2019 to 2020 Services

As 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, Soundtrack, 2003 9:37
9 Receiving the Offering 10:57
10 Reading “Grounding” by Jess Reynolds 11:29
11 Hymn 1008 “When Our Heart Is in a Holy Place”  13:20
12 Sermon “Finding Our Ground” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 15:45
13 Meditation in Song 1031 “Filled with Loving Kindness” 31:55
14 Meditation in Words “We Are Whole” by Beth LeFever 34:16
15 Meditation in Music “Gabriel's Oboe” by Ennio Morricone - Yo-Yo Ma & Roma Siofonietta 36:06
16 Hymn 352 “Find a Stillness” 39:16
17 Closing Words 41:36
18 “Carry the Flame” 41:54
The End 42:36

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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“Finding Our Ground,” Rev. Brian Kiely, 1 Sep 2019

It 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 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.

Responsive Reading “Reflection on Our Seven Principles” By Michael E. Sallwasser: https://www.uua.org/worship/words/opening/reflection-7-principles

1 Welcome by Rev. Brian Kiely	0:00
2 Prelude “On the Lakes (Flutes & Bird Sounds)”, Native American World Drums	2:43
3 Kindling of the Chalice	4:31
4 Hymn #113 “Where Is Our Holy Church”	5:55
5 Responsive reading “Reflection on Our Seven Principles” by Michael Sallwasser	10:01
6 Sharing Our Abundance	13:21
7 “Native American Flute I”	14:49
8 Receiving the Offering	16:47
9 Reading “Experience Connection” by Peter Morales	17:21
10 Hymn #358 “Rank by Rank”	19:26
11 Sermon “On Unitarian Ground” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely	22:54
12 Meditation, Hymn #380 “Rejoice in Love We Know and Share”	38:53
13 Meditation in words “We Need a Religion” by Scott Alexander	40:10
14 Meditation in music “When I Fall in Love (feat. Christoph Both, Jeff Reilly, Peter-Anthony Togni)”, Sanctuary	42:00
15 Next Sunday's music	44:57
16 Closing Hymn #1028 “The Fire of Commitment”	45:19
17 Closing Words	48:47
18 “Carry the Flame”	49:05
The End	49:44

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“On Unitarian Ground,” Rev. Brian Kiely, 8 Sep 2019

Today 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 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.

1 Welcome by Rev. Brian Kiely 0:00
2 Introduction of Erin Vandermolen-Pater 1:40
3 Prelude “Wood River” by Connie Kaldor, sung by Erin Vandermolen-Pater 2:04
4 Reading “Communities of Memory and Promise” by Kendyl R Gibbons 5:38
5 Kindling the Chalice, Unison Reading 457 7:02
6 Hymn 389 “Gathered Here” 7:45
7 Kindling of Young People´s Chalice, Hymn 1059 “May Your Life Be as a Song” 9:08
8 Reading “I Want to Be with People” by Dana Worsnop 10:27
9 Sharing Our Abundance 13:35
10 “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” by Paul Simon, sung by Erin Vandermolen-Pater 14:40
11 Receiving the Offering 18:57
12 Meditation in music 1031 “May I Be Filled with Loving Kindness” 19:29
13 Meditation in words “Anyone's Ministry” by Gordon McKeeman 21:48
14 Meditation in music “Migratory V” by Audra McDonald, sung by Erin Vandermolen-Pater 24:16
15 Sermon “On This Rock” by Rev. Brian Kiely; Installing the New Board 26:21
16 Closing Hymn 323 “Break Not the Circle” 45:17
17 Closing Words 46:57
18 “Carry the Flame” 47:14
19 Postlude “Sonya Alone” by Dave Malloy, sung by Erin Vandermolen-Pater 47:54
The End 51:27 3086.57

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“On This Rock,” Rev. Brian Kiely, 15 Sep 2019

In 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 and Nation” 11:20
8 Sermon “Yin and Yang” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 13:46
9.1 Meditation in Song 123 “Spirit of Life” 32:34
9.2 Meditation in Words “A Vessel So Sacred” by Lao Tsu 33:44
9.3 Meditation in Music “Sounds of Nature Music for Tai Chi Chuan”, Tai Chi Music 34:49
10 Closing Hymn 100 “Peace Like a River” 38:05
11 Closing Words 40:41
12 “Carry the Flame” 40:53
The End 41:37

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“Yin and Yang,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 22 Sep 2019

The 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 Drumming for Becky H. by Rev. Audrey 47:05
14 Meditation in Words 49:11
15 Meditaton in Song 50:04
16 Closing Words 51:49
17 “Carry the Flame” 52:07
End of track 52:39 3159.02

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“Walking with Our First Nations Families,” Rev. Audrey Brooks & Eryn Straube, 29 Sep 2019

A 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 “Spirit of Life” 12:59
12 Meditation in Words by Nancy Wood 14:27
13 Meditation in Music “Something She Has to Do” from “The Hours” by Philip Glass, played by Lavinia Meijer 15:25
14 Reading by Oksana Atwood 18:23
15 Hymn 323 “Break Not the Circle” 23:07
16 Sermon “Connection in a Social Media World” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 24:50
17 Hymn 354 “We Laugh, We Cry” 42:12
18 Closing Words 46:54
19 Closing Song “Carry the Flame” 47:07
Track end 47:43

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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“Connection in a Social Media World,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 17 Nov 2019

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.

“Connection in a Social Media World,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 17 Nov 2019

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