Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)

The Earth Laughs in Colours: Flower Celebration June 14, 2026 Reverend Rosemary Morrison Service Leader: Susan Ruttan Congregation 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! O...

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 SERVICE Chimes Welcome and Announcements Prelude - Puppy Song - Harry Nilsson (not recorded) Chalice Lighting - All Animal Chalice by Mark Causey Hymn 203 - All Creatures of the Earth and Sky Sharing Our Abundance - George Spady...

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 SERVICE Chimes Welcome and Announcements Land Acknowledgement Prelude - Gordon Ritchie Chalice Lighting - May This Flame by Bets Wienecke Hymn 38 - Morning Has Broken Guest Speaker -- Mickey M...

Soul Matters Service May 24, 2026 Service Leaders: Pauline Atwood and Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet Soul Matters is a program that provides congregations with a spiritually based monthly theme. The theme for May is Awakening Curiosity. The Soul Matters Small Group Ministry is a group that meets monthly to share their reflections based on the Soul Matters monthly package. It is spiritual exploration that...

Let’s Get Curious: Learning and Experiencing the Ancient Religion of Hinduism May 17, 2026 Rev. Rosemary Morrison Please join Rev. Rosemary as she concludes her monthly exploration of world religions. We will explore the seven tenets of Hinduism, along with other aspects of this ancient poly-theistic and body centered religion. This service will be full of interesting music, movement, and reflecti...

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.

May 3, 2026 Order of Service “A Vision Unfolding” - Service Leaders: Gordon Ritchie & Karen Mills A collaborative service with Chorealis and the SSUC choir (Spiritual Seekers United in Community / Southminster-Steinhauer United Church) Ingathering Music “Garden of Dreams” by Bliss Carman & Matthew Emery - SSUC instrumentalists Welcome and Announcements, Land Acknowledgement Prelude “Water Canticle...

Embracing UCEs Newest Members: The Possibilities are Endless April 26, 2026 In 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 Morrison Service Leader: Maida Zederayko Chimes Welcome and Announcements Land Acknowledgement Prelude Chalice Lighting A Place of Belongi...

The Right Relations Team presents an interactive family friendly service. Some sound problems which resolve relatively quickly.

Judaism: Stories of a People Full of Possibility April 12, 2026 Reverend Rosemary Morrison Service Leader: Tanya Vandenberg Rev. 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 Service Chimes Welcome and Announcements Lan...

Embracing Spring’s Possibilities With spring comes tender buds, shy shoots and that irresistible sense of possibility. This Chorealis service is designed to, in the words of Jennifer McGlothin, help 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”.

Just Pay Attention: Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility March 29, 2026 Reverend Rosemary Morrison Service Leader: Gordon Ritchie They 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 Service Chimes Welcome and Announcem...

Following Our Creative Breath March 22, 2026 "Art washes away from the soul that dust of everyday life." - Pablo Picasso. This art and music themed service is an opportunity to reflect onour creative lives. Come prepared to be inspired, to participate, and to enjoy gues tmusicians, poets and artists. Reverend Rosemary Morrison Service Leader: Theresa Wilkinson Chimes Welcome and Announcements Land...

Distractions: They’re Everywhere March 15, 2026 In 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 Morrison Service Leader: Maria Ouderkirk Order of Service Chimes Welcome and Announcements Land Acknowledgement Prel...

We are called to pay attention to our individual lives, to our delights and pains. We are called to understand, cherish and care for ourselves, and to know that we are worthy of love. By paying attention to our lives, we give thanks for all that is good and work to make the best decisions we can.

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 SERVICE Chimes Welcome and Announcements Land Acknowledgement Prelude - Video - Satnam Shri Waheguru Simran (not recorded) Chalice Lighting - Justice, Meaning, and Purpose by David Breeden Hymn 389 - Gathered Her...

Why is Change So Hard? February 22, 2026 UCE has experienced tremendous change over the past five years, building both momentum and growth. This is a good moment to pause—reflecting on where we’ve been, where we stand today, and where we’re headed next. Order of Service Reverend Rosemary Morrison Service Leader: Jeff Bisanz Chimes Welcome and Announcements Land Acknowledgement Prelude Chalice Ligh...

Bouncing Back: Handling the Curve Balls of Life February 15, 2026 Rev. Rosemary Morrison Service Leader: Jeff Bisanz Chimes Welcome and Announcements Land Acknowledgement Prelude Chalice Lighting Joy and Power That Grows by Jami Yandle We light this chalice for the quiet truths we carry, and for the futures we’re brave enough to write. In this circle, we honor the courage it takes to live openly,...

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 SERVICE Land Acknowledgement Prelude Chalice Lighting - One of the Old Ones Stood Up into the Morning Light by Barbara Pescan Hymn 347 - Gather the Spirit Sharing Our Abundance - Canadian Unitarian Council Hymn 402 - From You I Re...

Resilience looks and feels different for everyone, but might there be some common elements? Let’s look at three factors that may be key to developing resilience and preserving it when times get tough.

Order of Service – January 25, 2026 Embracing “Woke” as Resistance That Endures Service Leaders: Lynne and John Turvey Chimes Welcome Announcements Land Acknowledgement Prelude Chalice Lighting In Need of Healing Hymn 108 My Life Flows on in Endless Song (Early Quaker song) Sharing Our Abundance Hymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X) Service Leader Reflection Hymn 1024 When the Spirit Says Do (4 ve...

“Positivity as Resistance” describes using positivity to oppose negativity, oppression, or unwanted change. ORDER OF SERVICE Chimes Welcome Announcements Land Acknowledgement Prelude Chalice Lighting - Community Chalice Lighting by Atticus Palmer Hymn 389 - Gathered Here Sharing Our Abundance - Change for Children Hymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X) Video - This Joy by the Resistance Revival C...

This service kicks off a sermon series taking place the second Sunday of every month. We start with our own roots, Unitarianism, a denomination born out of resistance. Come and learn about why the Edict of Torda was such an important historical declaration, how Unitarianism shaped Eastern Europe, and how our faith was practiced in the 16th Century. Next month we will be taking a close look at Budd...

"Positivity as resistance" describes using positivity to oppose negativity, oppression, or unwanted change. This can take several forms, such as using joy to sustain activism, a personal practice of countering negative self talk with positive affirmations, or managing change by engaging with positive and constructive communication rather than solely negative opposition. In this service, we’ll cont...

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.