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Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)The Heart and Soul of UCE May 18, 2025The Heart and Soul of UCE
May 18, 2025
Rev Rosemary Morrison and the Pastoral Care TEam
Order of Service
Chimes
Welcome and Announcements
Land Acknowledgement
Prelude
Chalice Lighting We Light Our Chalice Imagining by Rev. Brigitte Bechtold
We light our chalice, imagining
What lies in the liminal space
Between the flame and its circle
What dwells in the interstitial space
Between the cracks in our lives’ pavements
And the threads of our days’ fabrics
What meanings are hidden
Between the words that we know
And those we have yet to conceptualize
What compassion flutters
Between me and you and all of us
B...
2025-05-181h 05
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Intention: Let it flow to your heart’s content”- Jan 23, 2022The 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.
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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 Spir...
2022-01-241h 08
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)Nurturing The Tree Of LifeIn 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...
2021-04-251h 03
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)"Why Were You Not More Like Zusya?" - April 18, 2021Order 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
G...
2021-04-181h 02
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)Becoming – A Taize Style ServiceWe 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...
2021-04-1154 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)What a Donkey KnowsMarch 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...
2021-03-2859 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)Our Gay Rights Commitment - March 14, 2021Our 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
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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...
2021-03-1449 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)Black History Month: The Promise and the PracticeBlack 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...
2021-02-211h 04
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)A Valentine To The Beloved CommunityA 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 C...
2021-02-1655 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)Poetry SundayJanuary 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
...
2021-01-311h 16
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)Laughter Is The Best MedicineJanuary 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
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2021-01-251h 04
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)World Religion Day - UU And Baha'iWorld 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...
2021-01-181h 02
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)Blue ChristmasBlue 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...
2020-12-3056 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)Spiritual Healing Through StorytellingSpiritual 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 Yo...
2020-11-231h 00
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)The Threat to AISHAs 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
Unitarian Church of Edmonton website: https://www.uce.ca/
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Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-189401827
The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal...
2020-11-0841 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)The Healing Power of RitualsThe 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
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...
2020-11-081h 08
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)A Time of ReconciliationA 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 Ka...
2020-09-2738 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)Justice Justice Shalt Thou PursueSeptember 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...
2020-09-0736 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)Theatre is Religion, led by John Sproule, Coralie CairnsTheatre is Religion, led by John Sproule, Coralie Cairns by Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)
2020-08-161h 03
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)"Finding Our Way to the UCE", Susan RuttanOur 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.
2020-08-0929 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“12th Annual Genocide Memorial,” Rev. Audrey Brooks & Guests, July 12, 2020This 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 C...
2020-07-131h 21
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Beloved Companions: A Blessing of the Animals,” Rev. Anne Barker & Heather, June 28, 2020Joint 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. Ann...
2020-06-2931 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Litha (Summer Solstice),” Ali Hammington, June 21, 2020Summer 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 Ho...
2020-06-2225 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Being Queer but not Sexual: Pride Service”, UCE Youth, June 14, 2020Moving 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 Somewhe...
2020-06-1524 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Flower Communion,” Beth Jenkins, June 7, 2020The 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, htt...
2020-06-0829 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Radical Theology,” Andrew Mills, May 31, 2020Unitarianism 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 Lov...
2020-06-0142 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Architecture for Social Justice,” Lillias Cowper, May 24, 2020How 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 M...
2020-05-2532 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“What Does It Mean to Do Good?”, Rev. Anne Barker & Jeff Bisanz, May 17, 2020Our 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 Jef...
2020-05-1647 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Cultures of Motherhood,” Rev. Audrey Brooks & Dr. Jennifer Askey, May 10, 2020Beginning 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...
2020-05-1138 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Jewish Traditions for Today’s UUs,” Karen Mills & Gordon Ritchie, May 3, 2020What 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 See...
2020-05-0436 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Protecting Pollinators,” Beth Jenkins and Mike Jenkins, 26 Apr 2020Mike 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...
2020-04-2747 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“New Birth Earth Day,” Corinne Jackson & Maria Jenkins, 19 Apr 2020April 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...
2020-04-1926 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Easter Spirit, Open Mind,” Rev. Anne Barker & Dawn Hunter, 12 Apr 2020How 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...
2020-04-1227 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Wisdom From Africa,” Karen Mills and Gordon Ritchie, 5 Apr 2020Every 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...
2020-04-0632 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“How to Connect in This Time of Physical Isolation,” UCE Youth, 29 Mar 20201 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 ri...
2020-03-2932 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Connection in a COVID-19 World,” Rev. Anne Barker, 22 Mar 2020Join 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 ri...
2020-03-2249 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“The Rhythms in Life,” Chorealis, 15 Mar 2020Music 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 Sym...
2020-03-1645 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“International Women’s Day,” Rev. Audrey Brooks with Yvonne Mireau & Ruth Patrick, 8 Mar 2020We 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...
2020-03-0858 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Radical Hospitality,” Jennifer Askey & Yvonne Mireau, 1 Mar 2020Churches 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: I...
2020-03-0256 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Making Waves,” Rhonda Jessen & Maureen Crawford, 23 Feb 2020Let’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...
2020-02-2342 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“You People...,” Susan Ruttan, 16 Feb 2020How 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...”...
2020-02-1744 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Joining Hands, Changing Lives,” Social Justice Group, 9 Feb 2020The 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 3...
2020-02-1039 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Taizé Service,” Chorealis, 2 Feb 2020Taizé, 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 creat...
2020-02-0348 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“So Long and Thanks for All the Fish,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 26 Jan 2020This 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 Tim...
2020-01-2649 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“What You Bring,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 19 Jan 2020Sometimes 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...
2020-01-2039 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“A Different Kind of New Year,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 12 Jan 2020Join 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 Meditat...
2020-01-1243 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Endings and Beginnings,” Chorealis, 5 Jan 2020The 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...
2020-01-0655 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“The Healing Power of Music,” Chorealis, 6 Jan 2019Music 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/braver...
2019-12-3122 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Christmas Tradition,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 8 Dec 2019I'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...
2019-12-0943 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“A Pioneer Christmas,” Chorealis, 1 Dec 2019On 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...
2019-11-3056 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Risk,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 24 Nov 2019One 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
1...
2019-11-2528 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Connection in a Social Media World,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 17 Nov 2019A 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 “Sp...
2019-11-1647 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Find Yourself First,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 10 Nov 2019Before 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 Dri...
2019-11-1048 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Finding Each Other,” Chorealis, 3 Nov 2019“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 athei...
2019-11-0247 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“The Future is Nigh!,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 27 Oct 2019With 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://w...
2019-10-2740 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Towards a Thriving Future,” Rev. Brian Kiely & Ministers of Western Canada, 20 Oct 2019This 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...
2019-10-201h 21
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“For All That Is Our Life,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 13 Oct 2019In 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
...
2019-10-1143 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“The Journey of a Thousand Miles,” Chorealis, 6 Oct 2019It 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 Baumb...
2019-10-0549 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“The Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism,” Rev. Brian Kiely, 2 Sep 2018Core 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...
2019-10-0418 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Walking with Our First Nations Families,” Rev. Audrey Brooks & Eryn Straube, 29 Sep 2019The 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 Dr...
2019-10-0252 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“On This Rock,” Rev. Brian Kiely, 15 Sep 2019Today 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 an...
2019-09-2051 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Yin and Yang,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 22 Sep 2019In 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...
2019-09-2041 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“On Unitarian Ground,” Rev. Brian Kiely, 8 Sep 2019It 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...
2019-09-0349 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Finding Our Ground,” Rev. Brian Kiely, 1 Sep 2019As 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...
2019-08-2542 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Pride Service,” UCE Youth, Erica DeNeve, Rev. Brian Kiely, 9 Jun 2019This 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 Fier...
2019-06-081h 09Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“And in the Future?” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 26 May 2019My 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...
2019-05-2749 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Divine Curiosity,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 19 May 2019Many 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)
...
2019-05-2049 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Where Do I Come From?” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 12 May 2019A 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...
2019-05-1343 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Questioning Our Way to a Better World,” Chorealis, 5 May 2019Curiosity 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...
2019-05-0549 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Indigenous Spirituality,” Elder Rose, Gordon, Revs. Brian & Audrey, Jeff, Lloyd, 28 Apr 2019The 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 W...
2019-04-281h 12
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Wholehearted,” Rev. Brian Kiely with UCE Youth, 21 Apr 2019This 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 Bing...
2019-04-2153 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Put Your Whole Self In,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 14 Apr 2019Caution 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 Offeri...
2019-04-1342 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“We Are Whole,” Chorealis, 7 Apr 2019We 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 Chi...
2019-04-0749 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Evolving Nation,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 31 Mar 2019I 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 Rot...
2019-04-0156 min
Big UceJERUSALEM HIGH (PK SEGMENT)BIG UCE RADIO having a dope discussion about life of a PK (pastors kid). Some struggles, some joys, living life under the microscope or magnifying glass. We were privileged to have Pastor Siai Gapelu and PK Rachel Magalei on the show today to discuss this topic. Check it Out. We hope you find this encouraging, and understanding the life and responsibility of being a PK. Shoutout to all our faithful listeners!! We appreciate you all!
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2019-03-281h 28Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“On the Path,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 24 Mar 2019“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...
2019-03-2438 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Black History Month,” Social Justice Committee, 24 Feb 2019Social 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 Pepp...
2019-03-2457 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Journey to This Land,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 17 Mar 2019On 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 Child...
2019-03-1847 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Sharing Our Faith,” Rev. Brian Kiely and UCE Youth, 10 Mar 2019Sharing 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 “Higgin...
2019-03-1146 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Taking the First Step,” Chorealis, 3 Mar 2019A 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 El...
2019-03-0445 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“The Worth and Dignity of Every Person,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 17 Feb 2019I 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...
2019-02-1751 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Understanding Racism,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 10 Feb 2019Racism 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
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2019-02-1116 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“One Race,” Chorealis Taizé Service, 3 Feb 2019Chorealis 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...
2019-02-0354 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Buddhist Influences on Unitarianism,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 27 Jan 2019From 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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2019-01-2821 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Spreading Enlightenment,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 20 Jan 2019The 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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2019-01-2022 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Awakened Prince,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 13 Jan 2019This 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...
2019-01-1325 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“The Mystery of Christmas,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely & Corinne Jackson, 9 Dec 2018Whether 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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2018-12-0917 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Annual Carols and Lessons,” Chorealis, 2 Dec 2018Today 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
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2018-12-0221 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Reclaiming Liberalism,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely & John Pater, 25 Nov 2018Is 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 di...
2018-11-2323 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“The Threat to Liberalism,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely & Kat Hartshorne, 18 Nov 2018The 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/
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2018-11-1723 minUnitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Unitarians and the Liberal Tradition,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 11 Nov 2018We 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 comm...
2018-11-1025 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Snowflakes and Sailors,” Chorealis, 4 Nov 2018Liberal 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
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2018-11-0422 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Making the World Safer,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 21 Oct 2018Obviously 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...
2018-10-2214 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Safe Community,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, Will Adair, & UCE Youth, 14 Oct 2018In 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.
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...
2018-10-1429 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Sanctuary,” Rev Brian J. Kiely & Ali Hammington, 7 Oct 2018In 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 fr...
2018-10-0827 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“One Vision, Many Hearts,” Chorealis, 30 Sep 2018Chorealis 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 d...
2018-09-3024 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“UCE Vision Statement,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 16 Sep 2018Continuing 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...
2018-09-1717 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“What Next? A Community Conversation,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 16 Sep 2018Let’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 compassio...
2018-09-1618 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Unitarian Vision: How Did We Get Here?” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 9 Sep 2018Ours 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 exp...
2018-09-0919 min
Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)“Why I Walk the Labyrinth,” Bonnie Kyle, 13 Jul 20081 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 meanin...
2008-07-1452 min