ORDER OF SERVICE
Chimes
Greeting, Land Acknowledgement, Announcements 
Prelude
Chalice Lighting  -  O Light of Life by Sam Trumbore as adapted by Rev. Morrison
Hymn 360  -  Here We Have Gathered
Service Leader Reflection  -  The Hidden Stories Within Our Walls  -  Oksana Atwood
Sharing Our Abundance  -  iHuman 
Hymn 402  -  From You I Receive (Sing 2X) 
Hymn of the Month  -  Be the Light by Lea Morris
Meditation 
Meditation Hymn 55  -  Dark of Winter 
Candles of Joy and Concern 
Music Video  -  Writing a Better Story  -  Carrie Newcomer (not recorded)
Message – Telling Our Stories – Rev. Morrison
Hymn 1017  -  Building a New Way
Extinguishing the Flame  -  I Send You Out by Kelly Weisman Asprooth-Jackson as adapted by Rev. Morrison
Benediction 
Carry the Flame (sing 2x)
Postlude

“Telling Our Stories”, Feb 25, 2024

“Transformation:  Thresholds and Layers”, March 3, 2024

Every day we cross thresholds - real and imagined - that can change how we view and relate to the world around us. Each time we change, we add to the layers of experience we accumulate over our lives: deposits of joy and sorrow on the foundation of who we are. Crossing and changing are just other ways of transforming. Join us as we examine the possibilities and challenges of transformation.


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ORDER OF SERVICE Mar 3, 2024 Service Leader: Chorealis
“Transformation: Thresholds and Layers”
Chimes
Greeting, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements
Prelude “Come With Me” by Gordon Ritchie (first verse only) Chorealis
Opening Words “Thresholds” by Arlen Goff
Chalice Lighting “May This Flame” by Bets Wienecke
Hymn 1018 “Come and Go With Me”
Sharing Our Abundance- International Convocation of UU Women (ICW) https://www.intlwomensconvo.org/
Hymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)
Reading “A Prayer for Desert Times” by Margaret A Keip
Hymn 1019 “Everything Possible”
Candles of Care & Connection “May It Be”  by Eithne Ni Bhraonain - Chorealis
Reading “For When I Really Don’t Want to Learn This” by Elizabeth Nguyen
Service Leader Reflection “Thresholds and Layers” by Karen Mills
Meditation
In word “Formation Prayer” by George Grimm-Howell
In silence
in song “Dawn” by Jacob Narverrud  - Chorealis
Responsive Reading “Litany for Becoming” by enfleshed
Hymn of the Month “Come With Me” by Gordon Ritchie
Extinguishing the Chalice “To Serve, to Grow, and to Love” by Kent McKusick
Closing Words “May You Be Changed” by Emily Richards
Postlude “Learn to Fly” by Mary Grigolia - Chorealis
“Carry the Flame”

Transformation Thresholds And Layers March 3 2024

Order of Service – Feb 18, 2024 - Rev. Morrison, Service Leader: Marilyn Gaa
Chimes 
Greeting, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements 
Prelude 
Chalice Lighting “Into the Circle” by Rev. Dr. David Breeden
Everything is Connected: Looking In/Looking Out 
Hymn 21 “For the Beauty of the Earth”
Time for All Ages “Outside In” by Deborah Underwood 
Sharing Our Abundance - iHuman
Hymn 402 “From You I Receive”
Service Leader Reflection - Marilyn Gaa
Hymn 1068 “Rising Green”
Candles of Joy and Concern 
Meditation 
Hymn of the Month “Be the Light” by Lea Morris 
Extinguishing the Flame ‘’The Struggle Continues” by Israel Buffardi
Closing Words “Closing Words for Hard Times” by Maureen Killoran
Postlude 
Carry the Flame

“Everything is Connected: Looking In/Looking Out” Feb 18, 2024

Plant seeds of intention for the year ahead and honour the fertility of Earth with ritual, song and a drama of renewal.  
ORDER OF SERVICE
Prelude - Rising Green with Ilara on violin
Land Acknowledgement - Ilara
Welcome and Chalice Lighting - Rev. Morrison
Song - Thank You for this Day - Ilara on lead vocals with Doug Eastwell on drums 
Canvass – Andrew Mills 
Offertory - Canadian Unitarian Council: Sharing Our Faith 
Hymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X)
Homily  - Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet 
Candles and Ancestor Altar  - Erica DeNeve
Song - Mother I Feel You  - Ilara on lead vocals with Doug Eastwell on drums 
Ostara and Bunny Play  - Erica DeNeve
Planting Ritual and Meditation – Erica DeNeve
Song - Holy, Holy, Holy - Ilara on lead vocals with Doug Eastwell on drums
Chalice Extinguishing and Closing Words - Rev. Morrison
Carry the Flame

“A Spring Celebration”, March 31, 2024

We are interconnected and interdependent to each other, the space around us, and the natural world.  We explore different aspects of the natural world through the lense of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s ground breaking book: Braiding Sweetgrass.  
ORDER OF SERVICE
Chimes 
Welcome, Land Acknowledgement and Announcements 
Prelude 
Chalice Lighting - Bring Us Close to the Earth by Lyn Cox
Hymn 38 - Morning Has Broken 
Service Leader Reflection - Jeff Bisanz 
Sharing Our Abundance - Child Haven International 
Hymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X)
Hymn 163 - For the Earth Forever Turning 
Reading -  Excerpt from Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants 
Song - This Pretty Planet by Tom Chapin
Message – What You Love You Will Nurture: Interdependence in Our Everyday Lives
Meditation 
Candles of Joy and Concern 
Hymn 1064 - Blue Boat Home 
Extinguishing the Flame - by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Benediction 
Carry the Flame 
Postlude

“What You Love You Will Nurture: Interdependence In Our Everyday Lives”, April 14, 2024

Belonging to a congregation can have its delights and its challenges.  We know we are connected and dependent on one another.  This service will give you an opportunity to ask questions about UCE of one another and of our minister, Rev. Rosemary Morrison.  
ORDER OF SERVICE
Chimes
Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, Announcements
Prelude – Game Show Theme (not recorded)
Chalice Lighting – Come Whoever You Are by Marilyn Falkowski
Hymn 354 – We Laugh, We Cry
Service Leader Reflection – Gordon Ritchie
Sharing Our Abundance – Child Haven International
Hymn 402 – From You I Receive (2x)
Meditation
Hymn 1009 – Meditation on Breathing
Candles of Joy and Concern
Reading – No Questions; Asked Love by Kate Landis
Video Presentation – Lone Wolf by Steph Drouin and Aimee Ringle, sung by Lea Morris, Eleuthera and Sahffi
Message – The Yin and Yang of Interdependence: Looking from Both Sides Now – Rev. Morrison
Hymn 1014 – Answering the Call of Love
Extinguishing the Flame – I Want to Be With People by Dana Worsnop
Benediction
Carry the Flame
Postlude

“The Yin and Yang of Interdependence: Looking From Both Sides Now”, April 28, 2024

ORDER OF SERVICE
In Gathering Music 
Chimes 
Welcome, Land Acknowledgement and Announcements 
Prelude - Buddhist chanting of Ladakh, India (not recorded)
Chalice Lighting - Five Quotes byThich Nhat Hanh 
Hymn 188 - Come, Come, Whoever You Are 
Sharing Our Abundance - YESS
Hymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X) 
Service Leader Reflection 
Hymn 1058 - Be Ours a Religion (sung 2x)
Meditation 
Meditation Hymn 1031 - Filled with Loving Kindness 
Message - Calm in the Midst of Chaos – Rev. Morrison
Meditation Video - Dalai Lama: Inner World: One of my Favorite Prayers (not recorded)
Spoken Candles of Joy and Concern 
Hymn 1018 – Come and Go With Me
Extinguishing the Flame 
Benediction 
Carry the Flame 
Postlude

“Calm in the Midst of Chaos”, May 5, 2024

Order of Service – May 12, 2024 “What Feeds Your Spirit?” – Chorealis
Chimes 
Welcome & Announcements
Hymn #347 “Gather the Spirit”
Land Acknowledgments
Chalice Lighting – “Be Ours A Religion” by Rev Theodore Parker
Chalice Response – “This Flame” by Gordon Ritchie  -Chorealis
Reading – “Out of Our Yearning” by Susan Manker-Seale
Sharing our Abundance – YESS Youth Empowerment and Support Services
“From You I Receive”
Community Question – What feeds your spirit?
Responsive Reading – “An Eternal Verity” by W Waldemar W. Argow
Hymn #86 “Blessed Spirit of My Life”
Candles of Care and Connection – Thuma Mina, traditional Zulu	- Chorealis
Reading – “There is a Light” by Chandogya Upanishad
Musical Interlude – “You Are My Shepherd” by Gordon Ritchie - Chorealis
Meditation
	In word – “Making Room for All That Is” by Lyn Cox
	In silence
	In song – May You Be Blessed by Gordon Ritchie - Chorealis
Responsive Reading –“ Nurture This Precious Light” by Naomi King
Hymn #118 “This Little Light of Mine”
Extinguishing the Flame – “Until We Meet Again” by Amy Zucker Morgenstern
Closing Words – “Interfaith Benediction” by Gary Kowalski
Postlude – “Shine Your Light” - Chorealis
Carry the Flame

“What Feeds Your Spirit?” – Chorealis - May 12, 2024

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ORDER OF SERVICE
Chimes
Land Acknowledgement
Welcome and Announcements
Offering of Tabacco to Lewis Cardinal
Prelude
Chalice Lighting and Opening Words
Hymn 389 - Gathered Here
Sharing Our Abundance - Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society
Hymn 1051 – We Are . . . 
Time for All Ages / Service Leader Reflection – Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet
Hymn 1008 - When Our Heart Is in a Holy Place
Speaker - Lewis Cardinal
Candles of Joy and Concern
Extinguishing the Flame
Benediction
Carry the Flame
Postlude

“Orange Shirt Day Celebration”, Sept 29, 2024

ORDER OF SERVICE
Chimes
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Announcements
Prelude
Chalice Lighting  -  Why We’re Here by Erik Walker Wikstrom
Opening Words  -  Gratitude Video Brother David Steindl Rast  (not recorded)
Hymn 21  -  For the Beauty of the Earth
Reading – Sure, Come on In, and Give Thanks, 1932 by Ogden Nash
Sharing Our Abundance – Camp fYrefly
Hymn 402 – From You I Receive (2x)
Service Leader Reflection – John Sproule
Hymn 128  -  For All That Is Our Life
Reading – Perhaps the World Ends Here by Joy Harjo
Message – Rev. Rosemary Morrison
Meditation 
Candles of Care and Connection
Video – Empty Hands Music: Grateful  (not recorded)
Hymn 1021 – Lean on Me
Extinguishing the Flame  -  Blessed by Our Connections by Susan Karlson
Benediction
Carry the Flame
Postlude

“With Thanksgiving:  Listening With Deep Gratitude”, Oct 13, 2024

The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal, multi-generational, religious community. We celebrate a rich mosaic of free-thinking, spiritually-questing individuals joined in common support and action. We welcome diversity including diversity of beliefs from divine believers to humanists, from pagans to atheists and agnostics. We believe in the compassion of the human heart, the warmth of community, the pursuit of justice and the search of meaning in our lives.

We gather with gratitude on traditional Cree lands that are now a part of Treaty Six and shared by many nations. A treaty is an inheritance, a responsibility and a relationship. May we be good neighbours to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors to our children.

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