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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Unitarian Church of Edmonton

“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

It is said that “The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with One Step”. Once we join hands and hearts in common endeavour, there will be no limit to what we can achieve together.

1 Welcome by Gordon Ritchie 0:00
2 Prelude “Be Ours a Religion” by Theodore Parker and Thomas Benjamin 1:46
3 Opening Words “In Our Circle Again” by Shari Woodbury 2:52
4 Kindling the Chalice “Take from Life Its Coals” by Laurel S. Sheridan 5:04
5 Hymn of the Month “One Flame” 5:32
6 Children's Recessional “Guide You on Your Way” 8:19
7 “The Edge” by David O. Rankin, read by Susan Lynch 9:54
8 Hymn 168 “One More Step” 11:51
9 “Let Us Make This Earth a Heaven” by Tess Baumberger, read by Karen Mills 13:34
10 Hymn 86 “Blessed Spirit of My Life” 15:27
11 Sharing Our Abundance, Child Haven International  17:03
12 “Strong Is What We Make Each Other” by Mary Grigolia 18:08
13 Receiving the Offering 19:36
14 Reflection “The Journey of a Thousand Miles” by Gordon Ritchie 20:10
15 Hymn 123 “Spirit of Life” 33:46
16 Meditation in word “A Prayer for the Faithifiers” by Hilary Allen 34:57
17 Meditation in song “Prayer of the Children” by Kurt Bestor 36:03
18 Hymn 131 “Love Will Guide Us” 39:47
19 Responsive Reading “Affirmation of Hope” by Loretta F. Williams 41:14
20 Thanks to volunteers 42:49
21 Postlude “There Is Peace” by Jim Papoulis 43:53
22 Extinguishing the Flame “Go Your Ways” by John W. Brigham 48:28
23 “Carry the Flame” 48:38

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“The Journey of a Thousand Miles,” Chorealis, 6 Oct 2019

In a month when we start thinking about what lies ahead, it’s good to pause and take stock of where we have been personally and as a congregation.

1 Welcome by Rev. Brian Kiely 0:00
2 Prelude “Linus and Lucy” by Vince Guaraldi Trio 2:07
3 Opening Words by Richard Fewkes 5:31
4 Kindling the Chalice 6:21
5 Hymn of the Month “One Flame” 6:49
6 Story for All Ages “Good Thing or Bad” by Rev. Brian Kiely 9:44
7 Kindling the Children's Chalices 12:14
8 Sharing Our Abundance, Camp fYrefly 13:39
9 “Zelda Medley” by Lindsey Stirling 14:15
10 Receiving the Offering 18:16
11 Hymn 128 “For All That Is Our Life” 18:49
12 Sermon “For All That Is Our Life” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 21:04
13 Meditation In Song 1009 “Meditation on Breathing” 37:41
14 Meditation In Words 38:27
15 Meditation in Music “Airs d'Espagne 8. Arada: Libero” by José Evangelista, played by I Musici de Montréal 39:19
16 Hymn 322 “Thanks Be for These” 40:46
17 Closing Words 42:10
18 “Carry the Flame” 42:31
Track end 43:05

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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“For All That Is Our Life,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 13 Oct 2019

This weekend we welcome members from the congregations of Western Canada for the annual Regional Fall Gathering. The ministers have a tradition of sharing the service with the sermon being done by the local host.

Rev. Anne Barker, Edmonton
Rev. Charlotte Cowtan, Winnipeg
Rev. Debra Faulk, Calgary
Rev. Karen Fraser-Gitlitz, Saskatoon
Rev. Lara Fuchs-Holm, Winnipeg
Rev. Brian Kiely, Edmonton
Rev. Fulgence Ndagijimana, Saskatoon
Rev. Meghann Robern, Winnipeg
Rev. Meg Roberts, Vancouver
Rev. Suzanne Wasilczuk, Thunder Bay

1 Welcome by Rev. Meg Roberts, Vancouver 0:00
2 Prelude “Al Shiosha D'Varim” by Allan E. Naplan 4:23
3 Opening Words by Erika Hewitt, read by Rev. Charlotte Cowtan & Rev. Lara Fuchs-Holm, Winnipeg 7:15
4 With full hearts, we affirm our relationships with one another; we recognize our agency and our connective power; and we accept our responsibility to be bold and courageous. 8:39
5 Kindling the Chalices by Youth Con Co-Dean Fiona Butler 9:04
6 Hymn “One Flame” 9:40
7 Story for All Ages “Love You Forever” told by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 12:41
8 Sharing Our Abundance by Rev. Fulgence Ndagijimana, Saskatoon 19:50
9 “Hand in Hand” by Rollo Dilworth 21:56
10 “The Edge” by David O. Rankin, read by Rev. Meghann Robern, Winnipeg  24:55
11 Joys and Concerns by Rev. Suzanne Wasilczuk, Thunder Bay 28:41
12 Some Words of Thanks by Vyda Ng and her team 31:47
13 A Time of Meditation In song 391 “Voice Still and Small” 35:54
14 A Time of Meditation In Words “It Is Our Journey Together” by Debra Haffner, read by Rev. Karen Fraser-Gitlitz, Saskatoon 37:08
15 A Time of Meditation In Music “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” arr. Kimberley Denis 39:16
16 Sermon “Toward a Thriving Future” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely, Edmonton 42:22
17 Community Question by Rev. Anne Barker, Edmonton 1:08:32
18 Closing Words by Erik Walker-Wikstrom, read by Rev. Debra Faulk, Calgary 1:12:52
19 Closing Song “Carry the Flame” 1:14:29
20 Postlude “Vivre, Aimer, Partaker” 1:15:24
Track end 1:21:59

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“Towards a Thriving Future,” Rev. Brian Kiely & Ministers of Western Canada, 20 Oct 2019

With only three months to go before my final service at UCE, it’s time to think a bit about what that means for me and for the congregation. I won’t be suggesting a future course for you, that’s no longer my place, but I can discuss the transition from my perspective.

1 Welcome by Rev. Brian Kiely 0:00
2 Opening Words by Mark Morrison Reed 1:25
3 Kindling the Chalice, Oberlin Ohio UU Fellowship 2:17
4 Hymn of the Month “One Flame” 2:46
5 Sharing Our Abundance Camp fYrefly 5:28
6 Cups (Pitch Perfect’s “When I’m Gone”) by Anna Kendrick 6:47
7 Receiving the Offering 9:25
8 Reading “Letting Go” by Jay Wolin https://www.uua.org/worship/words/chalice-lighting/letting-go 10:03
9 Hymn 324 “Where My Free Spirit Onward Leads” 11:28
10 Sermon “The Future is Nigh!” Rev. Brian Kiely 14:26
11 Meditation in Song 391 “Voice Still and Small” 32:15
12 Meditation in Words “Meditation on Letting Go” by Carol Allman-Morton https://www.uua.org/worship/words/meditation/meditation-letting-go 33:20
13 Meditation in Music “Al Di Meola - First Snow” 34:41
14 Hymn 322 “Thanks Be for These” 37:25
15 Closing Words 39:34
16 “Carry the Flame” 39:49
17 track end 40:24

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“The Future is Nigh!,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 27 Oct 2019

“We are together in this holy moment, and were grateful for the winding road that brought us to this place.” Those are the words of the prelude, and the theme of this service. We’ll look at the winding road that brought UCE to the place it’s at now, and the ways we found each other along the journey.

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 Each Other,” Chorealis, 3 Nov 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

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 Responsive Reading, Response “Wake up O my Soul!” 4:34
6 Sharing Our Abundance, “CBC Turkey Drive” 6:00
7 Hymn 1029 “Love Knocks and Waits for Us to Hear” 7:08
8 Sermon “Risk” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 8:58
9 Meditation, in Song 391 “Voice Still and Small” 21:24
10 Meditation in Words “Letting Go” by Jay Wolin https://www.uua.org/worship/words/chalice-lighting/letting-go 22:28
11 Hymn 1064 “Blue Boat Home” 23:44
12 Closing Words 27:16
13 Closing Song “Carry the Flame” 27:35
Track end 28:09

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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“Risk,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 24 Nov 2019

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 Chalice, by Cynthia Landram 3:59
5 Hymn 226 “People Look East” 4:23
6 Lighting the Advent Candle “In the Bleak and Cold Winter” by Cynthia Landrum, read by Karen Mills 6:07
7 Kindling the Children's Chalice 7:03
8 “Pioneer Christmases” by Gerry Burnie, read by Ruth Patrick 7:52
9 Carol “To the Green Holly” by Gordon Ritchie 14:41
10 “The Case of the Missing Molasses" read by Christina Keast 17:27
11 Hymn 241 “In the Bleak Midwinter” 20:34
12 Reading “Christmas Eve 1881” read by Lance Beswick 22:43
13 Reflection “Your Greatest Gift” by Gordon Ritchie 37:25
14 Carol “Good King Wenceslas” 44:18
15 Sharing our Abundance: RISE (Reconciliation in Solidarity Edmonton) 47:12
16 “What Child is This” Gordon Ritchie 48:08
17 Receiving the Offering 49:48
18 Hymn 245 “Joy to the World” 50:18
18 Closing Words “Go in Peace” by Mark L. Belletini  52:04
19 Carol “All Hayle to the Dayes” sung by Chorealis 52:36
20 Extinguishing the Flame 54:01
21 Hymn 235 “Deck the Hall” 54:29
22 “Carry the Flame” 56:08
Track end 56:49

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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“A Pioneer Christmas,” Chorealis, 1 Dec 2019

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 Chalice and the Advent Wreath: Second Sunday - A Candle of Peace  5:56
5 Hymn 225 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” 7:46
6 Kindling the Children’s Chalice 10:31
7 Sharing our Abundance: RISE (Reconciliation in Solidarity Edmonton) 11:18
8 "I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” by Bing Crosby with Ken Darby Singers 13:05
9 Receiving the Offering 16:37
10 Hymn 238 “Within the Shining of a Star” 17:08
11 Sermon “Christmas Tradition” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 18:07
12 Meditation in Song: Hymn 224 “Let Christmas Come” 33:25
13 Meditation in Words: “A Christmas Prayer” by Maureen Killoran 34:45
14 Meditation in Music: “Carol of the Bells” by Al De Meola 36:46
15 Hymn 226 “People Look East” 40:57
16 Closing Words 42:30
17 “Carry the Flame” 42:47
Track end 43:23

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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“Christmas Tradition,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 8 Dec 2019

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 1:53
3 Opening Words “A New Year for Beloved Community” by Debra Haffner, read by Gordon Ritchie 5:42
4 Kindling the Chalices “The End Is the Beginning” by Katie Gelfand 7:02
5 Children/Youth Recessional “Guide You on Your Way” 8:10
6 Reading “Reluctant Goodbyes” by Kaaren Solveig Anderson, read by Elaine Reynard 8:48
7 Hymn 359 “When We Are Gathered” 13:06
8 Sharing Our Abundance, “Change for Children” 14:39
9 “All Too Soon” sung by Chorealis 16:02
10 Offering Response “From You I Receive” 20:46
11 Reading “First Comes the Waiting” by Erika A. Hewitt, read by Kim Lang 21:17
12 Hymn 350 “The Ceaseless Flow of Endless Time” 23:01
13 Reading “Second Chances” by Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, read by Gordon Ritchie 24:23
14 Reflection “Muddling through the Middles” by Karen Mills, with passages from Molly Housh Gordon and Sheri Phillabaum 26:08
15 Meditation in word “The Beginning of Wisdom” by Richard Wagamese, read by Karen 41:00
16 Meditation in song “Ashokan Farewell” sung by Chorealis 42:33
17 Reading “All That We Have Been, All That We Will Become” by Leslie Ahuvah Fails, read by Karen 45:08
18 Hymn 301 “Touch the Earth, Reach the Sky!” 46:25
19 Closing Words “The Days of Awe Begin with Us” by Debra Haffner (adapted), read by Karen 48:18
20 Extinguishing the Chalice “It Becomes More” by Amy Zucker Morgenstern 49:21
21 Postlude “For Everything a Time” sung by Chorealis 49:48
22 Closing Song “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 54:35
Track end 55:09

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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“Endings and Beginnings,” Chorealis, 5 Jan 2020

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 Atwood Mudry by Rev. Kiely and families 5:07
5 Hymn 238 “Within the Shining of a Star” 13:36
6 Kindling Children’s Chalices 14:33
7 Children’s Recessional 14:52
8 Sharing Our Abundance: Change for Children 15:30
9 “Timedance ’92” by Bill Whelan 16:56
9 Meditation in Words by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 19:40
10 Meditation in Music “Somewhere over the Rainbow” by Judy Garland 21:24
11 “Reflection on Rites of Passage” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 23:45
12 Hymn 354 “We Laugh, We Cry” 37:26
13 Closing Words 42:04
14 Closing Song “Carry the flame of Peace and Love until we meet again.” 42:23
Track end 43:09

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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“A Different Kind of New Year,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 12 Jan 2020

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 Hogan 4:50
4 Hymn 113 “Where Is Our Holy Church?” 5:01
5 Kindling the Children's Chalice 6:59
6 Sharing Our Abundance: Change for Children 7:48
7 “Weyaho” by Asani 8:43
8 Receiving the Offering 11:35
9 Meditation in Song, Hymn 123 “Spirit of Life” 12:08
10 Meditation in Word by Rebecca Parker 13:25
11 Meditation in Music “Many Feathers’ Chant” by Mesa Music Consort 14:56
12 Sermon “What You Bring” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 18:52
13 Hymn 1028 “The Fire of Commitment” 35:43
14 Closing Words 38:50
15 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 39:05

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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“What You Bring,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 19 Jan 2020

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
2 Prelude “Walk on the Moon” by Great Big Sea  1:50
3 Kindling the Chalice by Nick Wilbourn 6:26
4 Hymn 188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” 7:09
5 Kindling the Children’s Chalice 9:02
6 Sharing Our Abundance: Change for Children 9:54
7 “Lovers in a Dangerous Time” by Bruce Cockburn, sung by Barenaked Ladies 10:35
8 Offering Response 15:27
9 Meditation: Introduction 16:00
10 Meditation in Song Hymn 123 “Spirit of Life” 18:58
11 Meditation in Words “Ministry is What We Do Together” by Gordon McKeemon 19:35
12 Meditation in Music “Something Inside So Strong” by The Flirtations 21:15
13 Sermon “So Long and Thanks for All the Fish” by Rev. Brian Kiely 25:36
14 Hymn 298 “Wake Now My Senses” 44:23
15 Retirement Ritual with Karen Mills and Congregation 46:50
16 Closing Song “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 49:15

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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“So Long and Thanks for All the Fish,” Rev. Brian J. Kiely, 26 Jan 2020

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 “Jesus bleibet meine Freude” by J S Bach, sung by Chorealis 2:45
3 Kindling the Chalice: “Blessed is the Fire That Burns Deep in the Soul” by Eric A Heller-Wagner 5:22
4 Hymn 296 “O Ye Who Taste That Love Is Sweet” 6:05
5 Brother Roger and the creation of the Taizé tradition 7:50
6 Sharing Our Abundance 10:18
7 “From You I Receive, to You I Give” 13:12
8 Hymn 1034 “De Noche” 13:53
9 Prayer for Pentecost 16:49
10 Anthem “Ave verum corpus” by Mozart, sung by Chorealis 18:21
11 Reading “Psalm 23 for This Moment” by Kevin Tarsa, read by Karen Mills 20:43
12 Taizé Hymn “Confitemini Domino” sung by Chorealis 22:37
13 Reading “Blessed Are the Queer” by Helen Rose, read by Yvonne Mireau 25:42
14 Hymn 1047 “Nada Te Turbe” (sung in Spanish) 26:40
15 Reading “A Prayer for Our Earth” by Pope Francis, read by Jeff Bisanz 29:19
16 Anthem “Cherish the Earth” by Bob Hurd, revised text by Susan Ruttan, sung by Chorealis 30:43
17 “Universal Spirit of Love” by Dorothy May Emerson, read by Marilyn Gaa 33:09
18 Musical Reflection by Gordon Ritchie 34:57
19 Reading “A Native American Prayer” read by Robert Begg 38:13
20 Taizé Hymn “Laudate omnes gentes” sung by Chorealis 39:33
21 Affirmation “Love Is Our Greatest Purpose” by Jay E Abernathy, Jr 42:30
22 Hymn 10 “Immortal Love” 43:15
23 Closing Words “Teach us to look for you” by Fr. Austin Fleming, read by Karen Mills 45:22
24 Choral response “Alleluia, Amen” by Gordon Ritchie, sung by Chorealis 46:30
25 Blessing “Love Is Our Spirit” by Eric Williams 47:08
26 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 47:33

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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“Taizé Service,” Chorealis, 2 Feb 2020

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., a formerly addicted homeless man, whose relationship with the SMiLE program helped him to get sober and change his circumstances.

1 Welcome by Ali Hammington 0:00
2 Prelude: “Welcome Table” by Courtney Patton 1:12
3 Kindling the Chalice 4:37
4 Hymn 307 “The Human Touch Can Light a Flame” 5:06
5 Kindling the Children’s Chalices 6:45
6 Sharing Our Abundance: iHuman Youth Society 7:34
7 “Love Can Build a Bridge” by The Judds 7:56
8 “From You I Receive, to You I Give” 10:34
9 Responsive Reading “A Litany of Wholeheartedness” by Rev. Dawn Skjei Cooley, led by Jeff Bisanz  11:05
10.0 Presentation: Ali Hammington, and guest speakers Lisa Parker and Robert Zubot on behalf of SMiLE 12:27
10.1 Lisa Parker 16:09
10.2 Ali Hammington 21:55
10.3 Robert Zubot 22:39
11 Meditation in Song: Hymn 1023 “Building Bridges” 29:49
12 Meditation in Music: “Lord, If I Ever Needed Someone” by Van Morrison 31:43
13 Hymn 1021 “Lean on Me” 35:30
14 Closing Words 38:15
15 “Carry the Flame of Peace and Love” 38:35

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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“Joining Hands, Changing Lives,” Social Justice Group, 9 Feb 2020

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.

2019 to 2020 Services

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