Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)

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 Folly of Separateness: We Are Connected Whether We Like it or Not April 21, 2024 Rev. Rosemary Morrison. Service LeaderL. Brandie Moller-Reid Chimes Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements Prelude The Little Prince presented by Danylo Budenko Chalice Lighting On Ubuntu By Bishop Desmond Tutu One of the sayings in our country is Ubuntu – the essence of being human. Ubuntu speaks particularly about the fact that you can’t exist as a human being in isolation. It speaks about our interconnectedness. You can’t be human all by yourself, and when you have this quality – Ubuntu – you are known for your generosity. We think of ourselves far too frequently as just individuals, separated from one another, whereas you are connected and what you do affects the whole World. When you do well, it spreads out; it is for the whole of humanity. Hymn 134 Our World is One World Time For All Ages The Curious Garden by Peter Brown- not recorded Service Leader Reflection Sharing Our Abundance Hymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X) Meditation Words Silence Music Clouds Presented by Danylo Budenko Spoken Candles of Joy and Concern Hymn 1052 The Oneness of Everything Message Part One The Folly of Separateness Musical Interlude River Flows in You Presented by Danylo Budenko Message Part Two The Folly of Separateness Hymn 1021 Lean on Me Extinguishing the Flame Benediction Postlude Amelie Presented by Danylo Budenko Carry the Flame

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

Order of Service Service Leaders: Chorealis Welcome, Announcements Prelude " Where Do We Come From" Land Acknowledgement Hymn 1066 "O Brother Sun" Opening Words "For Five Thousand Years, Or More" By Matthew Johnson Chalice Lighting "Committed to Respond" (Pagan and Earth-Centered Voices in Unitarian Universalism) By Jerrie Kishpaugh Hildebrand, Shirley Ann Ranck Reading "From Our Very First Breath, We Are in Relationship" By Richard Wagamese Hymn 1001 "Breaths" Offering "Everything Begins with Humility" By Richard Wagamese Sharing Our Abundance - Child Haven International Hymn 402 "From You I Receive" (Sing 2X) Message "The Planet Is the Epitome of a Humble Being" By Richard Wagamese Musical Response "All Things are Connected" By Mary Lynn Lightfoot Reading "We Wake to a Day of Worry" By Richard Wagamese Reading "Medicine Burns When Touched by Fire" By Richard Wagamese Candles of Care and Connection Reading "The Universe Is Light" By Richard Wagamese Musical Response " Cherish the Earth" Meditation In Word "Sacred Breath Ceremony" By Richard Wagamese In Silence In Music By R. Carlos Nakai Closing Words "The Only Extraordinary Thing I’ve done" By Richard Wagamese Hymn "Call Us Again" Extinguish the Chalice "There Will Come a Time" By Richard Wagamese Postlude "Music of Life" By B E Boykin Carry the Flame

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

Seven Ways to Tell If You’re Experiencing a Transformation March 24, 2024 Reverend Rosemary Morrison Service Leader: Lynne Turvey Chimes Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements Prelude Chalice Lighting May this Flame by Bets Wienecke May this flame, symbol of transformation since time began, fire our curiosity, strengthen our wills, and sustain our courage as we seek what is good within and around us. Hymn 361 Enter Rejoice and Come In Time for All Ages After the Fall by Dan Santat-not recorded Sharing Our Abundance Canvass Conversation Hymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X) Service Leader Reflection Hymn of the Month Come With Me by Gordon Ritchie Message, Part 1 Seven Ways to Tell if You’re Experiencing a Spiritual Transformation Moving Meditation Spoken Candles of Joy and Concern Message, Part 2 Seven Ways to Tell if You’re Experiencing a Spiritual Transformation Hymn 1018 Come and Go With Me Extinguishing the Flame May You Be Changed by Emily Richards May you leave this time together changed. May the promises you have made to yourself about who you want to be feel closer to the reality of who you are right now. May you share that feeling of transformation wherever you go. May it spread into every word, deed, thought, and interaction Until we are all changed, transformed and transforming together, becoming our better selves. Benediction Carry the Flame Postlude

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

Note: sound file edited at 3 points in the service, as noted, due to gaps in audio. Apologies! Order of Service- “Justice and Equity” Feb 4, 2024” - Chorealis Chimes Greeting, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements Prelude “Need for Care”- Chorealis Opening Words “Today We Celebrate a Dream Awakening” by Elizabeth M Strong Chalice Lighting “The Chalice Is a Symbol” by Deborah Faulk Chalice Response “I’ll Carry the Light” - Chorealis Responsive Reading “It Matters What We Believe” (#657 in the hymnal) –[no audio] Hymn 1026 “If Every Woman” Responsive Reading “UU Principles and Disability”by Michael Daeschlein (adapted by Gordon Ritchie and Karen Mills) –[no audio] Hymn 1017 “Building a New Way” Reading “The Mis-education of Justice-Making” by Nathan C. Walker Service Leader Reflection “So How’s That Working for You?” Karen Mills Hymn 168 “One More Step” –[no audio] Meditation In Word In Silence Candles of Care and Concern Hymn “A Better Place” [video; not recorded] Sharing Our Abundance - iHuman Hymn 402 “From You I Receive” Extinguishing the Flame “The Struggle Continues” by Israel Buffardi Closing Words “Closing Words for Hard Times” by Maureen Killoran Postlude “We Are One” by Briain Tate “Carry the Flame”

March 10, 2024 Women Hold Up Half the Sky: Celebrating International Women’s Day Rev. Rosemary Morrison Service Leader: Brandie Moller-Reid As we celebrate International Women’s Day, let’s think about some of the wonderful people in our that loved us into being, who suffered for our rights, and who we love today. We’ll do this through story, song, reflection, and our own experiences. Come prepared to be inspired, to participate, and to be renewed. Chimes Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements Prelude A Women’s Place by Sara Thomsen Chalice Lighting 435 by Kathleen McTigue We come together this morning to remind one another To rest for a moment on the forming edge of our lives, To resist the headlong tumble into the next moment, Until we claim for ourselves Awareness and gratitude, Taking the time to look into one another’s faces And see there communion: The reflection of our own eyes. This house of laughter and silence, Memory and hope, Is hallowed by our presence together Hymn 1010 We Give Thanks Sharing Our Abundance Hymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X) Service Leader Reflection Hymn of the Month Come With Me by Gordon Ritchie Meditation Meditation Hymn 123 Spirit of Life Candles of Joy and Concern Hymn 170 We Are a Gentle, Angry People Message Women Hold Up Half the Sky Hymn 1030 Siyahamba Extinguishing the Flame Into the World Singing by Dawn Skjei Cooley Let us go out into the world singing. Let us go out into the world singing songs that proclaim liberty. Songs that turn ashes into garlands Songs that bind up the afflicted and those who mourn. Songs that, like oaks, have roots that go deep and stand strong. Let us go into the world singing. We know these songs. They vibrate through time, in our very souls. They are the songs that give us life. They are the songs that give us meaning. They are the songs that give us purpose. Now it is our turn, to take these life-giving songs out into the world. Let us go now – singing these songs with voices deep and strong. And may the world join us in praise and in celebration and in love. Amen. Benediction Carry the Flame Postlude I am Woman – Helen Ready -Video and audeo not recorded

“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. ----------------------------------- 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”

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

Order of Service (Service Leader: Jeff Bisanz) Feb 11, 2024 Chimes Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements Prelude Chalice Lighting - Amanda Gorman (adapted by Lea Morris) Hymn 118 “This Little Light of Mine” Service Leader Reflection Sharing Our Abundance (iHuman) Hymn 402 From You I Receive Hymn 1059 “May Your Life Be as a Song” Message “Freedom: A Personal Act” Hymn of the Month “Be the Light” by Lea Morris Meditation Candles of Joy and Concern Hymn 1018 “Come and Go With Me” Extinguishing the Flame - John Murray (Adapted by R. Morrison) Benediction “Carry the Flame” Postlude

What’s Love Got to do With It? January 28, 2024 Rev Rosemary Morrison Service Leader: Oksana Atwood Have you heard the quote? ‘If I asked you to name all the things that you love, how long would it take for you to name yourself?’ In this service we will explore how loving ourselves and paying attention to our own well-being is not just important, it’s imperative. Order of Service Chimes Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements Prelude Chalice Lighting Let us Look First to the Response of Love by Maureen Killoran In these hard times, let us look first to the response of love. In the midst of challenge, may our chalice flame bear witness to the inherent worth and dignity of every human being. In the midst of uncertainty, may our chalice be a beacon of encouragement, that our values may guide our choices. Let us look first to the response of love. Hymn 346 Come, Sing a Song With Me Time for All Ages Sharing Our Abundance Hymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X) Service Leader Reflection Hymn of the Month There is a Love by Gordon Ritchie Candles of Joy and Concern Meditation Message What’s Love Got to do With It? Hymn 1008 When Our Heart is in a Holy Place Extinguishing the Flame Even When Our Hearts Are Broken by Rebecca Ann Parker Even when our hearts are broken by our own failure or the failure of others cutting into our lives, even when we have done all we can and life is still broken, there is a Universal Love that has never broken faith with us and never will. Benediction Carry the Flame Postlude

PLEASE NOTE: no audio till 1:08 --- apologies! ORDER OF SERVICE Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements Prelude Chalice Lighting - The Flames of Love by Rev. Kimi Floyd Reisch Hymn 1028 - Fire of Commitment Service Leader Reflection – John Sproule Sharing Our Abundance - Change for Children Hymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X) Responsive Reading - You Are Beloved and You Are Welcome Here by Rev. Joan Javier-Duval Hymn of the Month - A Hand of Love by Gordon Ritchie Message - What Are You in Love With? - Rev. Morrison Meditation Spoken Candles of Joy and Concern Hymn 1017 - Building a New Way Extinguishing the Flame - by bell hooks Benediction Carry the flame of peace and Love until we meet again (sing 2x) Postlude

Just Keep Loving: It Will Change Your Heart and Mind. January 14, 2024, Rev. R. Morrison, Service Leader: Erica Deneve Order of Service Chimes Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements Prelude Chalice Lighting We All Emerge by Eric Williams Hymn 188 Come, Come, Whoever You Are Service Leader Reflection Erica Deneve Sharing Our Abundance Change for Children Hymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X) Meditation Meditation Hymn 1009 Meditation on Breathing Candles of Joy and Concern Hymn of the Month There is a Love by Gordon Ritchie Message Just Keep Loving: It Will Change Your Heart and Mind by Rev Morrison Video Presentation (not available on recordings) Hymn 1014 ` Answering the Call of Love Extinguishing the Flame A Love That Seeps Into Everything by Rosemary Wahtola Trammer Benediction Carry the Flame Postlude

Order of Service Welcome, Land Acknowledgements, Announcements Prelude – “O Ye Who Taste That Love Is Sweet” Opening Words – “Love is a Choice” by Carter Heyward Hymn # 1029 “Love Knocks and Waits” Lighting the Chalice –“ Infinite Possibilities of Love” by Rev. Tom Goldsmith Sharing Our Abundance – Change For Children From You I Receive Responsive Reading #610 “The Journey of Love” Hymn #1034 “De Noche” (in English) Candle Lighting Reading – “Humans' Core Function Is Love” by Adrienne Maree Brown Hymn # 95 “There is More Love Somewhere” Reading – “Love, it sits in the chest, at least at the start” Music – “I Choose Love” by Mark A. Miller Reading – “Love Showed Up” by Elizabeth Harding Music – “Deep In My Soul” by Gordon Ritchie Reading – “Psalm 23 for This Moment” by Kevin Tarsa Hymn # 1047 “Nada Te Turbe”(in Spanish) Responsive Reading – “In Love” by Charles Thomas Hymn #10 “Immortal Love” Extinguishing the Chalice – “To Serve, to Grow, and to Love” by Kent McKusick Postlude – “A Hand of Love” by Gordon Ritchie Carry The Flame

We adorn our Mitten Tree with gifts of warmth for those that may be out in the cold. We acknowledge new little ones that have come into our lives with our Baby Candle ritual. ORDER OF SERVICE Chimes Greeting, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements Prelude - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by the Barenaked Ladies (not recorded) Chalice Lighting - Come We Now Out of the Darkness by Annie Foester Hymn 237 - The First Noel Lighting the Advent Candles - Jones Harvey Sharing Our Abundance - Ministerial Fund Offertory - Carol of the Bells by Lindsay Stirling (not recorded) Hymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2x) Service Leader Reflection - Elora Kiely Candles of Care and Connection Hymn - The Holly and the Ivy Reading - Why the Evergreens Never Lose Their Leaves, written by Florence Holbrook, read by Wren Harder-Tessier Meditation Lighting the Baby Candles Reflection Decorating the Tree Blessing the Tree Hymn – O Mitten Tree Extinguishing the Flame – We Keep Its Light In Our Hearts by Maddie Sifantus Benediction Carry the Flame of peace and love until we meet again (sing 2x)

Creating Mystery: What Is This Magic? December 10, 2023 Rev. Rosemary Morrison, Service Leader Susan Ruttan Order of Service Chimes Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements Prelude Chalice Lighting Chalice Lighting #434 in Singing the Living Tradition: May we be reminded here of our highest aspirations, and inspired to bring our gifts of love and service to the altar of humanity. May we know once again that we are not isolated beings but connected, in mystery and miracle, to the universe, to this community and to each other. Hymn 389 Gathered Here Sharing Our Abundance Hymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X) Hymn 225 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Lighting the Advent Candles Service Leader Reflection Meditation Meditation Hymn 83 Winds Be Still Message Candles of Care and Concern Hymn 235 Deck the Halls Extinguishing the Flame The Mystery of Being Here by John O’Donohue May you awaken to the mystery of being here And enter the quiet immensity of your own presence… May you receive great encouragement when unknown frontiers beckon… May you take time to celebrate the quiet miracles that seek no attention. May you experience each day as a sacred gift Woven around the heart of wonder. Benediction Carry the Flame Postlude

Order of Service Chimes Greeting, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements Prelude “The Dark’-Chorealis Opening Words “In This Spirit of Searching” by Rev. Joan Javier-Duval, reader: Yvonne Mireau Chalice Lighting “A Chalice Lighting for the Dark and the Light” by Frances Koziar, reader: Robert Begg Lighting the Advent Candles “Liturgy for the Lighting of the Advent Candles” by Rev. Rosemary Morrison, reader: Jan McMillan Reading “Solstice” by Gary Kowalski, reader: Alec Moorji Choral Response “Solstice Night” - Chorealis Sharing Our Abundance (Ministerial Fund) Hymn 402 “From You I Receive” Hymn 55 “Dark of Winter” Reading “Winter's Wisdom” by Jeanne Mackey, reader: Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet “Give Me a Silent Night”- Chorealis Reflection “The Gifts of Darkness and Silence” by Karen Mills Hymn 246 “O Little Town of Bethlehem” Candles of Care and Connection Meditation “Guided Meditation on Darkness” by Shari Woodbury In Silence: “Listening With the Heart” by Gary Kowalski, reader: Gordon Ritchie In Music: “Listen to the Silence of the Night” - Chorealis Hymn 244 “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” (verses 1, 3, 4) Closing Words “Embrace the Night” by Jennifer Gracen, reader: Bonnie McMillan Extinguishing the Flame Closing Song “A Heartsong Blessing”- Chorealis Carry the Flame Postlude

ORDER OF SERVICE Prelude Opening Words Chalice Lighting Hymn 1000 - Morning Has Come Time for All Ages - From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea by Kai Chang Thom, Illustrated by Wai-Yant Li and Kai Yun Ching (not recorded) Sharing Our Abundance - Make the Season Kind Hymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X) Hymn 1020 - Woyaya Message - T Is for Transgender - Lyn Markham and Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet Lighting of the Memorial Candles (spoken and silent) - Led by Erica Deneve Extinguishing the Flame Carry the flame of peace and Love until we meet again (sing 2x) Postlude