Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)

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...

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 Chali...

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...

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 Op...

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 “F...

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 Unit...

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 Barke...

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 Welco...

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...

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 Presi...

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...

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 Recessiona...

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...

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...

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, r...

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.,...

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 “...

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...

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...

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 A...

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:...

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”...

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 Chalic...

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 Ch...

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 Re...