlameCreated in the Image of LoveBy Karishma GottfriedEach of us was created in the image of Love.Wherever we come from, wherever we’re going.Whoever we are, whomever we love.We proclaim with Love on our side:Our bodies are sacred. Our minds are blessed. Our spirits are beloved.May we be open to receive more love, always more Love.By Karishma GottfriedBenediction Carry the FlamePostlude
index=1As the congregation was watching the video they were following instructions as to how to play with watercolours, creating their own watercolour art during the service.Candles of Joy and ConcernHymn1030SiyanhambaExtinguishing the FlameLet us sing the magic of imagination by Susan L Van DreserLet us sing the magic of imagination by which we know one another and learn the lives of eras gone by.Let us sing the magic of creation by which we build the world of our soul and teach its wisdom to others, young and old.Let us sing the magic of our lives together, holding and shaping by the movement of breath from heart to lung all new life that is to come.Go now with singing. Go now with magic in your fingertips. Touch this world with life.Benediction As we listen to the blessing of musicby Maureen KillroanAs we listen to the blessing of music,May we know this endingAs more than a time of goodbye.May the warmth of this communityand the memory of our chalice flamesustain our hearts and encourage our minds,as we engage the blessingsof life’s challenges and joys.Go in peace. Go in joy. Go in love.PostludeKim and JenniferCarry the FlamePrayingMary OliverIt doesn’t have to bethe blue iris, it could beweeds in a vacant lot, or a fewsmall stones; justpay attention, then patcha few words together and don’t tryto make them elaborate, this isn’ta contest but the doorwayinto thanks, and a silence in whichanother voice may speak.
Distractions: They’re EverywhereMarch 15, 2026In a world where everything is vying for attention, we are asked to be mindful and live in the moment. In this family friendly service, let's explore a few ways to help us bring us more into alignment with our true nature.Rev Rosemary MorrisonService Leader: Maria OuderkirkOrder of ServiceChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice LightingTo Love LifeBy Daniel Chesney KanterTo love life is to notice the wonders that aboundAndTo notice the wonders that aboundIs to be grounded here and nowAndTo be grounded here and nowIs the beginning of finding love for this life today.Let us ground ourselves in this instant, giving our attention to all things good and right.Hymn347 Gather the Spirit by Jim ScottTime For All AgesThe Most Magnificent ThingBy Ashley Spires Sharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Canvass Presentation Tony WongService Leader ReflectionHymn395Sing and Rejoice Message – Part OneDistractions: They’re EverywhereMeditationMeditation Hymn391Voice Still and Smallby John CorrodoCandles of Joy and ConcernMessage – Part TwoDistractions: They’re Everywhere Hymn368Now Let Us SingExtinguishing the FlameLet Us Begin Again in LoveBy Lois Van LeerHaving let go,Set our intentions,Named our curiosity,Committed our energies,And given ourselves over to lives of balance, purpose, and meaning.Let us begin againIn LoveBenediction Happy Birthday to Someone Special Carry the FlamePostlude
We are called to pay attention to ourindividual lives, to our delights andpains. We are called to understand,cherish and care for ourselves, andto know that we are worthy of love.By paying attention to our lives, wegive thanks for all that is good andwork to make the best decisions wecan.
Rev. Rosemary Morrison continues her five part series on world religions. We learn about the Sikh religion and how it blends will with our Soul Matters theme of Paying Attention. ORDER OF SERVICEChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPrelude - Video - Satnam Shri Waheguru Simran (not recorded)Chalice Lighting - Justice, Meaning, and Purpose by David BreedenHymn 389 - Gathered Here Sharing Our Abundance – Wings of ProvidenceHymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Service Leader Reflection - Susan RuttanHymn 1023 - Building BridgesResponsive Reading - We Need a Religion by Michael E. Sallwasser, adapted by Rev. Rosemary Morrison Message - Sikhism: A Monotheistic and Humble Religion - Rev. Rosemary MorrisonMeditationMeditation Music Video - Aar Nanak Paar Nanak (Cover) by Gursimran Kaur (not recorded)Candles of Joy and Concern Hymn 1008 - When Our Heart is in a Holy PlaceExtinguishing the FlameBenediction Carry the FlamePostlude - Video - Ishq-e-Guru Nanak | Gursimran Kaur x Manna Singh | A Sufi Love Letter to Guru Nanak (not recorded)
Bouncing Back: Handling the Curve Balls of LifeFebruary 15, 2026Rev. Rosemary MorrisonService Leader: Jeff BisanzChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice LightingJoy and Power That Grows by Jami YandleWe light this chalicefor the quiet truths we carry,and for the futures we’re brave enough to write.In this circle, we honorthe courage it takes to live openly,the softness that sustains us,and the joy and power that grow when we gather.As the chalice glowsmay we feel steadiness rise in us.May we trust that our becoming—messy, radiant, unfolding—wholly belongs to us.By Jami YandleHymn188Come, Come, Whoever You Are. (words adated from Rumi 1207-1273)Greeting our neighboursTime for All AgesI Am Courage: A Book of Resilience by Susan Verde Sharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)(by Nathan Segal)Hymn6Just as Long as I Have Breath. (by Alicia S. Carpenter)Service Leader ReflectionVideoCount on Meby Bruno Mars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phhgQviCjncMessageBouncing Back: Handling the Curve Balls of LifeMeditationMeditation Music95 There is More Love Somewhere(African American hymn)Spoken Candles of Joy and Concern Hymn1014Answering the Call of Love(by Jason Shelton)Extinguishing the FlameJoy Does Not Vanish Rev. Michelle CollinsJoy does not vanish with the flame. It smolders in laughter, in touch, in the shared breath of those still trying. Carry that brightness into the week ahead.Benediction Holy and Generous LoveGo in hope, for the arc of the universe is long and we can bend it toward justice.Go in courage, for together we have the strength to confront injustice in our daily lives and the larger world.Go in love, because a holy and generous love is both the reason and the means by which we transform our lives.By Elena WestbrookCarry the FlamePostlude
We explore the main tenants of Buddhism and how Buddhist practices can build resilience in us. Learn about non-attachment, meditation and the Four Noble truths. ORDER OF SERVICELand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice Lighting - One of the Old Ones Stood Up into the Morning Light by Barbara PescanHymn 347 - Gather the SpiritSharing Our Abundance - Canadian Unitarian CouncilHymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Service Leader Reflection - Susan RuttanHymn 396 - I Know This Rose Will Open (2x in unison, 2x in a round)Responsive Reading 598 - Without Hate Meditation - Shantideva MeditationMeditation Music Hymn 1031 - Filled With Loving KindnessCandles of Joy and Concern Message - Building Resilience the Buddhist Way - Rev. Rosemary MorrisonHymn 134 - Our World Is One WorldGreeting our neighboursExtinguishing the Flame = Tibetan Buddhist PrayerBenediction Carry the FlamePostlude
Resilience looks and feels differentfor everyone, but might there besome common elements? Let’s lookat three factors that may be key todeveloping resilience and preservingit when times get tough.
Order of Service – January 25, 2026Embracing “Woke” as Resistance That EnduresService Leaders: Lynne and John TurveyChimesWelcome AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice Lighting In Need of Healing Hymn 108 My Life Flows on in Endless Song (Early Quaker song)Sharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Service Leader ReflectionHymn 1024 When the Spirit Says Do (4 verses – do, sing, shout, do) (African American Spiriual)Meditation The Living ForestHymn 123 Spirit of Life by Carolyn McDadeCandles of Joy and Concern Responsive Reading To Be Truly AwakeLeader: To be awake is to see the world as it is,All: And if we feel pain it is because we love.Leader: To be awake is to listen to stories too often ignored,All: And to let them change the story we tell.Leader: To be awake is to feel the tug of a more tender way,All: We shall be tender with our gentle community, and with ourselves.Leader: So let us be a people who choose to stay awake to what is goodAll: For in this shared light, serving dignity, justice and love, we serve one another.Message Embracing “Woke” as Resistance That EnduresHymn1021 Lean on Meby Bill WithersExtinguishing the Chalice Now, I Love You. Now, I WitnessVideo The Modern Unitarian (First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City)https://youtu.be/g7CHH-It1YABenediction Carry the Flame
“Positivity as Resistance” describes using positivity to oppose negativity, oppression, or unwanted change. ORDER OF SERVICEChimesWelcome Announcements Land AcknowledgementPreludeChalice Lighting - Community Chalice Lighting by Atticus PalmerHymn 389 - Gathered HereSharing Our Abundance - Change for ChildrenHymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Video - This Joy by the Resistance Revival Chorus (not recorded)Service Leader Reflection - Jeff BisanzHymn 1058 - Be Ours a ReligionMeditationMeditation Music Holy Angels by Sara Thomsen (not recorded)Candles of Joy and ConcernReading - Excerpt from Pleasure Activism by adrienne marie brown Message - Where’s the Joy in That? - Rev. Rosemary MorrisonHymn 1008 - When Our Heart is in a Holy PlaceExtinguish the Chalice - Each of us ministers to a weary world by Darcy RoakeBenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
This service kicks off a sermon seriestaking place the second Sunday ofevery month. We start with our ownroots, Unitarianism, a denominationborn out of resistance. Come andlearn about why the Edict of Tordawas such an important historicaldeclaration, how Unitarianism shapedEastern Europe, and how our faith waspracticed in the 16th Century. Next month we will be taking a closelook at Buddhism. (Note: Apologies for the delay in the recording, some of the begining is missing)
describesusing positivity to oppose negativity,oppression, or unwanted change. Thiscan take several forms, such as usingjoy to sustain activism, a personalpractice of countering negative selftalk with positive affirmations, ormanaging change by engaging withpositive and constructivecommunication rather than solelynegative opposition. In this service,we’ll contemplate how positivitycould play a role in the year ahead.
Please join Rev. Rosemary and Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet for this family-friendly solstice service. The darkest part of the year is now behind us, the waxing sun is greeting us. Let's celebrate the return of the light with Christmas right around the corner.
Each year we bring out gifts of warmth and hope to decorate our Mitten Tree. Be inspired by generosity, hope and love. ORDER OF SERVICEChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice Lighting - Opening to the Lightby Sarah Ruth Wekoye DavisHymn235 - Deck the HallsLighting the Third Advent Candle - A Candle of JoySharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Service Leader Reflection - Brandie Moller-ReidHymn244 - It Came Upon a Midnight ClearReading - Leveling Up by Karen G. JohnstonMusical Presentation - Piano Duet with Rev. Rosemary and Gordon RitchieLighting the Baby CandleHymn1061 - For So the Children ComeMeditationCandles of Joy and ConcernReading - Why the Evergreen Trees Never Lose their Leaves by Florence HolbrookWinter Song - Winter WonderlandDecorating the Mitten TreeBlessing the Mitten Tree - Rev Rosemary MorrisonSinging to the Mitten Tree - Oh Mitten TreeReading - Hope Comes to Claim Us by Hannah Roberts VillnaveReflection - Rev. Rosemary MorrisonHymn 248 - Joy to the WorldExtinguishing the ChaliceBenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
ORDER OF SERVICEChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPrelude - Chanting as a River – Monastic Chant from Thich Nhat Hanh’s Plum Village (not recorded) Chalice Lighting/Opening Words - by Thich Nhat HahnHymn 38 - Morning Has BrokenSharing Our Abundance - Edmonton Food BankHymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Time for All Ages - I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness - written by Susan Verde; illustrated by Peter H. ReynoldsHymn 1009 - Meditation on BreathingService Leader Reflection - Susan RuttanReading Message - A Handful of Gratitude - Rev. Rosemary MorrisonMeditation (video not recorded)Candles of Joy and Concern Hymn 1031 - Filled with Loving KindnessExtinguishing the FlameBenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
What Can We Learn?October 9, 2025Rev. Rosemary MorrisonService Leader: Jeff BisanzGuest speaker: Whitney HaynesOrder of ServiceChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice Lighting/Opening WordsThe Chalice of Our Beingby Rev. Richard Gilbert“Each morning we must hold out the chalice of our being to receive, to carry, and give back.”—Dag HammarskjoldEach morning we hold out our chalice of beingTo be filled with the graces of life that abound—Air to breathe, food to eat, companions to love,Beauty to behold, art to cherish, causes to serve.They come in ritual procession, these gifts of life.Whether we deserve them we cannot know or say,For they are poured out for us.Our task is to hold steady the chalice of our being.We carry the chalice with us as we go,Either meandering aimlessly,Or with destination in our eye.We share its abundance if we have any sense,Reminding others as we remind ourselvesOf the contents of the chalice we don’t deserve.Water from living streams fills itIf only we hold it out faithfully.We give back, if we can, something of ourselves—Some love, some beauty, some grace, some gift.We give back in gratitude if we canSomething like what is poured into our chalice of being—For those who abide with us and will follow.Each morning we hold out the chalice of our being,To receive, to carry, to give back. Hymn1000Morning Has Comeby Jason SheltonMoment to Remember: Doug EastwellSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Service Leader Reflection – Jeff BisanzHymn299Make Channels for the Streams of Loveby R.C. FrenchPresentation Whitney Haynes –Alberta Workers for Research and Education (AWARE), https://albertaworkers.org/ed4allHymn118This Little LightAfrican American SpiritualMeditationMeditation Music1053How Could Anyoneby L. RoderickCandles of Joy and Concern Hymn1014Answering the Call of Loveby Jason SheltonExtinguishing the FlameThe practice of noticing continues…by Rev. Michelle CollinsOur worship ends, but the practice of noticing continues. May you discover treasures hiding in tomorrow's ordinary moments: the warmth of morning coffee, a stranger's kindness, the miracle of lungs that breathe without asking. Go forth gathering what is already here.Benediction Carry the FlamePostlude
Some days we can’t see the joy that surrounds us. So caught up inside ourselves, we take when we should give.” These are the words from “Thankful”, just one of the songs Chorealis will sing as we take time to notice the abundance around us. Join us in stretching our gratitude muscles.
'Tis the time of the year when the veil is the thinnest between this world and the next. We will gather around the bonfire to reflect on the season and our connection to the earth. Then we will go on a journey through the labyrinth to remember departed loved ones.
Transitional Executive DirectorHymn 1014 - Answering the Call of LoveExtinguishing the Flame/BenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
When Turkeys Fly:Doing the Impossible with GratitudeOctober 12, 2025Reverend Rosemary MorrisonService Leader: Yvonne MireauOrder of Service ChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice LightingCome into this circle of community. Come into this sacred space. By Andrew PakulaCome into this circle of community. Come into this sacred space.Be not tentative. Bring your whole self!Bring the joy that makes your heart sing.Bring your kindness and your compassion.Bring also your sorrow, your pain.Bring your brokenness and your disappointments.Spirit of love and mystery; help us to recognize the spark of the divine that resides within each of us.May we know the joy of wholeness.May we know the joy of being together.Hymn349We Gather Togetherby Dorothy C. SenghasSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Service Leader ReflectionHymn346Come, Sing a Song with Meby Carolyn McDadeMeditationCandles of Joy and Concern VideoGrateful – Empty Hands Music – not recordedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO2o98Zpzg8Gratitude ActivityGreet your neighbours while bringing up your non-perishable itemsReadingMessageHymn131 Love Will Guide Usby Sally RogersExtinguishing the FlameWhen the world numbs…by Rev. Cameron TrimbleSpirit of Breath,When the world numbs, soften us.Melt the armor we’ve built around our own tenderness.Guard us not with distance, but with discernment.Help us feel deeply without drowning.Let us carry pain without being consumed by it.Let us keep loving without illusion.May our hearts of flesh remainresponsive, vulnerable, and trueBenediction Carry the FlamePostlude
Chorealis Service - Cultivating CompassionOctober 5, 2025Welcome, Announcements and Land AcknowledgementPreludeTheme from Cheers ChorealisOpening WordsWe Lay Down Our Burdens by Kate Steinberg (adapted)Kindling the ChaliceRekindled by Albert Schweitzer ReadingWhen the World Numbs, Stay Tender by Rev. Cameron TrimbleMusical responseOpen Our HeartsChorealisSharing Our AbundanceFrom You I ReceiveReadingCompassion - Rabbi Esther Adler Hymn #6Just As Long As I Have Breath by Alicia S. CarpenterCandles of Care and ConnectionService leader reflection by Karen MillsMeditationIn wordsTending by Rev. Dr. David BreedenIn silenceIn musicSanctuary by Carrie Newcomer, arr. by Gordon RitchieChorealisTwo Readings for Times When Compassion is HardPrayer for Cultivating Compassion When It Feels DifficultGenerous Assumptions by Rosemerry Wahtola TrommerHymn #1031Filled With Loving Kindness. -traditional Buddhist Meditation arr. By M. HayesClosing SongThere Is More Love SomewhereChorealisExtinguishing the ChalicePractice the Growing by Rev. Dr. David BreedenCarry the Flame
ORDER OF SERVICEChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsPrelude - Shaman’s Call by Carlos Nakai (not recorded)Land AcknowledgementChalice Lighting - breathe by Craig Rowland Hymn 163 - For the Earth Forever TurningReading – The Earth Does Not Belong to Us: We Belong to the Earth by Chief SeattleSharing Our Abundance - Bent Arrow Traditional Healing SocietyHymn 402 – From You I Receive (sing 2x)Reading - What Does It Mean to Belong to the Earth? by Barbara FordHymn 175 - We Celebrate the Web of LifeGuest Speaker - Cheryl WhiskeyjackReflection of Orange Shirt DayCandles of Joy and Concern A Prayer for Orange Shirt DayResponsive Reading – We Are the Fundamentalists by Charles ThomasClosing Words – inspired by Bell HooksHymn 207 - Earth Was GivenExtinguishing the Chalice - by Adam Slate Carry the Flame
Showing Up in Community: We Belong There TooSeptember 21, 2025Reverend Rosemary MorrisonGuest: Juan VargasOrder of ServiceChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice Lighting Hymn188Come, Come, Whoever You Are. By L.A. UngerSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Time for All AgesI Am We by Susan Verde –not recordedCandles of Joy and Concern SongWe Shall Be Known by MaMuse (Lyrics below)ReadingExcerpt from Effective Organising for Congregational Renewal by Michael Gecan Message Showing Up In Community: We Belong There Too Hymn1017Building a New WayBy M. SandeferExtinguishing the FlameBenedictionCarry the FlamePostludeWe Shall be Known by MaMuseLyrics:We shall be known by the company we keepby the ones who circle round to tend these firesWe shall be known by the ones who sow and reapthe seeds of change alive from deep within the earthIt is time nowIt is time now that we thriveIt is time we lead ourselves into the wellIt is time now, and what a time to be aliveIn this great turning we shall learn to lead in loveIn this great turning we shall learn to lead in love
Service Leader: Karen MillsOrder of Service ChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice LightingHymn 389 ""Gathered Here"Sharing Our Abundance: charity of Sept: Bent ArrowHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Invitation to greet your neighboursService Leader Reflection by Karen MillsMeditationMeditation Hymn 123 "Spirit of Life"Candles of Joy and ConcernSong "Tend to the Spark" by Heather HousonReading Excerpt from "Community: The Structure of Belonging" by Peter BlockMessage "The Structure of Belonging" by Rev. MorrisonHymn 1020 "Woyaya"Extinguishing the Flame "The Welcome We Extend" by Rev. Michelle CollinsBenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
September 7, 2025You Belong Here: A Homecoming CelebrationReverend Rosemary MorrisonService Leader: Lynne TurveyOrder of ServiceChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice LightingThe Spirit of Waterby Katie Sivani GelfandWe light this chalice as a symbol of reunion.We reunite in this sanctuary to share the flow of our hearts with one another.We gather together in ritualto celebrate our fountains of joyto hold each other through storms of griefto guide one another through rapids of transformationto rest together on ponds of stillness.Together, we honor the spirit of water, its many forms, and its life-giving essence. Hymn1000Morning Has Comeby J. SheltonSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Ingathering Ritual with Calling of Directions(Response: Hymn 389 Gathered Here. By P.A. Porter) Invitation to greet your neighboursService Leader ReflectionVideo Sing Along: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADNit5IXoeQSwimming to the Other Side by P. Humphries – not recordedCandles of Joy and Concern Hymn1007There’s a River Flowing In My Soul. By P. Mayer and H. PrichardMessage and Water CeremonyHymn1064Blue Boat HomeExtinguishing the FlameMay The Waters Gathered Here by Susan KarlsonMay the Waters gathered here remind us of what each of us brings to this community and of the waters that nourished us before we were even born, that continue to give us sustenance and energy for our life journeys. and for all creatures on this earth. May we gratefully continue to swim to the other side.Benediction:Carry the FlamePostlude
The Earth Laughs in FlowersJune 15, 2024Reverend Rosemary MorrisonService Leader: Yvonne MireuPlease bring a flower to share to our annual Flower Communion. This beloved Unitarian Universalist tradition started decades ago with Rev. Norbert Capek, a Unitarian minister persecuted for his inclusive values. Celebrate with us on this important and colourful day! Order of Service:The following video was played before the service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrt5-tz3Coc(a compilation of songs about roses) ChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice LightingLike the First Hint of Greenby Jennifer McGlothinAs the first hint of green begins to peek through the barren groundAs that little sprig grows into a healthy stemAs that stem grows into a stalk and forms a budAs that bud slowly opens with each new dayTo form a yellow daffodilLet us be, like that first hint of green, renewed by the warm of the sun’s raysAnd ready to emerge with a new energy, ready to face the day.We light this chalice to bring a glimmer of that warmth into our space.Hymn63Spring Has Now Unwrapped the Flowers words by P. Cantiones (1582)Service Leader ReflectionSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Flower Communion Blessingby Amy Zucker MorgensternEach of us is a flower, with a delicate beauty uniquely our own. We may be like sunflowers, turning always towards the light.May our lives bloom like the flowers.We may be like night-blooming cereus, only displaying our fragrant petals when it is dark and we think no one can see.May our lives bloom like the flowers.We may be hothouse flowers, far from our native lands, cautiously tended within a harsh and unfamiliar climate.May our lives bloom like the flowers.We may be gray-headed like dandelions, eager to launch the new generation with the first strong gust of wind: past our own bright youth, but ready to pass our wisdom on in precious gossamer-carried seeds.May our lives bloom like the flowers.Some of us, sometimes, spring up overnight and fade in the hot glare.May our lives bloom like the flowers.Some of us, sometimes, are roses, slowly assembling petal after tightly-wrapped petal, and revealing our full glory only when everything is in place.May our lives bloom like the flowers.Sometimes we are roadside weeds, loveliness bursting improbably from the dust and debris.May our lives bloom like the flowers.May we offer our beauty with the simplicity of flowers, expecting no recognition, hoping for nothing, giving out of what we are, and knowing it is enough.May our lives bloom like the flowers.Hymn65The Sweet June Days(words by Samuel Longfellow)Message With Flower Celebration Meditationde Colores, Flower Communion Meditation by Rev. Dan Schatz- video not recordedhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1LPYQsjz_ZCx4XU2La4y9CtLz9MyE5444/view?usp=sharingCandles of Joy and ConcernHymn1018ACome and Go with me to That Land (African American Spiritual)Extinguishing the FlameDelighted and Renewedby Rebekah SavageAs we come to the end of service, may you depart from our time togetherBuoyed by the Spirit of Life,Delighted by the warmth of our gathering,andRenewed in soul and mind.As we extinguish the flame of our chalice,may its lingering spark be carried in your heart until we are together again. BenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
Sunday, June 8, 2025 "Take PRIDE in who you are!"Order of ServiceService Leaders: Gordon Ritchie, Maria Ouderkirk and Declan KielyWelcome and AnnouncementsPrelude- video [not recorded] "It's Not Easy Being Green"Land AcknowledgementChalice Lighting "Honoring Our Common Connection and Our Uniqueness" by Adam SlateHymn 305 "Des Colores"Reading " A Seed Knows How to Wait" by Hope JahrenSharing Our Abundance - Charity of the Month: George Spady SocietyHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Reading "Litany for Becoming" by enfleshedHymn 1019 " Everything Possible"Service Leader Reflection by Maria OuderkirkResponsive Reading - Our Common Life Is Enriched from Religious Institute, a multifaith organization dedicated to advocating for sexual, gender, and reproductive health, education, and justice in faith communities and society.Hymn 1053 "How Could Anyone" Uniqueness RitualCandles of Care and ConcernVideo [not recorded] "True Colours"Responsive Reading "Love Is Hard" by Carey McDonald, Terasa CooleyHymn 1014 "Answering the Call of Love"Extinguishing the Flame: Responsive Reading "In Love" by Charles ThomasClosing Words "Rainbow Blessing" by Cricket Hall"Carry the Flame"Postlude "I'm Coming Out" [not recorded]
All Creatures Great and Small: Animals Bless us Every DayJune 1, 2025Rev. Rosemary Morrison, Service Leader: Karen BilidaAll Creatures Great and Small: Animals Bless us Every DayJune 1, 2025Order of ServcieChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice LightingAll Animals Are Our Relativesby Florence CaplowWe light this chalice in honor of the animal realm,Furred and hoofed, two-legged, four-legged, many-legged,Fanged and clawed, gentle and fierce, wild and tame.May we remember that all animals are our relatives,Worthy of our care and respect.Hymn38Morning Has Brokenby E. FarjeonSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)by J. and N. SegalService Leader ReflectionHymnA Place in the Choir (Words below)Animal Companionship Responsive ReadingBy Karen G. JohnstonLeader: Ours is a world alive and aloud with the presence of creatures and critters. Animals abound, interwoven in our human lives and wholly independent. This is the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.People: We give thanks for animal companionship in our lives and on this earth.Leader: Some of us have known animals who have saved our very lives. Sometimes, this is metaphor; sometimes, it is literal fact. For so many of us, we are better human animals because we have known animal animals as part of our story.People: We give thanks for animal companionship in our lives and on this earth.Leader: Animals are not only cuddly and cute, companions of solace and delight. Animals are deeply wild, with the capacity to defend and to kill, even the ones we have pronounced tamed. Let us always show forms of proper respect for this wild way.People: We give thanks for animal companionship in our lives and on this earth.Leader: There is the painful reality that some animals suffer needlessly at our hands. There are animals who encounter human cruelty – left hungry or maltreated, used for mean-spirited profit, habitat stolen and built upon without regard for our shared mutual existence. Let us do what we can to be able to give thanks for animals without hypocrisy or heartless dominance.People: We give thanks for animal companionship in our lives and on this earth.Leader: There are animals in our daily lives whose labor makes our own lives easier, safer, more accessible. Animals who lend us their fur or hair or feathers or fleece or milk or eggs that we might be sustained without their loss of life. Animals whom we raise or hunt – may it always be compassionately and with respect for the wider web, though we know this is mostly not the case – whose lives are sacrificed that some of us eat or cover our bodies. May we move ever closer to that ideal to live lightly on the earth, taking only what we must, and no more.People: We give thanks for animal companionship in our lives and on this earth.All: We bless all animals. We bless those we know and love; we bless those unknown to us who have benefited our lives. We bless even the ones that can harm us, affirming with humility their place in the interdependent web. We affirm the impulse for humans to live in right relation with all other animals on this earth. May we honor our best presence as part of the animal family.VideoHappy Dogs and Cat in Australia Pharrell Williams (Music)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DePFiF-nNoE&t=16sPet Blessing/Minister ReflectionMeditationCandles of Joy and Concern Hymn1010We Give Thanks by W.L. PerkinsExtinguishing the FlameThat Which is Worthy of Doing by Steve J CrumpThat which is worthy of doing, create with your hands.That which is worthy of repeating, speak with a clear voice. That which is worthy of remembering, hold in your hearts. And that which is worthy of remembering, hold in your hearts. And that which is worthy of living, go and live it now. Benediction Carry the FlamePostlude
J.M. Barrie wrote in Peter Pan: The moment you doubt whether you can fly you cease forever to be able to do it. What do you think UCE is capable of? In what ways have we clipped our own wings? Let’s explore possibilities together! ORDER OF SERVICEChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice Lighting - Nurturing Imagination by Rev. Michelle Collins Hymn 389 - Gathered HereSharing Our Abundance - Y.E.S.S.Candles of Joy and Concern Pastoral Response - Rev. Rosemary MorrisonHymn 123 - Spirit of LifeMeditationReading - by Wilferd A. PetersonHymn 1051 - We Are…Service Leader Reflection - Theresa WilkinsonVideo - Imagine - John Lennon (not recorded)Message - Learning to Fly and Other Imaginings - Rev. Rosemary MorrisonMoment of ReflectionHymn 1024 - When the Spirit Says DoExtinguishing the Flame - To Kindle New Fires in the World by Rev. Michelle CollinsBenediction Carry the FlamePostlude
The Heart and Soul of UCEMay 18, 2025Rev Rosemary Morrison and the Pastoral Care TEamOrder of ServiceChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice LightingWe Light Our Chalice Imagining by Rev. Brigitte Bechtold We light our chalice, imaginingWhat lies in the liminal spaceBetween the flame and its circleWhat dwells in the interstitial spaceBetween the cracks in our lives’ pavementsAnd the threads of our days’ fabricsWhat meanings are hiddenBetween the words that we knowAnd those we have yet to conceptualizeWhat compassion fluttersBetween me and you and all of usBetween the known and the mysteryAnd we color it all with love Hymn354 We Laugh, We Cry. by S.J. DenhamSharing Our AbundanceCandles of Joy and ConcernPastoral ResponseService Leader Reflection Rev. Rosemary Time for All AgesGloria Krenbrenk and her Power Song! ReadingLove after Love by Derek WalcottThe time will comeWhen, with elation, you will greet yourself arrivingAt your own door, in your own mirror, and each will smile at the other’s welcome, and say, sit here, Eat. You will love again the stranger who was your self. Give wine, Give break. Give back your heartTo itself, to the stranger who has loved youAll your lie, whom you ignoredFor another, who knows you by heart. Take down the love letters from the bookshelf, the photographs, the desperate notes, Peel your own image from the mirror.Sit. Feast on your life. Hymn 1023Building Bridges. Quaker roundService Leader Reflection Gloria KrenbrenkVideohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WO-KjEvEG0&t=341sService Leader ReflectionCarol HutchingsMeditationMeditation Music 1053 How Could Anyone Service Leader ReflectionAlec MoojiMoment of Reflection Hymn1008When Our Heart is in a Holy Place by L RoderickExtinguishing the FlameBenedictionPostlude Carry the Flame
Creating Pathways: Letting GoMay 11, 2025Rev. Rosemary MorrisonService Leader: Brandie-Moller ReidOrder of ServiceChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice LightingMother's Day Chalice Lighting by Claudene (Deane) OlivaWe light this chalice for mothers and mothering;to celebrate those who have taken on the task of nurturing a young one-baby, child, or youth-into adulthood;to celebrate those who have nourished the light of truth and compassion in growing minds and hearts;to celebrate those who have committed time, money, energy to the growth of others in this world.We light this chalice to celebrate and hold dear this flame of love.By Claudene (Deane) OlivaHymn188Come, Come Whoever You AreSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Candles of Joy and ConcernPastoral ResponseHymn301Touch the Earth, Reach the SkyService Leader ReflectionResponsive ReadingWild Geese by Mary Oliver You do not have to be good. __You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves. __Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine. Meanwhile the world goes on. __Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain are moving across the landscapes, over the prairies and the deep trees, the mountains and the rivers. Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air, are heading home again. __Whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world offers itself to your imagination, calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting-over and over announcing your place in the family of things. VideoMartyn JosephFolding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZNYWxbpvTQReadingMeditationMessageHymn1020WoyayaExtinguishing the FlameLet us sing the magic of Imagination by Susan L. Van DreserLet us sing the magic of imagination by which we know one another and learn the lives of eras gone by.Let us sing the magic of creation by which we build the world of our soul and teach its wisdom to others, young and old.Let us sing the magic of our lives together, holding and shaping by the movement of breath from heart to lung all new life that is to come.Go now with singing. Go now with magic in your fingertips. Touch this world with life.Benediction Carry the FlamePostlude
Practicing the Future Togetheradrienne maree brown said, “Science fiction is simply a way to practice the future together.” In this service, join Chorealis to practice the future together not through science fiction, but through song. We’ll use lyrics, melody, harmony and rhythm to spark our imaginations and sort through thoughts both dark and light
Guest Spearker Guy Milner talks on his experiences advocating for AIDS victims and the gay community. ORDER OF SERVICEWelcome, Announcements and Land Acknowledgement Prelude Kindling the Chalice - The Hearth of the Chalice by Bear W. Qolezcua Hymn 347 - Gather the SpiritIntroduction of Guy Milner Part 1 presentation by Guy Milner Sharing Our Abundance - Child Haven International Offertory Response - From You I Receive (2x)Part 2 presentation by Guy Milner Video (not recorded)Reading - What Is the Spiritual Message / Moral of The Star Thrower “Starfish” Story? by Loren EiseleyHymn #325 - Love Makes a Bridge (verses 1, 2, 3 & 5) Candles of Joy and Concern Responisve Reading - Together in a Sacred Space by Lorelei Greenwood-Jones Hymn 345 - We Laugh, We CryExtinguishing the Chalice – Go Forth in Simplicity by Sam TrumboreClosing Words - Our Connection to Each Other and this Community Remains by Kathy A. HuffCarry the Flame Postlude
"The Earth Brings Us Life and Joy" April 20, 2025Easter Sunday lands right before Earth Day this year, so it seems fitting that we celebrate nature in its joyful renewal. Order of Service - Service Leader: John SprouleChimes Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, Announcements Prelude - pianist: Andrew GloverChalice Lighting "Alleluia!" by Jeanne LloydHymn 21 "For the Beauty of the Earth"Sharing our Abundance: charity for April: Child Haven International - childhaven.caSung Response: Hymn 402 "From You I Receive"Offertory "Blue Skies" – Andrew Glover and Andrea Graham Service Leader Reflection John SprouleHymn 61 "Lo, the Earth Awakes Again"Activity: Presenting new name tagsMusical Presentation - Andrew GloverMinister Reflection - Rev RosemaryChocolate Communion Candles of Joy and ConcernHymn 118 "This Little Light"Extinguishing the Flame "This Joyful Game" by Rev Scott TaylerBenediction Postlude - Andrew Glover "Carry the Flame"Musical Presentation - "Sweet Georgia Brown"– Andrew Glover and Andrea Graham
"Joy, Give Into It" - Service Leader: Talia Welsh April 13, 2025 - Order of Service Chimes Welcome, Announcements, Land AcknowledgementPrelude Opening Words Chalice Lighting "Come Into This Place" By Margaret WeisHymn 1000 "Morning Has Come" Sharing our Abundance: Charity of the Month: Child Haven InternationalOffertory Response "From You I Receive"Service Leader Reflection - Talia Welsh Reading "From Beauty" by John O’Donohue Hymn 163 "For the Earth Forever Turning"MeditationMeditation Music "Spirit of Life"Candles of Joy and ConcernVideo "This Joy" by the Resistance Revival Choir (video not recorded) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TbDPwA09BcMessage "Joy, Give Into It" Hymn 1030 "Siyahamba"Extinguishing the Flame "Joy: A Benediction" by David BreedenBenediction "Carry the Flame"Postlude
Reverend Rosemary and Chorealis approach joy from multiple perspectives - because you just never know where you will find it!
Recognizing International Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate this community and the trust many have placed in UCE. ORDER OF SERVICEChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice Lighting - Trust the People – Lessons from the Emergent Strategy Immersion New Orleans by Adrienne Maree BrownHymn 361 - Enter, Rejoice, and Come InCanvass Presentation - Lynne TurveySharing Our Abundance – WINGS – Women in Need Growing StrongerSung Response - Just One StepService Leader Reflection – Declan KielyHymn of the Month - Clear Blue Morning by Gordon RitchieMeditationMeditation Music - Hymn 1053 - How Could AnyoneCandles of Joy and ConcernVideo - Words to Describe Me by Lisa Salazar (not recorded)Message - T is For Trust, and Trans - Rev. Rosemary MorrisonHymn 1021 - Lean On MeExtinguishing the Flame - The Edge of Doubt by Albert HuffsticklerBenediction Carry the FlamePostlude
The Right Relations Team explores the importance of promoting healthy relationships and addressng conflict in constructive ways. ORDER OF SERVICEWelcome and Announcements Land Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting - Beloved is Where We Begin by Jan RichardsonPrelude - A Beautiful Distraction by Michele McLaughlinHymn 346 - Come Sing a Song with MeCanvass Presentation – Lynne TurveySharing Our Abundance - WINGS - Women In Need Growing StrongerSung Response – Just One StepHymn 1008 - When Our Heart is in a Holy PlaceReflections – Carol Hutchings and Lynn WolffSmall Group Work (not recorded)Hymn of the Month - Clear Blue Morning by Gordon RitchieReading – What Took You So Long by John RoedelCandles of Joy and ConcernMusical Presentation – Rise Up by Andy Armer and Randy Badazz Alpert - performed by Andrea Graham and Gordon Ritchie Extinguishing the FlameBenedictionVideo - Try a Little Kindness by Jann Arden (not recorded)Carry the FlamePostlude
Where Can We Put Our Trust?March 16, 2025 This family friendly service will be asking us to think about our Soul Matters theme of 'trust' in a different way. What does it mean to trust ourselves, our UCE organization, and even our friends and families? Come prepared to participate, learn, and question. And to have a little fun thrown in!Order of ServiceChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice LightingLove Can Transform the World by Maureen KilloranLove is the aspiration, the spirit that moves and inspires this faith we share.Rightly understood, love can nurture our spirits and transform the world.May the flame of this chalice honor and embody the power and the blessing of the love we need, the love we give, the love we are challenged always to remember and to share. Hymn188Come, Come, Whoever You Are (sung in a round)by Rumi &. L. UngarTime For All AgesA Chair for My Motherby Vera B. William - not recordedCanvass PresentationSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Service Leader ReflectionHymn of the MonthClear Blue Morning By Gordon RitchieCandles of Joy and Concern Minister ReflectionWhere Can We Put Our TrustActivity - not recordedHymn131Love Will Guide Usby S. Rogers & S. WylderExtinguishing the FlameAbundant GraceBy Melissa JeteFrom this ground, let us sow mercy, justice, and compassionLet us offer our stories to provide our staples of wisdomAnd when we do,Let us create and experience the Presence and Affirmation that allows us to connect with our theological imaginationsSo that the harvest of our faith will be Abundant Grace.Benediction Carry the FlamePostlude
Extraordinary Women Doing Ordinary ThingsMarch 9, 2025 Revs Audrey Brooks and Rosemary MorrisonThis service will feature several of our 'Extraordinary" UCE women. Revs Audrey and Rosemary are co-leading this service with Ruth Patrick as our special guest speaker. Gordon Ritchie and Maria Ouderkirk and Gordon Rtichie are guest musicians. Raging Grannies will introduce a hymn. We are celebrating Internal Woman's Day in this serviceOrder of ServiceExtraordinary Women Doing Ordinary ThingsMarch 9, 2025 Chimes - RosemaryWelcome and Announcements - RosemaryLand Acknowledgement - AudreyPreludeGordonChalice Lighting435 by Kathleen McTigueRosemaryWe come together this morning to remind one anotherTo rest for a moment on the forming edge of our lives,To resist the headlong tumble into the next moment, Until we claim for ourselvesAwareness and gratitude,Taking the time to look into one another’s facesAnd see there communion: The reflection of our own eyes.This house of laughter and silence,Memory and hope, Is hallowed by our presence together Hymn121We’ll Build a Landby B. Zanotti and C. McDadeCanvass PresentationBrandie Moller-ReidSharing Our AbundanceWings of ProvidenceJust One StepOffertoryAve MariaBy Bach and GounodGordon Ritchie and Maria OuderkirkVideo Fourth International Convocation of Unitarian Universalist Women -not recordedhttps://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/#search/audbrook%40telusplanet.net/FMfcgzQZTVlkpzqNksPfJljCtQmGGdGb?projector=1ReflectionRev. Audrey BrooksHymn of the MonthClear Blue Morningby Gordon RitchieReflectionRuth PatrickMusical PresentationSong from Frozen TwoGordon Ritchie and Maria OuderkirkMeditationAudreyCandles of Joy and ConcernRosemaryHymn109As We Come Marching, MarchingIntroduced by the Raging GranniesExtinguishing the FlameInto the World Singing by Dawn Skjei CooleyLet us go out into the world singing.Let us go out into the world singing songs that proclaim liberty.Songs that turn ashes into garlandsSongs that bind up the afflicted and those who mourn.Songs that, like oaks, have roots that go deep and stand strong.Let us go into the world singing.We know these songs. They vibrate through time, in our very souls.They are the songs that give us life.They are the songs that give us meaning.They are the songs that give us purpose.Now it is our turn, to take these life-giving songs out into the world.Let us go now – singing these songs with voices deep and strong.And may the world join us in praise and in celebration and in love.Amen. BenedictionAudrey and RosemaryAudreyGo out into our unpredictable worldWith faith to tackle dark challengesHolding each other close with love,Building trust one brick at a timeFor in these extraordinary timesHope, Strength and communityAre our shelter against the storm.RosemaryDo not be dismayed by the brokenness of the world…….Carry the Flame Postlude
Will Everything Be OK?What's going to happen? Will everything be ok? What can I do? In these days, we find ourselves too often stuck with these questions on repeat. We clutch at ways to contain, compartmentalize and control. What if, instead, we trusted?
Is there an essence to inclusion for communities? Dr. Lori Campbell, professor of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant MacEwan University, speaks on foundational concepts around inclusion. ORDER OF SERVICEChimes Welcome and Announcements Land Acknowledgement Prelude Chalice Lighting – Be Longing by Chad SnyderHymn 6 – Just As Long As I Have Breath Sharing Our Abundance – CUC Sharing Our FaithHymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Story - Strictly No Elephants written by Lisa Mantchev and Illustrated by Taeeun Yo (not recorded)Hymn of the Month – Belonging by Christopher New Service Leader Reflection – Rev. Rosemary MorrisonHymn 170 - We Are a Gentle Angry People Message - What Do You Mean By Inclusion? – Dr. Lori CampbellMeditation Meditation Music - Hymn 123 - Spirit of Life Candles of Joy and Concern Hymn 1018 - Come and Go With MeExtinguishing the Flame BenedictionCarry the Flame Postlude
Looking at inclusion from many different angles, along with participating in an activity, will help us all understand how inclusion invites us to be gracious and generous. ORDER OF SERVICEChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice Lighting - Love Can Transform the World by Maureen KilloranHymn38 - Morning Has BrokenTime for All Ages - The Day You Begin by Jacquiline WoodsonSharing Our Abundance - iHuman Youth SocietyHymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Service Leader Reflection - Jeff BisanzHymn of the Month - Belonging by Christopher NewChocolate MeditationVideo - Love is Still the Answer by Jason Mraz (not recorded)Activity #1 - Rev. MorrisonSpoken Candles of Joy and ConcernActivity #2 - Rev. MorrisonHymn1008 - When Our Heart is in a Holy PlaceExtinguishing the Flame - Universal Rhythm by Israel BuffardiBenediction/GraceCarry the FlamePostlude
Just As You Are:You Are AcceptedUnitarian Universalist singer/songwriter Lea Morris's song, 'Just as You Are' is the inspiration for this service. Bringing inclusion to life is necessary for people to feel accepted, wanted, celebrated, and loved.
Sara Eileen LaWall writes,"Out of the flames of fear we rise with the courage of our deepest convictions to stand for justice, inclusion and peace." Inclusion may seem daunting at times but we can take simple steps to create a safe and welcoming community. Chorealis invites you to a time to celebrate and affirm UU values.
Sometimes we tell ourselves stories that don’t fit our situation anymore, or stories that are harmful to ourselves or others. In this service you will be given an opportunity to practice telling and questioning those stores. ORDER OF SERVICEChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice Lighting - The Ember of Hope and Love Set Ablaze by Lisa DoageHymn 1010 - We Give Thanks (sing 3 times)Sharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Service Leader ReflectionHymn 1058 - Be Ours a ReligionMessage - The Stories We Are Telling Ourselves – Rev. Rosemary MorrisonVideo Three Wheels Turning - “These Old Stories” - A Capella song by Samara Jade (not recordedMeditationCandles of Joy and ConcernHymn 1028 - Fire of CommitmentExtinguishing the Flame - It Becomes More by Amy Zucker MorgensternBenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
Only a Story Will Do:Storytelling in Many FormsJanuary 19, 2025Rev. Rosemary MorrisonService Leader: John SprouleOrder of ServiceChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice LightingA Shared Storyby Rev. Sandra FeesFor the stories that long to be told and retold,for the stories that long to be imagined and reimagined,for the stories that long to be envisioned and celebrated,we kindle this chalice.May its flame bring the lightof different truths, different paths and different voices,all needed to cultivate a transformative storyof justice, love and beauty. Hymn188Come, Come, Whoever You Are by L. A. UngarSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Story in Children’s LiteratureThe True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon ScieszkaService Leader ReflectionStory in Dance Merrick Hanna -not reordedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8DT-arJauwHymn118This Little Light of MineStory Telling Activity -small groups reflecting on these questions”If I had to tell a story about today or yesterday, what would it be?What is the lesson in the story? Or, Was there a lesson in the story? Meditation Meditation hymn123Spirit of Life By C. McDadeSpoken Candles of Joy and Concern VideoA Better Story Line by Carey Newcomer -not recordedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOsE845bVIcMinister’s ReflectionHymn1064Blue Boat HomeExtinguishing the FlameNaming the largest truths…by Rev. Vanessa SouthernMay the stories we tellname the largest truths of what was, of what is,and pull us forwardto what should be,as stories were always meant to.Benediction Carry the FlamePostludeScenes from an Italian Restaurant with Billy Joel- not recordedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izzM9LXqP-U&t=419s
A Cautionary Tale:Stories Are Meant to be ComplexJanuary 12, 2025Rev. Rosemary MorrisonService Leader: Lynne TurveyChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeSean Presiloski on guitarChalice LightingWhen We Pause to Remember Rev. Alicia Ford (adapted by Rev. Rosemary Morrison)When we pause to remember who we are:companions on this grand experiment called life,when we take a moment to shed the ways we have been carefully taught:to believe that we are separate…that some peopleAre superior to others…When we take a moment to shed all of that and hear our storieshear and see each other into existence, into community,when we take a moment to embrace…to practice a differentway of being…When we answer the call of love,then we are living into the promise of building the world we dream about. Becoming explorers and learners in this world around us,humbled by what we do not yet know, fulfilling the promise of healing a fragmented world,laboring not just in hope…but also in Love. In this spirit, we commit.In this spirit, we gather.In this spirit, we light our chalice! Hymn360Here We Have Gathered by Alicia S. CarpenterSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Hymn1052The Oneness of Everything by J. ScottService Leader ReflectionResponsive Reading660To Live Deliberately Musical InterludeSean Presiloski on guitarCandles of Joy and Concern MeditationMeditation MusicSean Presiloski on guitarMessageA Cautionary Tale: Stories Are Meant to be ComplexHymn1024When the Spirit Says Do by M. FreundtExtinguishing the FlameTerry PratchettThere's always a story. It's all stories, really. sun coming up every day is a story. Everything's got a story in it. Change the story, change the world.Benediction PostludeSean Presiloski on guitarCarry the Flame
Stand for Something Bigger Than YourselfRobin Sharma (The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari) writes," There are no extra people alive today. Every single one of us is here for a reason, a special purpose. Each of us can shift from the realm of the ordinary into the heights of the extraordinary." Join Chorealis for a contemplative service featuring the words of Robin Sharma.
A Very UU Christmas:How the Unitarians Saved ChristmasDecember 22, 2024Reverend Rosemary MorrisonService Leader: Declan KielyChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChristmas Time is HerePresented by Gordon Ritchie and Bill DamurChalice LightingMay This Light Guide UsWe light this chalice, here in the darkness of winter as we wait.This temporary space is one filled with hopefulness, love to be given and received,miracles to be witnessed.May this light guide us until the light of the sun returns again. Hymn231Angels We Have Heard on HighLighting the Advent Candles Sharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Special Music Once in Royal David’s CityPresented by Gordon Ritchie and Bill DamurService Leader ReflectionReading‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke MooreHymn244It Came Upon a Midnight ClearCandles of Joy and Concern Special Music What Child is ThisPresented by Gordon Ritchie and Bill DamurMessageA Very UU Christmas: How the Unitarians Saved ChristmasSongSanta Claus is Coming to Town (Santa will be arriving about here) Extinguishing the FlameCarry the Flameby Rev. Brian KielyThe Chalice is now extinguished, but its light lives on in the minds and hearts and souls of each one of you. Carry that flame with you as you leave this place and share it: With those you know With those you love and most especially, with those you have yet to meet.BenedictionPostludeLinus and LucyPresented by Gordon Ritchie and Bill Demur Carry the Flame
UCE’s age old tradition of decorating our tree with warm items to give away. The baby candle will be lit, a world premier of a new Gordon Ritchie/Audrey Brooks composition in honour of a new baby born into our midst, and lots of carol singing. ORDER OF SERVICEChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice Lighting - Opening to the Light by Sarah Ruth Wekoye DavisSong - Jingle BellsLighting the Advent Candles – The Candle of JoyTogether we say;We forget to sing until we hear birds sing in the morning.Even in the middle of winter they have melodies.There are miracles in the sunny days of winter and joy in the possibility of transformation. Sharing Our Abundance - Ministers Discretionary FundHymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Offertory - Oh Holy Night – sung by Maria OuderkirkReading - Why the Evergreens Never Lose Their Leaves by Florence HolbrookSong - Winter WonderlandService Leader Reflection - Maria OuderkirkSong - Silver BellsLighting the Baby CandleSpecial Music – A World Premiere by Audrey Brooks and Gordon Ritchie - Song for Wee Nedsung by Erin Vander-Mollen PaterCandles of Joy and Concern Message - Oh Mitten Tree - Rev. Rosemary MorrisonDecorating the Mitten TreeBlessing the Mitten TreeSong - Oh Mitten TreeOh Mitten Tree, Oh Mitten Tree, How lovely are your branches, Oh Mitten Tree, Oh Mitten Tree, How lovely are your branches,All filled with hats, and mitts and scarves,to keep the people nice and warm. Oh Mitten Tree, Oh Mitten Tree, How lovely are your branchesOh Mitten Tree, Oh Mitten Tree, How lovely are your branchesAll winter long a gracious deed,A gift of warmth for those in need. Oh Mitten Tree, Oh Mitten Tree, How lovely are your branches.Extinguishing the Flame - The Moment of Magic by Rev. Victoria SaffordCarry the FlamePostlude
Slow down, be present, and allow ourselves to resist the headlong rish of a to-do list. On Buddha’s birthday, remind ourselves that we are human beings, not human doings. ORDER OF SERVICEChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice Lighting - Two quotes by the BuddhaOpening WordsHymn 16 - Tis a Gift to Be SimpleLighting the Advent Candles - Together we say:Infinite Spirit of Life, teach us to seek peace, understanding and justice.Open our eyes and hearts to the work of peacemaking.Sharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Service Leader Reflection – Jess BisanzHymn 224 - Let Christmas Come Message - Presence, Not Presents: What Would Buddha Do? - Rev. Rosemary MorrisonVideo (not recorded) – Sarah McLachlin singing Gordon Lightfoot’s “Song For A Winter’s Night”MeditationMeditation Hymn 123 - Spirit of LifeCandles of Joy and ConcernHymn 1051 - We AreExtinguishing the Flame - by Thich Nhat HanhBenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
Join Chorealis for their annual Service of Carols and Lessons which will feature excerpts from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, read by Coralie Cairns and John Sproule. Published in 1843, it recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner and three spirits. Hear a tale of kindness, generosity, compassion, and transformation.
Mending and Minding:Repairing the Fabric of Our LivesNovember 24, 2024Reverend Rosemary Morrison. Service Leader: Brandie Moller-ReidChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice LightingBeing SanctuaryBy Jo VonRue, Linette LoweWelcome to this space, this sanctuary of peace where we come to not only create our best selves, but to also do the work of creating a beloved community. We come together today as individuals much like individual pieces of glass or pottery that are different shapes, sizes, and colors, all of which are broken, with imperfect jagged edges, but always beautiful.While our pieces may not always fit neatly together, it is within this sanctuary, guided by our Principles that we gather together to create a beautiful mosaic. May the brokenness and beauty you find in one another create peace in this space and fill our hearts with love as we create this special time together.Hymn347Gather the SpiritOpening WordsSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Service Leader ReflectionHymn1058May Your Life Be As A SongReadingExcerpt from: ‘Unplug the Christmas Machine: A Complete Guide to Putting Love and Joy Back into the SeasonMessageMending and Minding: Repairing the Fabric of Our LivesMeditationMeditation Hymn1009Meditation on BreathingSpoken Candles of Joy and Concern Hymn1024When the Spirit Says DoExtinguishing the FlameA Blessing for PresenceJohn O’DonohueMay you awaken to the mystery of being hereAnd enter the quiet immensity of your own presence.May you have joy and peace in the temple of your senses…May you respond to the call of your giftAnd find the courage to follow its path…May warmth of heart keep your presence aflame and anxiety never linger about you.May your outer dignity mirror an inner dignity of soul.May you take time to celebrate the quiet miracles that seek no attention…May you experience each day as a sacred gift, Woven around the heart of wonder.Benediction Carry the FlamePostlude
Order of Service Nov 17, 2024 "Celebrating UCE, Membership, Fellowship & Families”ChimesWelcome, Announcements, and Land Acknowledgement PreludeChalice Lighting Hymn 1008 “When Our Heart is in a Holy Place”Sharing our Abundance: partner charity for November: Edmonton Food BankHymn 402 “From You I Receive” (Sing 2X)Responsive Reading Song “Draw the Circle Wide”Service Leader Reflection New Member CeremonyHymn 123 “Spirit of Life”Video (not recorded) “Amazing Man Who Defies Gravity” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joSukdOhYakMinister’s ReflectionRock ActivityTime For All AgesCandles of Joy and ConcernHymn “1020 Woyaya”Extinguishing the FlameBenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
How can we repair more effectively what is broken in us, our relationships and our world. Sound starts at 2:17ORDER OF SERVICEChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice Lighting - In Need of HealingHymn 168 - One More StepReading Sharing Our Abundance - Edmonton Food BankHymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Service Leader Reflection - John and Lynn TurveyVideo - Japanese Bowl by Peter Mayer (not recorded)Message - Life is All About Repair - Rev. MorrisonMeditationMeditation Hymn 1037 - We Begin Again In LoveCandles of Joy and Concern Hymn 1017 - Building a New WayExtinguishing the Flame - Offering Anchors of Calm by Rev. Scott TaylerBenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
Healing the Earth November 2, 2024 ChorealisWelcome & AnnouncementHymn #163 For the Earth Forever Turning by Kim OlerKindling the Chalice - All Animal Chalice by Mark CauseyResponsive Reading - The Womb of Stars by Joy AtkinsonReading - Reading - At Arm's Length by Karen G. JohnstonHymn - Cherish The EarthChorealisSharing Our Abundance – Edmonton Food BankFrom You I ReceiveHymn 1068 Rising GreenCandles of Care & Connection - We Shall Sing by Laurence ColeChorealisMessage - The Butterfly EffectMeditation •In Word - Earth Day Prayer by Laura Horton-Ludwig•In Silence•In Music - Deep In My Soul by Gordon RitchieChorealisVideo - The Return of Earth/She by Christopher SimsHymn - Call Us Again by Rev Audrey Brooks and Gordon RitchieClosing Words - Charge from the Earth by Irene Glasse, Rebekah SavagePostlude - Be Well by Gordon RitchieChorealisExtinguishing the Chalice - Blessed by Our Connections by Susan KarlsonCarry the Flame
Listen to the Spooky Story - Order of Service October 27, 2024ChimesWelcome and Land AcknowledgementPrelude “Let The Mystery Be” (not recorded) - Iris DeMent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlaoR5m4L80AnnouncementsChalice LightingHymn 1023 “Building Bridges” (Sing 3x)Time for All Ages “Poultrygeist” by Eric Geron, Illustrated by Peter Oswald Sharing Our Abundance – Camp fYreflyHymn 402 “From You I Receive” (Sing 2X)Service Leader Reflection - Brandi Moller-ReidSpooky Story Time #1Mystery Activity Hymn1011Return Again (Sing 2x) Silent Candles of Joy and Concern Spooky Story Time #2 Mystery ActivityClosing Song “We Shall Be Known” by MaMuseExtinguishing the FlameBenediction “Carry the Flame”Postlude “Let The Mystery Be” (not recorded) – Iris DeMent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlaoR5m4L80
Welcome Back, BrianOctober 20, 2024Revs Brian Kiely and Rosemary MorrisonService Leader L Susan RuttanOrder of ServicePrelude Welcome AnnouncementsOpening WordsLand Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting Hymn #1064 Blue Boat Home Reading – Thanks be for these Sharing our Abundance – Camp Fyrefly From you I receiveOfficial welcome – Rev. Rosemary Brian sermon Susan reflection Responsive reading: #441 To Worship Candles of Care and Connection Hymn #123 Spirit of LIfe (seated)Thank you’s Hymn #298 Wake now my senses Extinguish the Chalice - Carry the flame
ORDER OF SERVICEChimesWelcome and Land AcknowledgementAnnouncementsPreludeChalice Lighting - Why We’re Here by Erik Walker WikstromOpening Words - Gratitude Video Brother David Steindl Rast (not recorded)Hymn 21 - For the Beauty of the EarthReading – Sure, Come on In, and Give Thanks, 1932 by Ogden NashSharing Our Abundance – Camp fYreflyHymn 402 – From You I Receive (2x)Service Leader Reflection – John SprouleHymn 128 - For All That Is Our LifeReading – Perhaps the World Ends Here by Joy HarjoMessage – Rev. Rosemary MorrisonMeditation Candles of Care and ConnectionVideo – Empty Hands Music: Grateful (not recorded)Hymn 1021 – Lean on MeExtinguishing the Flame - Blessed by Our Connections by Susan KarlsonBenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
Be Still, Look Up and Listen October 6, 2024.Service Leaders: ChorealisChimesWelcome and Land AcknowledgmentAnnouncementsPreludeHoly and BeautifulChorealis Chalice LightingAlways a Voice Arisesby Rev Scott TaylorHymnLife’s SacrednessReadingCentre Downby Howard ThurmanSharing our Abundance Camp FyreflyHymn 402From You I Receive (sing 2x)Reading. How to Survive the ApocalypseRev Sean Parker DennisonCandles of Care and ConnectionChoral ResponseThere Is A Loveby Cordon Ritchie, ChorealisMessageBe Still, Look Up and ListenKaren MillsMeditation In wordWho We Listen to is Who We Becomeby Rev Scott Taylor In Silence In songBe Still, Look Up and ListenChorealisHymn 1001BreathsExtinguishing the FlameClosing WordsTo deeply listen and be deeply listened to… by Rev Emily GageBenedictionPostludeCarry the Flameo
SOUND STARTS AFTER ONE MINUTEORDER OF SERVICEChimesLand AcknowledgementWelcome and AnnouncementsOffering of Tabacco to Lewis CardinalPreludeChalice Lighting and Opening WordsHymn 389 - Gathered HereSharing Our Abundance - Bent Arrow Traditional Healing SocietyHymn 1051 – We Are . . . Time for All Ages / Service Leader Reflection – Ilara Stefaniuk-GaudetHymn 1008 - When Our Heart Is in a Holy PlaceSpeaker - Lewis CardinalCandles of Joy and ConcernExtinguishing the FlameBenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
Service Leader: Brandi Moller-Reid - Order of Service Sept 22, 2024ChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice Lighting “We Gather Here as Individual People” by Barbara Hamilton-Holway (adapted by Rev. Rosemary)Hymn 1000 Morning Has ComeSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)ReadingSong “Draw the Circle Wide” by Gordon LightMeditationMeditation Hymn 1053 How Could Anyone (Sing 2x)Candles of Joy and ConcernVideo “Without Rain” by David Rowe (not recorded)MessageHymn 1014 “Answering the Call of Love”Extinguishing the Flame “Fitted for This Day” by Kimberly Quinn JohnsonBenediction“Carry the Flame”No Postlude: instructions for post-service meeting
September 15, 2024The Invitation: Welcoming our Newest MembersRev Rosemary Morrison, Service Leader Maida ZederaykoChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice LightingA Place of Belonging and Caring by Kimberlee Anne Tomczak CarlsonIt is not by chance that you arrived here today.You have been looking for something larger than yourself.Inside of you there is a yearning, a calling, a hope for more,A desire for a place of belonging and caring.Through your struggles, someone nurtured you into being,Instilling a belief in a shared purpose, a common yet precious resourceThat belongs to all of us when we share.And so, you began seeking a beloved community:A people that does not put fences around love.A community that holds its arms open to possibilities of love.A heart-home to nourish your soul and share your gifts.Welcome home; welcome to this sacred space. Hymn188Come, Come Whoever You AreSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Responsive Reading442We Bid You WelcomeSong Draw the Circle Wide by Gordon LightMeditationCandles of Joy and Concern Hymn1058Be Ours a ReligionMessagePart OneNew Member CeremonyMessage Part TwoHymn1008When Our Heart is in a Holy PlaceExtinguishing the FlameA Benediction for New Member Sundayby Thomas RhodesIn this religious community we reach back into the past to honor those who came before us and those who have given much so that we may be here today. And we reach forward with hands of welcome to embrace those who have newly joined our Fellowship.Wherever your path may take you, may you carry the good news you have heard here today with you in your heart and on your lips as a blessing to everyone you may meet.Go in peace.Benediction Carry the FlamePostludeLyrics: Draw the Circle WideChorusDraw the circle wideDraw it wider still.Let this be our song, no one is alone,We’ll be side by sideDraw the circle wide. Verse 1Love the still point of the circle,around it all things turn;nothing lost, but held forever,in love's gracious arms.ChorusVerse 2Let our hearts touch far horizons,to encompass great and small;let our loving know no borders,faithful to love's call.ChorusVerse 3Let the dreams we dream be larger,than we've ever dreamed before;let our hearts be full of welcomeopening every door. Chorus
Homecoming: Blessing of the Water. September 8, 2024. Rev R. MorrisonService Leader: Marilyn GaaChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice LightingYou are welcome here… by Rev. Allison PalmWe gather this morning on the brink of a new congregational year,Some of us come fresh from summer adventures, From wind and waves and sunshine.Some of us come broken down from summer losses, From tears and pain and heartache.Some of us come renewed from summer rest, From peace and solitude and contemplation.Some of us come wearied from summer monotony, From work and heat and sameness.Whoever you are, wherever you come from, whatever gifts and needs you bring, You are welcome here. Hymn346Come, Sing a Song With MeSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Service Leader ReflectionVideoSwimming to the Other Side by Pat Humphries- no audio or video from this copyrighted materialCandles of Joy and Concern Hymn121We’ll Build a LandReadingJohn and Lynne Turvey Water CeremonyHymn1018Come and Go with MeExtinguishing the FlameUntil We Meet Again by Amy Zucker MorgensternMay all our hours together be blessed as this one has been: by open-hearted sharing, learning from one another, and making beautiful harmonies together.And may we greet everyone we encounter with the same acceptance and grateful kinship, until we meet again. Blessed be.Benediction Carry the FlamePostlude
June 16, 2024Paws and Purrs: We Bless Our Animal FriendsRev. R. Morrison, Service Leader: Brandie-Moller-ReidChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice LightingAll Animal Chalice by Mark CauseyWe light this chalice, spark of the original fire of creation, to remind us that we all on the planet – the furred, the feathered, the finned, and the scaled, along with us featherless bipeds – we are all made of the same star-stuff and all share a common destiny. We all share the same hopes of a life free from harm and suffering, and the same aspirations of happiness, love, and flourishing – being able to express our own unique natures and capacities as best we may. We are just that many diverse perspectives from which the whole is seen and experienced. We are inextricably intertwined, interconnected, and interdependent. And it is good. Hymn163For the Earth Forever TurningSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Service Leader ReflectionSongA Place in the ChoirReadingCandles of Joy and ConcernVideo Presentation- not recorded I Love My Dog By Cat Stevens/Yusuf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET5drt_utUYMessagePaws and Purrs: We Bless Our Animal FriendsHymn1030Siyahamba/Pet ParadeExtinguishing the FlameThat Which is Worthy of Doing by Steve J CrumpThat which is worthy of doing, create with your hands.That which is worthy of repeating, speak with a clear voice. That which is worthy of remembering, hold in your hearts. And that which is worthy of remembering, hold in your hearts. And that which is worthy of living, go and live it now. BenedictionA Holy and Generous Love by Elena WestbrookGo in hope, for the arc of the universe is long and we can bend it toward justice. Go in courage, for together we have the strength to confront injustice in our daily lives and the larger world. Go in love, because a holy and generous love is both the reason and means by which we transform our lives. Carry the FlamePostludeA Place in the Choir – LyricsChorusAll God's critters got a place in the choirSome sing low, some sing higherSome sing out loud on the telephone wireAnd some just clap their hands, or paws or anything they got nowListen to the bass, it's the one on the bottomWhere the bullfrog croaks and the hippopotamusMoans and groans with a big to doAnd the old cow just goes, 'Moo'ChorusAll God's critters got a place in the choirSome sing low, some sing higherSome sing out loud on the telephone wireAnd some just clap their hands, or paws or anything they got nowWell, the dogs and the cats they take up the middleThe honeybee hums and the crickets fiddleThe donkey brays and the pony neighsThe old coyote howlsChorusAll God's critters got a place in the choirSome sing low, some sing higherSome sing out loud on the telephone wireAnd some just clap their hands, or paws or anything they got nowListen to the top where the little bird singsThe melody with the high notes ringingThe hoot owl hollers over everythingAnd the jaybird disagreesChorusAll God's critters got a place in the choirSome sing low, some sing higherSome sing out loud on the telephone wireAnd some just clap their hands, or paws or anything they got nowIt’s a simple song of living sung ev’ry whereBy the ox and the fox and grizzly bear.The grumpy alligator and hawk above, The sly raccoon and the turtle dove.Chorus (sing 2x) All God's critters got a place in the choirSome sing low, some sing higherSome sing out loud on the telephone wireAnd some just clap their hands, or paws or anything they got now
All this Glitter: Celebrating with PrideJune 9, 2024Reverend Rosemary Morrison, Service Leader: Maria JenkinsChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgementPreludeChalice LightingHymn1019Everything PossibleTime for All AgesFrom the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the SeaWritten by Kai Chen Thom and Illustrated by Wai-Yant Il and Kai Yun Ching -not recordedSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Service Leader ReflectionMeditationMeditation Hymn1053How Could AnyoneCandles of Joy and ConcernReadingTo the Trans Kid in the Waiting Room by Heather SmithThe Lavender Song -not recordedMessageAll this Glitter: Celebrating With Pride Hymn1024When the Spirit Says DoExtinguishing the Flame BenedictionRosemary Carry the FlamePostludeRebel Rebel by David Bowie (Dance Party)-not recorded =https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5dwczVQs4w
June 2, 2024 Each of Us is a Flower: Celebrating Flower Communion — Rev. RosemaryJoin Rev. Rosemary this Sunday in our beloved annual ritual celebrating community and individualism with Unitarian Universalism. Please bring a flower from a garden, the woods, the roadside, wherever. Also, this week Rev. Rosemary is providing us with a cake in gratitude for our very successful weekend complete with the annual gathering of youth and young adults as well as our lovely installation service. So many hands went into making all this possible. Come and share in this celebration of spring, beauty and gratitude.
Indigenous Ways of Knowing May 26, 2024Service Leaders: Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet and Rev R. MorrisonChimesLand Acknowledgement Ilara Welcome and AnnouncementsPreludeTanya Tagaq - Do Not Fear Love [Official Audio] Chalice LightingHymn #1017 Building A New WaySharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X) Meditation Hymn #1011 Return AgainSpoken Candles of Joy and ConcernMessage Song: Chubby Cree - Rock Your World (Official)Extinguishing the Flame BenedictionRosemary Carry the FlamePostlude
Roots and Wings. A Covenantal Celebration of Reverend Rosemary Morrison and the Unitarian Church of Edmonton .May 19, 2024. Service Leader: Oksana AtwoodOrder of Service Oksana Atwood (she/her) Brief welcomeProcessional Hymn: When The Heart Is In a Holy Place•Procession of front row guests•Processional leader: Rev. Brian Kiely Welcome: Oksana Introduce IlaraLand Acknowledgement: Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet (They/Them) Introduce Anne BarkerGreetings and introduction: Anne Barker (she/her)Prelude: Michelle Mares (she/hers) Piano prelude Goldberg Variations Chalice Lighting: Oksana (she/her) reading and introducing person lighting.Hymn/song: Morning Has Broken #38Time for All Ages: Matthew Dalley (he/him) Introduce self and story, greetings and blessings from youth. Offertory/ Sharing Our Abundance - Anne BarkerFrom You I Receive. Sing 2XMeditation: Ben RobinsHymn/Song: Spirit of Life #123Family acknowledgement of Support: (from Zoom) Homily: Debra Faulk she/her To Soar While Grounded?Interlude Music - Michelle MaresCharge to Congregation: Samaya Oakley (She/Her)Charge to minister: Karen Fraser Gitlitz (She/Her)Interlude Music: Michelle MaresCeremony of Commitment: Brandie Moller-Reid (She/Her) with congregationConnections at the roots: Placement of the Stole (Yvonne Mireau she/her) along with Brandie Moller-ReidMaking promises/blessings: Ben Robins (he/him)Carry the Flame: Oksana note this weekly ritual will be done as part of this rite of installation now, rather than at the endHymn: Woyaya #1020Extinguishing the Flame: Oksana (she/her)Interlude Music - Michelle Mares Rev. Rosemary Morrison: Gratitude, Instructions, Benediction: Reverend RosemaryHymn (Grace): Oh We Give Thanks #1010 Verse 2 - Sung 2xPostlude: Chorealis
Order of Service – May 12, 2024 “What Feeds Your Spirit?” – ChorealisChimes Welcome & AnnouncementsHymn #347 “Gather the Spirit”Land AcknowledgmentsChalice Lighting – “Be Ours A Religion” by Rev Theodore ParkerChalice Response – “This Flame” by Gordon Ritchie -ChorealisReading – “Out of Our Yearning” by Susan Manker-SealeSharing our Abundance – YESS Youth Empowerment and Support Services“From You I Receive”Community Question – What feeds your spirit?Responsive Reading – “An Eternal Verity” by W Waldemar W. ArgowHymn #86 “Blessed Spirit of My Life”Candles of Care and Connection – Thuma Mina, traditional Zulu- ChorealisReading – “There is a Light” by Chandogya UpanishadMusical Interlude – “You Are My Shepherd” by Gordon Ritchie - ChorealisMeditationIn word – “Making Room for All That Is” by Lyn CoxIn silenceIn song – May You Be Blessed by Gordon Ritchie - ChorealisResponsive Reading –“ Nurture This Precious Light” by Naomi KingHymn #118 “This Little Light of Mine”Extinguishing the Flame – “Until We Meet Again” by Amy Zucker MorgensternClosing Words – “Interfaith Benediction” by Gary KowalskiPostlude – “Shine Your Light” - ChorealisCarry the Flame
ORDER OF SERVICEIn Gathering Music Chimes Welcome, Land Acknowledgement and Announcements Prelude - Buddhist chanting of Ladakh, India (not recorded)Chalice Lighting - Five Quotes byThich Nhat Hanh Hymn 188 - Come, Come, Whoever You Are Sharing Our Abundance - YESSHymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X) Service Leader Reflection Hymn 1058 - Be Ours a Religion (sung 2x)Meditation Meditation Hymn 1031 - Filled with Loving Kindness Message - Calm in the Midst of Chaos – Rev. MorrisonMeditation Video - Dalai Lama: Inner World: One of my Favorite Prayers (not recorded)Spoken Candles of Joy and Concern Hymn 1018 – Come and Go With MeExtinguishing the Flame Benediction Carry the Flame Postlude
Belonging to a congregation can have its delights and its challenges. We know we are connected and dependent on one another. This service will give you an opportunity to ask questions about UCE of one another and of our minister, Rev. Rosemary Morrison. ORDER OF SERVICEChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, AnnouncementsPrelude – Game Show Theme (not recorded)Chalice Lighting – Come Whoever You Are by Marilyn FalkowskiHymn 354 – We Laugh, We CryService Leader Reflection – Gordon RitchieSharing Our Abundance – Child Haven InternationalHymn 402 – From You I Receive (2x)MeditationHymn 1009 – Meditation on BreathingCandles of Joy and ConcernReading – No Questions; Asked Love by Kate LandisVideo Presentation – Lone Wolf by Steph Drouin and Aimee Ringle, sung by Lea Morris, Eleuthera and SahffiMessage – The Yin and Yang of Interdependence: Looking from Both Sides Now – Rev. MorrisonHymn 1014 – Answering the Call of LoveExtinguishing the Flame – I Want to Be With People by Dana WorsnopBenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
The Folly of Separateness: We Are Connected Whether We Like it or NotApril 21, 2024Rev. Rosemary Morrison. Service LeaderL. Brandie Moller-ReidChimes Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeThe Little Prince presented by Danylo Budenko Chalice LightingOn UbuntuBy Bishop Desmond TutuOne of the sayings in our country is Ubuntu – the essence of being human. Ubuntu speaks particularly about the fact that you can’t exist as a human being in isolation. It speaks about our interconnectedness. You can’t be human all by yourself, and when you have this quality – Ubuntu – you are known for your generosity. We think of ourselves far too frequently as just individuals, separated from one another, whereas you are connected and what you do affects the whole World. When you do well, it spreads out; it is for the whole of humanity.Hymn134Our World is One WorldTime For All AgesThe Curious Garden by Peter Brown- not recordedService Leader ReflectionSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)MeditationWordsSilenceMusicCloudsPresented by Danylo Budenko Spoken Candles of Joy and ConcernHymn1052The Oneness of EverythingMessage Part OneThe Folly of SeparatenessMusical InterludeRiver Flows in YouPresented by Danylo BudenkoMessage Part Two The Folly of SeparatenessHymn1021Lean on MeExtinguishing the Flame BenedictionPostludeAmeliePresented by Danylo BudenkoCarry the Flame
We are interconnected and interdependent to each other, the space around us, and the natural world. We explore different aspects of the natural world through the lense of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s ground breaking book: Braiding Sweetgrass. ORDER OF SERVICEChimes Welcome, Land Acknowledgement and Announcements Prelude Chalice Lighting - Bring Us Close to the Earth by Lyn CoxHymn 38 - Morning Has Broken Service Leader Reflection - Jeff Bisanz Sharing Our Abundance - Child Haven International Hymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Hymn 163 - For the Earth Forever Turning Reading - Excerpt from Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants Song - This Pretty Planet by Tom ChapinMessage – What You Love You Will Nurture: Interdependence in Our Everyday LivesMeditation Candles of Joy and Concern Hymn 1064 - Blue Boat Home Extinguishing the Flame - by Robin Wall KimmererBenediction Carry the Flame Postlude
Order of Service Service Leaders: ChorealisWelcome, AnnouncementsPrelude " Where Do We Come From"Land AcknowledgementHymn 1066 "O Brother Sun"Opening Words "For Five Thousand Years, Or More" By Matthew JohnsonChalice Lighting "Committed to Respond" (Pagan and Earth-Centered Voices in Unitarian Universalism) By Jerrie Kishpaugh Hildebrand, Shirley Ann RanckReading "From Our Very First Breath, We Are in Relationship" By Richard WagameseHymn 1001 "Breaths"Offering "Everything Begins with Humility" By Richard WagameseSharing Our Abundance - Child Haven InternationalHymn 402 "From You I Receive" (Sing 2X)Message "The Planet Is the Epitome of a Humble Being" By Richard WagameseMusical Response "All Things are Connected" By Mary Lynn LightfootReading "We Wake to a Day of Worry" By Richard WagameseReading "Medicine Burns When Touched by Fire" By Richard WagameseCandles of Care and ConnectionReading "The Universe Is Light" By Richard WagameseMusical Response " Cherish the Earth"MeditationIn Word "Sacred Breath Ceremony" By Richard WagameseIn SilenceIn Music By R. Carlos NakaiClosing Words "The Only Extraordinary Thing I’ve done" By Richard WagameseHymn "Call Us Again"Extinguish the Chalice "There Will Come a Time" By Richard WagamesePostlude "Music of Life" By B E BoykinCarry the Flame
Plant seeds of intention for the year ahead and honour the fertility of Earth with ritual, song and a drama of renewal. ORDER OF SERVICEPrelude - Rising Green with Ilara on violinLand Acknowledgement - IlaraWelcome and Chalice Lighting - Rev. MorrisonSong - Thank You for this Day - Ilara on lead vocals with Doug Eastwell on drums Canvass – Andrew Mills Offertory - Canadian Unitarian Council: Sharing Our Faith Hymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Homily - Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet Candles and Ancestor Altar - Erica DeNeveSong - Mother I Feel You - Ilara on lead vocals with Doug Eastwell on drums Ostara and Bunny Play - Erica DeNevePlanting Ritual and Meditation – Erica DeNeveSong - Holy, Holy, Holy - Ilara on lead vocals with Doug Eastwell on drumsChalice Extinguishing and Closing Words - Rev. MorrisonCarry the Flame
Seven Ways to Tell If You’re Experiencing a TransformationMarch 24, 2024Reverend Rosemary MorrisonService Leader: Lynne TurveyChimes Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeChalice LightingMay this Flame by Bets WieneckeMay this flame,symbol of transformation since time began,fire our curiosity,strengthen our wills,and sustain our courageas we seek what is good within and around us.Hymn361Enter Rejoice and Come InTime for All AgesAfter the Fall by Dan Santat-not recordedSharing Our AbundanceCanvass ConversationHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Service Leader Reflection Hymn of the MonthCome With Me by Gordon RitchieMessage, Part 1Seven Ways to Tell if You’re Experiencing a Spiritual TransformationMoving MeditationSpoken Candles of Joy and ConcernMessage, Part 2Seven Ways to Tell if You’re Experiencing a Spiritual Transformation Hymn1018Come and Go With MeExtinguishing the FlameMay You Be Changed by Emily RichardsMay you leave this time together changed.May the promises you have made to yourself about who you want to befeel closer to the reality of who you are right now.May you share that feeling of transformation wherever you go.May it spread into every word, deed, thought, and interactionUntil we are all changed, transformed and transforming together,becoming our better selves. Benediction Carry the FlamePostlude
Order of Service – Feb 18, 2024 - Rev. Morrison, Service Leader: Marilyn GaaChimes Greeting, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements Prelude Chalice Lighting “Into the Circle” by Rev. Dr. David BreedenEverything is Connected: Looking In/Looking Out Hymn 21 “For the Beauty of the Earth”Time for All Ages “Outside In” by Deborah Underwood Sharing Our Abundance - iHumanHymn 402 “From You I Receive”Service Leader Reflection - Marilyn GaaHymn 1068 “Rising Green”Candles of Joy and Concern Meditation Hymn of the Month “Be the Light” by Lea Morris Extinguishing the Flame ‘’The Struggle Continues” by Israel BuffardiClosing Words “Closing Words for Hard Times” by Maureen KilloranPostlude Carry the Flame
Note: sound file edited at 3 points in the service, as noted, due to gaps in audio. Apologies!Order of Service- “Justice and Equity” Feb 4, 2024” - ChorealisChimesGreeting, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPrelude “Need for Care”- ChorealisOpening Words “Today We Celebrate a Dream Awakening” by Elizabeth M StrongChalice Lighting “The Chalice Is a Symbol” by Deborah FaulkChalice Response “I’ll Carry the Light” - ChorealisResponsive Reading “It Matters What We Believe” (#657 in the hymnal) –[no audio]Hymn 1026 “If Every Woman”Responsive Reading “UU Principles and Disability”by Michael Daeschlein (adapted by Gordon Ritchie and Karen Mills) –[no audio]Hymn 1017 “Building a New Way”Reading “The Mis-education of Justice-Making” by Nathan C. WalkerService Leader Reflection “So How’s That Working for You?” Karen MillsHymn 168 “One More Step” –[no audio]MeditationIn WordIn SilenceCandles of Care and ConcernHymn “A Better Place” [video; not recorded]Sharing Our Abundance - iHumanHymn 402 “From You I Receive”Extinguishing the Flame “The Struggle Continues” by Israel BuffardiClosing Words “Closing Words for Hard Times” by Maureen KilloranPostlude “We Are One” by Briain Tate“Carry the Flame”
March 10, 2024Women Hold Up Half the Sky:Celebrating International Women’s DayRev. Rosemary MorrisonService Leader: Brandie Moller-ReidAs we celebrate International Women’s Day, let’s think about some of the wonderful people in our that loved us into being, who suffered for our rights, and who we love today. We’ll do this through story, song, reflection, and our own experiences. Come prepared to be inspired, to participate, and to be renewed. Chimes Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeA Women’s Placeby Sara Thomsen Chalice Lighting435 by Kathleen McTigueWe come together this morning to remind one anotherTo rest for a moment on the forming edge of our lives,To resist the headlong tumble into the next moment, Until we claim for ourselvesAwareness and gratitude,Taking the time to look into one another’s facesAnd see there communion: The reflection of our own eyes.This house of laughter and silence,Memory and hope, Is hallowed by our presence togetherHymn1010We Give Thanks Sharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Service Leader Reflection Hymn of the MonthCome With Me by Gordon RitchieMeditationMeditation Hymn123Spirit of LifeCandles of Joy and ConcernHymn170We Are a Gentle, Angry PeopleMessageWomen Hold Up Half the SkyHymn1030SiyahambaExtinguishing the FlameInto the World Singing by Dawn Skjei CooleyLet us go out into the world singing.Let us go out into the world singing songs that proclaim liberty.Songs that turn ashes into garlandsSongs that bind up the afflicted and those who mourn.Songs that, like oaks, have roots that go deep and stand strong.Let us go into the world singing.We know these songs. They vibrate through time, in our very souls.They are the songs that give us life.They are the songs that give us meaning.They are the songs that give us purpose.Now it is our turn, to take these life-giving songs out into the world.Let us go now – singing these songs with voices deep and strong.And may the world join us in praise and in celebration and in love.Amen. Benediction Carry the FlamePostludeI am Woman – Helen Ready -Video and audeo not recorded
“Transformation: Thresholds and Layers”, March 3, 2024Every day we cross thresholds - real and imagined - that can change how we view and relate to the world around us. Each time we change, we add to the layers of experience we accumulate over our lives: deposits of joy and sorrow on the foundation of who we are. Crossing and changing are just other ways of transforming. Join us as we examine the possibilities and challenges of transformation.-----------------------------------ORDER OF SERVICE Mar 3, 2024 Service Leader: Chorealis“Transformation: Thresholds and Layers”ChimesGreeting, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPrelude “Come With Me” by Gordon Ritchie (first verse only) ChorealisOpening Words “Thresholds” by Arlen GoffChalice Lighting “May This Flame” by Bets WieneckeHymn 1018 “Come and Go With Me”Sharing Our Abundance- International Convocation of UU Women (ICW) https://www.intlwomensconvo.org/Hymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Reading “A Prayer for Desert Times” by Margaret A KeipHymn 1019 “Everything Possible”Candles of Care & Connection “May It Be” by Eithne Ni Bhraonain - ChorealisReading “For When I Really Don’t Want to Learn This” by Elizabeth NguyenService Leader Reflection “Thresholds and Layers” by Karen MillsMeditationIn word “Formation Prayer” by George Grimm-HowellIn silencein song “Dawn” by Jacob Narverrud - ChorealisResponsive Reading “Litany for Becoming” by enfleshedHymn of the Month “Come With Me” by Gordon RitchieExtinguishing the Chalice “To Serve, to Grow, and to Love” by Kent McKusickClosing Words “May You Be Changed” by Emily RichardsPostlude “Learn to Fly” by Mary Grigolia - Chorealis“Carry the Flame”
ORDER OF SERVICEChimesGreeting, Land Acknowledgement, Announcements PreludeChalice Lighting - O Light of Life by Sam Trumbore as adapted by Rev. MorrisonHymn 360 - Here We Have GatheredService Leader Reflection - The Hidden Stories Within Our Walls - Oksana AtwoodSharing Our Abundance - iHuman Hymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X) Hymn of the Month - Be the Light by Lea MorrisMeditation Meditation Hymn 55 - Dark of Winter Candles of Joy and Concern Music Video - Writing a Better Story - Carrie Newcomer (not recorded)Message – Telling Our Stories – Rev. MorrisonHymn 1017 - Building a New WayExtinguishing the Flame - I Send You Out by Kelly Weisman Asprooth-Jackson as adapted by Rev. MorrisonBenediction Carry the Flame (sing 2x)Postlude
Order of Service (Service Leader: Jeff Bisanz) Feb 11, 2024ChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeChalice Lighting - Amanda Gorman (adapted by Lea Morris)Hymn 118 “This Little Light of Mine”Service Leader ReflectionSharing Our Abundance (iHuman)Hymn 402 From You I Receive Hymn 1059 “May Your Life Be as a Song”Message “Freedom: A Personal Act”Hymn of the Month “Be the Light” by Lea MorrisMeditationCandles of Joy and ConcernHymn 1018 “Come and Go With Me”Extinguishing the Flame - John Murray (Adapted by R. Morrison)Benediction“Carry the Flame”Postlude
What’s Love Got to do With It? January 28, 2024 Rev Rosemary Morrison Service Leader: Oksana AtwoodHave you heard the quote? ‘If I asked you to name all the things that you love, how long would it take for you to name yourself?’ In this service we will explore how loving ourselves and paying attention to our own well-being is not just important, it’s imperative. Order of Service Chimes Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeChalice LightingLet us Look First to the Response of Love by Maureen KilloranIn these hard times, let us look first to the response of love.In the midst of challenge, may our chalice flame bear witness to the inherent worth and dignity of every human being.In the midst of uncertainty, may our chalice be a beacon of encouragement, that our values may guide our choices.Let us look first to the response of love.Hymn346Come, Sing a Song With MeTime for All Ages Sharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Service Leader ReflectionHymn of the MonthThere is a Love by Gordon RitchieCandles of Joy and ConcernMeditationMessageWhat’s Love Got to do With It? Hymn1008When Our Heart is in a Holy PlaceExtinguishing the FlameEven When Our Hearts Are Broken by Rebecca Ann ParkerEven when our hearts are brokenby our own failureor the failure of otherscutting into our lives,even when we have done all we canand life is still broken,there is a Universal Lovethat has never broken faith with usand never will. BenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
PLEASE NOTE: no audio till 1:08 --- apologies!ORDER OF SERVICEWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements Prelude Chalice Lighting - The Flames of Love by Rev. Kimi Floyd Reisch Hymn 1028 - Fire of Commitment Service Leader Reflection – John SprouleSharing Our Abundance - Change for Children Hymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X) Responsive Reading - You Are Beloved and You Are Welcome Here by Rev. Joan Javier-DuvalHymn of the Month - A Hand of Love by Gordon Ritchie Message - What Are You in Love With? - Rev. Morrison Meditation Spoken Candles of Joy and Concern Hymn 1017 - Building a New Way Extinguishing the Flame - by bell hooks Benediction Carry the flame of peace and Love until we meet again (sing 2x)Postlude
Just Keep Loving: It Will Change Your Heart and Mind. January 14, 2024, Rev. R. Morrison, Service Leader: Erica DeneveOrder of ServiceChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeChalice LightingWe All Emergeby Eric WilliamsHymn 188Come, Come, Whoever You AreService Leader ReflectionErica DeneveSharing Our AbundanceChange for ChildrenHymn 402From You I Receive (Sing 2X)MeditationMeditation Hymn 1009Meditation on BreathingCandles of Joy and ConcernHymn of the MonthThere is a Love by Gordon RitchieMessageJust Keep Loving: It Will Change Your Heart and Mindby Rev MorrisonVideo Presentation (not available on recordings)Hymn 1014`Answering the Call of LoveExtinguishing the FlameA Love That Seeps Into Everything by Rosemary Wahtola TrammerBenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
Order of ServiceWelcome, Land Acknowledgements, AnnouncementsPrelude – “O Ye Who Taste That Love Is Sweet”Opening Words – “Love is a Choice” by Carter HeywardHymn # 1029 “Love Knocks and Waits”Lighting the Chalice –“ Infinite Possibilities of Love” by Rev. Tom GoldsmithSharing Our Abundance – Change For ChildrenFrom You I ReceiveResponsive Reading #610 “The Journey of Love”Hymn #1034 “De Noche” (in English)Candle LightingReading – “Humans' Core Function Is Love” by Adrienne Maree BrownHymn # 95 “There is More Love Somewhere”Reading – “Love, it sits in the chest, at least at the start”Music – “I Choose Love” by Mark A. MillerReading – “Love Showed Up” by Elizabeth HardingMusic – “Deep In My Soul” by Gordon RitchieReading – “Psalm 23 for This Moment” by Kevin TarsaHymn # 1047 “Nada Te Turbe”(in Spanish)Responsive Reading – “In Love” by Charles ThomasHymn #10 “Immortal Love”Extinguishing the Chalice – “To Serve, to Grow, and to Love” by Kent McKusickPostlude – “A Hand of Love” by Gordon RitchieCarry The Flame
We adorn our Mitten Tree with gifts of warmth for those that may be out in the cold. We acknowledge new little ones that have come into our lives with our Baby Candle ritual. ORDER OF SERVICE Chimes Greeting, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements Prelude - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by the Barenaked Ladies (not recorded)Chalice Lighting - Come We Now Out of the Darkness by Annie Foester Hymn 237 - The First Noel Lighting the Advent Candles - Jones Harvey Sharing Our Abundance - Ministerial Fund Offertory - Carol of the Bells by Lindsay Stirling (not recorded)Hymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2x) Service Leader Reflection - Elora Kiely Candles of Care and Connection Hymn - The Holly and the Ivy Reading - Why the Evergreens Never Lose Their Leaves, written by Florence Holbrook, read by Wren Harder-Tessier Meditation Lighting the Baby Candles Reflection Decorating the Tree Blessing the TreeHymn – O Mitten TreeExtinguishing the Flame – We Keep Its Light In Our Hearts by Maddie SifantusBenedictionCarry the Flame of peace and love until we meet again (sing 2x)
Creating Mystery: What Is This Magic? December 10, 2023Rev. Rosemary Morrison, Service Leader Susan RuttanOrder of ServiceChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeChalice LightingChalice Lighting #434 in Singing the Living Tradition:May we be reminded here of our highest aspirations,and inspired to bring our gifts of love and serviceto the altar of humanity.May we know once again that we are not isolated beingsbut connected, in mystery and miracle, to the universe,to this community and to each other.Hymn389Gathered HereSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X) Hymn225O Come, O Come, EmmanuelLighting the Advent CandlesService Leader ReflectionMeditationMeditation Hymn83 Winds Be Still MessageCandles of Care and Concern Hymn235Deck the Halls Extinguishing the FlameThe Mystery of Being Here by John O’DonohueMay you awaken to the mystery of being hereAnd enter the quiet immensity of your own presence…May you receive great encouragement when unknown frontiers beckon…May you take time to celebrate the quiet miracles that seek no attention.May you experience each day as a sacred giftWoven around the heart of wonder. BenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
Order of Service ChimesGreeting, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPrelude “The Dark’-ChorealisOpening Words “In This Spirit of Searching” by Rev. Joan Javier-Duval, reader: Yvonne MireauChalice Lighting “A Chalice Lighting for the Dark and the Light” by Frances Koziar, reader: Robert BeggLighting the Advent Candles “Liturgy for the Lighting of the Advent Candles” by Rev. Rosemary Morrison, reader: Jan McMillanReading “Solstice” by Gary Kowalski, reader: Alec MoorjiChoral Response “Solstice Night” - ChorealisSharing Our Abundance (Ministerial Fund)Hymn 402 “From You I Receive”Hymn 55 “Dark of Winter”Reading “Winter's Wisdom” by Jeanne Mackey, reader: Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet“Give Me a Silent Night”- ChorealisReflection “The Gifts of Darkness and Silence” by Karen MillsHymn 246 “O Little Town of Bethlehem”Candles of Care and ConnectionMeditation “Guided Meditation on Darkness” by Shari WoodburyIn Silence: “Listening With the Heart” by Gary Kowalski, reader: Gordon RitchieIn Music: “Listen to the Silence of the Night” - ChorealisHymn 244 “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” (verses 1, 3, 4)Closing Words “Embrace the Night” by Jennifer Gracen, reader: Bonnie McMillanExtinguishing the FlameClosing Song “A Heartsong Blessing”- ChorealisCarry the FlamePostlude
ORDER OF SERVICE Prelude Opening Words Chalice Lighting Hymn 1000 - Morning Has Come Time for All Ages - From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea by Kai Chang Thom, Illustrated by Wai-Yant Li and Kai Yun Ching (not recorded)Sharing Our Abundance - Make the Season Kind Hymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X) Hymn 1020 - Woyaya Message - T Is for Transgender - Lyn Markham and Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet Lighting of the Memorial Candles (spoken and silent) - Led by Erica Deneve Extinguishing the Flame Carry the flame of peace and Love until we meet again (sing 2x) Postlude
“What We Give: How Practicing Generosity Changes Us” Nov 12, 2023Service Leader: Marilyn GaaOrder of ServiceChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeChalice Lighting “The Chalice of Our Being” by Richard S. GilbertHymn 389 “Gathered Here”Sharing Our Abundance “Make the Season Kind”Hymn 402 “From You I Receive”Service Leader Reflection - Marilyn GaaHymn 1010 “We Give Thanks”MeditationMeditation Hymn 1031 “Filled With Loving Kindness”Candles of Joy and ConcernVideo Presentation "These Hands" by David GunningMessage “What We Give: How Practicing Generosity Changes Us” - Rev. MorrisonTime of ReflectionHymn 368 “Now Let Us Sing”Extinguishing the Flame “Blessed by Our Connections” by Susan KarlsonCarry the FlamePostlude
What Are You Doing With All Those Gifts? November 5, 2023 Rev. Rosemary Morrison, Service Leader Jeff BisanzOrder of ServiceChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeOpening WordsChalice LightingChoose to Bless the World by Rev. Rebecca Ann Parker Your gifts—whatever you discover them to be—can be used to bless or curse the world.The mind's power,the strength of the hands,the reaches of the heart,the gift of speaking, listening, imagining, seeing, waiting.What will you do with your gifts?Choose to bless the world.The choice to bless the world is more than an act of will…It is an act of recognition,a confession of surprise,a grateful acknowledgmentthat in the midst of a broken worldunspeakable beauty, grace and mystery abide.Hymn1019 Everything Possible Time for All AgesThe Invisible Boy by Trudy LudwigSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X) ]Service Leader ReflectionHymn1009When Our Heart is in a Holy PlaceMessageWhat Are You Doing with All Those GiftsMeditationMeditation Hymn1053How Could AnyoneCandles of Joy and ConcernHymn110This Little Light of MineExtinguishing the FlameMay You Be Filled by Eric Williams\May you be filled with the blessings of this covenanted community.May you carry them with you as you depart from here.May you discover the places in the world where these blessings are needed.May you have the courage to share them.May there be an open place within you to receive the blessings of the people whom you will meet along the way. BenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
Order of Service for October 29, 2023Something SpookyService Leader: John SprouleGuest Pianist: Carrie DayChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPrelude: Epic Hallowe’en Organ Solo, Toccata in D Minor by Richard Elliott –(video not recorded)Chalice Lighting ReadingsUnitedy by Story and Bound by Love by Andrea Hawkins-KamparDouble Double Toil and Trouble by William Shakespeare, read. by Coralie CairnsHymn73Chant for the SeasonsStoryWho Loves the Dark? By Sheri PillabaumVideo A Firemist (not recorded)Relectionby John SprouleHymn1024You Gotta Do When the Spirit Says DoSharing our Abundance – Unitarian Universalist United Nations OfficeHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Candles of Care and Concern (plus Samhain Ancestor Altar)VideoIn My Fathers Eyes Eric Clapton (not recorded)Meditation Video Samhain Night Loreen McKennit (not recorded)Reflectionby John SprouleHymn1001BreatheExtinguishing the FlameFour Element Blessing by Eric WilliamsCarry the FlamePostlude
“Where We Come From: How Digging Into Our Roots Can Give Us Wings” Oct 15, 2023 Order of ServiceService Leader: Jeff BisanzChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeOpening WordsChalice Lighting “Invoking the Past, Present and Future” by Katie Romano GriffinHymn 354 ‘We Laugh, We Cry”Time for All Ages “Maybe” Written by Kobi Yamada and Illustrated by Gabriella BaoruchSharing Our Abundance - Unitarian Universalist United Nations OfficeHymn 402 “From You I Receive” Service Leader Reflection - Jeff BisanzHymn 1051 “We Are....”MeditationMeditation Hymn 391 “Voice Still and Small”Message: “Where We Come From: How Digging into our Roots Can Give Us Wings” - Rev. MorrisonCandles of Joy and ConcernHymn 1021 “Lean on Me”Extinguishing the Flame “Remembering That We Do Not Walk Alone” by Rev. Scott TaylerBenediction“Carry the Flame”Postlude
ORDER OF SERVICE ChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements Prelude Opening Words Chalice Lighting - UU Heritage Chalice LightingOur Unitarian heritage bids us light our chalice In the name of freedom, In the light of reason, In actions of tolerance. We gather in community to celebrate a heritage of freedom, reason, and tolerance. Our Universalist heritage bids us light our chalice In the name of faith, In the light of hope, In actions of love. We gather in community to celebrate a heritage of faith, hope, and love. Let us bring this Unitarian Universalist heritage into our world and our lives today. Hymn 360 - Here, We Have Gathered Sharing Our Abundance – Child Haven InternationalHymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X) Service Leader Reflection - John Turvey Hymn 301 - Touch the Earth, Reach the Sky Responsive Reading - We Will Remember Them Meditation Meditation Hymn 1002 - Comfort Me Message Part One - The Heritage That is Ours - Rev. Morrison Ritual Of Remembrance – Spoken memorial candles Message Part Two - The Heritage That is Ours - Rev. Morrison Moment of Reflection Hymn 1030 - Siyahamba Extinguishing the Flame - Inspired by Our Ancestors by Leia Durland-Jones Benediction Carry the flame of peace and Love until we meet again (sing 2x)Postlude
This service is based on a presentation by Barbara Park to the Prairie UU Society in Madison, WI May 22, 2011, supplemented with material from UU and Me, Collected Stories; and Singing, Shouting, Celebrating – 200 Years of Universalism by David Johnson and Eugene NaviasOrder of Service WelcomeAnnouncementsPrelude: “Dear God, Behold Thy Servants Here”ChorealisOpening wordsChalice lighting “If we agree in love” by Hosea Ballou IThe Founders Set the TuneStory for all ages: “The Preacher, The Farmer and the Little Church That Waited” by Charlene Brotman, Ann Fields & Barbara MarshmanJohn Murray “Go Forth, My Friends” AllHosea Ballou“When God Descends to Earth” ChorealisIILove Is Sweeping the CountryAlexander G. Laurie “The Golden Clouds” AllSharing our AbundanceThomas Whittemore “Resurrection Hymn” ChorealisReceiving the offering: “From You I Receive”Abner Kneeland “A View of Christendom“ ChorealisJohn Greenleaf Adams“Love for the Sunday School” AllIIIThe Spirit Sings New SongsCandles of Care and ConnectionMeditation In words: “God is Love” by the Reverend Richard TrudeauIn silenceIn song: “One Sweetly Solemn Thought” by Phoebe CaryAlice Cary"My Soul is Full of Whispered Song" ChorealisPhebe Hanaford "Cast Thy Bread Upon the Waters" ChorealisIVThey Sounded a New Call for JusticeAuthor unknown "Touch Not the Cup" ChorealisAdin Ballou "Years are Coming" AllFrances Dana Gage "A Hundred Years Hence" AllClosing Words “Go out into the highways and by-ways” by John MurrayExtinguishing the ChalicePostludeMary J. Colburn “Freedom Advancing” ChorealisCarry the Flame
ORDER OF SERVICE Chimes Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements Prelude Opening Words Chalice Lighting - What We Bring, What We are Grateful For Hymn 347 - Gather the Spirit Time for All Ages (Not recorded) - The Last Stop on Market Street Matt De La Pena, illustrated by Christian Robinson Sharing Our Abundance Hymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X) Candles of Joy and Concern Hymn 21 - For the Beauty of the Earth Message: Part 1 - What’s First: Joy or Gratitude? Video Presentation - Grateful: A Love Song to the World - Empty Hands Music (used with permission)Meditation Message: Part 2 - What’s First: Joy or Gratitude? Hymn 131 - Love Will Guide Us Extinguishing the Flame - May We Go Forth From This Place by Charles Howe Benediction Carry the Flame Postlude
Order of Service, Sep 24, 2023 “Welcoming Change” - Rev. RosemaryChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgment, and AnnouncementsPrelude Opening Words Rev. Rosemary Chalice Lighting JohnHymn 188 - Come, Come, Whoever You Are Time for All Ages - Rev Rosemary (not in recording)Sharing our Abundance: From you I receive Service Leader Reflection John Hymn 331 - Life is the Greatest Gift of AllMessage: Welcoming Change Rev Rosemary Small group discussion (not in recording)Video Presentation Room at the Table – Carrie Newcomer (not in recording)Meditation Meditation Hymn 1037 - We Begin Again in LoveCandles of Joy and Concern Hymn 131 - Love Will Guide UsExtinguishing the FlameBenediction Rev RosemaryCarry the Flame CongregationPostlude
Hospitality is a Form of Worship: From the Babylonian Talmud. September 17, 2023. Rev. Rosemary MorrisonOrder of ServiceChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeChalice LightingA Spacious Welcome by Shari WoodburyIn two voices1: Welcome, who come in friendshipwho long for genuine community...2: May you be graciously received hereas your authentic self.1: Welcome, who come in curiosity,full of questions or simply open...2: May you embrace wonderand encounter new delights.1: Welcome, who come heavy with fatigue,weary from the troubles of the worldor the troubles of your particular life...2: May you rest and be filled in this sacred space.1: Welcome, who come with joyfor flowing rivers and gentle breeze,for changing skies and great trees...2: May the grace of the worldleave a lasting imprint in you.1: Welcome, who come with thanksfor the altruism of the earthand the gift of human care...2: May your grateful heart overflowand bless those around you.BOTH: Come, let us celebrate togetherthis wondrous life.Hymn1000Morning Has ComeService Leader ReflectionSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X) Responsive Reading441To Worship Hymn128For All That is Our LifeMessage: Hospitality is a Form of Worship: From the Babylonian TalmudMeditationMeditation Hymn1031Filled With Loving KindnessCandles of Joy and ConcernHymn1017Building a New WayExtinguishing the FlameA Theology of Welcomeby Rev. Dr. David BreedenLet’s be the welcome we crave—open hearts, arms outstretched.Let’s embody radical welcome,unquestioning love.Let’s be the welcome we crave—deeply hearing voices and hearts.Let’s be the welcome we crave—enriching,understanding.Let us embodythe community we crave. BenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
Order of Service for September 10, 2023Homecoming: As summer comes to a close, we gather againRev. Rosemary MorrisonChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeOpening WordsChalice LightingFire and water, earth and air.We bring all these elements togetherthis morning to light our chalice.Water for cleansing and uniting,Fire to keep us warm and light our way,Earth, the solid ground we walk upon togetherAir fills our lungs and brings us focus.May this flame be a beacon,May it shed light on what hasbeen confounding us, and may it beckon us forwardinto new imaginingsHymn361Enter, Rejoice, and Come InTime for All AgesThe Water PrincessWritten by Susan Verde and illustrated by Peter H. Reynoldshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlWAjQhCIKOSharing Our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Hymn100I’ve Got Peace Like a RiverService Leader Reflection MeditationPebbles of Joy and ConcernHymn1007There’s a River Flowing in My SoulMessage: Homecoming and Water COmmunionHymn1064Blue Boat HomeExtinguishing the FlameAs Breath to SongBy Becky LaurentAs flame is to spirit, so spirit is to breath, and breath to song. Though we extinguish the flame in this sanctuary,may we tend it in our hearts until we meet again. Benediction
Sunday Service, August 6 at 10:30 am (in person) What are God's pronouns?
Service Leader: Andrew Mills
It's becoming common practice to declare personal pronouns when we introduce ourselves. So what is an appropriate personal pronoun for God? We will explore in this service.
ORDER OF SERVICE Announcements - Rev. Audrey Brooks Welcome and Opening Words - Rev. Audrey Brooks Land Acknowledgement & Candle Of Reconciliation - Pauline Atwood Prelude - Gordon Ritchie on the harp Poetry - Corrine Jackson Music and Word - David Haas Hymn - Call Us Again – lyrics by Audrey Brooks, music by Gordon Ritchie Voice and Guitar - Gary Garrison Poem - Jones Harvey Piano - Danylo Budenko Poem - Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet Closing Words - Corrine Jackson Postlude - Gordon Ritchie on the harp Carry the Flame Carry the flame of peace and Love until we meet again (sung twice)
Pride: What is Within You June 18, 2023. Rev Morrison and Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet
Order of Service
Chimes
Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements
Prelude
Chalice Lighting
We kindle this flame Remembering that light illuminates The entire rainbow, And that every colour is A Celebration
Opening Words/Reading 1
Hymn 360 Here We Have Gathered
Sharing our Abundance Hymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)
Reading 2
Meditation Hymn 1053 How Could Anyone
Candles of Joy and Concern
Chosen Family: Rina Sawayama and Elton John Video-Not recorded because of copyright
Service Leader Reflection
Hymn 131 Love Will Guide Us
Message What is Within You
Hymn 1028 Fire of Commitment
Closing Words
Extinguishing the Flame We extinguish this flame But keep the fire burning in our hearts That moves us ever closer to Love and Justice and Liberation for every colour of the rainbow.
Benediction
Carry the Flame
Postlude
ORDER OF SERVICE Chimes Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements Prelude Chalice Lighting Hymn 188 - Come, Come, Whoever You Are Time For All Ages - Strictly No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev Illustrated by Taeeun Yoo Sharing Our Abundance - John Spady Centre From you I receive to you I give, Together we share and by this we live (sung twice) Service Leader Reflection Hymn - All God’s Critters Got a Place in the Choir Responsive Reading Blessing of the Animals Message - Fur, Feather, Fin, and Folks: We’re All Related - Rev. Morrison Meditation Meditation Hymn - 123 Spirit of Life Candles of Joy and Concern Hymn 1030 - Siyahamba Extinguishing the Flame Benediction Carry the flame of peace and Love until we meet again (sung twice) Postlude
Flower Communion June 4, 2003The Earth Laughs in ColoursService Leader: Ali HammingtonChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeChalice Lighting All of Us Are Beautiful by Thomas RhodesWe come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes.Some of us grow in bunches.Some of us grow alone.Some of us are cupped inward,And some of us spread ourselves out wide.Some of us are old and dried and tougher than we appear.Some of us are still in bud.Some of us grow low to the ground,And some of us stretch toward the sun.Some of us feel like weeds, sometimes.Some of us carry seeds, sometimes.Some of us are prickly, sometimes.Some of us smell.And all of us are beautiful.What a bouquet of people we are!Hymn 38 Morning Has BrokenSharing Our Abundance John Spady CentreFrom You I Receive From you I receive to you I give,Together we share and by this we live (sung twice)Service Leader ReflectionVideo Presentation De Colores by Presented by Dan Schatz (used with permission)Message The Earth Laughs in Flowers Rev. MorrisonHymn 63 Spring Has Now Unwrapped the FlowersFlower RitualMeditationMeditation Hymn 352 Find a Stillness Candles of Joy and ConcernHymn What a Wonderful WorldExtinguishing the Flame by Rev. Dr. Susan Frederick-GrayMay we remain always mindful of how radical and powerful love is. How dangerous those who use fear to build power know love to be. How necessary and essential the spirit and struggle for universal love, for human dignity, for reverence for life – all life, every life – all creation remains, Always.As we go forth today, remember:We are among the keepers of this flame.BenedictionCarry the Flame Carry the flame of peace and Love until we meet again (sung twice)Postlude
What Is Within You? May 28, 2023. Rev. Rosemary MorrisonOrder of ServiceChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeChalice LightingWe kindle this flameAs a symbol of the creative sparkThat ignites new worlds Makes all things possibleAnd has faith in the unfolding mystery of beingOpening WordsHymn21For the Beauty of the EarthSharing our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Service Leader Reflection Meditation Hymn1003Where Do We Come FromTime For All Ages Puppet StoryHymn311Let It Be A DanceCandles of Joy and ConcernStarry Starry Night: Don McLean – Video- Not recorded because of copyrightMessageWhat Is Within YouHymn1024When the Spirit Says Do Extinguishing the FlameWe extinguish this flameTrusting it will be rekindled next week,And the week after,And the week after that.Like a spark to a wick,We trust that creativity rekindles lifeDay after day,Week after week,Millenia after sacred millennia.Blessed Be and Amen. BenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
What We Are Creating May 14 2023 Rev. R. MorrisonOrder of ServiceChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeChalice LightingOn the Brink by Leslie TakahashiAll that we have ever lovedAnd all that we have ever beenStands with us on the brinkOf all that we aspire to create:A deeper peace,A larger love,A more embracing hope,A deeper joy in this life we share.Opening Hymn26Holy, Holy, Holy (Versus 1 and 3) Time for All AgesThis was not included in the recording because of copyright.Sharing our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Meditation Meditation Hymn1031Filled With Loving KindnessMessageWhat We Are Creating Candles of Joy and ConcernNew Family Member CandleSpecial Musical Presentation – ChorealisCelebration of and Covenanting with Rev. Rosemary MorrisonLed by Lynne Turvey and Susan RuttanHymn1008When Our Heart is in a Holy PlaceExtinguishing the FlameThe Call and Blessing of Creativity by Rev. Scott Tayler May the call of creativity arise again from within..May your own creative unfolding leave you in awe.May the beauty that has blessed you lead you to create beauty for those you love and those you do not know.May the creativity that arises between us help to birth the world anew. BenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
ORDER OF SERVICEChimesWelcome, Announcements and Land AcknowledgmentPrelude - Deep River sung by Nakai EllisChalice LightingOpening WordsHymn 118 - This Little Light of MineSharing Our Abundance - Child HavenFrom You I Receive From you I receive to you I give,Together we share and by this we live (sung twice)Introduction of Guest Speaker by Oksana AtwoodGuest Speaker - 5,000 Years of African Civilisations - Malcolm Azania – OMITTED DUE TO COPYRIGHT ISSUESHymn 1007 - There’s A RiverAu Bord de L’eau sung by Nakai EllisResponsive Reading 551 - Earth Teach MeMeditationWords by Richard WagameseMeditation Hymn 123 - Spirit of LifeCandles of Joy and ConcernReading Words of Nelson MandelaHymn 95 - There Is More LoveExtinguishing the FlameCarry the Flame Carry the flame of peace andLove until we meet again (sung twice)
Chorealis invites you to join in a celebration of creativity. Through songs and readings, we will reflect on the many ways creativity can be incorporated into and enrich our livesOrder of Service:Greetings and AnnouncementsPrelude Call to Worship by Betty WylderWelcome and Land AcknowledgmentOpening Words Why They Sing by Carie J JohnsenMusical Interlude Why We Sing by Greg GilpinKindling the Chalice Chalice Lighting for Music Sunday by Marnie SingerHymn #326 Let All the Beauty We Have KnownReading Life Tips from a Pottery Wheel by Tim AtkinsMusical Interlude Take Time in Life Arranged by Voorhis KlempReading From Broken Parts, Whole by Karen G. JohnstonCandles of Care and ConnectionReading Know When to Tango by Katie Romano GriffinHymn #311 Let It Be a DanceSharing Our Abundance Youth Empowerment and Support ServicesFrom You I Receive From you I receive to you I give,Together we share and by this we live (sung twice)Reading by John PaterHymn #22 Dear Weaver of Our Lives’ DesignMeditationIn Word Meditation on Musica Universalis by Joel TishkenIn silenceIn Music I Plant You a Garden by Greg GilpinHymn #305 De ColoresExtinguishing the Flame May We Hear the Melody of Lifeby Joseph ClevelandClosing Words As Breath to Song by Becky LaurentPostlude Dancing Queen by ABBACarry the Flame Carry the flame of peace and Love until we meet again (sung twice
Being Community: A Form of Resistance. April 23, 2023. Rev MorrisonOrder of ServiceChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeOpening WordsChalice LightingLike the First Hint of Green by Jennifer McGlothinAs the first hint of green begins to peek through the barren groundAs that little sprig grows into a healthy stemAs that stem grows into a stalk and forms a budAs that bud slowly opens with each new dayTo form a yellow daffodilLet us be, like that first hint of green, renewed by the warm of the sun’s raysAnd ready to emerge with a new energy, ready to face the day.We light this chalice to bring a glimmer of that warmth into our space.HymnCall Us AgainTime for All AgesSharing our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Responsive ReadingBeatitudes for Earth Sunday by Richard GilbertService Leader ReflectionHymn163For the Earth Forever TurningMeditation Candles of Joy and ConcernHymn 1068Rising GreenMessageBeing Community – A Form of ResistanceHymn1064Blue Boat HomeExtinguishing the Flame The Work We ShareBy Krista TavesIt is our work, shared with each other in covenant, That creates and sustains this beloved community. We extinguish this chalice, but its light lives on in the directions we have chosen today. The light of this faith lives on in us, together, in our hearts, minds, bodies and spirits. Amen and Blessed Be. BenedictionCarry the FlamePostludeResponsive Reading Beatitudes for Earth SundayBy Richard S. Gilbert
ORDER OF SERVICEChimes Welcome, Land Acknowledgment, and Announcements Prelude Chalice Lighting - Into the Circle by Rev. Dr. David Breeden Hymn 346 - Come, Sing a Song With Me Time for All Ages Sharing Our Abundance - Child Haven From You I Receive From you I receive to you I give, Together we share and by this we live (sung twice) Service Leader Reflection – John Sproule Hymn 331 - Life is the Greatest Gift of All Message - Strong too Long: Resistance Is (Not) Futile Video: Hymn 108 - My Life Flows On Meditation Meditation Hymn 1053 - How Could Anyone Candles of Joy and Concern Hymn 1030 - Siyahamba Extinguishing the Flame - Go in Peace. Live simply by Mark Belletini Benediction Carry the Flame of peace and Love until we meet again (sung twice)Postlude
ORDER OF SERVICEChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgment, and AnnouncementsPreludeOpening WordsChalice LightingHymn 61 - Lo, the Earth Awakes AgainSharing Our Abundance - Child HavenFrom You I Receive From you I receive to you I give,Together we share and by this we live (sung twice)Service Leader Reflection – Jeff BisanzMeditationMeditation Hymn 123 - Spirit of LifeMessage Part One - Let Peace Fill Our HeartsChocolate CommunionMessage Part Two - Let Peace Fill Our HeartsSong - Let Peace Fill Our HeartsCandles of Joy and ConcernHymn 1064 - Blue Boat HomeExtinguishing the Flame - Wendell BerryBenedictionCarry the flame of peace andLove until we meet again (sung twice)Postlude
Order of Service, Apr 2, 2023 “The Two Faces of Resistance” - ChorealisChimesGreeting, Land Acknowledgment, and AnnouncementsPrelude “Will Justice Roll Down” by Jason Shelton - ChorealisWelcomeChalice Lighting “This Wholeness Is Our Practice of Resistance” by Rev. Gretchen HaleyResponsive Reading “Litany for Becoming by enfleshedHymn 109“As We Come Marching, Marching”Reading “Love Looks Different “by Julie TaylorService Leader Reflection Gordon RitchieHymn 172“Siph’ Amandla”Sharing Our Abundance Child Haven“From You I ReceiveCandles of Care and ConnectionsHymn 146 “Soon the Day Will Arrive”Service Leader Reflection Karen MillsHymn 1026“If Every Woman in the World”Meditation In Word “For All That Is Our Life” by Liz WeberIn SilenceIn Music “No Day But Today” by Jonathan Larson – ChorealisHymn 149“Lift Every Voice and Sing” Closing Words “Wherever We Are, Love Is” by Debra HaffnerPostlude “Peace Song” by Greg Gilpin - Chorealis“Carry the Flame”
Being Alive Means Being Vulnerable. March 26, 2023 Rev. MorrisonOrder of ServiceQuote - Madeleine L'Engle “When we were children, we used to think that when we were grown up, we would no longer be vulnerable. But to grow up is to accept vulnerability. To be alive is to be vulnerable.” How will being vulnerable and open enhance and enrich our lives? Is it worth the risk of being hurt? Let's come together and explore how vulnerability can be scary and beautiful all at the same time. ChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeChalice LightingFor all of those… by Rev. Scott TaylerWe light this chalice,For those who convinced us that it was safe to share our longings, For those who proved that not everyone will run from the weight of the pain we carry,For those who held us in our fear and helped us heal from our regret,For those whose humble apologies made us believe that we too could be forgiven,And for those whose tenderness helped us see that we no longer need to hide. Our vulnerability frees us. It binds us.It makes holy the path we travel together.May this flame ever help us keep that in view.Hymn38Morning Has BrokenTime For All AgesSharing our AbundanceCanvassHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Message – Part One: Being Alive Means Being VulnerableHymn1058Be Ours a ReligionService Leader ReflectionCandles of Joy and ConcernHymn1037We Begin Again in LoveMeditation Meditation Hymn1053How Could Anyone Message – Part Two: Being Alive Means Being VulnerableHymn1017Building a New WayExtinguishing the Flame Wendell BerryIt may be that when we no longer know what to dowe have come to our real work,and that when we no longer know which way to gowe have come to our real journey.The mind that is not baffled is not employed.The impeded stream is the one that sings. BenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
ORDER OF SERVICEChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgment, and AnnouncementsPreludeOpening WordsChalice Lighting We Recognize the Fragility of Life... by Rev. Telos WhitfieldHymn 354 - We Laugh We CryService Leader ReflectionHymn 51 - Lady of the Season’s LaughterSharing Our Abundance - International Women’s ConvocationCanvassFrom You I Receive From you I receive to you I give,Together we share and by this we live (sung twice)Candles of Joy and ConcernMeditationMusical Reflection - Celtic Blessing presented by Gordon Ritchie, voice and harpMessage - We Need One Another: Being Vulnerable in Community - Rev. MorrisonHymn 311 - Let It Be a DanceExtinguishing the Chalice - Only one thing required of us by Kendyl L.R. GibbonsBenedictionPostlude - Shine Your Light! by Greg Gilpin, Offered by ChorealisCarry the Flame Carry the flame of peace andLove until we meet again (sung twice)
Sacred Scripts? March 12, 2023. Rev R Morrison & Ilara Stefaniuk-GaudetOrder of Service ChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeChalice Lighting“Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness.” Brene BrownHymn 391 Voice Still and SmallSharing our AbundanceHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Times For All AgesPuppet StoryService Leader Lead Reflection and Heart MeditationMeditation Hymn 396 I Know This Rose Will Open x3Candles of Joy and ConcernMessageSacred Scripts? Hymn 354 We Laugh We CryExtinguishing the Flame“Vulnerability is the only authentic state. Being vulnerable means being open, for wounding, but also for pleasure. Being open to the wounds of life means also being open to the bounty and beauty. Don’t mask or deny your vulnerability: it is your greatest asset. Be vulnerable: quake and shake in your boots with it. the new goodness that is coming to you, in the form of people, situations, and things can only come to you when you are vulnerable, i.e. open.” Stephen RussellBenedictionBy ilaraMay you have the courage Of an open heartTo bring love to this workMay you hold space for the vulnerabilityOf your own beingTo make all spaces sacredAnd may our unscripted selvesCreate a welcoming worldthis day and in the days to come.Blessed Be and Amen.Carry the FlamePostlude
Order of Service, Feb 26, 2023 “And the Greatest of These is Love” - Rev Rosemary MorrisonChimesWelcome, Announcements, and Land AcknowledgementPreludeChalice Lighting “The Names of Love” by Rev. Scott TaylerHymn 188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are”Time for All Ages Oksana AtwoodSharing our Abundance: iHumanHymn 402 “From You I Receive” Video “Keep Loving, A Universal Love Song” by Empty Hands Music (Used with permission)Service Leader ReflectionMeditation VideoMeditation Hymn 123 “Spirit of Life”Candles of Joy and ConcernHymn of the Month “There is a Love” by Gordon RitchieMessage “The Barriers to Love” - Rev MorrisonHymn 131 “Love Will Guide Us”Extinguishing the Flame – From “Whatever Arises, Love That” by Matt KahnBenediction “Now May the Love of Truth Guide You” by Jane E Mauldin“Carry the Flame” Postlude
Order of Service – Mar 5, 2023“Ask for What You Need, Offer What You Can” - ChorealisChimesGreeting, AnnouncementsPrelude: “Prayer to Friends” by Carolyn McDade - ChorealisWelcome and Land AcknowledgmentOpening Words: “To Learn More About Being Human” by Erica HewittChalice Lighting: “To Risk” by William Arthur WardHymn 1002 “Comfort Me”Candles of Care and ConnectionReading: “Perfectionism Is a Thief” by AnonymousReflection: “Ask for What You Need” - Yvonne MireauSharing Our Abundance: International Women’s Convocation“From You I Receive” Responsive Reading: “We Need One Another” by George E. OdellHymn 1031 “Filled with Loving Kindness”Reflection: “ Offer What You Can” - Gordon RitchieMeditation:In word: “A Litany of Wholeheartedness” by Dawn Skjei CooleyIn silenceIn song: “Heart Wide Open” by Lee Morris - ChorealisReading: “Wired for Connection” by Erin PowersHymn 1021 “Lean On Me”Extinguishing the ChaliceBenediction: “ Go Boldly” by Jean M. OlsonPostlude: “This Little Light of Mine” arr. Joel Raney - Chorealis“Carry the Flame”
And the Greatest of These Is Love. February 19, 2023 Rev Rosemary MorrisonOrder of ServiceChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements PreludeChalice LightingThis Is the Hour by Connie SimonThis is the hour. The time has come. Mindful of our responsibilities asleaders of this faith and guardians of the living tradition, we call uponthat great cloud of witnesses—those who came before, those who arehere now and those who have yet to come. We seek their presence,love and support in this place at this hour. We kindle this flame to lighttheir path and call them near as we undertake this sacred work.Hymn 361 Enter, Rejoice, and Come InSharing our Abundance iHumanHymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)Service Leader ReflectionMeditation in Words, Silence, and MusicReading 1 Corinthians 13Message And the Greatest of These is LoveHymn of the Month There is a Love by Gordon RitchieCandles of Joy and Concern (spoken)Hymn 1014 Answering the Call of LoveExtinguishing the Flame By Maya AngelouI’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, Iusually make the right decision. I’ve learned that even when I havepains, I don’t have to be one. I’ve learned that every day you shouldreach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just afriendly pat on the back. I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn. I’velearned that people will forget what you said, people will forget whatyou did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.BenedictionCarry the Flame Carry the flame of peace andLove until we meet again (sung twice)Postlude
ORDER OF SERVICEChimes – Not recorded due to technical difficultiesWelcome – Not recordedAnnouncements, and Land Acknowledgement – Not recordedPrelude - Love One Another by Jason Shelton – sung by ChorealisOpening Words - Love is a Choice by Carter HeywardChalice Lighting - Love Can Transform the World by Maureen KilloranHymn 113 - Where Is Our Holy Church Reading - Siding with Love by Fred SmallChoral Response - Love Has Already Won by Jason Shelton – sung by ChorealisSharing our Abundance - iHumanFrom You I Receive to you I give,Together we share and by this we live (sung twice)Reading - The Body of Love by Elizabeth BukeyHymn 129 - Let Love Continue LongCandles of Joy and ConcernMessage - Choosing Love by Karen MillsI Choose You by Jason Shelton – sung by ChorealisMeditation Words - At This Quiet Time by Edward T AtkinsonSilenceResponsive Reading - No One Is Outside the Circle of Love by by Susan Frederick-Gray and Erika A. HewittHymn 325 - Love Makes a BridgeReading - Making Love by Ken NyeReading - The Longly-Weds Know by Leah FurnasHymn - There is a Love by Gordon Ritchie – sung by ChorealisClosing Words - Lovable and Loved by Dawn Skjei CooleyBenediction – May the Spirit of Love be a Living Flame Befoe You by Eric Williams Extinguishing the FlamePostlude - Put a Little Love in Your Heart – sung by ChorealisCarry the Flame Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again (sung twice)
Hidden Directions: Navigating Wholeness. January 29, 2023 Rev MorrisonOrder of Service for January 29, 2023Hidden Directions: Navigating Wholeness Rev. Rosemary MorrisonService Leader: Lynne TurveyChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeOpening WordsHymn389 Gathered HereChalice LightingBefore the World Told Us Who It wanted Us to Be by Rev. Scott TaylerTime for All AgesPerfectly Norman by Tom PercivalHymn108 My Life Flows on in Endless SongSharing our Abundance Change for ChildrenOffertory HymnFrom You I Receive (sing 2x)ReadingEulogy Versus Resume Virtues by David BrooksMessageHidden Directions: Navigating WholenessHymn 1031 Filled with Loving KindnessCandles of Joy and ConcernMeditation in words, silence, music and ritualHymn1017 Building a New WayExtinguishing the FlameThat Which is Worthy of Doing. By Steve J Crump That which is worthy of doing, create with your handsThat which is worthy of repeating, speak with a clear voiceThat which is worthy of remembering, hold in your heartsAnd that which is worthy of living, go and live it nowBenedictionCarry the FlameCarry the flame of peace and love until we meet again (sing 2X)Postlude
ORDER OF SERVICEChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeCall to WorshipChalice Lighting By Jone Johnson LewisHymn 389 - Gathered HereTime for All Ages: "On the Day You Begin" by Jacqueline Woodson (removed due to copyright issues)Sharing our AbundanceHymn 402 - From You I ReceiveReadingMessage "Learning to Be You: Everyone Else is Taken"Hymn 391 - Voice Still and SmallCandles of Joy and ConcernMeditation in words, silence, music and ritualHymn 1008 - When Our Heart Is in a Holy PlaceExtinguishing the Flame - "The Daring of Our Intentions" By Rev. Kaaren Anderson *Benediction"Carry the Flame"Postlude
Order of Service, Sunday January 15, 2023Reflections on 2022 by John PaterNote- Music selections will not be recorded for Youtube and Soundcloud because of copyright protections.ChimesWelcome, Announcements, Land AcknowledgementPrelude.Year End Anthem: Four Strong WindsIan Tyson (not recorded)Chalice lightingThe Seasons: Traditional English (19th century)Opening Wordsthe Meanings of 2022. Charles DickensHymn 51 v 1, 4 Lady of the Seasons’ LaughterStoryExcerpt from The Elephant on Karlov Bridge by Thomas TrofimukSharing AbundanceChange for ChildrenMusical InterludeChain Reaction Mick Flannery and Susan O’Neill (not recorded)From You I ReceivePresentation/EssayReflecting on the Stories of 2022 Through Regina Spektor’s album “Home, Before and After”Meditation on all the stories of 2022Words. Thomas Moore, the Re-Enchantment of Everyday LifeSilenceMusical reflection and lighting candlesThe End of All RiversBruce Cockburn (not recorded)Hymn 17Every Night and Every MornExtinguishing ChaliceAuld Lang SyneRobert BurnsClosing HymnCarry the Flame
ORDER OF SERVICEChimes, Greeting, Land Acknowledgment & Announcements Prelude - Be Still, Look Up and Listen by Mark Patterson, performed by Chorealis Opening Words - Invitation to Arrive and Rest by Shari Woodbury Kindling the Chalice - Chalice Flame Contemplation by Samuel A Trumbore Hymn 4 - I Brought My Spirit to the Sea Sharing Our Abundance - Change for Children From You I Receive to you I give, Together we share and by this we live (sing twice) Song - Ave Verum by Mozart, performed by Chorealis Reading - The Quiet and the Calm by Jay E Abernathy, Jr Hymn 1034 - De Noche Reading - Giver of Being and Freedom by George Kimmich Beach Candles of Care and Connection Reading - Listening with the Heart by Gary Kowalski Hymn 1047 - Nada Te Turbe Meditation - Guided Meditation on Darkness by Shari Woodbury Song - Sicut Cervus Desiderat by Gordon Ritchie, performed by Chorealis Hymn 352 – Find the StillnessClosing Words – Feel That? By Gwen MatthewsExtinguishing the Flame – Hymn to the Light by David BreedenPostlude – Benedictus by Brian Lewis, performed by ChorealisCarry the Flame
ORDER OF SERVICEIntroit - Gordon Ritchie on HarpChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPrelude - Snowbird by Gene MacLellan, performed by Andrea Graham and Tim Maskell of the Andrea Graham QuartetChalice Lighting - Ring Out, Wild Bells (Excerpt) By Lord TennysonHymn 245 - Joy to the WorldLighting the Christmas Candle – The Candle of Light Read by Robert BeggHymn 244 - It Came Upon a Midnight ClearSharing our AbundanceOffertory - Stille, Stille, Stille - Piano Duet with Rev. Rosemary and Gordon RitchieFrom You I Receive (sing 2x)Wishing Tree Ritual with Gordon Ritchie on harpHymn 237 - The First NowellFirst Reading From: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara RobinsonMusical Presentation - A Change is Going to Come by Sam Cooke, performed by Andrea Graham and Tim MaskellHymn 231 - Angels We Have Heard on HighSecond Reading From: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara RobinsonMusical Presentation - The Christmas Song by Mel Tormé and Robert Wells – performed by Elora KielyHymn 253 - Oh Come, All Ye FaithfulFinal Reading From: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara RobinsonMusical Presentation -Don’t You Worry Baby by Melody Gardot, performed by Andrea Graham and Tim MaskellReading - Winter Solstice Rev. Dr. Rebecca ParkerClosing Hymn 251 - Silent Night by CandlelightExtinguishing the FlameBenedictionPostlude - What Are You Doing New Years Eve by Frank Losser, performed by Andrea Graham and Tim MaskellRecessional with Gordon Ritchie on harp
Oh Mitten Tree: The Wonder of Giving. December 18, 2022Order of ServiceService Leaders: Oksana Atwood, Jones HarveyChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeChalice Lighting: Do You Hear What I Hear? by Noël Regney & Gloria Shayne BakerSaid the night wind to the little lambDo you see what I see?Way up in the sky, little lambDo you see what I see?A star, a star, dancing in the nightWith a tail as big as a kiteSaid the little lamb to the shepherd boyDo you hear what I hear?Ringing through the sky, shepherd boyDo you hear what I hear?A song, a song, high above the treesWith a voice as big as the seaCarol: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like ChristmasLighting the Advent CandleSharing Our Abundance Minister’s Discretionary FundOffertory Piano Duet – Christmas MedleyFrom You I Receive From you I receive to you I give,Together we share and by this we live (sing twice)Mitten Tree StoryMusical Presentation Carol of the BellsMeditationCarol Silver BellsReading: The Story of the Evergreen TreeCountdown to Mitten Tree DecoratingMitten Tree DecoratingBlessing the Mitten Tree Rev. MorrisonCarol Oh Mitten TreeExtinguishing the Flame Do You Hear What I Hear? by Noël Regney & Gloria Shayne BakerSaid the shepherd boy to the mighty kingDo you know what I know?In your palace warm, mighty kingDo you know what I know?A Child, a Child shivers in the coldLet us bring Him silver and goldSaid the king to the people everywhereListen to what I sayPray for peace, people everywhereListen to what I sayThe Child, the Child, sleeping in the nightHe will bring us goodness and light.BenedictionCarry the FlameCarry the flame of peace and love until we meet again Postlude
Joy and Wonder Woven Fine, December 11, 2022. Rev. MorrisonChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements PreludeBeth PortmanOpening WordsChalice LightingDeep Calls Unto Deep, Joy Calls Unto JoyBy Gordon B. McKeemanDeep calls unto deep, joy calls unto joy, light calls unto light.Let the kindling of this flame rekindle in us the inner light of hope, of peace, and of love.And "as one flame lights another, nor grows the less,”we pledge ourselves to be bearers of the light, wherever we are.Opening Hymn1000Morning Has ComeLighting of the Third Advent CandleTime for All AgesSharing our AbundanceOffertory Ave MariaPiano Duet featuring Rev. Rosemary and Karen Mills From You I Receive (sing 2x)Special Music – Beth PortmanMeditationMeditation HymnWhat a Wonderful WorldCandles of Joy and ConcernMessageJoy and Wonder are Woven FineReflection Closing Hymn235Deck the HallsExtinguishing the FlameOnly one thing required of usBy Kendyl R. GibbonsThere is, finally, only one thing required of us: that is, to take life whole, the sunlight and shadows together; to live the life that is given us with courage and humor and truth.We have such a little moment out of the vastness of time for all our wondering and loving. Therefore, let there be no half-heartedness; rather, let the soul be ardent in its pain, in its yearning, in its praise.Then shall peace enfold our days, and glory shall not fade from our lives.BenedictionPostludeBeth PortmanCarry the Flame
ORDER OF SERVICEChimes Greeting, Announcements, Welcome & Land Acknowledgement Opening Words - There is Light by Eric Williams Prelude - For So the Children Come sung by Chorealis Chalice Lighting - New Light by Charles A. Howe Hymn 238 - Within the Shining of a Star Lighting the Advent Wreath Sharing Our Abundance - Minister’s Discretionary Fund From You I Receive to you I give, Together we share and by this we live (sing twice) Candles of Care and Connection Song - Cool Moon sung by Chorealis Reading - Christmas Eve Candlelight Meditation by Gary Kowalski Song - When A Child Is Born by Gordon Ritchie and sung by Chorealis Reading - Blessing of the Elements by Bill Neely Hymn 55 -Dark of Winter Meditation In word - Christmas Eve Prayer by Sara Eileen LaWallMedication In silence Meditation in Music (decoration of the Wishing Tree) Reflection - Each Night Is a Holy NightHymn 231 - Angels We Have Heard on High Extinguishing the Flame - Embrace the Night by Jennifer Gracen Benediction – Hear the Angels Sing by Tom Schade Postlude – A Christmas Blessing sung by ChorealisCarry the flame of peace and love until we meet again (sing twice)
Ready to Emerge November 27, 2022. Rev. MorrisonOrder of ServiceChimesWelcome, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeChalice LightingWhy We're Here by Rev. Erik Walker WikstromHere, today, in this place and with these people,May we listen so that we can hear;May we hear so that we can feel;May we feel so that we can know; andMay we know so that we can change ourselves and this world.May this chalice we light,Light our Way.Hymn 225: O Come, O Come, EmmanuelLighting of the First Advent CandleTime for All AgesHymn 170: We Are a Gentle Angry People (verses 1, 3, 4, and 6). Sharing our AbundanceFrom You I receive (sing 2x)Endowment Fund presentation and recognitionMeditationMeditation Hymn 123: Spirit of LifeCandles of Joy and ConcernMessage: Ready to EmergeReflectionClosing Hymn 1017: Building a New WayExtinguishing the FlameMay You Be changed by Emily RichardsMay you leave this time together changed.May the. promises you have made to yourself about who you want to befeel closer to the reality of who you are right now.May you share that feeling of transformation wherever you go.May it spread into every word, deed. thought and interaction.Until we are changed, transformed and transforming together,Becoming our better selves.BenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
Order of Service for November 13, 2022A Season of Change: Digging In-Digging Out (Rev. Morrison)ChimesWelcome Opening Hymn361Enter, Rejoice, and Come InGreeting, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements PreludeChalice LightingIn Honour of First Steps by Rev. Scott TaylerWe light this chalice in honor of first steps.For beginning even when the path ahead is unclear.For the courage it takes to trustthat the way will reveal itselfthat light will come to clarify our visionthat friends will be by our side.May the words, song, stillness and common breath of this hour,remind us that every step of the wayin never one we take alone.Time for All AgesAfter the Fall by Dan SantatHymn331Life Is the Greatest Gift of AllSharing our Abundance Offertory HymnFrom You I Receive (sing 2x)VideoSuperhero by Empty Hands Music (used with permission)MeditationMeditation Hymn1002Comfort MeCandles of Joy and ConcernReadingIn Between by Kate R. WalkerMessageA Season of Change: Digging In-Digging OutReflection Closing Hymn1017Building a New WayExtinguishing the FlameMay You Be Changed by Emily RichardsMay you leave this time together changed.May the promises you have made to yourself about who you want to befeel closer to the reality of who you are right now.May you share that feeling of transformation wherever you go.May it spread into every word, deed, thought, and interactionUntil we are all changed and changing, transformed and transforming together, becoming our better selves. BenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
Order of Service – Nov 6, 2022ChimesWelcome and AnnouncementsLand AcknowledgmentOpening Words “The Heart of Our Faith” by Monica Jacobson-TennessenPrelude “A Servant’s Heart” - ChorealisChalice Lighting “Our Hope and Our Passion” by Pat Uribe-LichtyHymn 124 “Be That Guide”Story for All Ages “Two Candles” by Erika A. HewittSharing Our Abundance - Charity for the month of Nov: Make the Season Kind (CBC’s Edmonton Foodbank Drive)Endowment message“Song of Peace” Chorealis“From You I Receive”Reading “ ’Change’ Is a Word on Wheels” by DeReau K. FarrarHymn 84 “How Far Can Reach A Smile?”Candles of Care & Connection “For All That is Our Lives” by Erik Walker WikstromMessage “The Why and How of ‘Being the Change’ ” by Karen MillsReflection “For Good” - ChorealisReading “For When I Really Don’t Want to Learn This” by Elizabeth NguyenMeditationIn word “If There is to be Peace in the World” by Lao TseIn silenceIn music “I Have Decided” by Dave RoweHymn 131 “Love Will Guide Us”Extinguishing the Flame “May You Be Changed” by Emily RichardsPostlude “Change the World with Love” - Chorealis“Carry the Flame”
ORDER OF SERVICEChimesWelcomeOpening Hymn 389 - Gathered HereGreeting, Land Acknowledgement, and AnnouncementsPreludeOpening WordsChalice LightingHymn of the Month 1015 - I Know I CanTime for All AgesSharing Our Abundance - Child HavenOffertory Hymn #396 - I Know this Rose Will OpenFrom You I Receive From you I receive to you I give,Together we share and by this we live (sing twice)Celebrating Our Ancestors and Meditation led by Erica DeneveMessage - Celebrating Samhain: The Thinning of the VeilReflectionClosing Hymn 1051 - We Are...Extinguishing the Flame - Never the Last Word... by Cornell WestBenedictionCarry the flame of peace and love until we meet again (sing twice)Postlude
Order of Service for October 16, 2022Stepping Out: The Courage to Let Ourselves be KnownChimesGreeting, Land Acknowledgment, and AnnouncementsPrelude Chorealis LiteThis is the Time by Scott KearnsChalice LightingWitnesses of the World by Tania MárquezIt is now, when we are called as witnesses of the world.To mend it, to change its course, to restore it.It is now, when we are called to act on our values,Not to hide, not to fear, but to be bold and loud.It is now that we are called to continue our fight for justice,To organize, to speak up.It is now.Let us gather, let us give each other courage,Let us worship together. Hymn347Gather the SpiritTime for All AgesStand Tall Molly Lou MelonBy Patty LovellIllustrated by David CatrowSharing our Abundance Offertory Hymn396I Know This Rose Will OpenFrom You I Receive (sing 2x)Candles of Joy and ConcernMeditation Meditation MusicChorealis LiteThanksgiving Eve by Bob FrankeResponsive Reading440From the Fragmented WorldMessage Reflection Closing Hymn1015I Know I Can(Hymn of the Month)Extinguishing the FlameNever the last word…by Cornell WestWe need the courage to question the powers that be, the courage to be impatient with evil and patient with people, the courage to fight for social justice. In many instances we will be stepping out on nothing, and just hoping to land on something. But that's the struggle. To live is to wrestle with despair, yet never allow despair to have the last word.BenedictionCarry the FlamePostlude
ORDER OF SERVICEChimes Greeting and Announcements Hymn #349 - We Gather Together Welcome and Land Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting - The Abundance of Our Lives Together Responsive Reading #656 - A Harvest of Gratitude Reading - Let Us Give Thanks Hymn #21 - For the Beauty of the Earth Guest Speaker - Lewis Cardinal – How did Kihciy Askiy come to be?Sharing our Abundance - Child Haven Offertory Hymn #1015 - I Know I Can From You I Receive, to you I give, Together we share and by this we live (sing twice) Guest Speaker - Lewis Cardinal – What does reconciliation mean to a group like UCEMeditation – in Words - Thanksgiving Meditation Meditation – In silence Meditation – Leaf Ritual Hymn #331 - Life is the Greatest Gift Extinguishing the Flame Closing Words - All That We Share is Sacred Carry the Flame Postlude
Order of Service Chimes Welcome Greeting, Announcements, and Land Acknowledgement Prelude “You Are My Shepherd” – G. Ritchie, performed by Chorealis Opening Words “There is a Quiet Courage” by Rev Gretchen Haley Hymn of the Month 1015 – “I Know I Can” Sharing our Abundance - with Child Haven Offertory Hymn 396 “I Know This Rose Will Open” “From You I Receive” Reading “Go Boldly” by Jean M. Olson Hymn 86 “Blessed Spirit of My Life” Candles of Joy and Concern Meditation “Meditation on Hope and Love in a Time of Struggle” by Alice Anacheka-Nasemann Song ”Give Peace to Your People” - Fettke/Johnson, performed by Chorealis Message ‘Where Do You Go to Find Courage?” by Karen Mills Reflection - 23rd Psalm – McFerrin, performed by Chorealis Chalice Lighting “Bold and Courageous Together” by Erika A. Hewitt “Light and Life” – G. Ritchie, performed by Chorealis Readings “Crossing Bridges” by Jan Taddeo, and “A Recipe for Resilience” by Margaret Weis Hymn 1012 “When I Am Frightened” Closing Words “All That We Have Been, All That We Will Become” by Leslie Ahuvah Fails (adapted) with “The World is Too Beautiful “by Eric Williams Extinguishing the Flame “Carry the Flame” Postlude “Peace Be With Me” –by L. Morris, performed by Chorealis
Order of Service Homecoming: Calling Us Back to the Circle of Belonging - Rev Rosemary Morrison Chime Welcome Hymn of the Month 368 “Now Let Us Sing” Greeting, Announcements, and Land Acknowledgement Prelude Chalice Lighting by Rev. Dr. Julia Corbett-Hemeyer Hymn 1008 “When Our Heart is in a Holy Place” Time for All Ages Sharing our Abundance – (charity for Sept is Camp fYrefly) Offertory Hymn 1058 “Be Ours a Religion” Hymn 402 “From You I Receive” Water Communion Pebbles of Joy and Concern Unveiling our new Mission, Vision, and Covenant Statements! Reflection Hymn 100 “I’ve Got Peace Like a River” Extinguishing the Flame “Everything is Waiting for You” (excerpt) by David Whyte Benediction Carry the Flame Postlude
Order of Service - Sept 25, 2022 Chimes Welcome Opening Hymn 361 “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In” Greeting, Announcements, and Land Acknowledgement Prelude Opening Words Chalice Lighting “We light this flame,” by Rev. Dr. Julia Corbett-Hemeyer Time for All Ages: “Strictly No Elephants” by Lisa Mantchev and Illustrated by Taeeun Yoo Hymn of the Month 368 “Now Let Us Sing” Sharing our Abundance Offertory Hymn 1058 “Be Ours a Religion” Humn 402 “From You I Receive”) Candles of Joy and Concern Meditation Hymn 1037 “We Begin Again in Love” Reading Message: “What Do You Show Up For” Reflection Closing Hymn 1030 “Siyahamba” Extinguishing the Flame – “Wild Geese” Benediction “Carry the Flame” Postlude
ORDER OF SERVICE Chimes Welcome Hymn of the Month - 368 Now Let Us Sing Greeting, Announcements, and Land Acknowledgement Prelude Chalice Lighting Hymn 301 - Touch the Earth, Reach the Sky! Sharing our Abundance - Camp fYrefly Offertory Hymn - 1058 Be Ours a Religion From You I Receive to you I give, Together we share and by this we live (sing 2x) Candles of Joy and Concern Meditation Message - We Are All Worthy of Love and Belonging Reflection Hymn 1021 - Lean on Me Extinguishing the Flame Benediction Carry the Flame of peace and love until we meet again (Sing 2x) Postlude
Fourteenth Annual Genocide Memorial Order of Service for Sunday July 10, 2022, 10:30 am This year’s theme is, “The Lives Of Our Children Matter”. Speakers include Father Greg Faryna, Rector of the Edmonton Ukrainian Seminary; Lewis Cardinal, Trustee of the Parliament of the World Religions; Sofia Yaqub, Indo-Canadian; Satya Das, author and activist; the Ukrainian Trio Zemlia; and other singers.
Service Leaders: Rev Audrey Brooks, Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet Gratitude to Sponsors Rev Audrey Brooks Opening Song We Are the World Welcoming Words Rev Audrey Brooks Land Acknowledgement Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet Hymn 1070 Mother I Feel You Guest Presenters Naomi Mcllwraith Lewis Cardinal (who was absent due illness} Musical Interlude With These Hands Celtic Colours Guest Presenters Sofia Yaqub Satya Das Main Speaker Minister Father Greg Faryna Ukrainian Choir Trio Zimlia Closing Words A Prayer for the World words by Amy Shaw Closing Music Karen Porrka and the Soul Singers
Service Leader: Rev Rosemary Morrison of Unitarian Church of Edmonton Shared summer service with various UU congregations in western Canada. No Order of Service for this one.
Order of Service Chimes Welcome and Land Acknowledgment; Zoom Pronouns – Erica Deneve Kindling the Chalice Introduction to Pronouns and Neo-Pronouns – Declan Kiely Hymn #1019 “Everything Possible” “Dear Trans-Kid in the Waiting Room” – Maria Jenkins Sharing Our Abundance (June charity is George Spady Society) “Wrong about Gender” – The Doubleclicks “From You I Receive” “Deadnames and Chosen Names” - AJ White Community Question (discussion) “Secret Love Song” – Elora Kiely and Violet Slevin “TERFs 101” – Declan Kiely Hymn #1053 “How Could Anyone” Extinguishing the Chalice Carry the Flame Postlude (not on recording) “Everyone is Gay” - Great Big World
ORDER OF SERVICE Chimes Welcome and Land Acknowledgement Announcements Prelude - Here Together by David M. Glasgow Chalice Lighting - by Norbert Čapek Kindle the flames of love Where people’s sorrow reign; Tell the happy story of those who overcame sorrow. Smell the flowers of faith, Breathe the air of love, Open your soul to the streaming rays of the sun. Join your heart of solace with those who suffer, Send your warm sympathy To your fellow human. Hymn 188 - Come, Come Whoever You Are Time for All Ages Hymn 63 - Spring Has Now Unwrapped the Flowers Sharing our Abundance - The George Spady Society From You I Receive to you I give, Together we share and by this we live (sing 2x) Meditation Message Hymn 65 - The Sweet June Days Flower Ceremony Interlude - Tuimbe (Let There Be Music) by David Waggoner Hymn 1030 - Siyahamba Extinguishing the Flame Benediction - Holy and Generous Love by Elena Westbrook Postlude - Peace Be With Me by Lea Morris arranged by Gordon Ritchie Carry the Flame Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again (sing 2x)
Order of Service for June 5, 2022 Blessing of the Animals
Chimes
Greeting and Announcement
Prelude
Welcome and Land Acknowledgment
Hymn of the Month
Chalice Lighting
The Calling of the Creatures by Ian W. Riddell Come hoof and trunk and tail and horn and paw and wing and claw; Come bird and reptile, mammal born all full of nature’s law. Bring bark and crow and rabbit, too and silent stare and hiss; Bring purr and trill and warble, too and voice no ear can miss. We gather here each life and all to celebrate and sing to honor creatures large and small our love to them we bring. Hymn All the Critters Got a Place in the Choir
Chorus (starts with chorus)
All the critters got a place in the choir. Some sing low, some sing higher. Some sing out loud on a telephone wire. And some just clap their hands or paws or anything they got now.
Listen to the bass, it’s the one on the bottom where the bull frog croaks and the hippopotamus moans and groans with a big t’ do, and the old cow just goes ‘Moo.” (everybody MOOOOO)
Chorus
The dogs and the cats they take up the middle while the honey-bee hums and the cricket fiddles, the donkey brays and the pony neighs, and the old coyote howls. (everybody howl!)
Chorus
Listen to the top where the little birds sing on the melodies with the high notes ringing. The hoot owl hollers over ev’ry thing and the jay bird disagrees. (no no no)
Chorus
It’s a simple song sung ev’ry where by the ox and the fox and the grizzly bear, the grumpy alligator and the hawk above, the sly racoon and the turtle dove. (coo, coo, coo)
Chorus (sing twice)
Time for All Ages
Sharing our Abundance
From You I Receive (sing 2x)
Hymn We Love the Flowers Music by Ron Klusmeier and words by Walter Farquharson. Words adapted by Rev. Rosemary
We love the flowers, we love trees caterpillars, and bumble bees. Puppies and kittens, hamsters and fish, Turtles and lizards that live in a dish
Chorus We all need to love and care laughs and giggles and hugs to share. (x2)
Pets love children, grown-ups too, pets can give us work to do. Help us now to love them more, keep good friends and find some more.
Chorus (sing twice)
Candles of Joy and Concern
Blessing of the Animals Congregational Response by Rev. Karen G. Johnston Animal Companionship Responsive Blessing
May we honor our best presence as part of the animal family.
Hymn 203 All Creatures of the Earth and Sky Extinguishing the Flame by Elizabeth Selle Jones
We extinguish this chalice, but not the light of truth, the warmth of community or the fire of commitment. These we carry in our hearts, until we are together again.
Benediction
Carry the Flame
Postlude
Order of Service for May 29, 2022 Shaping our (Beautiful) ComUUnity, Reverend Rosemary Morrison
Chimes
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Announcements
Prelude
Chalice Lighting
Hymn 360 Here We Have Gathered
Time for All Ages
Sharing our Abundance
From You I Receive (sing 2x)
Hymn of the Month 1058 Be Ours a Religion
Meditation
Meditation Song Beauty of the Dancer by Sara Thomsen
Candles of Joy and Concern
Love One Another by Jason Shelton Presented by Chorealis ‘Light’
Message Part One Shaping Our (Beautiful) ComUUnity
Strong is What We Make Each Other by Mary Grigolia Presented by Chorealis ‘Light’
Message Part Two How We Will Be Together
Hymn 1020 Woyaya Extinguishing the Flame
Benediction
Carry the Flame
Postlude
ORDER OF SERVICE Chimes Welcome and Land Acknowledgement Announcements Prelude Chalice Lighting Hymn #298 - Wake Now My Senses Sharing Our Abundance - YESS (Youth Empowerment and Support Services) From You I Receive From you I receive to you I give, Together we share and by this we live (sing 2x) Introduction - Sylvia Krogh Presentation - Chris Galloway Time for Questions and Answers Hymn #134 - Our World Is One World Songs by The Raging Grannies Carry the Flame Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again
"Awaken To The Magic", May 8, 2022. As human creatures we need to be surrounded by beauty, either in nature or in our indoor spaces. A celebration of beauty in music ritual and story with guest musicians Mireille Rijavec, mezzo soprano and Roxanne Classen, piano ORDER OF SERVICE Chimes Welcome and Land Acknowledgement Announcements Prelude - Songs my Mother Taught Me by Dvorak, Presented by Mireille Rijavec, mezzo soprano and Roxanne Classen, piano Chalice Lighting - i thank you god for most this amazing day by e.e. cummings Hymn 21 - For the Beauty of the Earth Sharing Our Abundance - YESS (Youth Empowerment and Support Services) From You I Receive From you I receive to you I give, Together we share and by this we live Hymn of the Month 1058 - Be Ours a Religion Message - Let Beauty In Musician Interlude - Cancion de cuna para dormir à un negrito by Montsalvatge, Presented by Mireille Rijavec, mezzo soprano and Roxanne Classen, piano Meditation Meditation Hymn 1053 - How Could Anyone Candles of Joy and Concern What About our Mission? Hymn 1017 - Building a New Way Extinguishing the Flame by Rumi Benediction Postlude - Sunrise, Sunset, from Fiddler on the Roof by Bock/Harnick, Presented by Mireille Rijavec, mezzo soprano and Roxanne Classen, piano Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again (Sing 2x)
Order of Service, Chorealis - May 1, 2022 Chimes Greeting & Announcements Prelude “Branch of May”- Chorealis Celtic Blessing to the Four Directions Kindling the Chalice “For the Web of Life” by Paul Sprecher Hymn “Call Us Again” Reading “In This Time of Anticipated Spring” by Terasa Cooley Sharing Our Abundance “From You I Receive” Meditation In Word “Pebble Meditation” by Martha Kirby Capo In Music “Cherish the Earth” Chorealis Message Musical Interlude “In the Time of Silver Rain” and “Let It Rain” Chorealis Blessing of the Water by Ranwa Hammamy Hymn of the Month #1058 “Be Ours a Religion” Reading Water “Makes Its Mark” by Matt Alspaugh Hymn #163 “For the Earth Forever Turning” Closing Words “So Are We Bound Together” by Elizabeth Lerner Maclay Extinguishing the Flame Postlude “The Storm is Passing Over” Chorealis “Carry the Flame”
Sunday, April 24, 2022, 10:30 am Awaken to the Magic We celebrate ‘Earth Day’ with song, story, and message about the wonder that is the earth. As stewards of the earth, we are in relationship with the earth. Come and celebrate as the sun warms and the earth delights.
Order of Service for April 17, 2022 Awaken to the Gift
Chimes
Greeting and Announcement
Prelude Minuet by G.P. Telemann Presented by Bill Damur on flute and Gordon Ritchie on piano
Welcome and Land Acknowledgment
Hymn of the Month One Flame
Chalice Lighting Like the First Hint of Green by Jennifer McGlothin
As the first hint of green begins to peek through the barren ground As that little sprig grows into a healthy stem As that stem grows into a stalk and forms a bud As that bud slowly opens with each new day To form a yellow daffodil Let us be, like that first hint of green, renewed by the warm of the sun’s rays And ready to emerge with a new energy, ready to face the day. We light this chalice to bring a glimmer of that warmth into our space. Hymn 38 Morning Has Broken
Time for All Ages – Chocolate Communion
Hymn 61 Lo, the Earth Awakes Again
Meditation
Candles of Joy and Concern Gymnopedie No. 2 By Eric Satie Presented by Bill Damur on flute and Gordon Ritchie on piano
Message: Awaken to the Gift
Musical Interlude Still wie die Nacht by Carl Bohm Presented by Bill Damur on flute and Gordon Ritchie on piano
Sharing our Abundance
From You I Receive (sing 2x)
Hymn 368 Now, Let Us Sing Extinguishing the Flame
Flame in Our Hearts by Vanessa Williams Like the flame of the chalice, may the flame in our hearts burn, remaining unextinguished. May it ignite our energies, our drive, our resolve, to dream, to build, and live into the world that good which exists, for now, only in our imaginings. Benediction
Postlude Pan! by Joannes Donjon Presented by Bill Damur on flute and Gordon Ritchie on piano
Carry the Flame
ORDER OF SERVICE Chimes Greeting and Announcements Prelude Welcome and Land Acknowledgment Chalice Lighting - Come into This Circle of Love and Justice by Marilyn Sewell Come into this circle of love and justice, Come into this community where we can dream and Believe in those dreams— Come into this holy space where we remember who we are And how we want to live. Come now, and let us worship together! Hymn of the Month - One Flame Time for All ages Hymn 1010 - We Give Thanks (First verse only, sing 3x) Sharing our Abundance - Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office Sing: From You I Receive From you I receive to you I give, Together we share and by this we live (sing 2x) Candles of Joy and Concern Meditation Meditation Hymn 1037 - We Begin Again in Love Message - Palms and Songs: Waking Up to Goodness Musical Interlude Hymn 1018 - Come and Go With Me Extinguishing the Flame - Our Connections Remain by Kathy A. Benediction Sing: Carry the flame of peace and Love until we meet again (sing 2x) Postlude
Order of Service- April 3, 2022 Greeting Welcome and Land Acknowledgement Prelude Opening Words “Everything begins on the verge of awareness” by George Kimmich Beach, read by Kimberly Lang Chalice Lighting “Come We Now Out of the Darkness” by Annie Foerster, read by Kimberly Lang Chalice Lighting Response “One Flame”- Chorealis and congregation Reading “O Deep Mystery of Our Lives” by Sheldon W Bennett, read by Jeff Bisanz Hymn #345 “With Joy We Claim the Growing Light” Sharing Our Abundance - Cause of the Month: Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office “From you I receive to you I give, Together we share and by this we live” Message “Answering the Religious Right with the Big Heart of Universalism” by Scott Alexander (adapted) Musical Interlude “Shine Your Light” - Chorealis Candles of Care and Connection Meditation: In words “We Bless This Sanctuary” by Sandra Fees, read by Gordon Ritchie In silence In music “Heart Wide Open” - Chorealis Hymn #44 “We Sing of Golden Mornings” Extinguishing the Chalice Closing Words “Shine!” by Mary Edes, read by Gerard Hayduk Postlude “Change the World with Love” - Chorealis; words by Joseph M. Martin, music by Joseph M. Martin and Brad Nix “Carry the Flame”
We live in a world where trans people are often pushed to the margins and to their limits. This service will explore ways in which we can help centre those on the margin, bringing them to light and life. ORDER OF SERVICE Chimes Greeting and Announcements Prelude Welcome and Land Acknowledgment Chalice Lighting - We Light This Flame as an Act of Faith by Rev. Scott Tayler Hymn 170 - We Are a Gentle Angry People We Celebrate Trans Day of Visibility Time for All Ages - From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea by Kai Cheng Thom, Illustrated by Wai-Yant Li and Kai Yun Ching Hymn 1019 - Everything Possible Reflection – Declan Kiely Meditation Candles of Joy and Concern Hymn of the Month - There is a Love Message - Create Your Own Path Musical Interlude Sharing Our Abundance - International Council of Unitarian Universalists Why I Give Hymn 407 - We’re Gonna Sit at the Welcome Table Extinguishing the Flame – L.R. Knost Benediction - Holy and Generous Love By Elena Westbrook Carry the Flame Carry the flame of peace and Love until we meet again
Good Neighbouring 20-02-2022 Order of Service Chimes Greeting and announcements – Susan Ruttan service leader Prelude: Everything Possible Songwriter/singer Fred Small has approved the use. With slide. Welcome and land acknowledgement Chalice lighting / reading by George Beach Reading: We are One, by Hope Johnson – reader is Robert Begg Hymn #361 Enter, Rejoice and Come In Sharing Our Abundance From You I Receive Canvass – Susan talks Doug Eastwell talks via Zoom "Why I Give" Hymn of the month: There is a Love Intro to Howard Lawrence Sermon: Neighbouring, by Howard Lawrence Question and answer with Howard – will Questions will be only from the sanctuary, not Zoom. Will only be a few questions. Hymn #128 For all that is our life Quiet time begins: Reading: Feel that? by Gwen Matthews Lighting of Ukraine Candle Candles of Joy and Concern with Gordon Ritchie on piano Thank you’s Extinguishing the chalice/ closing words Closing song: Carry the Flame
Order of Service, Sunday, March 13, 2022, 10:30 am
Faith: Leaping Not Required
Chimes
Greeting and Announcements
Prelude
Welcome and Land Acknowledgment
Chalice Lighting by Rebekah A. Savage We light our flaming chalice each week with a simple spark to make holy our time together. With this flame, may our Highest Intentions be refreshed. With this flame, may we remember who we are and whose we are. With this flame, may our faith be renewed and reignited to guide our journey. Amen, and may it be so.
Hymn 389 Gathered Here
Time for All Ages Jabari Jumps Gaia Cornwall
Sharing Our Abundance International Council of Unitarian Universalists
From you I receive to you I give, Together we share and by this we live (sing 2x)
Why I Give John Pater
Hymn 194 Faith is a Forest
Meditation
Hymn of the Month There is a Love
Candles of Joy and Concern
Hymn of the Month There is a Love
Message Faith: Leaping Not Required
Hymn 118 This Little Light of Mine
Extinguishing the Flame Based on the words of MLK: “Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase.”
Go with faith, not the kind that is called to move mountains, but the quieter sort that calls us to take the first step even when the whole staircase sits beyond our view. And as we stride toward the unseen may we notice that the way unfolds only as we risk walking it and may we remember and trust that none of these steps are ones we take alone. Amen
Benediction
Carry the Flame Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again (2X)
Postlude
Celebration of International Women's Day and exploring the themes of Peace and Love, so important during these turbulent times. ORDER OF SERVICE Chimes Greeting and Announcements Prelude - Here Together – sung by Chorealis Welcome and Land Acknowledgment Chalice Lighting - Eternal God, Mother and Father, Spirit of Life by M. Susan Milnor Hymn 109 - As We Come Marching, Marching Opening Words – Mother’s Day Proclamation by Julia Ward Howe Hymn of the Month - There is a Love Reading - Peace Like a River, Strength Like a Mountain by Stephen M. Shick Musical Interlude - Peace Like a River sung by Chorealis Reading - Still I Rise by Maya Angelou Musical Interlude - I Choose Love sung by Chorealis Sharing Our Abundance Canvass Talk - Maria Jenkins Meditation - In music - Gathering Together sung by Chorealis Meditation - In word Meditation - In silence Candles of Joy and Concern Message – Searching for Peace and Love Hymn 1008 - When Our Heart is in a Holy Place Extinguishing the Flame - Bring Happiness by Barbara Cheatham Benediction Postlude - Go Into the Sacredness sung by Chorealis Carry the Flame of peace and love until we meet again (sing 2x)
Feb 27, 2022 “Widening the Circle of Concern” Order of Service Chimes Greeting and Announcements Prelude Welcome and Land Acknowledgment Chalice Lighting “Into the Circle” by Rev. David Breeden Hymn 360 “Here We Have Gathered” Time for All Ages “The Name Jar” by Yangsook Choi Hymn of the Month “Love, The Sacred Creed” Sharing Our Abundance: charity of the month: iHuman Society Hymn 402 “From you I receive“ Candles of Joy and Concern Meditation Meditation Hymn 1053 “How Could Anyone” Message Hymn 1018 “Come and Go With Me” Extinguishing the Flame “Ever-widening, perfectly imperfect, precisely imprecise” by Rev. Rod Richards Benediction “Carry the Flame” Postlude
Order of Service Chimes Greeting and Announcements Prelude Welcome and Land Acknowledgment Chalice Lighting “For Each and For All” by Erik Walker Wikstrom Hymn188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” Time for All Ages “The Sandwich Swap” by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah with Kelly DiPucchio & Illustrated by Tricia Tusa Hymn 278 “Praise Be to God, the Almighty” Sharing Our Abundance – Charity of the Month: iHuman Society Hymn 402 “From you I receive“ Candles of Joy and Concern Hymn of the Month “Love, The Sacred Creed” Meditation Meditation Hymn 1031 “Filled With Loving Kindness” Message “The Gifts of Interfaith” Hymn 214 “Shabbat Shalom” Extinguishing the Flame “The Work We Share” by Krista Taves Benediction
Order of Service February 13 2022, Taizé 2022 Enter the Circle In the unity of the spirit, in the sanctity of this blessed community, let us quiet ourselves as we settle into a meditative moment, a time when we can each listen to that still, small voice within. Please join Chorealis and Rev. Rosemary for the Annual UCE Taizé Service.
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement Announcements Prelude "Thuma Mina" - Chorealis Opening words "Enter the Circle" by Dori J. Somers Chalice Lighting "May We Be Keepers of Thy Flame" by Richard S. Gilbert Reading "A Prayer of Risk" by Tamara Lebak Hymn 1034 "De Noche" (sung in English) Sharing Our Abundance "From You I Receive" Candles of Care and Connection Interlude "Adoramus te Christe" - Chorealis Moment of Reflection Reading "Invocation to the Spirit of Life" (An Alternative Lord's Prayer) by Alex Jensen Hymn 1047 "Nada Te Turbe" (sung in Spanish) Moment of Reflection Reading "Psalm 23 for This Moment" by Kevin Tars Interlude 'Confitemini Domino" - Chorealis Moment of Reflection Message - Rev Rosemary Morrison Hymn 1048 "Ubi Caritas Reading "Ibrahim's Prayer" by Jan Taddeo, read by Karen Mills Hymn of the Month "Love, The Sacred Creed" Closing Words "Choose to Bless the World" by Rebecca Parker Extinguishing the Flame Blessing "Let Us Bless and Keep One Another by John C Morgan Postlude "Laudate Omnes Gentes" - Chorealis "Carry the Flame"
"A Journey of Faith", Feb 6, 2022. In the Islamic tradition, the many names of God is a reminder that God is a reality woven into the very fabric of being. God cannot be named or held or possessed but must ultimately be experienced as love, justice, mercy, peace, compassion, creator, and more. Guest speaker Nadia Miller-Goymer will share her thoughts on her journey of conversion into the Muslim faith. ORDER OF SERVICE Greeting & Announcements Prelude - Islamic Call to Prayer Land Acknowledgement Welcome - Come, Come, Whoever You Are by Melanie Morel-Ensminger Hymn 188 - Come, Come, Whoever You Are Chalice Lighting - A Muslim Prayer for Peace Reading It's Not What You Believe, But How by Gary Kowalski Guest Speaker Introduction – a personal journey Hymn 90 - From All the Fret and Fever of the Day Sharing Our Abundance - iHuman Society Guest Speaker – finding connection Reading 610 - The Journey of Love Candles of Care and Connection Meditation - Towers of Babel by George A Tyger Responsive Reading - Litany of Compassion by Dennis McCarty Hymn 148 - Let Freedom Span Both East and West Closing Words - For All That Is Our Life by Liz Weber Extinguishing the Flame Blessing - Muhammad's Prayer of Light Carry the flame of peace and Love until we meet again (sing 2x)
Order of Service - Jan 30, 2022 “Children Are Sacred” Chimes Greeting Prelude “Breathe with the Trees” by WindWeaver Welcome and Land Acknowledgement Theme Introduction - Susan Ruttan Chalice Lighting Reading by Starhawk Hymn 360 “Here We Have Gathered” Sharing Our Abundance (monthly cause: Change for Children) Hymn 402 “From you I receive” Responsive Reading 664 “Give Us the Spirit of a Child” Sermon: “Children Are Sacred” - Susan Ruttan Candles of Joy and Concern Meditation Music “Dawn in the Garden” by WindWeaver Hymn 100 “I’ve Got Peace Like a River” Reading by Connie Sternberg Hymn 298 “Wake Now My Senses” Reading by Gary Kowalski Thank You and Announcements Extinguishing the Chalice Closing Words “Carry the Flame” Postlude
The idea of 'Flow' as coined by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, is an altered state where great creativity happens. How does intention and flow work together? Rev. Rosemary will explore some of these concepts and how it relates to our community here at UCE. Shortened blurb (31words): As coined by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, 'Flow' is an altered state where great creativity happens. Rev Rosemary explores how intention and flow work together, and how that relates to our UCE community.
Order of Service - Jan 23, 2022 Chimes Greeting and Announcements Prelude Welcome and Land Acknowledgment Chalice Lighting: “Conscious change …” by Deepak Chopra Hymn #347 “Gather the Spirit” Time for All Ages “If You’re Not from the Prairie,” read by Oksana Attwood Hymn #1058 “Be Ours a Religion” Sharing Our Abundance – charity of the month: Change for Children Hymn#402 “”From you I receive “ Meditation Meditation, Hymn #1037 “We Begin Again in Love” Pebbles of Joy and Concern Message “ Intention: Flow to your heart’s content” Hymn #1024 “When the Spirit Says Do” Extinguishing the Flame: “The Daring of Our Intentions,“by Rev. Scott Tayler Closing Words “Carry the Flame” Postlude
This service will explore the life and writing of Thomas Merton. He was a cad, a devoted Cistercian Monk, and someone with a view of the world that was exceptional. They say he was thinking of becoming a Buddhist, or maybe he might have ended up Unitarian Universalist.
Order of Service - Jan 16, 2022 Chimes Greeting and Announcements Prelude Welcome and Land Acknowledgment Chalice Lighting “Open to Unexpected Answers,” by Julianne Lepp Hymn #346 “Come, Sing a Song with Me” Time for All Ages Hymn #23 “Bring Many Names” Sharing Our Abundance: this month: Change for Children Hymn #402 “From You I Receive“ Meditation Meditation Hymn #1009 “Meditation on Breathing” Message “Thomas Merton: A Unitarian Universalist at Heart” Candles of Joy and Concern Hymn #1028 “Fire of Commitment” Extinguishing the Flame: “We extinguish this flame…” by Elizabeth Selle Jones Closing Words “Carry the Flame” Postlude
“Why I Go to Church”- Jan 9, 2022 Why do we go to church anyway? What do we actually get out of it? In this service Rev. Rosemary will talk about why church is important to her, and what others have to say about it too.
Order of Service - Jan 9, 2022 Chimes Greeting and Announcements Prelude Welcome and Land Acknowledgment Chalice Lighting: “Intentions and Trust” by Amy Lloyd Hymn #360 “Here We Have Gathered” Time for All Ages Hymn #126 “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Offering/Sharing Our Abundance: Change for Children Hymn #402 “From You I Receive” Meditation and Candles of Joy and Concern Message: “Why I Go to Church” Hymn #1008 “When Our Heart is in a Holy Place” Extinguishing the Flame “The Purpose of This Community is to Help Its People Grow” by Eric Walker Closing Words Carry the Flame Postlude
Reflections on 2021 - Order of Service – Jan 2, 2022 Welcome and Land Acknowledgement Prelude/ year-end anthem: “Four Strong Winds” by Ian Tyson, sung by Erin Vandermolen-Pater Chalice lighting “... and so the world goes round and round” The Seasons: Traditional English (19thcentury) / Music: Loreena McKennitt Opening words: The Meanings of 2021: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” - Charles Dickens, “A Tale of Two Cities” Story: excerpt from “The Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafon Offering / Sharing Abundance (for Jan 2022: “Change for Children”) Hymn #402 “From You I Receive” Presentation: “Remembering our stories” Year End Reading: Hymn #51 “Lady of the Seasons’ Laughter” – Kendyl LR Gibbons Pandemic stories of the year (again) – A Global Pandemic Poetry Reading: Hymn #158 “Source of Faith and Learning” - Thomas H Troeger. Lighting of first Story Candle News stories of the year Poetry Reading: Hymn #17- “Every Night and Every Morn”- William Blake. Lighting of second Story Candle Creative arts stories of the year Poetry Reading: Hymn #91 “Mother of All” -Alexander Pope/Michael Young. Lighting of third Story Candle Personal stories of the year (individual) Poetry Reading: Hymn#5 “It is something to have wept” - GK Chesterton. Lighting of fourth Story Candle Meditation on the stories of 2021 Words: “The mystery evoked by a story …” Thomas Moore, “The Re-Enchantment of Everyday Life” Silence Musical reflection and lighting silent candles: “No One is Alone” - from “Into the Woods” by Stephen Sondheim, sung by Erin Extinguishing the chalice: “Step by step the narrative split into a thousand stories….” Carlos Ruiz Zafon, “The Shadow of the Wind” Closing Music/Anthem: “Auld Lang Syne”- Erin Vandermolen-Pater on Piano Announcements
A Joyful & Gentle Christmas Eve” – Dec 24, 2021 This year our Christmas Eve service will be online exclusively. This service will be full of stories, music, and warmth. Please join Rev. Rosemary for a time of delight in the season, as well as recognizing the end of Advent season with a time of quiet reflection. No order of service for this service
“Surprised by Joy” – Dec 26, 2021 Explore some of the surprises that this time of year has to offer us, and our favourite seasonal stories. Online exclusively, to give our hard-working volunteers a break from their duties.
No order of service for Boxing Day service
ORDER OF SERVICE Chimes Greeting Prelude Welcome and Land Acknowledgment Chalice Lighting - Deep Calls Unto Deep, Joy Calls Unto Joy by Gordon B. McKeeman Deep calls unto deep, joy calls unto joy, light calls unto light. Let the kindling of this flame rekindle in us the inner light of love, of peace, of hope. And "as one flame lights another, nor grows less,” we pledge ourselves to be bearers of the light, wherever we are. Hymn 257 - ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime Lighting the Advent Wreath Time For All Ages - How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Suess Sharing Our Abundance Reading - Winter-Time by Robert Louis Stevenson Hymn 55 - Dark of Winter Meditation Message - The Joy of Wintertime Hymn 244 - It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Extinguishing the Flame Deep calls unto deep, joy calls unto joy, light calls unto light. We extinguish this flame, keeping kindled in us the inner light of love, of peace, of hope. And "as one flame lights another, nor grows less,” we pledge ourselves to be bearers of the light, wherever we are. Closing Words Announcements Carry the Flame Postlude
ORDER OF SERVICE Welcome Prelude – White Winter Hymnal Opening Words Kindling the Chalice and Advent Candle Hymn 237 - The First Nowell Christmas Story - Wren Harder-Tessier Hymn 245 - Joy to the World Sharing Our Abundance RISE (Reconciliation in Solidarity Edmonton) Reading - You Are Not Failing to Christmas Properly Candles of Joy and Concern Mitten Tree Song - I’m the Happiest Christmas Tree Decorating the Mitten Tree Blessing the Mitten Tree - Rev. Rosemary Morrison Carol - Oh Mitten Tree: Closing Words / Extinguishing the Chalice Closing Song - Carry the flame of peace and love Until we meet again (sing twice) Announcements Postlude - All I Want for Christmas is You
Order of Service, Dec5, 2021 Carols and Lessons Chimes Greeting “Open to Awe” by Shari Woodbury Prelude “Winter Comes” performed by Chorealis; by Henry J. Gauntlett, arranged by John Ness Beck Welcome and Land Acknowledgment Kindling the Chalice “Messy, Wildly Imperfect Love” by Elea Kemler Hymn 235 “Deck the Hall” Lighting the Advent Wreath, by Megan Dowdell (adapted) Song “Winter Wonderland” performed by Chorealis; words by Dick Smith, music by Felix Bernard, arranged by Jay Althouse Story “The Christmas Angels” by Susan Fahncke Hymn 224 “Let Christmas Come” Sharing Our Abundance: RISE (Reconciliation in Solidarity Edmonton) Hymn #402 “From You I Receive” Carol “Good King Wenceslas” performed by Chorealis; arranged by Gordon Ritchie Christmas Stories, collected by Colin Heasley Hymn 231 “Angels We Have Heard on High” Message “Joy to Our World” - Rev Rosemary Hymn #245 “Joy to the World” Closing Words “Blessing the Way” by Jan Richardson Extinguishing the Flame Postlude” It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” performed by Chorealis; words and music by Eddis Pola and George Wyle, arranged by Jay Althouse Announcements Carry the Flame
Note: audio volume low till 0:01:20 Order of Service, Nov 21, 2021, 10:30 am “Truth, Honesty and Reconciliation,” a UCE Social Justice Service - Rev Audrey Brooks, Chantal Chagnon, Sylvia Krogh & friends Ingathering Music Chimes Greeting Prelude traditional song, performed by Chantal Stormsong Chagnon Welcome and Opening Words Chalice Lighting Land Acknowledgement by Chantal Chagnon Hymn #121 “We’ll Build a Land” Silent Candles of Care and Connection Sharing our Abundance: CBC Turkey Drive Hymn #402 “From You I Receive” Message “Truth, Honesty, and Reconciliation” by Chantal Chagnon Hymn #1051 “We Are” Reading “Bring Them Home” by Naomi McIlwraith, Cree poet Meditation # 518 “Grandfather... “ from the Ojibway relatives in North America Silence Hymn #318 “We Would Be One” Closing Words Extinguishing the Chalice Benediction Announcements “Carry the Flame”
Ingathering Music Welcome and Land Acknowledgement Chimes Prelude Opening Words Lighting the Chalice “A Community of Faith” by Judith L. Quarles Hymn 38 “Morning Has Broken” Time for All Ages “Last Stop on Market Street” by Matt de la Peña Sharing Our Abundance: CBC Turkey Drive Hymn 402 “From You I Receive” Hymn 348 “Guide My Feet” Meditation Meditation - Hymn 1030 “We Forgive Ourselves” Candles of Joy and Concern Message “What Mark Said” - Rev Rosemary Morrison Hymn 1030 “Siyahamba” Chalice Extinguishing “On the Brink” by Leslie Takahashi Morris Closing Words Announcements Carry the Flame Postlude
ORDER OF SERVICE Ingathering Music Chimes Welcome and Land Acknowledgement Prelude Opening Words Lighting the Chalice - For the Freedom of Faith by Heather K. Janules Our prophets died for the freedom of faith; We are here in their spirit. We are here to practice and sustain our living tradition; To light a chalice, Claiming for justice The heat and power of fire. In our free faith, We are here, Seeking freedom from despair, The freedom to be loved as ourselves, And the freedom to grow beyond imagination. We are here, Gathered in the name of all that we find holy. Let us give thanks for the gift of gathering here. Hymn 134 - Our World is One World Time for All Ages Sharing Our Abundance - CBC Turkey Drive From You I Receive 402 From You I receive to you I give Together we share and by this we live (sing twice) Hymn109 - As We Come Marching, Marching Meditation Meditation Hymn - 352 Find a Stillness Candles of Joy and Concern Message - Trailblazer Olympia Brown by Rev Rosemary Morrison Hymn 354 - We Laugh, We Cry Chalice Extinguishing by Susan Osborn I’m making my shoulders strong for the young to stand upon, stepping lightly on the backs of those who hold me up. It’s a chain of life unending, ever new and ever bending, grateful is the heart for the chance to be alive. Closing Words Announcements Carry the Flame Postlude
ORDER OF SERVICE Ingathering Music Chimes Greeting Prelude - Where Do We Come From, music by Brian Tate, words by Paul Gaugin, performed by Chorealis Welcome and Land Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting - For the Web of Life by Paul Sprecher Reading - Remembrance Invocation by Lyn Cox Hymn #350 The Ceaseless Flow of Endless Time Reading - What Hallowe'en means to Pagans by Heather Lovvorn Hymn #1001 Breaths Reflection by Yvonne Mireau Sharing Our Abundance - Child Haven Song - From You I Receive Message - Gordon Ritchie Candles of Care and Concern Meditation - In word, Samhain Ancestor Meditation, by Patti Wigington - In silence - In music, With You Always, by Gordon Ritchie, performed by Chorealis Closing words - They Are with Us Still by Kathleen McTigue Hymn #46 Now the Day Is Over Extinguishing the Flame - Four Element Blessing by Eric Williams Announcements Carry the Flame Benediction
Order of Service NOTE: Apologies – static ends 3 minutes in. lngathering Music Chimes Welcome and Land Acknowledgement Prelude Opening Words Lighting the Chalice A Communion of Heart and Soul by Bruce Southworth For the gift of this day and for our community of spiritual nurture and compassion, we give thanks. We light this chalice as a symbol of our faith. May our many sparks meet and merge in communion of heart and soul. Hymn 361 Enter, Rejoice and Come In Time for All Ages - Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type by Doreen Cronin Sharing Our Abundance An Official Welcome to Rev. Rosemary Morrison Meditation Words, Silence Meditation Hymn 1053 How Could Anyone Candles of Joy and Concern Message Part 1 Longing and Belonging – The Questions Music Message Part 2 Longing and Belonging Hymn 1014 We Are Answering the Call of Love Chalice Extinguishing It Becomes More by Amy Zucker Morgenstern When we take fire from our chalice, it does not become less. It becomes more. And so we extinguish our chalice, but we take its light and warmth with us, multiplying their power by all of our lives, and sharing it with the world. Closing Words Announcements Carry the Flame Postlude
“A Harvest of Hope”, Oct 10, 2021 Order of Service Ingathering Music Chimes Welcome and Land Acknowledgement Prelude Opening Words Lighting the Chalice “The Abundance of our Lives Together” By Katie Gelfand Hymn 349 “We Gather Together” Time for All Ages “My Two Blankets” written By Irena Kobold and Illustrated by Freya Blackwood Sharing Our Abundance: Child Haven Hymn 402 “From You I Receive” Responsive Reading 512 “We Give Thanks This Day” Meditation in Words, Silence, and Music Candles of Joy and Concern Message “A Harvest of Hope”- Rev Rosemary Morrison Hymn 1008 “When Our Heart is in a Holy Place” Chalice Extinguishing “Hope Continues” By Kevin Jagoe Closing Words
Order of Service – Oct 3, 2021 Service leaders: Susan Ruttan, Corinne Jackson, Elin Logan Chimes Welcome & Land Acknowledgement Prelude Introduction by Susan Ruttan Lighting the Chalice Opening Words by Richard Wagamese Hymn 298 “Here We Have Gathered” Sharing Our Abundance Hymn 402 “From You I Receive” Poem by Louise Halfe Meditation and Ritual for Truth and Reconciliation Hymn 128 “For All That Is Our Life” Reading from the report of the national Truth and Reconciliation Commission Sermon:” Before the Residential Schools” by Susan Ruttan Hymn 318 “We Would Be One” Thank You to Volunteers Chalice Extinguishing and Closing Words Carry the Flame Announcements Postlude
Order of Service, Sept 26, 2021 In-gathering Music Chimes Welcome and Land Acknowledgement Prelude Lighting the Chalice “Welcome to this Place of Possibility” by Marianne Hachten Cotter Hymn 360 “Here We Have Gathered” Time for All Ages Song “Everything’s Possible” written by Fred Small and performed by Lea Morris, used with permission Sharing Our Abundance - Camp fYrefly Hymn 402 “From You I Receive” Meditation and Hymn 83 “Winds Be Still” Candles of Care and Concern Message “Rewrite the Ending: Then Everything is Possible” Hymn 1021 “Lean on Me” Chalice Extinguishing By Elizabeth Selle Jones Closing Words “Holy and Generous Love” by Elena Westbrook Carry the Flame Postlude
Sept 19, 2021 - Order of Service Ingathering Music Chimes Welcome and Land Acknowledgement Prelude “You Can Do this Hard Thing” by Carrie Newcomer Call to Worship Lighting the Chalice “Building the Possible’ by Scott Tayler Hymn 346 “Come, Sing a Song With Me” Time for All Ages (story) Hymn 301 “Touch the Earth, Reach the Sky” Sharing Our Abundance - Camp fYrefly Hymn 402 “From You I Receive“ Meditation & Candles of Care and Concern Message “Ask What’s Possible, Not What’s Wrong” – Rev Rosemary Morrison Hymn 131 “Love Will Guide Us” Chalice Extinguishing By Elizabeth Selle Jones Closing Words “Holy and Generous Love” by Elena Westbrook Carry the Flame Postlude
Sept 12, 2021 - Order of Service "Water Is Life" Prelude Welcome and Land Acknowledgement Call to Worship Lighting the Chalice “The Spirit of Water” by Katie Gelfand Hymn 38 “Morning Has Broken” “Time for All Ages” Rev. Rosemary Hymn 100 ”Peace Like a River” Sharing Our Abundance - Camp fYrefly Hymn 402 “From You I Receive” Water and Pebbles: “ A Ritual of Life and Celebration” Song “Water is Life” By Sara Thomsen (used with permission) Message “Water is Life” Hymn 1064 “Blue Boat Home” Chalice Extinguishing By Elizabeth Selle Jones “Carry the Flame” Closing Words “Holy and Generous Love” by Elena Westbrook Church Related Announcements Postlude
Sept 5, 2021 - Order of Service Welcome Land Acknowledgement: "Territorial Acknowledgment" by Sean Neil-Barron Reading “To The Four Directions” by Joan Goodwin Chalice Lighting “For Each and For All” by Erik Walker Wikstrom Opening Words “A House for Our Dreams” by Dori J. Somers Hymn #1 “May Nothing Evil Cross This Door” Sharing Our Abundance - Camp fYrefly “From You I Receive” Sermon “Five Reasons You Should Not be a Unitarian” by Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter Hymn #123 “Spirit of Life” Candles of Care and Connection Meditation In word “Here in This Space We Are Gathered” by Maureen Killoran In silence In music “Our Seven Principles” Hymn - #288 “All are Architects” Closing words “Church Has Left the Building” by Margaret Weis Extinguishing the Flame “We Keep Its Light in Our Hearts” by Maddie Sifantus Closing Song “Carry the Flame”
Each year, persons from many faiths and cultures come to share names and stories of people who died because of planned attacks against them, because of wars, greed, “ethnic cleansing,” slavery, gender bias, and colonial appropriation of Indigenous lands. Leader: Rev Audrey Brooks. Speakers: Rev Anne Barker, Rev Fulgence Ndagijimana, and Rabbi Gila Caine. Note: this service is longer than a regular Sunday service.
Order of Service, Sunday, July 4, 2021 Gathering Music “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” Composed by Bach, performed by Anna Comellas (cello) and Rosalind Beall (guitar) Welcome Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship “We are One” Written by Hope Johnson Chimes Chalice Lighting “Bold and Courageous Together” Written by Erika A. Hewitt Opening Song “We Would Be One” #318 Silent Candles of Connection Meditative Chanting Reading “I Want to Be with People” Written by Dana E. Worsnop Song “When I am Frightened” #1012 Message “Becoming Beloved Community” Blessing the Congregation “The Holy Work of Showing Up” Written by Ashley Horan Song “We’ll Build a Land” #121 Sharing Our Abundance Song “From You I Receive” #402 Gratitude Blessing Rev. Rosemary Morrison’s Ministry Blessing Rev. Lee Anne Washington’s Ministry Chalice Extinguishing “The Work We Share” Written by Krista Taves Closing Song “Carry the Flame”
Order of Service, Sunday, June 20, 2021 Recollections of Our Fathers & Installation of the Board Gathering Music “Etude op. 76 no. 2” by Jean Sibelius Welcome Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship “Empowering the Fathers of this World” by Loraine Bottorff McNeill Chimes Chalice Lighting “Consider the Light” by Ben Soule Opening Song “Bright Morning Stars” Hymn #357 Candles of Connection Prayer for Father’s Day “A Father’s Day Prayer” by Kirk D. Loadman-Copeland Song “Spirit of Life” Hymn # 123 Message “Memories of Our Fathers” “These are our Dads” by Amy Petrie Shaw ● Elaine Reynard ● Lynne & John Turvey Song “Mother Spirit, Father Spirit” Hymn #8 Sharing Our Abundance Song “From You I Receive” Hymn #402 Gratitude, Recognition, & Installation of Board Closing Words “The Hands of Our Fathers” (anonymous) Chalice Extinguishing “Kindle New Sparks” by Debra Burrell Closing Song “Carry the Flame”
Order of Service - June 13 PRIDE 2021 Prelude “I’m Coming Out” Welcome Land Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting “The Pride Flame” by Linda lee Franson Opening words “Holy Stuff” by Marilyn Sewell Reading “Marginal Wisdom” by Leslie Takahashi Sharing our Abundance “From You I Receive” Responsive Reading “Proud” by Amanda Udis-Kessler Candles of Care and Concern Reading “Any Other Questions?” By Victoria E Safford Sermon “Gay Heroes of Edmonton” by Susan Ruttan Hymn #1053 “How Can Anyone” Responsive Affirmation “Our Common Life Is Enriched” Hymn #170 “We Are a Gentle Angry People” Closing words “Let Us Make this Earth a Heaven” by Tess Baumberger Closing Song “Carry the Flame” Postlude ”HAPPY” “Carry the Flame”
Order of Service - June 6, 2021 "Flower Communion" Gathering Music “Spring” By Vivaldi Welcome Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship Chimes Chalice Lighting “Like the First Hint of Green” By Jennifer McGlothin Opening Song “Morning Has Broken” Hymn #38 Candles of Connection Thanksgiving and Silent Meditation Song “The Sweet June Days” Hymn #65, performed by Merrily a Cedar Tree Quartet Reading Song “Spring Has Now Unwrapped the Flowers” Hymn #63, performed by First Unitarian Church of Baltimore, MD Message: Sowing Seeds Tending the Garden Harvesting the Flowers Song “Lo the Earth Awakens Again” Hymn #61 Sharing our Abundance Song “From You I Receive to You I Give” Gratitude & Closing Words “A Bounty of People”, written by Rev. Max Coots Chalice Extinguishing “It becomes More” by Amy Zucker Morgenstern Closing Song “Carry the Flame”
Order of Service - May 30, 2021 "The Human Life Equation" Gathering Music “O What a Piece of Work We Are” - Hymn #313 Welcome Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship - Psalm #139 Chimes Chalice Lighting “Let the Chalice Connect Us” By Catherine Callahan Opening Song “I am That Great and Fiery Force” - Hymn #27 Candles of Connection Breathing Meditation “Meditation on Breathing” – Hymn #1009 Reading “The Valley of Dry Bone” - Ezekiel 37:1-4, NRSV Message: “On The Human Life Equation” Song “Praise the Source of Faith and Learning” - Hymn #158 Sharing our Abundance Song “From You I Receive to You I Give” Closing Words “The Spirit of Wisdom” Reading #469 Chalice Extinguishing “As Breath to Song” By Becky Laurant Closing Song “Carry the Flame”
Order of Service Tell Me a Story Gathering Music “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” by Bach, performed by Anna Comellas (cello) and Rosalind Beall (guitar) Welcome Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship “The Day Unwritten” by Rev. Dr. David Breeden Chimes Chalice Lighting “A New Story into Being” by Rev. Dr. David Breeden Opening Song “Morning Has Broken” Hymn #38 Silent Candles of Connection Silent Meditation Reading “The Broken Story Story” by Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy Song “O Life That Maketh All Things New” Hymn #12 Message “Tell Me A Story” Sharing Our Abundance Song “From You I Receive” Hymn #402 Gratitude & Closing Words Chalice Extinguishing “Be True, Be Well, Be Loving” By Rev. Dr. Cynthia Landrum Closing Song “Carry the Flame”
Order of Service Gathering Music Welcome Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship “Circle of Care” by Rev. Lisa Bovee-Kemper Chimes Chalice Lighting “For Mothers & Mothering” by Rev. Dr. Claudene Oliva Opening Song “Bright Morning Stars” Hymn #357 Candles of Connection Prayer for Mother’s Day Song “Spirit of Life” Hymn # 123 Message: Memories of Our Mothers (Audrey Brooks, John Sproule, Donna Hamar) Song “No Matter If You Live Now Far or Near” Hymn #181 Sharing Our Abundance Song “From You I Receive” Hymn #402 Gratitude & Closing Words “God our Mother” by Allison Woodard Chalice Extinguishing “Kindle New Sparks” by Debra Burrell Closing Song “Carry the Flame”
Order of Service Prelude “Laudnum Bunches” An English Morris Dance Tune Introduction Land Acknowledgment Opening words “Blessed Is the Sky” by Eric Williams Kindling the Chalice “Like the First Hint of Green” by Jennifer McGlothin Hymn 347 “Gather the Spirit” “Meditation on the Four Directions” by Julia Hamilton Hymn 163 “For the Earth Forever Turning” Story “Mayfly Day” by Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross Sermon ”Faith Matters: Spring, a time of renewal, rebirth and rejuvenation” by Rev. Linda M. Rhinehart Neas Song “The Garden Song” written by David Mallett, performed by David Grover and the Big Bear Band Meditation “Bring Us Close to the Earth” by Lyn Cox Candles of Care and Connection Musical Interlude “A Branch of May” arranged by Greg Gilpin, performed by the Moscrop Choir, Burnaby, BC Sharing our Abundance Hymn 402 “From You I Receive” Hymn “Call Us Again” - Lyrics by Rev. Audrey Brooks, music by Gordon Ritchie Closing words ”Into the sun-washed light” by Judy Welles Extinguishing the Flame “Four Element Blessing” by Eric Williams Carry the Flame
In honor of Earth Day (April 22), Rev. Lee Anne will introduce us to some of the many ways in which the metaphorical tree of life has been used to signify difficult and complex concepts. Applying the metaphor to UCE, Rev. Lee Anne will explore ways we can nurture and strengthen the interconnected relationships that make our beloved community strong.
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The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Order of Service Gathering Music Welcome Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship “Transfiguring Love” written by Chip Roush Chalice Lighting “Amid all the noise in our lives” Tim Haley Opening Song ”Here we Have Gathered” - Hymn #360 Candles of Connection Meditation in Music Reading “The Night of The Moon” Song “Return Again”- Hymn #1011 Message “Why Were You Not More Like Zusya?” Question #1: What is missing for you, here at UCE? Song “Turn the World Around” - Hymn #1074 Question #2: What stands in the way of UCE fully becoming UCE? Song “We Begin Again in Love” - Hymn#1037 Sharing Our Abundance Song “From You I Receive” - Hymn #402 Gratitude & Closing Words Chalice Extinguishing “Consider the Light” Ben Soule, adapted by Rev. Lee Anne
We are all imperfect beings, broken by the careless or deliberate actions of others, sometimes by ourselves, sometimes by the world. However, by rebuilding after failures or hurt, we develop the resilience and strength to become our truest and best selves. Join us in this Taize-style service of music and reflection to ponder your own journey of becoming
Becoming Welcome Land Acknowledgment Opening words Transfiguring Love By Chip Roush Chalice lighting The Symbol of our Shared Faithby By Paul Stephan Dodenhoff Hymn De Noche Reading Unity Devotion By Kelly Murphy Mason Hymn Nada te turbe Reading Litany for Becoming author unknown Hymn Within Our Darkest Night Reading Psalm for the Wintered Soul By Cynthia Frado Candles of Care and Connection Musical Meditation Becoming By Mary Grigolia Sharing Our Abundance - https://www.uce.ca/support-our-work-donations-planned-giving/ Hymn Laudate omnes gentes Closing Words Much of Ministry is a Benediction By Susan Manker-Seale Extinguishing the Flame Carry the Flame
Unitarian Church of Edmonton website: https://www.uce.ca/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/41659071349/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UnitarianChurch/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnitarianUCE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitarianuce/ Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-189401827 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmpm5DXHKM7pRnnzcC75txQ
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Order of Service Apr 4, 2021 Gathering Music Welcome & Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship Chalice Lighting Come In Amy Russell Opening Song Here we Have Gathered Hymn #360 Candles of Connection Meditation in Music Reading And the Stone was Rolled Away! Song Jesus Christ Is Risen Today Hymn #268 Reading The Road to Emmaus Song O Day of Light and Gladness Hymn #270 Message When Things Are Not As They Appear Song O Young & Fearless Prophet Hymn #276 Sharing Our Abundance Song From You I Receive Hymn #402 Gratitude & Closing Words The Prayer of our Souls Reading #494 By W.E.B. Du Bois Chalice Extinguishing The Light for Everyone Who Comes into the World By Elizabeth Strong Closing Song Carry the Flame
March 28, 2021 What a Donkey Knows In recognition of the Christian Palm Sunday, Rev. Lee Anne will explore the use of donkeys to make important points in the Hebrew and Christian scriptures. And, how sometimes it pays to listen to and heed the wit and wisdom of those who know -- even if they are literally beneath you!
Gathering Music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjCzPp-MK48 Welcome Land Acknowledgment & Call to Worship Chimes Chalice Lighting Holy is this Place Written by Rev. Maureen Killoran Opening Song We Are a Gentle, Angry People Hymn #170 Candles of Connection Meditation in Music Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring (Excerpt) John Morgan - Piano Elizabeth Munson - Cello Reading Jesus’s Donkey Reading Balaam’s Donkey Message What a Donkey Knows Song I Can See Clearly Now Cover Performed by Kram - Lex Canvass - https://www.uce.ca/support-our-work-donations-planned-giving/ Sharing Our Abundance - https://www.uua.org/international-justice/un Song From You I Receive Hymn #402 Gratitude & Closing Words Chalice Extinguishing The Chalice in our Hearts Words by Rev. Eric Cherry The chalice is lit in our hearts each time that we pray for vision, long for healing, forgive our enemies, comfort our neighbors, and prepare for justice’s day. In its light, our hope and compassion are renewed and the covenantal ties that bind each to all become clear.
Now, by its sacred flame, The path before us is brightened: Love prepares our way, Harmony is in view, there is no East or West, no South or North, Only a world to greet, and bless with more Light still. Amen. Closing Song Carry the Flame
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The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Order of Service Gathering Music “Always” - Written & Performed by Gordon Ritchie Welcome Land Acknowledgment & Call to Worship Chimes Chalice Lighting “Our Commitment” - Rev. Dr. Kendyl R. Gibbons, Adapted by Rev. Lee Anne Washington Opening Song #1028 “Fire of Commitment” Candles of Connection Meditation in Music Reading “ The Parable of the Long Spoons” Song #115 “God of Grace and God of Glory” Message: “Committed Co-Creation” Congregational Question “What Brought You Here?” Song #121 “We’ll Build a Land” Canvass Sharing Our Abundance Song #402 From You I Receive Gratitude & Closing Words Chalice Extinguishing Carry the Flame Rev. Brian Kiely
Our Gay Rights Commitment In 1973, UCE made a bold commitment to gay rights, one that continues to this day. We look back at that proud history and the blessings it has brought us.
Intro Music True Colours written by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly, sung by Cyndi Lauper Welcome and Land Acknowledgment https://www.uce.ca/guestbook/ Chalice Lighting & Words Chimes Opening Words All That We Share is Sacred by Andree Mol Opening Song Everything Possible written by Fred Small, sung by the Flirtations Reflection Part I Our Gay Rights Commitment Susan Ruttan Song When the Spirit Says Do a spiritual sung by Ruben Piirainen Pledge Month and Sharing Our Abundance https://www.uce.ca/support-our-work-donations-planned-giving/ Reflection Part II Susan Ruttan Candles and Meditation in Music Breathe with the Trees performed by Wind Weaver Song Blue Boat Home written and sung by Peter Mayer Reading Earth Teach Me words of the Ute Indians of North America Gratitude Extinguish Chalice, Closing Words by Cynthia Landrum Carry the Flame Announcements
Unitarian Church of Edmonton website: https://www.uce.ca/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/41659071349/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UnitarianChurch/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnitarianUCE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitarianuce/ Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-189401827
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Gathering Music Always Written & Performed by Gordon Ritchie Welcome Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship Choose to Challenge Written & Performed by Anisa Nandaula, a spoken word poet Chimes Chalice Lighting A Legacy that Warms our Hearts Written by Paul Sprecher, adapted by Rev. Lee Anne Washington Opening Song #212 We are Dancing Sarah’s Circle Candles of Connection Meditation in Music Eshet Chayil Instrumental performed by Israel Gatterer and Shmuel Levinson Reading International Women’s Day - A Poem Written by Ms Moem Song #1019 Everything Possible Sung by First Unitarian Church of Baltimore Reading Proverbs 31 -- A poem honouring womanhood Song Eshet Chayil (Traditional/ A Capella) Message The Powerful, Capable, Wise & Wealthy Woman Song Eshet Chayil (New Arrangement/A Capella) Song Eshet Chayil (Traditional/ A Capella) Message The Powerful, Capable, Wise & Wealthy Woman Song Eshet Chayil (New Arrangement/A Capella) Sharing Our Abundance Song #402 From You I Receive Reading Proverbs 31 (adapted) A poem honouring manhood Gratitude, Congregational Question & Closing Words Chalice Extinguishing To Be Strong Enough
250 in Lifting Our Voices, Written by George G. Davis
Closing Song Carry the Flame
Black History Month: The Promise and the Practice Unitarian Universalist congregations across the continent claim to be welcoming congregations. But are we . . . really? This service will center the experiences of people of color in Unitarian Universalism. Their stories will be told in their voices. Come and learn how to be more welcoming to anyone whose culture is different than ours.
Gathering Music Always - Written & Performed by Gordon Ritchie
Toward a Place of Wholeness - Written by Viola Abbit for the Promise and the Practice service
Chalice Lighting A Beloved People - Written by Rebekah Savage
We light our flaming chalice as a beloved people united in love and thirsting for restorative justice. May it melt away the tethers that uphold whiteness in our midst. May it spark in us a spirit of humility. May it ignite in us radical love that transforms our energy into purposeful action. This a chalice of audacious hope. This chalice shines a light on our shared past, signaling our intention to listen deeply, reflect wisely, and move boldly toward our highest ideals.
Opening Song There is More Love Somewhere #95
Reading #1 There is More Love Somewhere Written by Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout
Candles of Connection
Meditation in Music Drumming
Reading #2 Missing Voices Written and Presented by Connie Simon for the Promise & Practice Worship Service
Song Hush #1040
Homily Tired of Being Silent Written by Rayla D. Mattson
Song There’s a River Flowin’ in My Soul #1007
Sharing Our Abundance https://www.uce.ca/support-our-work-donations-planned-giving/ https://ihuman.org/
Song From You I Receive #402
Fitted for this Day Written by Kimberly Quinn Johnson
A benediction written by Rev. Kimberly Quinn Johnson for use in The Promise and the Practice service. Rev. Johnson is the minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the South Fork. Among her specialties are anti-racism and youth ministry. Pay heed to how she empowers us and believes in us:
We are the ones we have been waiting for. We are not perfect, but we are perfectly fitted for this day. We are not without fault, but we can be honest to face our past as we chart a new future. We are the ones we have been waiting for. May we be bold and courageous to chart that new future May we have faith in a future that is not known We are the ones we have been waiting for.
Chalice Extinguishing Kindle New Sparks Written by Debra Burrell, a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Birmingham, Alabama
We have basked in the warmth and beauty of this flame and this community. As the chalice flame is extinguished, let us carry its glow within. Let us kindle new sparks within these walls and beyond.
Closing Song Carry the Flame
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We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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A Valentine to The Beloved Community Do you bristle at the ubiquitousness of the Hallmark branded Valentine’s Day? Come explore alternative understandings and applications of love as applied to the beloved community, especially in light of Covid Fatigue.
Gathering Music - Always Written & Performed by Gordon Ritchie Welcome Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship - The Central Task of the Religious Community Written by Mark Morrison-Reed Chalice Lighting - The Hearth of the Chalice by Bear W. Qolezcue Opening Song - When Our Heart is in a Holy Place #1008 Performed by First Unitarian Church of Baltimore Candles of Connection Mist of Cape Breton, Gordon Ritchie Circle of Stones, Gordon Ritchie Reading #1 - Spiritual Gifts - 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, NRSV Adapted by Rev. Lee Anne Washington Reading #2 -The Body of The Spirit of Life - 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 Adapted by Rev. Lee Anne Washington Reading #3 - The Spirit of Life Has No Body - Teresa of Avila Adapted by Rev. Lee Anne Washington Message - A Valentine to the Beloved Community Song: What Wondrous Love18 Performed by Chancel Choir, First Unitarian Church of Oakland Sharing Our Abundance https://www.uce.ca/support-our-work-d... From You I Receive #402 Gratitude & Closing Words - Here For Beloved Community Written by Rev. Dr. David Breeden Chalice Extinguishing - The Work We Share by Krista Taves Carry the Flame Announcements
Unitarian Church of Edmonton website: https://www.uce.ca/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/41659... Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UnitarianChu... Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnitarianUCE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitarianuce/ Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-189401827
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtNMXkdDkH8
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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January 31, 2021 Poetry incites the imagination with imagery, similes, and other literary devices. Poetry, like music, moves us in ways that prose does not. On this fifth Sunday of the month, we will share poetry that has moved us, comforted us, inspired us, and shaped us. Some will share a cherished and repeatedly read poem; while others will share an original work. We hope that you will read your choice during the service. During the service, we will also recognize and thank Rev. Audrey Brooks for her many years serving as UCE's pastoral care chaplain.
Gathering Music Imagine by John Lennon Welcome Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship Where We Are From Written by UCE members, Read by Corinne Jackson Chimes Chalice Lighting For the Freedom of Faith Heather K. Janules Opening Song #404 What Gift Can We Bring Sung by Westminster Presbyterian Church Choir, Buffalo, New York Candles of Connection Meditation in Music Miracles & Wonders, Written for Rev. Audrey Brooks, Written by Gordon Ritchie, Performed by Gordon Ritchie Poem Castle or Prison Written by Doug Eastwell, Read by Doug Eastwell Poem In the centre of the night Written by Coralie Cairns, Read by Coralie Cairns Poem Sundays Written by John Sproule, Read by John Sproule Song #354 We Laugh We Cry Sung by Virtual Choir of Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist Poem Mindful Written by Mary Oliver, Read by Susan Ruttan Poem When I’m among the Trees Written by Mary Oliver, Read by Lynne Turvey Poem Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening Written by Robert Frost, Read by Susan Lang Song #209 O Come, You Longing Thirsty Souls Sung by The Chancel Choir of the First Unitarian Church of Oakland Honoring Rev. Audrey Brooks’ Many Years of Compassionate Care to UCE Poem We Are Enough Written by Rev. Audrey Brooks, Read by Rev. Audrey Brooks Sharing Our Abundance Song #402 From You I Receive Poem Spider Traditional English Nursery Rhyme, Read by Elaine Reynard Poem Kitchen Treasures Written by Kathy Stanley, Read by Kathy Stanley Poem The Lanyard Written by Billy Collins, Read by Rev. Lee Anne Washington Song #315 (see below) This Old World Sung by Lisa Christen-Gee & Matt Gee of First Unitarian of Chicago Gratitude & Closing Words Happy Birthday Dragon Written by Jack Prelutsky, Read by Corrinne Jackson Chalice Extinguishing We are One Written by Amy Zucker Morgenstern Closing Song Carry the Flame
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The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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January 24, 2021 Laughter is the Best Medicine -- Belly Laugh Day
Some believe that humor depends upon the perception of an appropriate incongruity. And, that a good sense of humor depends on the ability to imagine alternative outcomes. Positive laughter fuels positive energy, connection, and creativity. Have you ever had such a good laugh that you cried? Remember how you felt immediately afterward? Laughing out loud releases a neurotransmitter in the brain called serotonin, which relieves stress, reduces tension, and eases the symptoms of depression. Bring your imagination and join us for a multi-generational humor filled service. Rev Lee Anne Washington
Order of Service Gathering Music Imagine by John Lennon Welcome Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship Determined Seed by Laura Wallace Chimes Chalice Lighting The Love that Redeems Us All by Max A. Coots Opening Song #354 We Laugh We Cry Candles of Connection Meditation in Music Four Seasons Concerto, Spring by Vivaldi Jokes/Amusing Story Song Quarantine (is Not Quite Over) Parody Jokes/Amusing Story Song I Want to Know What Day It Is Parody Sharing Our Abundance Song #402 From You I Receive - https://www.uce.ca/support-our-work-donations-planned-giving/ Jokes/Amusing Story Gratitude & Closing Words An Old Irish Blessing Chalice Extinguishing A Virtual Connection by Rev. Lee Anne Washington Closing Song Carry the Flame
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The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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World Religion Day Celebrated around the world, World Religion Day is an observance initiated in 1950 by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States. It is celebrated on the third Sunday in January every year. It arises from the Baha'i principle of the oneness of religion (literally "bond") and of progressive revelation, which describes religion as continuously evolving. Rev. Lee Anne will lead us in imagining a world in which all people adhere to the basic principles of the Baha'i faith.
Order of Service: Gathering Music Imagine by John Lennon Welcome Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship Being Sanctuary Jennifer “Jo” VonRue, Linette Lowe Chimes Chalice Lighting A Fire in the Universe by Shawn Trapp Opening Song The Oneness of Everything By Jim Scott Candles of Connection Meditation in Music Clair de Lune By Claude Debussy A Brief Introduction to the Baha’i Faith Reading Our Seven Principles Message World Religion Day Hymn #134 Our World is One World Sharing Our Abundance Hymn #402 From You I Receive Gratitude & Closing Words Be Ours A Religion By Theodore Parker Chalice Extinguishing Do All the Good You Can By John Wesley Closing Song Carry the Flame
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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In this service, we will welcome precious new humans whose spiritual journeys began in 2020. We will also remember members and friends whose spiritual journeys came to an end in 2020. Additionally, come to the service prepared to share the names of those from your larger circle of family and friends who have died or were born in 2020.
This service will be a shared reflection on the year past. 2020 has been the most dramatic of years. This service will feature your picks - the top news stories of the year, the top creative arts stories of the year (your favourite novels, movies, theatre, other art forms), and top personal stories of the year. Service Leader: John Pater Order of Service Prelude: Year End Anthem: Ian Tyson: Four Strong Winds Chalice lighting & opening words The Seasons: Traditional English (19th century) / Music: Loreena McKennitt Year End Reading: Kendyl LR Gibbons, Lady of the Seasons’ Laughter (#51) The Meanings of 2020: sharing and reflecting on our top stories of the year Top pandemic story of the year - individual and collective impacts Poetry Reading: Thomas H Troeger, Source of Faith and Learning (#158) Top news story of the year - current affairs, politics, sports Poetry Reading: William Blake, Every Night and Every Morn (#17) Top creative arts story of the year - movie, novel, theatre, music, dance Poetry Reading: Alexander Pope/Michael Young, Mother of All (#91) Top personal story of the year Poetry Reading: GK Chesterton, It is something to have wept (#5) Meditation: Reflections on the stories of 2020 Silence Music: Barenaked Ladies, Auld Lang Syne Offering Extinguishing chalice Closing song: Carry the flame
Pls note the audio is silent in several spots. These are in the recording itself. There is no order of Service for Dec 27 What comes after the fear of not having enough; after the frenzy of buying, wrapping, and sending holiday cards and gifts; and after the disappointment of a small self-contained Christmas? Rev. Lee Anne suggests “stillness.” She will explore the power of being still and introduce several different methods of achieving this ancient and restorative state of being.
Blue Christmas: Leaning into the Stillness Rev. Lee Anne continues the time honored tradition of recognizing that the Christmas Season isn’t a joyous occasion for everyone. Many of us are grieving lost loved ones, lost relationships, lost financial security, lost health and vitality and lost meaning in our lives. If you are not having a very merry Christmas, you and those who support you are invited to participate in a worship and comfort service. Our Blue Christmas service acknowledges your pain, comforts your soul, and affirms that love is stronger than fear, life is stronger than death, and hope is stronger than despair. Together, we will lean on each other and on the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
(Service edited to maintain the privacy of sharing our pain and grief.) Please enjoy the words and music to help you through ....
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We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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In the story of Jesus’ birth there is a blessing: a possibility of a better world. This possibility arises when we remember that we are all connected; when we choose kindness and generosity; when we remember that each one of us matters; when we allow our hearts to be changed by love and wonder. Service Leader: Gordon Ritchie
Order of Service for Sunday, December 20, 2020, 10:30 am Solstice Prelude – Solstice Night performed by Chorealis Welcome Land Acknowledgment Opening words – Winter Solstice by Yvonne Mireau Kindling the Chalice - In the Bleak and Cold Winter by Cynthia Landrum Lighting the Advent Wreath Hymn 55# – Dark of Winter Reading - The Meaning of the Solstice by Barbara Wellsten Hove Sharing Our Abundance From You I Receive Reading - Winter Solstice Meditation by Lyn Cox Hymn #123 – Spirit of Life Candles of Care and Concern Music – To Drive the Cold Winter Away performed by Loreena Mckennitt Homily - Let Us Not Wish Way the Winter by Gordon Ritchie Music – Wintry Lullaby performed by Erin Van Der Molin-Pater and Gordon Ritchie Responsive Reading - Winter Solstice Litany by Florence Caplow Closing Words – Reading from John o’Donahue Postlude – To The Green Holly performed by Chorealis Extinguishing the Flame Solstice Prayer by Sara Eileen LaWall Carry the Flame Announcements
Gathering Music - Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella Welcome Land Acknowledgement Opening Words Chalice Lighting - Joy and Gladness By Rev. Jude Geiger Lighting Third Advent Candle: Joy Written by Megan Dowdell Adapted & Read by Gordon Ritchie Joy to the World I heard the Bells on Christmas Day Written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Sung by Harry Belafonte The Mitten Tree Written by Candace Christiansen Oh Mitten Tree (Sung to Oh Tannenbaum) The Mitten Tree - Written by Rev. Kimberly Debus Sharing Our Abundance Little Drummer Boy African Tribal Version by Alex Boye ft Genesis Choir Twelve Days of Quarantine Written by Jeanine and David Ridenour God Rest Ye Unitarians - Words by Christopher Gist Raible We’re Beginning to Plan A COVID Christmas Parody by The Moore Family during Lockdown #2 in UK Jingle Bells Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly Closing Words Chalice Extinguishing - A Celebration of Truth, Meaning, & Joy Written by Rev. Sara Ascher Adapted by Rev. Lee Anne Washington Carry the Flame We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Gathering Music Find a Stillness Welcome Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship #441 To Worship Chimes Chalice Lighting Spark of Life, Rev. Dr. Linda Hart Lighting Second Advent Candle Peace, Written by Megan Dowdell, Adapted by Gordon Ritchie Opening Song #86 Blessed Spirit of My Life Candles of Connection Meditation in Music Comptine d’un autre ete - apres midi By Yann Tiersen Message: Stillness as Resistance Sharing our Abundance From You I Receive to You I Give Closing Words Desiderata, By Max Ehrmann Chalice Extinguishing We Are One, By Amy Zucker Morgenstern Closing Song Carry the Flame
Gathering Music Come Into This Place of Peace Gordon Ritchie and Chorealis Welcome Land Acknowledgment Opening Words & Call to Worship Blessings on Those Staying Home, By Linda Barnes Chimes Chalice Lighting For Every Time We Make a Mistake, By Maureen Killoren Lighting First Advent Candle: Hope Hymn #33 Sovereign and transforming Grace Candles of Connection Musical Meditation
Message Loving Kindness Meditation Heals Song Filled With Loving Kindness Sharing our Abundance From You I Receive to You I Give Closing Words #694 May the Love which Overcomes All Differences, By Frederick E. Gillis Chalice Extinguishing Toward Repair of Relationship, By Joanna Lubkin & Adapted by Rev. Lee Anne Carry the Flame
Spiritual Healing Through Storytelling - Nov 22, 2020 Interim Minister - Rev Lee Anne Washington
Gathering Music Come Into This Place of Peace Gordon Ritchie and Chorealis Welcome Land Acknowledgment Opening Words Chimes Chalice Lighting Why We’re Here By Erik Walker Wikstrom Opening Song The Whole of Me By Emily Melcher with Leslie Stephanie, Deborah Phelps, and Jane Peckham Candles of Connection Meditation in Music El Noi de la Mare Reading The Storyteller By Mike Jones Message The Healing Power of Storytelling Blue Candle of Remembrance: Transgender Day of Awareness Hymn #1019 Everything Possible Sharing Our Abundance From You I Receive, To You I Give Closing Words Prayer of Storytelling By Mandie McGlynn Chalice Extinguishing Closing Song Carry the Flame
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We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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SUSTAINING OUR LIGHT | NOV 15, 2020 Music: Prelude in C Major; Variations on Spirit of Life ~ Elliott Dainow & Minjee Yoon, Vancouver Invocation: Call to Worship ~ Rev. Fulgence Ndagijimana Land Acknowledgement: Beverly Horton, Hamilton, Rev. Meg Roberts, Beacon/Comox Opening Words: Rev. Wayne Walder, Neighbourhood, Toronto Chalice Lighting featuring videos from congregations & Spirit of Life sung by Leah Hokanson, Nanaimo - Video by Amber Dawn Bellemare Reading: 5 Aspirations ~ Families of UU Church of Winnipeg Music: When Our Heart Is In A Holy Place ~ Grand River Unitarian, Kitchener Offering ~ Margaret Wanlin, CUC Board President Music: Becoming ~ Eleuthera Diconca-Lippert, Montreal Story for All Ages ~ Katharine Childs, Montreal Reflections on Sustaining Our Light Fire of Commitment, 1st verse ~ Eleuthera Diconca-Lippert Reflection I ~ Rev. Debra Thorne, Nanaimo Fire of Commitment, 2nd verse ~ Dallas Bergen, First Toronto Reflection II ~ Rev. Debra Faulk, Calgary Healing Ritual ~ Rev. Wayne Walder & Suzanne Maziarz, Neighbourhood, Toronto Fire of Commitment, 3rd verse ~ PJ Buchan, Calgary Reflection III: Video by Rev. Diane Rollert, Montreal Music: Fire of Commitment Ensemble - Video by Amber Dawn Bellemare Blessing: Rev. Fulgence Ndagijimana Postlude: When Our Heart Is In A Holy Place ~ Elliott Dainow, Vancouver
As a spiritual community committed to social justice, how do we respond when our provincial government talks about cutting back the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program, on which thousands of vulnerable Albertans rely? Speaker: Susan Ruttan. Susan is a veteran journalist and a former editorial page editor of the Edmonton Journal
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The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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The loss of a loved one -- whether by death or by separation -- is excruciatingly painful and disorienting. The world as we know it is turned upside down and inside out. Rev. Lee Anne will explore public rituals around All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day as models for the creation of our own private healing rituals. Rev Lee Anne Washington
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The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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October 25: Naming What Pains Us and What Gives Us Hope We cannot recover from that which we cannot name. During our normal services, we limit our joys and sorrows to those occurring in our personal lives. And yet, we are constantly reminded through social media and other information outlets of all that is broken in our world. Join us as Rev. Lee Anne leads us in naming some of the structural, societal, and systemic brokenness that harms or hurts us deeply, and makes us feel powerless. We will also name that which gives us hope and the courage to work for change. Through this balanced and communal spiritual practice we will comfort and inspire each other.
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The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
Learning from the Past A wise choir director once said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, look where you’ve been.” One of our UU sources is "words and deeds of prophetic people”. Perhaps, part of being resilient is being able to draw on lessons from the past when faced with adversity or a new situation. We’ll look at those who persevered in uncertain times, and see what tools they can help us add to our own kits.
Service Leaders: Karen Mills, Gordon Ritchie
Order of Service: Welcome Chimes Treaty Acknowledgement Opening Words All That We Have Been, All That We Will Become by Leslie Ahuvah Fails Kindling the Chalice We Inherit this Free Faith from the Brave and Gentle, by Audette Fulbright Fulson Singing In These Hard Times, by Linda Hirschhorn Candles of Care and Connection The Road Not Taken, by Robert Frost Sharing Our Abundance From You I Receive Homily Looking to our pasts for resilience, by Karen Mills Meditation in word: The Strength of Water, by Jamila Batchelder and Molly Housh Gordon in song: What we need is here Closing Words and song Closing Words for Hard Times, by Maureen Killoran Extinguishing the Flame Announcements Thank you to this Sunday’s Zoom volunteers without whom this online gathering would not be possible: Karen Bilida, Andrew Mills, Jeff Bisanz and Gloria Krenbrenk
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The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
When life throws us a curveball, and we find ourselves facing challenges that we did not see coming and for which we were not prepared, remembering those people, places, and things for which we are most grateful can calm our anxiety and strengthen our resolve. Gratitude is a powerful and accessible spiritual practice. Join us as Rev. Lee Anne shares three ways to practice gratitude on a daily basis.
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
A time of reconciliation. Sept 27, 2020 In this season of change, we reflect on atonement and forgiveness. We will honour Orange Shirt Day, to remember survivors of Canada’s residential schools. Service Leaders: The Church Services Committee
September 27 Order of Service: A Time of Reconciliation Welcome Land Acknowledgment Opening Words Chalice Lighting & Words Prayer on Orange Shirt Day by Vivian Ketchum Reading: Worth-ship, from the Canadian Unitarian Council Introduction of the Church Services Committee Hymn # 86 Blessed Spirit of My Life Reading At One by Victoria E Safford Sharing Our Abundance From You I Receive Joys & Connections Homily: Yom Kippur: At-one-ment by Kathleen Hepler Meditation: Hymn #123 Spirit of Life Words Prayer of Reconciliation by Anne Barker Music Music of the Native American flute Chalice Extinguishing & Closing Words The Courage to Continue on the Journey by Lyn Cox Carry the Flame Announcements
Orange Shirt Day was designed to commemorate the residential school experience, to witness and honour the healing journey of the survivors and their families, and to commit to the ongoing process of reconciliation. https://www.orangeshirtday.org/about-us.html
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September 20, 2020: The Gifts of Wandering through the Wilderness
Likening the interim period between settled ministers to the Israelites’ wandering through the wilderness, Rev. Lee Anne Washington will explore how such wandering can be a time of great spiritual growth, self-actualization, and discovery for our congregation. Though the interim period can be uncomfortable at times, it is by exploring our discomfort and by holding each other in love that the gifts we have to offer our beloved community and our next settled minister emerge.
Welcome Land Acknowledgment Opening Words Invitational Come, Come, Whoever You Are vocals: Brother Sun Chalice Lighting Song Lean on Me Sung by: Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist. Responsive Reading -- A Litany We Travel This Road Together By Tess Baumberger Joys & Connections Meditative Music Message From Here to There: The Gifts of Wandering through the Wilderness By Rev Lee Anne Washington Music: We All Have Gifts to Share Sung by Susan Kay Wyatt Sharing Our Abundance Chalice Extinguishing We Extinguish This Flame By Elizabeth Selle Jones Closing Words Your Gifts By Rebecca Ann Parker, Adapted Closing Song
September 13: Leaving Egypt in Faith Every journey from here to there begins with moving away from that which has become familiar and moving toward possibilities that have not yet manifested -- that takes faith.
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September 6, 2020 : Justice, Justice Shalt Thou Pursue Rev. Lee Anne Washington will introduce herself to us by sharing her journey from pursuing legal justice in state and federal courts in the United States to pursuing social justice through the co-creation and support of beloved communities.
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
Welcome and Land Acknowledgment Karen Bilida
Prelude Yo-Yo Ma - Bach: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, Prélude
Opening Words Rev Lee Anne Washington
Kindling the Chalice #448 We Gather This Hour – Christine Robinson
Hymn #298, verses 1 – 3 Wake, Now, My Senses
Candles of Joy and Concern
Sharing Our Abundance Camp FyreFly
Response From You I Receive, To You I Give
Reading The Starfish Story – adapted from Loren Eisley’s work
Sermon Justice, Justice Shalt Thou Pursue
Responsive Reading #457 I Am Only One by Edward Everett Hale
Hymn #298, verses 4 & 5 Wake, Now, My Senses
Extinguishing the Chalice #456 We Extinguish This Flame -- Elizabeth Selle Jones
Closing Words Rev. Lee Anne Washington
Closing Song Carry the flame of Peace and Love until we meet again. (Sing twice)
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A discussion on some current research and thinking on the impact of COVID-19 on Edmonton (the corporate entity and the community we live in)
Theatre is Religion, led by John Sproule, Coralie Cairns by Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)
Our faith community is unique in the number of people who aren't born into it, but who find us as adults. Those spiritual journeys to our UU church are always fascinating, and they make us the special place that we are.
A service exploring sources of comfort and inspiration during difficult times. Order of Service Welcome Chalice Lighting / Opening Words: “Any Bowl Can Be a Chalice” (Hugh MacPherson) Reading 1: “A Recipe for Resilience”, Margaret Weis, From UUA Worship Web Sharing Abundance: Song: “From you I receive, to you I give. Together we share and from this we live.” (sing twice) Candles of Concern and Celebration Reading 2: “What Makes Life Meaningful?” (Devon Fry, Psychology Today, Vol. 53, No. 4, p. 5) Reading 3: “I am my silence” from Embers: One Ojibway’s Meditations, by Richard Wagamase Musical Interlude Reading 4: Sacred texts in Unitarian Universalism (from UUA Worship Web) Extinguishing the Chalice: Elizabeth Selle Jones Song: Carry the Flame “Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again” (sing twice) Announcements / upcoming services and events Break-out “rooms” for connections and discussion
This pandemic has robbed us of all sorts of comforts and pleasures, but many of us have found ways to survive the social distancing. We’ll share some of those stories. Order of Service, July 19, 2020 Welcome: Susan Ruttan Prelude: Gathered Here Kindling the chalice (Susan) and opening words, Pandemic Sharing Our Abundance slides Reflection: Susan, with slides Candles of Care and Connection: slideshow Music: Circle Round for Freedom Reading: A Prayer for These Times Extinguishing the Flame/Closing words Carry the Flame
This year the theme is “Witness, Hope, Interconnections.” We will gather on Zoom, with speakers from countries where people die violent deaths because of intentional attacks against them. We give witness to their names, remembering that unless we do this, they fade into history as nothing. Rabbi David Kunin will speak about the interconnectedness of all of us, as we face current crises in our world.
1 Introduction by Vyda Ng, Canadian Unitarian Council 0:00 2 Prelude: “Come Into This Place” by Gordon Ritchie 1:13 3 “First Witness” Metis poet Naomi McIlwraith 2:28 4 Genocide Memorial Garden Stone 5:49 5 “Second Witness” Rabbi Gila Caine, Beth Ora Synagogue 12:44 6 “Third Witness” Jasmina Colic, Srebrenica Genocide 17:12 7 Theme: "Hope”, Adrienne Wiebe, Change for Children in Guatemala 24:54 8 Musical Performance “Ella's Song” sung by Karen Porkka with Soul Circle Singers of Edmonton 31:33 9 Slide Show Presentation: Images From Past Memorial Services 36:09 10 Sermon “Hope as an Act of Resistance”, Rev. Fulgence Ndagijimana, Associate Minister, Saskatoon Unitarians 37:29 11 “Song Of Hope” , Roylin Picou 46:02 12 Theme “Interconnectedness”, Rabbi David Kunin 53:28 13 Placing Of Memorial Stones: Rev. Audrey Brooks 1:01:47 14 Closing Words: Rev. Audrey Brooks and Nicole Ingabire of Rwanda, for the Memory Keepers, and Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet, author/poet, Westwood Unitarian Congregation 1:07:20 15 Karen Bilida, president of the board, Unitarian Church of Edmonton 1:15:36 16 “Wintry Lullaby” sung by Erin Van Der Molen-Pater with harpist Gordon Ritchie 1:17:58
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Joint Service With Westwood Unitarian Congregation: Join us for our 4th All-Edmonton UUs Service, closing out the regular church year together. “Beloved Companions” will be a celebration of our dear house mates... and ‘all the animals’.
1 Opening Song: Hymn 171 “We Celebrate the Web of Life” performed by Jennifer McMillan 0:00 2 Land Recognition by Heather MacLean-Smith 1:19 3 Welcome 2:14 4 Chalice Lighting “All Animals Are Our Relatives" by Rev. Florence Caplow, read by Rev. Anne Barker 3:39 5 “Three Blind Mice” played by Jennifer McMillan 4:19 6 Sharing Our Abundance 7:25 7 “The Calling of the Creatures” by Ian Riddell, read by Rev. Anne Barker 8:18 8 Sermon “Beloved Companions: The Blessing of the Animals” by Rev. Anne Barker 9:02 9 Readings “Animal Shelter” & “Yellow Dog” from “Love That Dog” by Sharon Creech, read by Corinne Jackson 18:27 10 “Beloved Companions: Pet Medley” played by Jennifer MacMillan 21:15 11 The Blessiing of the Pets by Rev. Anne 25:27 12 Hymn 324 “Where My Free Spirit Onward Leads” performed by Jennifer McMillan 28:12 13 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing by Rev. Anne 30:18 14 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 30:53
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Summer solstice is normally a time of abundance. This year, it’s a time of pandemic. When we think about our sacred relationship with the Earth and with all living things, we cannot help but ask: what is being asked of us, and given to us, even now?
1 Welcome by Ali Hammington 0:00 2 Prelude “Here Comes the Sun” by the Beatles 0:46 3 Opening Words by Ali Hammington 3:57 4 Kindling the Chalice and Casting the Circle by Rev. Audrey Brooks 4:11 5 Invoking the Elements by Doug Eastwell 5:44 6 Sharing Abundance by Rhonda Jessen 7:35 7 “Mother Earth Song” by Dinean 8:37 8 Reflection by Ali Hammington, read by Gordon Ritchie 12:05 9 “Blue Boat Home” sung by Amy Broadbent 18:03 10 Elemental Release: Doug Eastwell 21:22 11 Extinguishing the Chalice 21:45 12 “May the Circle be Open” by Alice DeMichele 22:05 13 “Carry the Flame of Piece and Love” 24:45
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Moving away from the idea of over-sexualized pride events, and tying to the idea being in Covid isolated. Our theme “Being Queer But Not Sexual” is not discussed nearly as much as it should be. By this, we don’t just mean asexual or aromantic, but also those folks who are choosing celibacy (either as a short- or long-term thing) even if they are interested in relationships. #UU #YEG
1 Welcome by Violet 0:00 2 Prelude “Asexy” by Queer Sounds 0:40 3 Lighting the Chalice “The Asexuality Erasure” by winterfox1994, read by AJ 5:42 4 Opening Words “Asexuality, what is it?” read by Alex 6:49 5 Sharing Abundance 8:00 6 “There is More Love Somewhere” from Jayme Stone’s Folklife 9:07 7 Reflection Reading “Why are we talking about this?” read by AJ 14:34 8 Song “Imaginary” by Broken Elegance and Nomyn 18:21 9 Hymn 1053 “How Could Anyone” sung by Violet, Erica, and Maria 22:13 10 Closing Words, Extinguishing the Chalice “Be True, Be Well, Be Loving” by Cynthia Landrum, read by Maria 23:50 11 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 24:17
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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The Flower Communion is an annual service that celebrates beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community. Please select a fresh flower, or a picture of a favorite flower, to place near your web-cam while we share music, reflections, stories and poems about flowers and their significance. #UU #YEG
1 Welcome by Beth Jenkins 0:00 2 Prelude “Ye Flowery Banks”, words by Robert Burns, music and vocals by Gordon Ritchie 1:17 3 Lighting the Chalice “Like the First Hint of Green” by Jennifer McGlothin 4:56 4 Opening Words “Honoring the Flower Ceremony,” adapted from UUA Worship Web 5:43 5 Sharing Abundance: George Spady Centre, Edmonton, our community organization for the month of June, https://www.gspady.org/ 7:33 6 Reading “Travelers Upon the Earth” by Elizabeth M. Strong 10:04 7 “Mist of Cape Breton” by Gordon Ritchie 11:01 8 Reading “Flower Power” by Rev. Gary Kowalski 13:57 9 Blessing / Meditation “No Hot House Flowers” by Lisa Doege, read by Rev. Audrey Brooks 23:29 10 Contemplation of the Flowers: “Gathering the Dew” by Gordon Ritchie 24:56 11 Closing Words: No. 682 “Beauty is before me …” from the Navajo of North America 27:26 12 Extinguishing the Chalice 27:51 13 “Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.” 28:13
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Unitarianism originated in a dispute over an interpretation of the bible and the concept of the trinity. I will explore the roots of this dispute and use modern translations of the gospels to show why the trinity is problematic. Content warning: contains bible references, scripture readings, and discussion of god. #UU #YEG
1 Welcome by Andrew Mills 0:00 2 Prelude “Jubilate Deo” by Chorealis in 2013 1:13 3 Introduction 4:38 4 Kindling the Chalice 6:23 5 Sharing Our Abundance 6:51 6 “Learn to Fly” by Chorealis in 2011 8:16 7 “From You I Receive, to You I Give” 10:34 8 Gospel Readings 11:08 9 “Ose Shalom” by Chorealis in 2011 14:30 10 Sermon “Radical Theology” by Andrew Mills 18:04 11 Closing Words 37:42 12 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 38:21 13 Postlude “Quoniam tu solus santus” by Vivaldi, sung by Chorealis in 2013 38:55
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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How can Design promote Social Justice? Designers, Architects, Urban Planners and Landscape Designers can promote Social Justice because spaces, both interior and exterior, can honour its users and can affect the way people interact with each. Come and listen to find out how design can do that. #UU #YEG
1 Welcome by Lillias Cowper 0:00 2 Prelude “She's Like the Swallow” 0:45 3 Sharing Our Abundance 3:11 4 “Rainbow Connection” by The Muppets 4:22 5 Reading by Douglas Cardinal 6:47 6 “Elegy for the victims of the earthquake & tsunami” by Nobuyuki Tsujii 7:20 7 Reflection Reading by Pauline Atwood 10:58 8 Community Question 12:38 9 Homily “How Can Design Promote Social Justice” by Lillias Cowper 14:16 10 “There's a River Flowing in My Soul” 25:46 11 Closing Words 30:09 12 Extinguishing the Chalice 31:08 13 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 31:30
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Our commitment to “justice, equity, and compassion in human relations” draws us to social justice and compels us to contribute our resources-donations, volunteering, or political action-to that end. But as Thackeray asked, and as we must ask ourselves, “Who can tell the mischief which the very virtuous do?”
1 Welcome by Rev. Anne Barker 0:00 2 Welcome/Tawâw by Jeff Bisanz 0:59 3 Lighting the Chalice, words by Starhawk 2:15 4 Prelude “It’s Happening” by Ann Vriend and students at Sifton Elementary School 3:18 5 Hymn 131 “Love Will Guide Us” with Carrie Day 7:46 6 Sharing Our Abundance with Andrew Mills 9:51 7 “Someday” by Carrie Day 11:47 8 Sermonette 1 “Is Charity Helpful or Toxic or Both?” by Jeff Bisanz 15:42 9 Community Question 25:04 10 Sermonette 2 “Who Decides How to Change the World?” by Jeff Bisanz 31:10 11 Reading “I Am Only One” by Edward Everett Hale 42:32 12 Hymn 128 “For All That Is Our Life” with Carrie Day 43:42 13 Extinguishing the Flame, Closing Words by Rabindranath Tagore 46:07 14 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love Until We Meet Again” 46:30
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
UCE - https://www.uce.ca/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/41659071349/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/UnitarianChurch/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/EdmUnitarian Twitter - https://twitter.com/UnitarianUCE Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/unitarianuce/ SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/user-189401827/
Beginning with the OWL curriculum, we UUs teach and believe that family comes in myriad constellations. We celebrate LGBTQ+ chosen family, extended family, aunties of all sorts, and brothers and sisters from other mothers and misters. Join us today as we celebrate family, caretaking, and being loved throughout the ages. Especially today, as we are more likely than not to be physically distant from some of our loved ones, let us reflect on how love, care, and tenderness manifest in unexpected ways. #UU #YEG
1 Welcome by Rev. Audrey Brooks 0:00 2 Prelude “One Voice” by the Wailin’ Jennies 2:42 3 Kindling the Chalice “For Mother’s Day” by the Jo-Anne Elder Gomes 6:17 4 Hymn – South African “Babethandaza” 7:22 5 Sharing Our Abundance with Andrew Mills 10:13 6 “Here’s My Hand” by Gordon Ritchie 12:36 7 Homily by Dr. Jennifer Askey 16:38 8 Hymn “Spirit of Life” by composer Carolyn McDade and choir 31:09 9 Meditation “Mother Wisdom Speaks” by Christine Lore Webber 34:29 10 Closing Words 36:17 11 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love until We Meet Again” 37:50
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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What comes to your mind when you think of Sabbath? Do you think of rest? A break from work? What might it mean in this time of uncertainty and unrest? What does it mean to be and do good? We'll ponder all these questions as we look at the wisdom Jewish tradition may hold for us now. #UU #YEG
1 Welcome by Gordon Ritchie 0:00 2 “Al Shlosha D'varim” performed by Spivey Hall Children's Choir 0:45 3 Opening words - Jewish Unitarian Universalists - Beliefs & Principles read by Karen Mills 4:16 4 Kindling the Chalice, from a Jewish Passover Haggadah, read by Gordon Ritchie 6:31 5 Responsive Reading “May We Seek to Serve Life” by Monica Jacobson-Tennessen, read by Gordon Ritchie & Robert Begg 7:15 6 Reading “Higher Than Heaven” by Shula Bryski, read by Rev. Audrey Brooks 9:14 7 Sharing Our Abundance 12:35 8 “Ose Shalom” by John Leavitt performed by Hal Leonard Choral 13:45 9 “From You I Receive” 17:33 10 Reading “Pandemic” by Lynn Ungar, read by Karen Mills 18:05 11 Candles of Care and Connection 19:18 12 “Jerusalem of Gold” performed by Shulem Lemmer 19:36 13 Reading “Ecological Spiritual Delight” by Patricia Guthmann Haresch, read by Karen Mills 24:00 14 Reading “Ten Blessings” by Rev. Ana Levy-Lyons, read by Gordon Ritchie 32:39 15 Extinguishing the Flame: Closing words “It Is Our Journey Together” by Debra Haffner 35:19 16 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 35:58
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
UCE - https://www.uce.ca/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/41659071349/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/UnitarianChurch/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/EdmUnitarian Twitter - https://twitter.com/UnitarianUCE Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/unitarianuce/ SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/user-189401827/
Mike Jenkins, City of Edmonton, will talk about native species as pollinators, how to encourage them, and why they're important even if you aren't interested in honey. #UU #YEG
1 Welcome by Beth Jenkins 0:00 2 Congregational Call by Gloria Krenbrenk 0:34 3 Prelude “Gathering the Dew” by Gordon Ritchie 2:22 4 Lighting the Chalice words by Mark Causey 5:05 5 Sharing Abundance / Stewardship 5:54 8 “From you I receive, to you I give” 7:35 9 Reading “A Seed Knows How to Wait” 8:12 10 Musical Interlude “Mist of Cape Breton” by Gordon Ritchie 11:31 11 Guest Speaker Mike Jenkins “Protecting Pollinators” 14:27 12 Closing Words 45:33 13 Extinguishing the Chalice 46:04 14 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 46:45
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
UCE - https://www.uce.ca/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/41659071349/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/UnitarianChurch/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/EdmUnitarian Twitter - https://twitter.com/UnitarianUCE Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/unitarianuce/ SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/user-189401827/
April 23, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day celebration in North America. Rebirth - a celebration of spring through poetry and song. #UU #YEG
1 Welcome by Corinne Jackson 0:00 2 Prelude “Here Comes The Sun” by the Beatles 1:32 3 Lighting the Chalice “Like the First Hint of Green” by Jennifer McGlothin, read by Maria Jenkins 4:46 4 Sharing our Abundance Unitarian-Universalist United Nations Office 5:30 5 “From You I Receive, to You I Give” 6:23 6 “When It’s Springtime in the Rockies” by Johnnie Ray 6:49 7 Responsive Reading “Litany of Spring” by Addae Kraba 9:27 8 Reading “Ten Scientific Reasons Spring Is the Most Delightful Season” from Mentalfloss.com, read by Corinne Jackson 10:52 9 “The Circle of Life” by Elton John 18:45 10 “A Spring Rain Song” by Raymond Foss 23:40 11 “It’s Just April” by Mary T. McDonald 24:17 12 Extinguishing the Chalice 25:11 13 Closing Words “Spring Has Sprung” by Anonymous 25:35 14 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 26:06
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
UCE - https://www.uce.ca/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/41659071349/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/UnitarianChurch/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/EdmUnitarian Twitter - https://twitter.com/UnitarianUCE Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/unitarianuce/ SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/user-189401827/
How do we engage with the spirit of Easter if we don’t connect with the Easter story? Join us as we explore a potentially complicated topic in a surprisingly simple way. Guest Musicians: Carrie Day, Rebecca Patterson #UU #YEG
1 Prelude Hymn 347 “Gather the Spirit” sung by Carrie Day with Rebecca Patterson 0:00 2 Land Recognition & Welcome: Dawn Hunter 2:44 3 Kindling the Chalice by Rev. Anne Barker, words by Rev. Cameron Trimble, Center for Progressive Renewal 6:06 4 “Lean on Me“ sung by Carrie Day, with Rebecca Patterson 7:28 5 Affirmation of Candles 11:07 6 Offeratory by Andrew Mills 11:27 7 Homily “Easter Spirit, Open Mind” by Rev. Anne Barker 13:51 8 Postlude Hymn 311 “Let It Be A Dance” sung by Carrie Day with Rebecca Patterson 22:11 9 Closing Words / Carry the Flame: Rev Anne Barker 25:17
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Every continent has its proverbs: single sentences crafted with wisdom and passed down through the generations. Africa is no exception, and each of its countless ethnic groups has its own set of traditional sayings. Some are comical, some are cryptic, but all of them offer subtle grains of truth that remain relevant today–no matter where you live or what your circumstances may be. #UU #YEG
1 Welcome by Gordon Ritchie 0:00 2 Prelude “Bayasibiza” by the University of Pretoria Camerata 0:40 3 Opening Words from An African Prayer Book by Desmond Tutu 3:41 4 Kindling the Chalice “This Is the Hour” by Rev. Connie Simon, First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati 5:17 5 Sharing Our Abundance 6:25 6 “Rainmaker” by Stellenbosch University Choir, South Africa 8:31 7 “From You I Receive, to You I Give” 13:10 8 Reading An Ashanti Prayer from West Africa 13:43 9 Spoken Hymn “Cherish the Earth” by Susan Ruttan 14:48 10 Musical interlude “Konke Okkungaphakathi Kwam’” by University of Johannesburg Choir 15:39 11 Reading “African Proverbs and Their Meanings” by Anouk Zijlma, read by Gordon Ritchie 18:46 12 Story “The Lion Who Thought He Was a Sheep” from “Rediscovering Life” by Anthony de Mello, read by Karen Mills 23:53 13 Reflection “Lion Energy” by Gordon Ritchie 25:20 14 Responsive Reading “Litany for Peace” from the Kikuyu people of Kenya 28:23 15 Extinguishing the Flame “Do Your Little Bit of Good” by Desmond Tutu 29:38 16 Postlude “Bonk’abaphandle” by the University of Pretoria Camerata 30:12 17 “Carry the Flame” 32:30
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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1 Welcome by Declan 0:00 2 “Dancing with Myself” by Billy Idol 1:52 3 Chalice Lighting by Maria Jenkins 5:07 4 Hymn 123 “Spirit of Life” by Orange County Unitarian Universalist Choir 5:45 5 1st Reflection by AJ 8:44 6 “Isolation Groove” by Martin Kerr and Ann Vriend 10:20 7 2nd Reflection by Elora 13:22 8 “Super bad tranmittable contagious awful virus” by Daniel Matarazzo 15:20 9 Offering Response 17:15 10 3rd Reflection by Declan 17:45 11 Meditation in Music “Cause” by Infinity Ripple 18:58 12 4th Reflection by Violet 22:10 13 5th Reflection by Maria Jenkins 24:59 14 Extinguishing the Chalice by Violet 28:25 15 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 28:57 16 Postlude “Cats and Netflix” by The Doubleclicks 29:42
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Join Edmonton UUs for our 1st ever ALL-Zoom service - as we experience the impacts of solidarity distancing.
1 Welcome by Rev. Anne Barker 0:00 2 Prelude Hymn 188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” 0:22 3 Land Recognition 2:05 4 Introduction 2:39 5 Chalice Lighting 3:13 6 Stewardship Moment 4:06 7 Musical Interlude for Silent Candles of Joy and Care 5:28 8 Affirmation after Candle Lighting 7:19 9 Presidents’ Messages 8:29 9a Karen Mills, President, UCE Board of Trustees 8:49 9b Lorian Kennedy, President, Westwood Board of Trustees 11:24 10 Homily “Connection in a COVID-19 World” by Rev. Anne Barker 14:45 11 “Blue Boat Home” by Peter Meyer 42:07 12 Thank Yous 46:46 13 Closing Words 48:40
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Music acts as a through line or soundtrack for many of our lives. Snippets of a song can take us back in time or propel us forward. Certain lyrics may be our “go to” tools if we need cheering, calming, or a good cry. This service will be a chance to reflect on the many ways music plays a role in our lives. #UU #YEG
1 Welcome by Karen Mills 0:00 2 Prelude “Music of My Dreams” by Jeff Funk, sung by Chorealis 2:25 3 Opening Words “We Summon Ourselves” by Gordon B. McKeeman 5:50 4 Kindling the Chalice “Chalice Lighting for Music Sunday” by Marnie Singer 6:57 5 Reading “The Symphony of Life” by Douglas Taylor 7:45 6 Hymn of the Month “Here Together” with Andrew Mills 10:09 7 Canvass Message “It's Time to Pledge” by Andrew Mills 11:27 8 Offertory Music “Sing Your Song” by Matthew Emery, sung by Chorealis 13:39 9 Offering Response 15:54 10 Reading “Know When to Tango” by Katie Romano Griffin, read by Gordon Ritchie 16:21 11 Hymn 311 “Let It Be a Dance” 20:34 12 Reflection “Who is the Conductor of Your Life?” by Karen Mills 23:35 13 Meditation in Word “Meditation on Musica Universalis” by Joel Tishken 31:46 14 Meditation in Song “My Song” by Gordon Ritchie, sung by Chorealis 34:48 15 Reading “I Will Lift up My Voice” by Robert T Weston, read by Robert Begg 37:37 16 Hymn 1059 “May Your Life Be as a Song” 39:33 17 Closing Words “The Song Is Best Sung with Others” by Manish Mishra-Marzetti 41:09 18 Postlude “Lead the Way” by Laura Farnell, sung by Chorealis 41:27 19 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 44:33
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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We invite all to celebrate International Women’s Day at UCE. We recognize the achievements within Unitarianism as well as the many gains in the wider world, and we recommit ourselves to protecting equality for all women.
Welcome and Opening Words 0:00 Prelude “Warrior” sung by the Wyrd Sisters 3:41 Lighting the Chalice by Audrey Brooks, in unison 6:15 Lighting the Children’s Chalice and Recessional 7:22 Hymn 1026 “If Every Woman in the World” 8:08 Reading: “Women’s Liberation Because…”, taken from a leaflet produced in the 1970s by the National Union of Students, London, UK 10:39 Hymn of the Month “Here Together” with Andrew Mills 12:24 Canvass Month by Andrew Mills 14:48 Sharing Our Abundance: International Council of Unitarian Universalists 15:11 “Change Something” by Robyn Walters 16:45 “From You I Receive to You I Give” 19:21 Hymn 109 “As We Come Marching” (Bread and Roses) 19:51 Presentation on the Canadian Unitarian Universalist Women's Association by Ruth Patrick 22:32 Presentation to Ruth by Rev. Audrey 34:46 Sermon “Why We Still Need Feminism” by Yvonne Mireau 36:23 Meditation in Words 51:33 Meditation in Music “When I was A Boy” by Dar Williams 52:17 Closing Words 57:15 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 58:26
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Churches and religious organizations all over North America are writing blog posts and think pieces and sermons on radical hospitality and the UUA and CUC are no exception. Join us this Sunday for a reflection on the historical face and present-day significance of radical hospitality. Bring your own thoughts on how you (might) incorporate radical hospitality into your spiritual practice.
1 Welcome by Jennifer Askey 0:00 2 Prelude “You've Got a Friend” by James Taylor 2:33 3 Lighting the Chalice by Yvonne Mireau 7:07 4 Hymn 1021 “Lean on Me” 8:15 5 Responsive Reading 442 10:43 6 Hymn of the Month “Here Together” 11:56 7 Here Together Reflections on Canvass by Andrew Mills 13:34 8 Sharing Our Abundance: International Council of Unitarian Universalists 15:16 9 Offertory Music “With a Little Help from my Friends” by The Beatles 17:20 10 “From You I Receive” 20:04 11 Sermon “Radical Hospitality as a Spiritual Practice” by Jennifer Askey 20:42 12 Meditation in Song 1031 “May I Be Filled with Loving Kindness” 41:03 13 Meditation in Words 43:08 14 Meditation in Music “What Else Can I Do” by Karla Anderson 44:11 15 Community Question 48:07 16 Hymn 134 “Our World Is One World” 53:12 17 Closing Words 55:05 18 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 55:25
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Let’s look to water to explore how we can have an impact while being yielding, adaptable and in the flow. This is a Sharing Our Faith service, designed to encourage greater associational awareness in UU congregations and a sense of community and connection among and between our member congregations and communities.
1 Welcome by Rhonda Jessen 0:00 2 Opening Words “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer, read by Maureen Crawford 1:50 3 Prelude “Down to the River to Pray” by Alison Krauss 4:13 4 Kindling the Chalices 6:35 5 Children’s Recessional 7:13 6 Hymn 1046 “Shall We Gather at the River” 7:52 7 Sharing Our Abundance: Sharing Our Faith Fund, Canadian Unitarian Council 10:35 8 “Wade in the Water” by Sweet Honey in the Rock 12:26 9 “From You I Receive to You I Give” 17:54 10 Reading “The Way of Water” by Ursula K. LeGuin 18:29 11 Hymn 300 “With Heart and Mind” 24:03 12 “Ripple” by The Grateful Dead 28:18 13 Meditation in Words by Ursula K. LeGuin 32:30 14 “Water Is Life - Mni Wi?oni” (song for Standing Rock) by Sara Thomsen 33:33 15 Hymn 1064 “Blue Boat Home” 37:25 16 Closing Words “An Uplifting Wave of Blessing” by Rev. Fred Cappuccino 40:54 17 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 42:17
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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How is Canada doing as a multi-ethnic nation? We mark Black History Month by reflecting on how Canadians have behaved, in the past and today, toward minorities like indigenous peoples and those who identify as black. Guest musicians: the Pepperseed Steel Orchestra.
1 Welcome by Susan Ruttan 0:00 2 Prelude by Pepperseed Steel Orchestra 2:01 3 Reading from “The Book of Embers” by Richard Wagamese, read by Coralie Cairns 5:46 4 Hymn 361 “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In” 7:20 5 Responsive Reading 584 by Martin Luther King Jr 9:05 6 Sharing Our Abundance: iHuman Youth Society 10:34 7 The Pepperseed Steel Orchestra 11:48 8 Receiving the Offering 15:02 9 Reading by Richard Wagamese, read by Coralie Cairns 15:40 10 Sermon “You People...” by Susan Ruttan 16:14 11 Hymn 100 “I’ve Got Peace Like a River” 32:22 12 Meditation in Song Hymn 123 “Spirit of Life” 34:53 13 Meditation in Words by Richard Wagamese, read by Coralie Cairns 36:16 14 Meditation in Music by Pepperseed Steel Orchestra 36:52 15 Hymn 134 “Our World Is One World” 40:51 16 Closing Words 42:31 17 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 43:25
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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The service will focus on the importance of building relationships with persons living in poverty as an integral part of UCE’s anti-poverty efforts. We will be joined by Lisa P., of SMiLE, who will speak about her experiences in organizing a grass-roots program which allows ordinary citizens to bond with, and help care for, our most vulnerable homeless neighbours. We will also hear from Robert Z., a formerly addicted homeless man, whose relationship with the SMiLE program helped him to get sober and change his circumstances.
1 Welcome by Ali Hammington 0:00 2 Prelude: “Welcome Table” by Courtney Patton 1:12 3 Kindling the Chalice 4:37 4 Hymn 307 “The Human Touch Can Light a Flame” 5:06 5 Kindling the Children’s Chalices 6:45 6 Sharing Our Abundance: iHuman Youth Society 7:34 7 “Love Can Build a Bridge” by The Judds 7:56 8 “From You I Receive, to You I Give” 10:34 9 Responsive Reading “A Litany of Wholeheartedness” by Rev. Dawn Skjei Cooley, led by Jeff Bisanz 11:05 10.0 Presentation: Ali Hammington, and guest speakers Lisa Parker and Robert Zubot on behalf of SMiLE 12:27 10.1 Lisa Parker 16:09 10.2 Ali Hammington 21:55 10.3 Robert Zubot 22:39 11 Meditation in Song: Hymn 1023 “Building Bridges” 29:49 12 Meditation in Music: “Lord, If I Ever Needed Someone” by Van Morrison 31:43 13 Hymn 1021 “Lean on Me” 35:30 14 Closing Words 38:15 15 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 38:35
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Taizé, though Western European in origin, has sought to include people and traditions worldwide. They have sought to demonstrate this in the music and prayers where songs are sung in many languages, and have included chants and icons from the Eastern Orthodox tradition. The music emphasizes simple phrases repeated and sometimes also sung in canon.
1 Opening Words by Gordon Ritchie 0:00 2 Prelude “Jesus bleibet meine Freude” by J S Bach, sung by Chorealis 2:45 3 Kindling the Chalice: “Blessed is the Fire That Burns Deep in the Soul” by Eric A Heller-Wagner 5:22 4 Hymn 296 “O Ye Who Taste That Love Is Sweet” 6:05 5 Brother Roger and the creation of the Taizé tradition 7:50 6 Sharing Our Abundance 10:18 7 “From You I Receive, to You I Give” 13:12 8 Hymn 1034 “De Noche” 13:53 9 Prayer for Pentecost 16:49 10 Anthem “Ave verum corpus” by Mozart, sung by Chorealis 18:21 11 Reading “Psalm 23 for This Moment” by Kevin Tarsa, read by Karen Mills 20:43 12 Taizé Hymn “Confitemini Domino” sung by Chorealis 22:37 13 Reading “Blessed Are the Queer” by Helen Rose, read by Yvonne Mireau 25:42 14 Hymn 1047 “Nada Te Turbe” (sung in Spanish) 26:40 15 Reading “A Prayer for Our Earth” by Pope Francis, read by Jeff Bisanz 29:19 16 Anthem “Cherish the Earth” by Bob Hurd, revised text by Susan Ruttan, sung by Chorealis 30:43 17 “Universal Spirit of Love” by Dorothy May Emerson, read by Marilyn Gaa 33:09 18 Musical Reflection by Gordon Ritchie 34:57 19 Reading “A Native American Prayer” read by Robert Begg 38:13 20 Taizé Hymn “Laudate omnes gentes” sung by Chorealis 39:33 21 Affirmation “Love Is Our Greatest Purpose” by Jay E Abernathy, Jr 42:30 22 Hymn 10 “Immortal Love” 43:15 23 Closing Words “Teach us to look for you” by Fr. Austin Fleming, read by Karen Mills 45:22 24 Choral response “Alleluia, Amen” by Gordon Ritchie, sung by Chorealis 46:30 25 Blessing “Love Is Our Spirit” by Eric Williams 47:08 26 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 47:33
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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This is the title of the fourth book in Douglas Adams’ five-book trilogy “The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy,” a comedy sci-fi series from the early 1980s. That description demonstrates the silliness of the whole thing. But it seemed a fitting title for a final sermon in a 22-year ministry, if only because all the other titles would be less interesting.
1 Welcoming Words by Rev. Brian Kiely 0:00 2 Prelude “Walk on the Moon” by Great Big Sea 1:50 3 Kindling the Chalice by Nick Wilbourn 6:26 4 Hymn 188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” 7:09 5 Kindling the Children’s Chalice 9:02 6 Sharing Our Abundance: Change for Children 9:54 7 “Lovers in a Dangerous Time” by Bruce Cockburn, sung by Barenaked Ladies 10:35 8 Offering Response 15:27 9 Meditation: Introduction 16:00 10 Meditation in Song Hymn 123 “Spirit of Life” 18:58 11 Meditation in Words “Ministry is What We Do Together” by Gordon McKeemon 19:35 12 Meditation in Music “Something Inside So Strong” by The Flirtations 21:15 13 Sermon “So Long and Thanks for All the Fish” by Rev. Brian Kiely 25:36 14 Hymn 298 “Wake Now My Senses” 44:23 15 Retirement Ritual with Karen Mills and Congregation 46:50 16 Closing Song “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 49:15
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Sometimes UUs wonder what effect they can have on the wider world, since we are small in numbers. Today I am going to resurrect and adapt an exercise from very early in my career as a minister that will show just how much of an impact we do have in so many places, groups and issues.
1 Welcoming Words by Rev. Brian Kiely 0:00 2 Prelude “Rattle Dance” by Asani 2:29 3 Kindling the Chalice by Chrystal Hogan 4:50 4 Hymn 113 “Where Is Our Holy Church?” 5:01 5 Kindling the Children's Chalice 6:59 6 Sharing Our Abundance: Change for Children 7:48 7 “Weyaho” by Asani 8:43 8 Receiving the Offering 11:35 9 Meditation in Song, Hymn 123 “Spirit of Life” 12:08 10 Meditation in Word by Rebecca Parker 13:25 11 Meditation in Music “Many Feathers’ Chant” by Mesa Music Consort 14:56 12 Sermon “What You Bring” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 18:52 13 Hymn 1028 “The Fire of Commitment” 35:43 14 Closing Words 38:50 15 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 39:05
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Join us for a special service that will include the dedication of two babies who have come into our congregation. I will also reflect on the role and importance of Rites of Passage in our Unitarian tradition.
1 Welcoming Words by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 0:00 2 Prelude “The Ballymun Regatta” by Bill Whelan 2:04 3 Kindling the Chalice 4:34 4 Dedication Services of Zakariya Robbie Aakaris and Frederick Atwood Mudry by Rev. Kiely and families 5:07 5 Hymn 238 “Within the Shining of a Star” 13:36 6 Kindling Children’s Chalices 14:33 7 Children’s Recessional 14:52 8 Sharing Our Abundance: Change for Children 15:30 9 “Timedance ’92” by Bill Whelan 16:56 9 Meditation in Words by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 19:40 10 Meditation in Music “Somewhere over the Rainbow” by Judy Garland 21:24 11 “Reflection on Rites of Passage” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 23:45 12 Hymn 354 “We Laugh, We Cry” 37:26 13 Closing Words 42:04 14 Closing Song “Carry the flame of Peace and Love until we meet again.” 42:23 Track end 43:09
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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The turning of the year is a good time to reflect on what we will say hello and goodbye to in the year ahead. It’s a time of possibility, of fresh starts. But it can also be tinged with regret, a sense of loss, and uncertainty. We’ll make space for all the thoughts and feelings as we begin our new year in community.
1 Welcome by Karen Mills 0:00 2 Prelude “In the Morning, Joy” sung by Chorealis 1:53 3 Opening Words “A New Year for Beloved Community” by Debra Haffner, read by Gordon Ritchie 5:42 4 Kindling the Chalices “The End Is the Beginning” by Katie Gelfand 7:02 5 Children/Youth Recessional “Guide You on Your Way” 8:10 6 Reading “Reluctant Goodbyes” by Kaaren Solveig Anderson, read by Elaine Reynard 8:48 7 Hymn 359 “When We Are Gathered” 13:06 8 Sharing Our Abundance, “Change for Children” 14:39 9 “All Too Soon” sung by Chorealis 16:02 10 Offering Response “From You I Receive” 20:46 11 Reading “First Comes the Waiting” by Erika A. Hewitt, read by Kim Lang 21:17 12 Hymn 350 “The Ceaseless Flow of Endless Time” 23:01 13 Reading “Second Chances” by Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, read by Gordon Ritchie 24:23 14 Reflection “Muddling through the Middles” by Karen Mills, with passages from Molly Housh Gordon and Sheri Phillabaum 26:08 15 Meditation in word “The Beginning of Wisdom” by Richard Wagamese, read by Karen 41:00 16 Meditation in song “Ashokan Farewell” sung by Chorealis 42:33 17 Reading “All That We Have Been, All That We Will Become” by Leslie Ahuvah Fails, read by Karen 45:08 18 Hymn 301 “Touch the Earth, Reach the Sky!” 46:25 19 Closing Words “The Days of Awe Begin with Us” by Debra Haffner (adapted), read by Karen 48:18 20 Extinguishing the Chalice “It Becomes More” by Amy Zucker Morgenstern 49:21 21 Postlude “For Everything a Time” sung by Chorealis 49:48 22 Closing Song “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 54:35 Track end 55:09
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Music has a way of touching our souls in a deep and subtle way. No other form of creativity has the lasting power of music because it speaks to us in so many different ways – healing us, inspiring us, moving us and uniting us. As French Poet Victor Hugo said, “Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.”
Readings Kathleen McTigue “Hallowed by Our Presence” https://communion2015.wordpress.com/2014/10/18/hallowed-by-our-presence/ https://tellyourtruth.wordpress.com/ Marnie Singer, https://www.uua.org/worship/words/chalice-lighting/chalice-lighting-music-sunday Connie Simon, “Playlists of the Spirit”, https://www.uua.org/braverwiser/playlists-spirit Sari Harrar, “Sing Two Songs and Call Me in the Morning”, https://www.oprah.com/health/music-therapy-the-healing-power-of-song Carie J Johnsen, “Why They Sing”, https://www.uua.org/worship/words/reading/184730.shtml Richard S Gilbert, “A New Song, a New Harmony”, https://www.uua.org/worship/words/closing/a-new-song-a-new-harmony “Buddhism and Music”, http://www.fgsitc.org/buddhism-and-music-2/, http://www.nantien.org.au/en/sites/upload/buddhism/pdf/bies16.pdf
Gordon Ritchie, Kimberly Lang, Jeff Bisanz, Susan Ruttan, Coralie Cairns
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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I'm a fan of Christmas, and love the traditions. Looking back, I realize that even holiday tradition (for me) has changed, adapted, morphed, been rediscovered or dropped entirely. Perhaps tradition should be only what we make it.
1 Welcome 0:00 2 Prelude “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” by Bing Crosby 2:02 3 Opening Words “One Small Face” by Margaret Starkey 5:09 4 Kindling the Chalice and the Advent Wreath: Second Sunday - A Candle of Peace 5:56 5 Hymn 225 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” 7:46 6 Kindling the Children’s Chalice 10:31 7 Sharing our Abundance: RISE (Reconciliation in Solidarity Edmonton) 11:18 8 "I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” by Bing Crosby with Ken Darby Singers 13:05 9 Receiving the Offering 16:37 10 Hymn 238 “Within the Shining of a Star” 17:08 11 Sermon “Christmas Tradition” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 18:07 12 Meditation in Song: Hymn 224 “Let Christmas Come” 33:25 13 Meditation in Words: “A Christmas Prayer” by Maureen Killoran 34:45 14 Meditation in Music: “Carol of the Bells” by Al De Meola 36:46 15 Hymn 226 “People Look East” 40:57 16 Closing Words 42:30 17 “Carry the Flame” 42:47 Track end 43:23
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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On this first Sunday of Advent, we harken back to the days of yore. The Christmas holidays have come a long way from the early days of the Pioneers. Even though the Christmas tree wasn't loaded with gifts, the small log cabins were filled with love.
1 Welcome by Gordon Ritchie 0:00 2 Prelude “Snow” by John Horman 0:19 3 Opening words “On a Winter Morning” by Barbara Cheatham 3:16 4 Kindling the Chalice, by Cynthia Landram 3:59 5 Hymn 226 “People Look East” 4:23 6 Lighting the Advent Candle “In the Bleak and Cold Winter” by Cynthia Landrum, read by Karen Mills 6:07 7 Kindling the Children's Chalice 7:03 8 “Pioneer Christmases” by Gerry Burnie, read by Ruth Patrick 7:52 9 Carol “To the Green Holly” by Gordon Ritchie 14:41 10 “The Case of the Missing Molasses" read by Christina Keast 17:27 11 Hymn 241 “In the Bleak Midwinter” 20:34 12 Reading “Christmas Eve 1881” read by Lance Beswick 22:43 13 Reflection “Your Greatest Gift” by Gordon Ritchie 37:25 14 Carol “Good King Wenceslas” 44:18 15 Sharing our Abundance: RISE (Reconciliation in Solidarity Edmonton) 47:12 16 “What Child is This” Gordon Ritchie 48:08 17 Receiving the Offering 49:48 18 Hymn 245 “Joy to the World” 50:18 18 Closing Words “Go in Peace” by Mark L. Belletini 52:04 19 Carol “All Hayle to the Dayes” sung by Chorealis 52:36 20 Extinguishing the Flame 54:01 21 Hymn 235 “Deck the Hall” 54:29 22 “Carry the Flame” 56:08 Track end 56:49
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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One of the first questions a financial planner will ask is how much risk you are willing to accept when it comes to investing your money. There is always a risk, and hopefully a reward. How do we decide how much risk is okay?
1 Welcoming Words by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 0:00 2 Kindling the Chalice, words by Barnaby Feder 1:51 3 Hymn 1053 “How Could Anyone” 2:11 4 Kindling Children’s Chalices 3:46 5 Responsive Reading, Response “Wake up O my Soul!” 4:34 6 Sharing Our Abundance, “CBC Turkey Drive” 6:00 7 Hymn 1029 “Love Knocks and Waits for Us to Hear” 7:08 8 Sermon “Risk” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 8:58 9 Meditation, in Song 391 “Voice Still and Small” 21:24 10 Meditation in Words “Letting Go” by Jay Wolin https://www.uua.org/worship/words/chalice-lighting/letting-go 22:28 11 Hymn 1064 “Blue Boat Home” 23:44 12 Closing Words 27:16 13 Closing Song “Carry the Flame” 27:35 Track end 28:09
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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A colleague told me that some of her young congregants prefer to text (or use some other message format) and dislike phone calls. The young person attributed it to ‘social anxiety’ around direct communication. How do we find each other in this new world?
1 Welcoming Words by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 0:00 2 Prelude “Little Breath” by Meredith Monk 2:29 3 Opening Words 4:19 4 Kindling the Chalice 5:17 5 Hymn 1 “May Nothing Evil Cross This Door” 5:47 6 Kindling Children's Chalices 7:56 7 Shared reading 468 “We Need One Another” 8:41 8 Sharing Our Abundance, “CBC Turkey Drive” 10:09 9 “Airs d'Espagne 6. Dansa” by José Evangelista, played by I Musici de Montréal 11:01 10 Receiving the Offering 12:22 11 Meditation in Song 123 “Spirit of Life” 12:59 12 Meditation in Words by Nancy Wood 14:27 13 Meditation in Music “Something She Has to Do” from “The Hours” by Philip Glass, played by Lavinia Meijer 15:25 14 Reading by Oksana Atwood 18:23 15 Hymn 323 “Break Not the Circle” 23:07 16 Sermon “Connection in a Social Media World” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 24:50 17 Hymn 354 “We Laugh, We Cry” 42:12 18 Closing Words 46:54 19 Closing Song “Carry the Flame” 47:07 Track end 47:43
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Before we can think a lot about finding each other, we have to find ourselves. To be truly present with the people we love, we need to know where we stand, what our limits are and where we are prepared to extend ourselves. Partly that means acknowledging history, so we will note Remembrance Day as well.
1 Welcoming Words by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 0:00 2 Prelude “What Are We Hiding From” sung by Martin Kerr 2:24 3 Opening Words Responsive Reading 444 “This House” 7:18 4 Kindling the Chalice 8:40 5 Hymn 188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” 9:06 6 Reflection for Remembrance Day by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 11:13 7 Sharing Our Abundance “CBC Turkey Drive” 13:54 8 “Wonderful World” by Sam Cooke, sung by Martin Kerr 14:33 9 Receiving the Offering 16:23 10 Hymn 4 “Brought My Spirit to the Sea” 17:00 11 Sermon “Finding Yourself First” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 18:31 12 Meditation in Song 391 “Voice Still and Small” 33:22 13 Meditation in Words by Howard Thurman 34:29 14 Meditation in Song “The Update” by Martin Kerr 35:10 15 Hymn 348 “Guide My Feet” 39:28 16 Closing Words 41:15 17 “Carry the Flame” 41:32 18 Postlude “You're Amazing” by Martin Kerr 42:16 Track end 48:30
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet, and good ancestors to our children.
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“We are together in this holy moment, and were grateful for the winding road that brought us to this place.” Those are the words of the prelude, and the theme of this service. We’ll look at the winding road that brought UCE to the place it’s at now, and the ways we found each other along the journey.
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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With only three months to go before my final service at UCE, it’s time to think a bit about what that means for me and for the congregation. I won’t be suggesting a future course for you, that’s no longer my place, but I can discuss the transition from my perspective.
1 Welcome by Rev. Brian Kiely 0:00 2 Opening Words by Mark Morrison Reed 1:25 3 Kindling the Chalice, Oberlin Ohio UU Fellowship 2:17 4 Hymn of the Month “One Flame” 2:46 5 Sharing Our Abundance Camp fYrefly 5:28 6 Cups (Pitch Perfect’s “When I’m Gone”) by Anna Kendrick 6:47 7 Receiving the Offering 9:25 8 Reading “Letting Go” by Jay Wolin https://www.uua.org/worship/words/chalice-lighting/letting-go 10:03 9 Hymn 324 “Where My Free Spirit Onward Leads” 11:28 10 Sermon “The Future is Nigh!” Rev. Brian Kiely 14:26 11 Meditation in Song 391 “Voice Still and Small” 32:15 12 Meditation in Words “Meditation on Letting Go” by Carol Allman-Morton https://www.uua.org/worship/words/meditation/meditation-letting-go 33:20 13 Meditation in Music “Al Di Meola - First Snow” 34:41 14 Hymn 322 “Thanks Be for These” 37:25 15 Closing Words 39:34 16 “Carry the Flame” 39:49 17 track end 40:24
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This weekend we welcome members from the congregations of Western Canada for the annual Regional Fall Gathering. The ministers have a tradition of sharing the service with the sermon being done by the local host.
Rev. Anne Barker, Edmonton Rev. Charlotte Cowtan, Winnipeg Rev. Debra Faulk, Calgary Rev. Karen Fraser-Gitlitz, Saskatoon Rev. Lara Fuchs-Holm, Winnipeg Rev. Brian Kiely, Edmonton Rev. Fulgence Ndagijimana, Saskatoon Rev. Meghann Robern, Winnipeg Rev. Meg Roberts, Vancouver Rev. Suzanne Wasilczuk, Thunder Bay
1 Welcome by Rev. Meg Roberts, Vancouver 0:00 2 Prelude “Al Shiosha D'Varim” by Allan E. Naplan 4:23 3 Opening Words by Erika Hewitt, read by Rev. Charlotte Cowtan & Rev. Lara Fuchs-Holm, Winnipeg 7:15 4 With full hearts, we affirm our relationships with one another; we recognize our agency and our connective power; and we accept our responsibility to be bold and courageous. 8:39 5 Kindling the Chalices by Youth Con Co-Dean Fiona Butler 9:04 6 Hymn “One Flame” 9:40 7 Story for All Ages “Love You Forever” told by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 12:41 8 Sharing Our Abundance by Rev. Fulgence Ndagijimana, Saskatoon 19:50 9 “Hand in Hand” by Rollo Dilworth 21:56 10 “The Edge” by David O. Rankin, read by Rev. Meghann Robern, Winnipeg 24:55 11 Joys and Concerns by Rev. Suzanne Wasilczuk, Thunder Bay 28:41 12 Some Words of Thanks by Vyda Ng and her team 31:47 13 A Time of Meditation In song 391 “Voice Still and Small” 35:54 14 A Time of Meditation In Words “It Is Our Journey Together” by Debra Haffner, read by Rev. Karen Fraser-Gitlitz, Saskatoon 37:08 15 A Time of Meditation In Music “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” arr. Kimberley Denis 39:16 16 Sermon “Toward a Thriving Future” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely, Edmonton 42:22 17 Community Question by Rev. Anne Barker, Edmonton 1:08:32 18 Closing Words by Erik Walker-Wikstrom, read by Rev. Debra Faulk, Calgary 1:12:52 19 Closing Song “Carry the Flame” 1:14:29 20 Postlude “Vivre, Aimer, Partaker” 1:15:24 Track end 1:21:59
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In a month when we start thinking about what lies ahead, it’s good to pause and take stock of where we have been personally and as a congregation.
1 Welcome by Rev. Brian Kiely 0:00 2 Prelude “Linus and Lucy” by Vince Guaraldi Trio 2:07 3 Opening Words by Richard Fewkes 5:31 4 Kindling the Chalice 6:21 5 Hymn of the Month “One Flame” 6:49 6 Story for All Ages “Good Thing or Bad” by Rev. Brian Kiely 9:44 7 Kindling the Children's Chalices 12:14 8 Sharing Our Abundance, Camp fYrefly 13:39 9 “Zelda Medley” by Lindsey Stirling 14:15 10 Receiving the Offering 18:16 11 Hymn 128 “For All That Is Our Life” 18:49 12 Sermon “For All That Is Our Life” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 21:04 13 Meditation In Song 1009 “Meditation on Breathing” 37:41 14 Meditation In Words 38:27 15 Meditation in Music “Airs d'Espagne 8. Arada: Libero” by José Evangelista, played by I Musici de Montréal 39:19 16 Hymn 322 “Thanks Be for These” 40:46 17 Closing Words 42:10 18 “Carry the Flame” 42:31 Track end 43:05
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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It is said that “The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with One Step”. Once we join hands and hearts in common endeavour, there will be no limit to what we can achieve together.
1 Welcome by Gordon Ritchie 0:00 2 Prelude “Be Ours a Religion” by Theodore Parker and Thomas Benjamin 1:46 3 Opening Words “In Our Circle Again” by Shari Woodbury 2:52 4 Kindling the Chalice “Take from Life Its Coals” by Laurel S. Sheridan 5:04 5 Hymn of the Month “One Flame” 5:32 6 Children's Recessional “Guide You on Your Way” 8:19 7 “The Edge” by David O. Rankin, read by Susan Lynch 9:54 8 Hymn 168 “One More Step” 11:51 9 “Let Us Make This Earth a Heaven” by Tess Baumberger, read by Karen Mills 13:34 10 Hymn 86 “Blessed Spirit of My Life” 15:27 11 Sharing Our Abundance, Child Haven International 17:03 12 “Strong Is What We Make Each Other” by Mary Grigolia 18:08 13 Receiving the Offering 19:36 14 Reflection “The Journey of a Thousand Miles” by Gordon Ritchie 20:10 15 Hymn 123 “Spirit of Life” 33:46 16 Meditation in word “A Prayer for the Faithifiers” by Hilary Allen 34:57 17 Meditation in song “Prayer of the Children” by Kurt Bestor 36:03 18 Hymn 131 “Love Will Guide Us” 39:47 19 Responsive Reading “Affirmation of Hope” by Loretta F. Williams 41:14 20 Thanks to volunteers 42:49 21 Postlude “There Is Peace” by Jim Papoulis 43:53 22 Extinguishing the Flame “Go Your Ways” by John W. Brigham 48:28 23 “Carry the Flame” 48:38
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Core elements of Unitarian Universalism: The Seven Principles
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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The UCE Social Justice Working Group is committed to supporting the calls to action that came from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. This service continues this commitment.
1 Prelude “Moon Drumming Song” by the North End Winnipeg Women's Centre drumming group 0:00 2 Opening Words 1:54 3 Welcome, Rev. Audrey Brooks 2:19 4 Introduction, Social Justice Working Group and Truth & Reconciliation 3:05 5 Chalice Lighting, Christine Mowat 6:01 6 Kindling the Youth Chalice 7:00 7 Sharing Our Abundance 8:28 8 Story of the Orange Shirt, read by Eryn Straube 11:19 9 “Sacred Ground” by David R. Maracle 17:40 10 Hymn 121 “We'll Build a Land” 21:08 11 Presentation “A Look at the Missing and Murdered Women Report” by Christine Mowat 24:42 12 “Merry Go Round” 43:25 13 Drumming for Becky H. by Rev. Audrey 47:05 14 Meditation in Words 49:11 15 Meditaton in Song 50:04 16 Closing Words 51:49 17 “Carry the Flame” 52:07 End of track 52:39 3159.02
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Today we install the Board of Trustees that will guide our church in the next year. And while my title is a bit pretentious, it’s important to remember that the ground of this congregation is its people, especially those willing to serve and lead. Erin Vandermolen-Pater will be our guest musician, courtesy of Larry and Louise Charach.
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
1 Welcome by Rev. Brian Kiely 0:00 2 Introduction of Erin Vandermolen-Pater 1:40 3 Prelude “Wood River” by Connie Kaldor, sung by Erin Vandermolen-Pater 2:04 4 Reading “Communities of Memory and Promise” by Kendyl R Gibbons 5:38 5 Kindling the Chalice, Unison Reading 457 7:02 6 Hymn 389 “Gathered Here” 7:45 7 Kindling of Young People´s Chalice, Hymn 1059 “May Your Life Be as a Song” 9:08 8 Reading “I Want to Be with People” by Dana Worsnop 10:27 9 Sharing Our Abundance 13:35 10 “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” by Paul Simon, sung by Erin Vandermolen-Pater 14:40 11 Receiving the Offering 18:57 12 Meditation in music 1031 “May I Be Filled with Loving Kindness” 19:29 13 Meditation in words “Anyone's Ministry” by Gordon McKeeman 21:48 14 Meditation in music “Migratory V” by Audra McDonald, sung by Erin Vandermolen-Pater 24:16 15 Sermon “On This Rock” by Rev. Brian Kiely; Installing the New Board 26:21 16 Closing Hymn 323 “Break Not the Circle” 45:17 17 Closing Words 46:57 18 “Carry the Flame” 47:14 19 Postlude “Sonya Alone” by Dave Malloy, sung by Erin Vandermolen-Pater 47:54 The End 51:27 3086.57
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In these days of polarization about nearly everything, it seems the world is out of balance. The Taoist philosophy of seeking balance and harmony might be a useful base on which to build.
1 Welcome by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 0:00 2 Prelude “Harp Orient Music”, Tai Chi Music - Chinese Songs New Age & Classical Relaxing Music for Tai Chi Chuan, Reiki & Yoga 3:15 3 Opening Words by Mo Tse 4:45 4.1 Kindling the Chalice, Responsive Reading 602 by Lao Tsu 5:12 4.2 Chalice Response 362 “Rise Up, O Flame” 6:08 5 Kindling the Children's Chalices and Recessional 118 7:06 6.1 Sharing Our Abundance 7:57 6.2 “Free Spirit (Tibetan Flute)”, Tai Chi Music 8:44 6.3 Receiving the Offering 10:46 7 Hymn 119 “Once to Every Soul and Nation” 11:20 8 Sermon “Yin and Yang” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 13:46 9.1 Meditation in Song 123 “Spirit of Life” 32:34 9.2 Meditation in Words “A Vessel So Sacred” by Lao Tsu 33:44 9.3 Meditation in Music “Sounds of Nature Music for Tai Chi Chuan”, Tai Chi Music 34:49 10 Closing Hymn 100 “Peace Like a River” 38:05 11 Closing Words 40:41 12 “Carry the Flame” 40:53 The End 41:37
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It can be difficult to be part of a religion that has no creed. What connects us? Inspires us? Guides us? I think it is a set of ideas and principles based on a common theology.
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
Responsive Reading “Reflection on Our Seven Principles” By Michael E. Sallwasser: https://www.uua.org/worship/words/opening/reflection-7-principles
1 Welcome by Rev. Brian Kiely 0:00 2 Prelude “On the Lakes (Flutes & Bird Sounds)”, Native American World Drums 2:43 3 Kindling of the Chalice 4:31 4 Hymn #113 “Where Is Our Holy Church” 5:55 5 Responsive reading “Reflection on Our Seven Principles” by Michael Sallwasser 10:01 6 Sharing Our Abundance 13:21 7 “Native American Flute I” 14:49 8 Receiving the Offering 16:47 9 Reading “Experience Connection” by Peter Morales 17:21 10 Hymn #358 “Rank by Rank” 19:26 11 Sermon “On Unitarian Ground” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 22:54 12 Meditation, Hymn #380 “Rejoice in Love We Know and Share” 38:53 13 Meditation in words “We Need a Religion” by Scott Alexander 40:10 14 Meditation in music “When I Fall in Love (feat. Christoph Both, Jeff Reilly, Peter-Anthony Togni)”, Sanctuary 42:00 15 Next Sunday's music 44:57 16 Closing Hymn #1028 “The Fire of Commitment” 45:19 17 Closing Words 48:47 18 “Carry the Flame” 49:05 The End 49:44
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As the calendar page turns, let us regather and note the start of the new church year. It’s time to reflect on the summer (such as it was!) and shake hands with people we might not have seen for a while.
1 Welcome by Rev. Brian Kiely 0:00 2 Prelude “Gymnopedie (piano) No. 3 - Lent et grave” by Erik Satie, Frank Glazer piano 2:05 3 Opening Words “Come, Gather In” by Andrea Hawkins-Kamper 4:21 4 Chalice Lighting 5:22 5 Hymn 361 “Enter, Rejoice and Come In” 5:36 6 Responsive Reading 442 “We Bid You Welcome” 7:24 7 Sharing Our Abundance 8:49 8 “Violin Concerto No. 3 in G, K. 216, III. Rondo - Allegro”, Richard Tognetti & Emma-Jane Murphy - Master and Commander, Soundtrack, 2003 9:37 9 Receiving the Offering 10:57 10 Reading “Grounding” by Jess Reynolds 11:29 11 Hymn 1008 “When Our Heart Is in a Holy Place” 13:20 12 Sermon “Finding Our Ground” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 15:45 13 Meditation in Song 1031 “Filled with Loving Kindness” 31:55 14 Meditation in Words “We Are Whole” by Beth LeFever 34:16 15 Meditation in Music “Gabriel's Oboe” by Ennio Morricone - Yo-Yo Ma & Roma Siofonietta 36:06 16 Hymn 352 “Find a Stillness” 39:16 17 Closing Words 41:36 18 “Carry the Flame” 41:54 The End 42:36
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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This Pride Service is hosted by our Youth to celebrate diversity and the value of all peoples.
UCE Youth: Violet, Nakai, Lillyanna, Lily, Kadance, Elora, Alya, Alex
0:00:00 1 Welcome by Kadance 0:01:12 2 Prelude “Love Train” by The O’Jays 0:04:19 3 Opening Words & Kindling the Chalice “Inherent Worth and Dignity” by Steve Stock, read & lit by Lily 0:04:44 4 Hymn 1053 “How Could Anyone” 0:06:03 5 Story for All Ages “Morris the Moose Is Lonely” by William Adair, read by Rev. Brian Kiely 0:11:58 5 Sharing Our Abundance, read by Elora 0:13:14 6 “Girls Like Girls” by Hayley Kiyoko 0:18:20 7 Receiving the Offering 0:18:57 8 Responsive Reading “Proud” by Amanda Uldis-Kessler, read by Ayla 0:20:16 9 Song “I Am What I Am” by Harvey Fierstein, performed by RuPaul’s All Star cast 0:23:34 10 Silent Candles of Care and Connection, intro by Violet 0:24:02 11 “Don't Give Up on Me” by Andy Grammer ft. PS22 Choris 0:28:23 12 Reading “Pride Service” by Erica DeNeve and Youth 0:48:36 13 Hymn 1014 “Standing on the Side of Love” by Mark Hicks 0:50:38 14 Meditation in words “Mattering” by Mark Hicks, read by Alex 0:56:38 15 Reading 2 “Pride Events Cancellation” by Rev. Brian Kiely 1:00:52 16 Closing Hymn “A Cleansing Rage” by Jason Shelton 1:02:31 17 Closing Words “May We Live the Spirit of Pride” by Elizabeth Ketcham, read by Nakai 1:04:21 18 “Carry the Flame” 1:04:57 19 Postlude “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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My favourite question has long been “What’s next?” Where do we go from here? How do we set a course for sailing into the future?
Special thanks for our guest musician Margaret Fisher (French Horn) who is a member of Orchestra Borealis.
00:00 1 Welcome 02:22 2 Prelude “Amazing Grace” arr. by Paul Basler, played by Margaret Fisher & Gordon Ritchie 04:46 3 Opening Words 05:16 4 Hymn 361 “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In” 06:57 5 Kindling the Chalices 08:37 6 Sharing Our Abundance: YESS Youth Empowerment and Support Service 09:18 7 “Under the Greenwood Tree” by Thomas Arne arr. by Thomas Bacon, played by Margaret Fisher and Gordon Ritchie 11:33 8 Receiving the Offering 12:04 9 Silent and Spoken Candles of Care and Connection 14:39 10 Meditation in Words: “Help Us” by Harry Meserve 16:19 11 Meditation in Music “Abide With Me” arr. by Paul Basler, played by Margaret Fisher and Gordon Ritchie 18:45 12 Reading “A Thousand Small Sanities” by Gabino Iglesias 22:27 13 Community Question “Where Are We Going? Are you optimistic or pessimistic?” 24:26 14 Hymn 159 “This Is My Song” 26:28 15 Sermon “And in the Future?” 45:22 16 Hymn 1028 “The Fire of Commitment” 48:24 17 Closing Words 48:48 18 “Carry the Flame”
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Many people have made their way to Unitarianism because they were dissatisfied when given pat answers about the existence and nature of God. But many of us are still curious. Is there a concept of the divine we can support?
David Pohl, “We Come to This Time and This Place”, https://www.uua.org/worship/words/reading/we-come-to-this-time
00:00 1 Welcome 02:53 2 “Being Green” sung by Kermit the Frog 05:28 3 Opening Words “We Come to This Time and This Place” by David Pohl 06:03 4 Kindling the Chalice 06:26 5 Hymn 118 “This Little Light of Mine” 07:51 6 Kindling the Children’s Chalice 08:51 7 Sharing Our Abundance: YESS (Youth Empowerment and Support Services) 10:10 8 “Atheists Don’t Have No Songs” by Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers 13:55 9 Receiving the Offering 14:28 10 Silent Candles of Care and Commenction 15:54 11 Meditation in Words: “The Oversoul” by Ralph Waldo Emerson 19:09 12 Meditation in Music: “God Is a River” 23:08 13 Community Question: “God?” 24:14 14 Hymn 51 “Lady of the Season’s Laughter” 27:25 15 Sermon: “Divinty Curiousity” by Rev. Brian 45:08 16 Closing Hymn 30 “Over My Head” 48:10 17 Closing Words 48:28 18 “Carry the Flame”
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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A Mother’s Day service that looks at our basic curiosity about our origins as children and then as more thoughtful adults. Guest Musician: Maria Jenkins
00:00 1 Welcome by Rev. Brian 02:35 2 Opening Words #596 “Metta Sutta” 03:16 3 Kindling the Chalice, and Mother’s Day Candle 05:22 4 Hymn 95 “There Is More Love Somewhere” 07:24 5 Story for All Ages--“Amelia” by Gail Sphar, read by Rev. Brian 14:05 6 Sharing Our Abundance, “Youth Empowerment and Support Services” 14:52 7 “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana, sung by Maria Jenkins 17:32 8 Receiving the Offering 18:06 9 Silent and Spoken Candles of Care and Connection 20:55 10 Meditation in Song 123 “Spirit of Life” 22:06 11 Meditation in Words “Transcendental Etude” by Adrienne Rich 23:35 12 Meditation in Song, “Gartan Mother's Lullaby” by Hughes and Mac Cathmhaoil, sung by Maria Jenkins 25:47 13 Sermon “Where Do I Come From?” by Rev. Brian 42:19 14 Closing Words 42:38 15 “Carry the Flame”
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Curiosity makes us ask questions. Whether deeply personal or expansively global, our questions can be the catalysts to a better version of ourselves, our communities or our world.
00:00 1 Welcome 02:04 2 Prelude “Asking” sung by Chorealis 05:29 3 Opening Words Opening Words “Let Us Look First to the Response of Love” by Maureen Killoran 06:06 4 Kindling the Chalices January 2019 Global Chalice Lighting by Rev. Petr Samojsky, minister in the Religious Society of Czech Unitarians 06:47 5 Children's Chalice Lighting and Recessional Hymn #360 “Here We Have Gathered” 08:28 7 Question 1 “Are We Asking the Right Question?” 12:00 8 Hymn #1053 “How Could Anyone Ever Tell You?” 13:15 9 Shared Reading #650 “Cherish Your Doubts” 14:55 10 Sharing Our Abundance with Y. E. S. S. (Youth Empowerment and Support Services) 15:48 11 “Blowing in the Wind” sung by Chorealis 17:45 12 Offering Response 18:20 13 Reading “Are You a Manager or a Movement Starter?” Excerpted from “Purposeful: Are You a Manager or a Movement Starter?” by Jennifer Dulski 23:51 14 Question 2 “Are our expectations high enough?” by Karen Mills 29:16 15 Hymn #121 “We’ll Build a Land” 32:44 16 Silent Candles of Joy and Concern 34:04 17 Meditation in word “Have Patience” by Rainer Maria Rilke 35:14 18 Meditation in song “When Will the Fighting Cease?” sung by Chorealis 36:36 19 Question 3 “Can the answer be this easy - and this hard?” by Karen Mills 40:12 20 Hymn #354 “We Laugh, We Cry” 44:35 21 Closing Words 45:19 23 Postlude “Will Justice Roll Down?” sung by Chorealis 49:28 24 “Carry the Flame”
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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The banners in our sanctuary reflect our commitment to seek “wisdom from the world’s religions that inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life.” Today we unveil a new banner that represents Indigenous spirituality. It has been created for us by our friends at the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society and is a long-awaited addition to our sanctuary. This banner will remind us of our commitment not only to seeking wisdom but also to reconciliation in Canada, which is all about seeking wholeness and balance that has eluded our society for so long.
We offer special thanks to Elder Rose Wabasca, our guest musician Lloyd Cardinal, and our Friends from Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society.
00:00 1 Welcome by Gordon Ritchie 02:38 2 Prelude and Banner Procession music by Lloyd Cardinal 09:32 3 Opening Words “For the Beauty of the Earth” by Barbara J . Pescan, read by Gordon 10:08 4 Kindling the Chalice “Beauty Is Before Me” words from the Navajo Indians of North America, read by Rev. Audrey Brooks 12:08 5 Call to the Four Directions by Elder Rose Wabasca 22:47 6 Reflection on the Pipe Ceremony by Elder Rose Wabasca 32:03 7 Reflection on the “Offering of Intention” by Rev. Brian Kiely 36:28 8 Reading “Eternal God, Mother and Father, Spirit of Life” by M. Susan Milnor, read by Rev. Audrey Brooks 38:01 9 Hymn 22 “Dear Weaver of Our Live’s Design” 39:53 10 Reading “We Are All More Human than Otherwise” by Richard S. Gilbert, read by Jeff Bisanz 41:31 11 Sharing Our Abundance--Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office 42:25 12 “Carry The Gift” by R. Carlos Nakai 44:06 13 Offering Response 44:45 14 Address by Elder Rose Wabasca 57:02 15 Silent Candles of Care and Connection 57:54 16 Meditation in Word 551 “Earth Teach Me” from the Ute Indians of North America 59:25 17 Meditation in Song “Earth Smoke Lament” by R. Carlos Nakai 1:03:12 18 Hymn 163 “For the Earth Forever Turning” 1:05:12 19 Closing Words “Interfaith Benediction” words by Gary Kowalski read by Rev. Brian Kiely 1:06:22 20 Extinguishing the Chalice 1:06:43 21 Postlude music by Lloyd Cardinal 1:11:25 22 Special Thanks 1:12:02 23 “Carry the Flame”
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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This morning is Easter Sunday. While few UUs celebrate the magical resurrection of Jesus, there is still much we can learn from the stories we tell about him. If nothing else, he deserves our respect for his wholehearted living.
00:00 1 Welcome by Violet 02:08 2 Prelude “O’ She Will Bring” by Circle of Women 05:47 3 Opening Words by Elizabeth Strong, read by Lily 06:25 4 Kindling the Chalice by Dillman Sorells, read by Ayla 06:58 5 Hymn 1021 “Lean on Me” 09:44 6 Story for All Ages: “The Kissing Hand” by Audrey Penn, told by Brian Kiely 14:46 7 Sharing Our Abundance: Universalists United Nations Office (UU-UNO), with Nakai 16:08 8 “Ordo virtutum Procession” by Hildegard von Bingen, sung by Oxford Camerata 20:31 9 Receiving the Offering, by Nakai 21:13 10 Silent Candles of Care and Connection, read by Na 23:06 11 Meditation in Song 123 “Spirit of Life” with Elora 24:11 12 Meditation in Words “In the Moments” by Susan Van Dreser, read by Elora 24:54 13 Meditation in Music “People Who Help People” by Birdy 29:06 13 Sermon “Wholehearted” by Rev. Brian J . Kiely 45:13 14 Closing Hymn 1031 “Filled With Loving Kindness” 47:38 15 Closing Words 47:55 16 Closing Song “Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again” 48:37 17 Postlude “Shake It Out” by Florence + The Machine
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Caution has its place, but I am not sure it is wise to let our lives be only governed by caution. Sometimes we have to just dance the Hokey Pokey and put our whole selves in.
00:00 1 Welcome 02:10 2 Prelude “Take a Chance on Me” by ABBA 06:22 3 Opening Words by Ma Theresa Gustilo Gallardo 07:19 4 Kindling the Chalice by Barnaby Fader 07:41 5 Hymn 347 “Gather the Spirit” 10:24 6 Kindling Children and Youth Chalices 10:41 7 Child and Youth Recessional 414 “As We Leave This Friendly Place” 11:08 8 Silent Candles of Care and Connection 11:59 9 Sharing Our Abundance: “Unitarian Universalists United Nations Office” (UU-UNO) 12:45 10 “Non, je ne regrette rien” by Edith Piaf 15:07 11 Receiving the Offering 15:40 12 Community Question 16:53 13 Reading “Letting Go” by Jay Wolin 18:15 14 Meditation in Song 391 “Voice Still and Small” 19:16 15 Meditation in Words “Cherish Your Doubts” by Michael Schuler 20:33 16 Meditation in Music “Metamorphisis: I’m Going to Make a Cake” by Philip Glass 24:07 17 Sermon “Put Your Whole Self In” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 40:16 18 Closing Hymn 42:06 19 Closing Words 42:23 20 “Carry the Flame” 42:55 2574.63 2574.63 track end
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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We are whole where we would doubt our own goodness, richness, fullness and depth, where we would doubt our own significance, our own profoundness. We meet together this morning to celebrate the joy of human community seeking a wholeness that extends beyond ourselves.
00:00 1 Welcome by Karen Mills 01:19 2 Opening Words “We Gather Here as Individual People” by Barbara Hamilton-Holway by Karen 02:23 3 Prelude “Call to Worship” by Betty Wylder, sung by Chorealis 02:47 4 Chalice Lighting “O Light of Life” by Samuel A Trumbore, by Karen 03:11 5 Children's Chalice, Recessional Hymn #118, v.1 “This Little Light of Mine” 03:18 6 Hymn 1008 “When Our Heart is in a Holy Place” 05:55 7 Children's Recessional Hymn 118, v.1 “This Little Light of Mine” 06:37 8 Reading “We Are Whole” by Beth Lefever, read by John Pater 08:03 9 Responsive Reading “No One Is Outside the Circle of Love” by Susan Frederick-Gray & Erika A. Hewitt 09:41 10 Hymn 1029 “Love Knocks” 11:19 11 Sharing Our Abundance “Unitarian Universalists United Nations Office” (UU-UNO) 12:17 12 “Aya Ngena” traditional Zulu folk song arranged by Ruth Morris Gray, sung by Chorealis 15:17 13 Offering Response “From you I receive” 15:58 14 Homily “Wholeness” by Carolyn Joy Page, read by Gordon 28:28 14 Hymn 1007 “There's a River Flowin'” 30:41 15 Candles of Care and Connection 33:58 16 In Word “Even This Is Enough” by Vanessa Southern, read by Lynne & John Turvey 36:40 17 In Song “Give Peace to Your People” by Tom Fettke, sung by Chorealis 39:53 18 Hymn 6 “Just as Long as I Have Breath” 42:42 19 Responsive Reading 611 “Brahman” 44:28 20 Extinguishing the Flame 44:58 21 Postlude “No Day but Today” by Jonathan Larson, sung by Chorealis 47:39 22 Closing Words “The Hand in Yours” by Erika A. Hewitt, read by Gordon 48:52 23 “Carry the Flame”
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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I am something of a moderate and fascinated by history. Many more passionate folks than I are concerned that our nation and culture is not changing fast enough regarding any number of concerns. Me? I marvel at how we have gotten to where we are.
Special thanks to our musical guests of Orchestra Borealis, Victoria Clarke (cello) and Darolyn McCrostie (piano).
00:00 1 Welcome 02:23 2 Prelude “Arioso” by J. S. Bach: Victoria Clarke (cello) & Darolyn McCrostie (piano) of Orchestra Borealis 06:12 3 Opening Words “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” 06:39 4 Kindling the Chalice 06:58 5 Hymn 1 “May Nothing Evil Cross This Door” 08:57 6 Thoughts on Transgender Day of Awareness by Chris Rothbauer 11:23 7 Children's Chalice Lighting and Recessional 12:17 8 Canvass Moment: Ruth Merriott 17:00 9 Sharing Our Abundance: International Council of Unitarian Universalists 17:35 10 “Divertimento (Adagio)” by Haydn: Victoria Clarke (cello) & Darolyn McCrostie (piano) of Orchestra Borealis 22:26 11 Candles of Care and Connection 23:57 12 Reading “Seven Pentacles” by Marge Piercy 25:39 13 Community Question “Where is your heart when you think about where we are and where we are going?” 28:05 14 Hymn 121 “We'll Build a Land” 31:26 15 Sermon “Evolving Nation” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 48:52 16 In Song 391 “Voice Still and Small” 50:27 17 In Music “The Swan” by Saint Saens: Victoria Clarke (cello) & Darolyn McCrostie (piano) of Orchestra Borealis 53:26 18 Closing Hymn 128 “For All That Is Our Life” 55:25 19 Closing Words 55:42 20 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love”
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Social Justice presents Black History Month with guest speaker Deborah Dobbins of the Shiloh Centre for Multicultural Roots. Guest musicians are members of Pepperseed Steel Orchestra.
00:00 1 Welcoming Words 01:01 2 Prelude “Romance” 04:26 3 Opening Words 05:05 4 Chalice Lighting 05:31 5 Hymn 30 “Over My Head” 07:37 6 Sharing Our Abundance 07:54 7 Pepperseed Steel Orchestra: “Stand by Me” 12:20 8 Sharing Our Abundance: Response 12:51 9 Hymn 100 “I’ve Got Peace Like a River” 15:20 10 Community Question 16:23 11 Introduction of Guest Speaker by Rev. Audrey Brooks 18:38 12 “The History of Black Citizens of Alberta” by Deborah Dobbins, Shiloh Centre for Multicultural Roots, Edmonton 43:41 13 Trailer, “We are the Roots: Black Settlers and their Experiences of Discrimination on the Canadian Prairies” 46:14 14 Pepperseed Steel Orchestra: “Pachelbel” 50:48 14 Closing Words by Nakai and Deacon 51:17 15 Thanking Volunteers, Pepperseed Steel Orchestra, Deborah Dobbins 52:28 16 Postlude “Pan in D Minor” Pepperseed Steel Orchestra 56:31 18 Closing Song
Trailer and film: http://baileyandsoda.com/
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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“On the Path” is the name of a UU adult program that was popular a couple of decades ago. It encourages people to view their spirituality in terms of a Journey, one that may never end as long as we live.
00:00 1 Welcome 01:11 2 “Salute to the Four Directions” by Ali Hammington 02:58 3 Hymn 163 “For the Earth Forever Turning” 04:36 4 Kindling the Chalice 05:08 5 Children's Chalice Lighting and Recessional 06:08 6 Silent Candles of Care and Connection 07:35 7 Sharing Our Abundance and Canvass Moment, International Council of Unitarian Universalists, by Andrew Mills 12:58 8 Receiving the Offering 13:31 9 Reading “Exercise” by Scott W. Alexander 17:07 10 In Song 123 “Spirit of Life” 18:17 11 In Words by Ernesto Cardenal from “The Music of the Spheres” 19:40 12 Sermon “On the Path” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 34:52 13 Community Question “How do you feed your spirit?” 35:26 14 Closing Hymn 16 “Tis a Gift to be Simple” 37:33 15 Closing Words 37:51 16 “Carry the Flame”
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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On a day when Irish descendants celebrate their roots, I want to think a bit what it means to risk all and immigrate to Canada. It’s a delicate subject these days since, as a society, we are contemplating the impact of colonizers. But today I want to consider the journeys more than the politics.
00:00 1 Welcome 02:01 2 Prelude “The Minstrel Boy” by The Coors 04:22 3 Opening Words “Come into This Place” by Margaret Weis 05:08 4 Kindling the Chalice “Refuge” by Amy Carol Webb 05:42 5 Hymn #188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” 07:05 6 Kindling a Candle against the Hate (CUC Statement on mosque shooting in Christchurch NZ) 09:08 7 Kindling the Children's Chalice, Recessional 10:01 8 Candles of Care and Connection 11:57 9 Sharing Our Abundance, Andrew Mills 13:02 10 “Time Dance '92” by Bill Whelan 15:23 11 Receiving the Offering 15:58 12 Community Question 18:01 13 Hymn #159 “This Is My Song” 20:00 14 Sermon “Journey to This Land” 38:17 15 Meditation “Welcoming the Stranger” by Theresa Soto & Tracy Bleakney 40:13 16 “Minstrel Boy” by The Coors 42:29 17 Hymn #1064 “Blue Boat Home” 46:04 18 Closing Words 46:25 19 “Carry the Flame”
Readings Margaret Weis, “Come into This Place”, https://www.uua.org/worship/words/opening/come-place Amy Carol Webb, “Refuge”, https://www.uua.org/worship/words/chalice-lighting/refuge Theresa I. Soto, Tracy Bleakney, “Welcoming the Stranger Home”, https://www.uua.org/worship/words/chalice-lighting/welcoming-stranger
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Sharing Our Faith is a chance to celebrate and mark our national connections with the Canadian Unitarian Council. We have a wonderful community, but we also exist as a nationwide network of fellow religious liberals. We will take a special offering this day for the Sharing Our Faith Fund: a granting body that we hope will assist us in financing some upcoming projects.
00:00 1 Welcome by Romeo 01:13 2 Prelude “Pioneer” by Bells 04:11 3 Opening Words “Tao Te Ching”, read by Elora 04:38 4 Kindling the Chalice “Honouring Water” by Fiona Heath, read by Nakai 05:15 5 Women's Day Candle, read by Elora 05:35 6 Hymn #389 “Gathered Here” 06:49 7 Story for All Ages “Higgins: A Drop in the Bucket” by Chris Buice, as told by Rev. Brian Kiely 12:28 8 Water Stones and Wishes: “Blending the Waters” by Dennis Hamilton, read by Violet 14:38 9 Hymn #145 “As Tranquil Streams” 16:31 10 Canvass, by Andrew Mills 20:11 11 Community Question Reading “Be Like Water” by Kendra Ford, read by Alex 21:14 12 Community Question: “How can I be like water?” 22:25 13 Meditation In Words “The Womb of the World” by J.P. Rodela, read by Ayla 24:06 14 Meditation In Music “Down to the River to Pray” by Allison Krause 26:57 15 Sermon “Reflection on 'Vehicle of Life' and 'Soul of the River'” by Rev. Ben Robbins, read by Rev. Brian Kiely 33:43 16 Sharing Our Abundance “CUC Sharing Our Faith Fund” 36:28 17 “Give Love” by MC Yogi 39:43 18 Receiving the Offering 40:07 19 Closing Hymn #1074 “Turn the World Around” 42:47 20 Closing Words “Our Grandchildren” by Randali Kahgee, read by Alex 43:36 21 Closing Song 44:17 22 Postlude “Catch a Falling Star” by Perry Como
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We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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A journey of a thousand miles may begin with a single step, but what makes us take that first step and what keeps us going on the journey?
00:00 1 Welcome 01:32 2 Prelude “Gathering Here” by Gordon Ritchie Chorealis 03:01 3 Opening Words “Invitation to Join the Journey” by Lyn Cox (adapted) 04:40 4 Kindling the Chalices “We Need One Another” by Erik Walker Wikstrom 05:23 5 Intro: Hymn “Lift Up the Gates” by Jason Shelton 06:29 6 Hymn “Lift Up the Gates” by Jason Shelton 09:26 7 Silent Candles of Joy and Concern 10:22 8 Response: “We Travel This Road Together” by Tess Baumberger, read by Jan McMillan 11:44 9 Shared Reading “Beatitudes for Justice Builders” by Lindi Ramsden, read by Elaine Reynard 16:03 10 Sharing Our Abundance: International Council of Unitarian Universalists 17:01 11 “Love, Serve, Honor”, Chorealis 19:26 12 Response: “From you I receive to you I give, Together we share and by this we live” 19:58 13 Intro: Reading “The Journey” by Mary Wellemeyer 20:32 14 Reading “The Journey” by Mary Wellemeyer 21:46 15 Musing “Taking the First Step”, Karen Mills 28:46 16 Community Question 31:34 17 Meditation, in word “May We Seek the True Questions” by Linda M Hansen 32:40 18 Meditation in silence 33:07 19 Hymn “Spirit Make Us One” by Jason Shelton 37:44 20 Closing Words “Prayer for Travelers” by Angela Herrera 39:08 21 Intro: Postlude “Love One Another” by Jason Shelton 41:23 22 Postlude “Love One Another” by Jason Shelton 44:47 23 “Carry the Flame”
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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I have always maintained that following our first Principle is the toughest thing Unitarianism asks of us. If we do it well, the Principle will keep asking us to go deeper and deeper in confronting our hidden biases, privileges and even sense of self.
00:00 1 Welcome 01:07 2 Prelude introduction 01:49 3 Prelude: “It Ain't Necessarily So” by Oscar Peterson 04:21 4 Opening Words: Rev. Richard Gilbert, Responsive Reading 442 “We Bid You Welcome” 05:21 5 Kindling the Chalice 05:31 6 Hymn 389 “Gathered Here” 06:49 7 Intro to “Heritage Minutes” videos 07:24 8 Viola Desmond 08:25 9 Underground Railway 09:28 10 Jackie Robinson 10:29 11 Sharing Our Abundance 11:25 12 Oscar Peterson “I Got Rhythm” 14:39 13 Responsive song to receive the offering 15:17 14 Silent and Spoken Candles of Care and Connection 15:55 15 Reading: “Racism: Current Forms and Challenges” from “Social Psychology” 20:42 16 Hymn 1024 “When the Spirit Says Do” 23:11 17 Sermon “Inherent Worth and Dignity” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 41:32 18 Community Question 42:10 19 Meditation 43:12 20 “A Foggy Day” by Oscar Peterson 46:47 21 Hymn 1014 “Answering the Call of Love” 50:57 22 Closing Words 51:23 23 “Carry the Flame”
Readings Rev. Richard Gilbert, “We Bid You Welcome” https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Reflection---Action---Week-3.html?soid=1101505872600&aid=vNhmkUmrc4I Saul Kassin, Steven Fein, Hazel Markus, Tara Burke, “Social Psychology” ISBN13 978-0-17-650274-4(?) Rabrindranath Tagore (1861-1941) Let me not pray to be sheltered from dangers, but to be fearless in facing them. Let me not beg for the stilling of my pain but for the heart to conquer it. Let me not look for allies in life’s battlefield, but to my own strength. Let me not crave in anxious fear to be saved, but hope for the patience to win my freedom. Grant me that I may not be a coward, feeling Your mercy in my success alone. But let me find the grasp of Your hand in my failure.
Heritage Minutes videos Viola Desmond https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/viola-desmond Underground Railway https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/underground-railroad Jackie Robinson https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/jackie-robinson
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Racism is a relatively new phenomenon in human history, though distrusting ‘others’ isn’t. Today I look at what racism actually is.
00:00 1 Sermon (already in progress) “Understanding Racism” 14:57 2 Meditation, Langston Hughes 15:19 3 Closing Words
Quoted Material Lori Lakin Hutcherson, “My White Friend Asked Me on Facebook to Explain White Privilege. I Decided to Be Honest” https://www.yesmagazine.org/people-power/my-white-friend-asked-me-on-facebook-to-explain-white-privilege-i-decided-to-be-honest-20170809 Dr. Charlotte Reading, “Understanding Racism” https://www.ccnsa-nccah.ca/docs/determinants/FS-UnderstandingRacism-Reading-EN.pdf
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Chorealis presents its annual Taizé-inspired service. Come be reminded, through meditative readings and song, that although the people of the world have different religions, different languages and different coloured skin, we all belong to one human race.
Gordon Ritchie, Karen Mills, Yvonne Mireau, Kim Lang, Robert Begg Guest musicians Sherri Roy, oboe, and Diana Nuttall, cello
00:00 1 Welcome 01:31 2 Prelude: “Confitemini Domino” (Come and fill our hearts with your peace) 02:43 3 Opening Words: “Being Human Means We Are of This Earth” by Sweethome Teacup 04:48 4 Kindling the Chalice: “Let us Look First to the Response of Love” by Maureen Killoran 06:21 5 Reading: “Prayer for Weary Times” by Margaret Weis 06:53 6 Hymn #1008: “When Our Heart is in a Holy Place” 09:26 7 Sharing Our Abundance/Offering Response 12:01 8 Anthem: “Gabriel’s Oboe” by Ennio Morricone 15:03 9 Reading: “How To Discuss The Truth” by Mark L. Belletini 17:13 10 Hymn #1047: “Nada Te Turbe” (sung in Spanish) 19:04 11 Responsive Reading (see pg 2): “May We Live the Spirit of Pride” by Elizabeth Ketcham 21:51 12 Hymn #1012: “When I Am Frightened” 23:10 13 Reading: “A Lamp in Every Corner” by Janeen K Grohsmeyer 25:44 14 Candles of Care and Connection 35:19 15 Hymn #1034: “De Noche” (sing in English) 37:48 16 Reading: “A Prayer for Our Community” by Rabbi Andrea Goldstein, Congregation Shaare Emeth, St. Louis, MO, read by Yvonne Mireau 40:01 17 Anthem “Al Shiosha” (The world is sustained by three things, by truth, by justice, and by peace), text by Pirkei Avot, music by Allan E. Napian 42:24 18 Reading: “Prayer to the Holy Spirit” by Diarmuid O'Murchu, Sacred Heart Missionary Order, read by Kim Lang 44:50 19 Anthem: “Laudate, omnes gentes” (Sing praises, all you people) 46:40 20 Reading: “There is no middle ground” by Arthur Solomon, Ojibway spiritual leader, read by Robert Begg 48:52 21 Responsive Reading #614: “The Sacred Hoop” 49:55 22 Affirmation (see pg2): “Love Is Our Greatest Purpose” by Jay E Abernathy, Jr 50:55 23 Extinguishing the Flame 51:44 24 Postlude: “Grant Us Peace” by Gordon Ritchie 54:08 25 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 54:53 End
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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From the 19th century onward, Buddhism played a significant role in the development of some parts of Unitarianism. Indeed, we played a small role in bringing that faith to North America.
Readings Opening words, William F. Schulz, “Come into this place of peace...” Thilini Ariyachandra, “An Invocation of Metta/Compassion”, https://www.xavier.edu/jesuitresource/online-resources/prayer-index/buddhist-prayers
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We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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The Buddha spent the five decades following his Enlightenment spreading the word of his inner peace and devising a path for his followers. Today we will delve into some of the elements of his message.
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We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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This month we will look at the religion of Buddhism in some depth. This week we will start with the man who became the Buddha.
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Whether it is the story of the nativity or the legends of Santa Claus, we wrap our winter festivals in mystery. Is there something in the human make-up that requires such non-rational outlets?
Readings Sarah Movius Schurr “Emmanuel” https://www.uua.org/worship/words/meditation/immanuel David O. Rankin “Advent” https://www.uua.org/worship/words/meditation/advent
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We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Today we celebrate three major festivals; the first Sunday of Advent, the beginning of Hanukkah, and the Celebration of Chalica. Join Chorealis for some cool tunes and heart warming stories.
Readings Megan Rule, “The Joy That Winter Always Brings Me” https://thoughtcatalog.com/megan-rule/2017/01/the-joy-that-winter-always-brings-me/ Daniel Gregoire, “The Craft of Winter Solstice” https://www.uua.org/braverwiser/craft-winter-solstice Elizabeth M. Strong, “Meditation on Winter Celebrations” https://www.uua.org/worship/words/meditation/winter-celebrations Victoria E Safford, “The Moment of Magic” https://www.uua.org/worship/words/meditation/moment-of-magic
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Is there a future for classic liberal views in our society today? How might we reclaim those values and promote them? Or should we even bother?
Readings CNN, “Trump's mood takes a foul turn” https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/14/politics/donald-trump-mood-pissed-white-house-intrigue/index.html David Frum, “The Real Lesson of My Debate with Steve Bannon” https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/11/bannon-frum-munk-debate-what-really-happened/574867/ Dag Hammarskjöld, “I am being driven forward...” http://www.unforum.com/UNheadlines511.htm
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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The results of the US midterm elections are in. The attack on liberal values there, here and elsewhere in the world where populism holds sway is real and significant. How does this affect communities like ours?
Reading Group Think: Irving Janis, Yale University https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groupthink
Reference “The Enigma of Reason” by Hugo Mercier and Dan Sperber https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32336635-the-enigma-of-reason
David Frum, “The Real Lesson of My Debate With Steve Bannon” https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/11/bannon-frum-munk-debate-what-really-happened/574867/
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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We have traditionally characterized ourselves as liberals, but what does that mean? What is the root of that idea and how does it describe our religious tradition?
Readings Heather Janules, “Called by Loss, Called by Peace”: https://www.uua.org/worship/words/opening/called-loss-called-peace
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Liberal thinkers are often accused of being unrealistic or soft. This service will look at why nothing could be further from the truth and why sometimes having things be hard is good.
Fred Cappuccino, “A Divine Spark” Rev. Josh Snyder and Rev. Barbara Gadon, “Love Affirmation” Charles Magistro, “It's Not Easy Being a UU”: http://peterboroughunitarian.ca/files/2013/06/The-Spiritual-Practice-of-Being-a-Unitarian.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmBANxAg23o
November 4 Bridget Stirling, EPSB Trustee: “Hate Free YEG” https://hatefreeyeg.com/ https://www.facebook.com/hatefreeyeg/ https://twitter.com/HateFreeYeg https://www.instagram.com/hatefreeyeg/ hatefreeyeg@gmail.com
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Obviously this is too large a topic for a sermon, but today I will discuss what we can do to make our own small part of the world safer and better for ourselves and those around us.
Save the World Project: http://www.savetheworld.org/ Robert Gilbert: “The Courage of Patience,” “To Save the World or Savour It” Langston Hughes: “Dreams” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxuzMjSQQok
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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In this all-ages service we will look at the steps we take to protect our children, our youth, our elders and all our members in this congregation.
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We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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In ancient times it was said that someone escaping the law could claim sanctuary in any church and be kept safe. Today the meaning of the word has become more diffuse. I will look at the broader idea of Sanctuary.
Amy McKenzie Quinn, “Welcome to This Common, Sacred Space”: https://www.uua.org/worship/words/opening/5450.shtml Dennis McCarty, “Litany of Compassion”: https://www.uua.org/worship/words/litany/litany-compassion Leslie Takahashi, “Prayer for When Words Fail”: https://www.uua.org/worship/words/prayer/prayer-when-words-fail
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Chorealis kicks off our 2018-19 season by looking at ways we might put UCE’s vision into practice. How can we best foster one shared vision while honouring the diversity or people and ideas we know makes our world richer?
Readings David S. Blanchard, “Why Did the UU Cross the Road?” Gary Kowalski, “Degrees of Separation” Susan Manker-Seale, “Out of Our Yearning”
BILIDA, Karen COULL, Adrienne MILLS, Karen
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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Continuing a month-long look at vision, this morning we consider a statement the congregation collectively approved a couple of years ago. It states how we see ourselves and where we hope to go.
Jennifer Leota Gray, “Drawn Together”: https://www.uua.org/worship/words/chalice-lighting/drawn-together
Our Vision: The Unitarian Church of Edmonton A liberal religious, multi-generational congregation. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free thinking, spiritually questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity, pursue the common good, and work for justice. We believe in the compassion of the individual heart, the warmth of community and the search for meaning in our lives.
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE) is a congregation openly and honestly searching, learning, connecting, and serving. Searching for spiritual meaning in our lives; Learning to understand ourselves and others; Connecting to build fair, just, caring communities; Serving each other and our communities near and far.
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Let’s have a conversation this morning. Having looked at where we have come from, let’s look at how we might shape the years ahead.
Carole Martignacco, “The Everything Seed”: https://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/loveguide/session1/everything-seed Robert Walsh, “It Matters” Richard Jefferies, “The Present Moment”: https://philosophy.nz/richard-jefferies/
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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https://youtu.be/fOiYsuOBdIE
Ours is a living faith that is always changing. Today let’s look at the journey through our philosophical history noting the pendulum swings from humanism to spirituality.
“What is a Unitarian Universalist Church?” https://www.questformeaning.org/clfuu/uu/
Sophia Lyon Fahs: “It Matters What We Believe” https://www.uua.org/worship/words/reading-responsive-reading/it-matters-what-we-believe
We gather with gratitude this morning on traditional Cree Lands, now part of Treaty Six territory and shared by many Nations. We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of the Indigenous Peoples who have called this land home and who enrich our vibrant community.
1 Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life; 2 Words and deeds of prophetic people which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love; 3 Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life; 4 Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves; 5 Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit; 6 Spiritual teachings of Earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
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1 Announcements 0:00 2 Prelude 1:53 3 Opening Reading 661 “The Heart Knoweth” 5:47 4 Hymn 188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” 6:39 5 Sharing Our Abundance 8:38 6 Reading by William Wordsworth 11:01 7 Sermon “Why I Walk the Labyrinth” by Bonnie Kyle 11:55 8 Meditation 36:21 9 Hymn 352 “Find a Stillness” 41:09 10 Closing Words 43:26 11 Postlude 45:11
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.
We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.
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