Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)

Order of Service - June 13 PRIDE 2021 Prelude “I’m Coming Out” Welcome Land Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting “The Pride Flame” by Linda lee Franson Opening words “Holy Stuff” by Marilyn Sewell Reading “Marginal Wisdom” by Leslie Takahashi Sharing our Abundance “From You I Receive” Responsive Reading “Proud” by Amanda Udis-Kessler Candles of Care and Concern Reading “Any Other Questions?” By Victor...

Order of Service - June 6, 2021 "Flower Communion" Gathering Music “Spring” By Vivaldi Welcome Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship Chimes Chalice Lighting “Like the First Hint of Green” By Jennifer McGlothin Opening Song “Morning Has Broken” Hymn #38 Candles of Connection Thanksgiving and Silent Meditation Song “The Sweet June Days” Hymn #65, performed by Merrily a Cedar Tree Quartet Reading Song...

Order of Service - May 30, 2021 "The Human Life Equation" Gathering Music “O What a Piece of Work We Are” - Hymn #313 Welcome Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship - Psalm #139 Chimes Chalice Lighting “Let the Chalice Connect Us” By Catherine Callahan Opening Song “I am That Great and Fiery Force” - Hymn #27 Candles of Connection Breathing Meditation “Meditation on Breathing” – Hymn #1009 Reading “T...

Order of Service Tell Me a Story Gathering Music “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” by Bach, performed by Anna Comellas (cello) and Rosalind Beall (guitar) Welcome Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship “The Day Unwritten” by Rev. Dr. David Breeden Chimes Chalice Lighting “A New Story into Being” by Rev. Dr. David Breeden Opening Song “Morning Has Broken” Hymn #38 Silent Candles of Connection Silent Medit...

Order of Service Gathering Music Welcome Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship “Circle of Care” by Rev. Lisa Bovee-Kemper Chimes Chalice Lighting “For Mothers & Mothering” by Rev. Dr. Claudene Oliva Opening Song “Bright Morning Stars” Hymn #357 Candles of Connection Prayer for Mother’s Day Song “Spirit of Life” Hymn # 123 Message: Memories of Our Mothers (Audrey Brooks, John Sproule, Donna Hamar) So...

Order of Service Prelude “Laudnum Bunches” An English Morris Dance Tune Introduction Land Acknowledgment Opening words “Blessed Is the Sky” by Eric Williams Kindling the Chalice “Like the First Hint of Green” by Jennifer McGlothin Hymn 347 “Gather the Spirit” “Meditation on the Four Directions” by Julia Hamilton Hymn 163 “For the Earth Forever Turning” Story “Mayfly Day” by Jeanne Willis and Tony...

In honor of Earth Day (April 22), Rev. Lee Anne will introduce us to some of the many ways in which the metaphorical tree of life has been used to signify difficult and complex concepts. Applying the metaphor to UCE, Rev. Lee Anne will explore ways we can nurture and strengthen the interconnected relationships that make our beloved community strong. Unitarian Church of Edmonton website: https://ww...

Order of Service Gathering Music Welcome Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship “Transfiguring Love” written by Chip Roush Chalice Lighting “Amid all the noise in our lives” Tim Haley Opening Song ”Here we Have Gathered” - Hymn #360 Candles of Connection Meditation in Music Reading “The Night of The Moon” Song “Return Again”- Hymn #1011 Message “Why Were You Not More Like Zusya?” Question #1: What is...

We are all imperfect beings, broken by the careless or deliberate actions of others, sometimes by ourselves, sometimes by the world. However, by rebuilding after failures or hurt, we develop the resilience and strength to become our truest and best selves. Join us in this Taize-style service of music and reflection to ponder your own journey of becoming Becoming Welcome Land Acknowledgment Opening...

Order of Service Apr 4, 2021 Gathering Music Welcome & Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship Chalice Lighting Come In Amy Russell Opening Song Here we Have Gathered Hymn #360 Candles of Connection Meditation in Music Reading And the Stone was Rolled Away! Song Jesus Christ Is Risen Today Hymn #268 Reading The Road to Emmaus Song O Day of Light and Gladness Hymn #270 Message When Things Are Not As Th...

March 28, 2021 What a Donkey Knows In recognition of the Christian Palm Sunday, Rev. Lee Anne will explore the use of donkeys to make important points in the Hebrew and Christian scriptures. And, how sometimes it pays to listen to and heed the wit and wisdom of those who know -- even if they are literally beneath you! Gathering Music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjCzPp-MK48 Welcome Land Ackno...

Order of Service Gathering Music “Always” - Written & Performed by Gordon Ritchie Welcome Land Acknowledgment & Call to Worship Chimes Chalice Lighting “Our Commitment” - Rev. Dr. Kendyl R. Gibbons, Adapted by Rev. Lee Anne Washington Opening Song #1028 “Fire of Commitment” Candles of Connection Meditation in Music Reading “ The Parable of the Long Spoons” Song #115 “God of Grace and God of Glory”...

Our Gay Rights Commitment In 1973, UCE made a bold commitment to gay rights, one that continues to this day. We look back at that proud history and the blessings it has brought us. Intro Music True Colours written by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly, sung by Cyndi Lauper Welcome and Land Acknowledgment https://www.uce.ca/guestbook/ Chalice Lighting & Words Chimes Opening Words All That We Share is Sa...

Gathering Music Always Written & Performed by Gordon Ritchie Welcome Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship Choose to Challenge Written & Performed by Anisa Nandaula, a spoken word poet Chimes Chalice Lighting A Legacy that Warms our Hearts Written by Paul Sprecher, adapted by Rev. Lee Anne Washington Opening Song #212 We are Dancing Sarah’s Circle Candles of Connection Meditation in Music Eshet Chay...

Black History Month: The Promise and the Practice Unitarian Universalist congregations across the continent claim to be welcoming congregations. But are we . . . really? This service will center the experiences of people of color in Unitarian Universalism. Their stories will be told in their voices. Come and learn how to be more welcoming to anyone whose culture is different than ours. Gathering M...

A Valentine to The Beloved Community Do you bristle at the ubiquitousness of the Hallmark branded Valentine’s Day? Come explore alternative understandings and applications of love as applied to the beloved community, especially in light of Covid Fatigue. Gathering Music - Always Written & Performed by Gordon Ritchie Welcome Land Acknowledgment Call to Worship - The Central Task of the Religious Co...

January 31, 2021 Poetry incites the imagination with imagery, similes, and other literary devices. Poetry, like music, moves us in ways that prose does not. On this fifth Sunday of the month, we will share poetry that has moved us, comforted us, inspired us, and shaped us. Some will share a cherished and repeatedly read poem; while others will share an original work. We hope that you will read you...

January 24, 2021 Laughter is the Best Medicine -- Belly Laugh Day Some believe that humor depends upon the perception of an appropriate incongruity. And, that a good sense of humor depends on the ability to imagine alternative outcomes. Positive laughter fuels positive energy, connection, and creativity. Have you ever had such a good laugh that you cried? Remember how you felt immediately afterwar...

World Religion Day Celebrated around the world, World Religion Day is an observance initiated in 1950 by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States. It is celebrated on the third Sunday in January every year. It arises from the Baha'i principle of the oneness of religion (literally "bond") and of progressive revelation, which describes religion as continuously evolving. Re...

In this service, we will welcome precious new humans whose spiritual journeys began in 2020. We will also remember members and friends whose spiritual journeys came to an end in 2020. Additionally, come to the service prepared to share the names of those from your larger circle of family and friends who have died or were born in 2020.

This service will be a shared reflection on the year past. 2020 has been the most dramatic of years. This service will feature your picks - the top news stories of the year, the top creative arts stories of the year (your favourite novels, movies, theatre, other art forms), and top personal stories of the year. Service Leader: John Pater Order of Service Prelude: Year End Anthem: Ian Tyson: Four S...

Pls note the audio is silent in several spots. These are in the recording itself. There is no order of Service for Dec 27 What comes after the fear of not having enough; after the frenzy of buying, wrapping, and sending holiday cards and gifts; and after the disappointment of a small self-contained Christmas? Rev. Lee Anne suggests “stillness.” She will explore the power of being still and introdu...

Blue Christmas: Leaning into the Stillness Rev. Lee Anne continues the time honored tradition of recognizing that the Christmas Season isn’t a joyous occasion for everyone. Many of us are grieving lost loved ones, lost relationships, lost financial security, lost health and vitality and lost meaning in our lives. If you are not having a very merry Christmas, you and those who support you are invit...

In the story of Jesus’ birth there is a blessing: a possibility of a better world. This possibility arises when we remember that we are all connected; when we choose kindness and generosity; when we remember that each one of us matters; when we allow our hearts to be changed by love and wonder. Service Leader: Gordon Ritchie

Order of Service for Sunday, December 20, 2020, 10:30 am Solstice Prelude – Solstice Night performed by Chorealis Welcome Land Acknowledgment Opening words – Winter Solstice by Yvonne Mireau Kindling the Chalice - In the Bleak and Cold Winter by Cynthia Landrum Lighting the Advent Wreath Hymn 55# – Dark of Winter Reading - The Meaning of the Solstice by Barbara Wellsten Hove Sharing Our Abundance...