235 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2020–2026 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/unitarian-church-of-edmonton-uce.html
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May 3, 2026 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeCreation CareChurch Life & Membership
Apr 26, 2026 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingChurch Life & MembershipWorship & Praise
“All right, as a new member, a new member of U and the membership team welcome me.”
Apr 19, 2026 · power between ideas
Apr 12, 2026 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingBible & ExpositionWorship & Praise
“And so most Jews believe that there was a special Covenant that happened between Abraham and the people, between Abraham and God, and that Abraham's…”
Apr 5, 2026 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeCreation CareBible & Exposition
“We take an offering that allows us to exercise that all-important generosity of spirit, an offering that will support this self-supporting church and…”
Mar 29, 2026 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionImmigration & RefugeBeloved Community
“As Unitarian Universalist, we are bound together, not by a common set of beliefs, but by our promise to support one another in our individual searche…”
Mar 22, 2026 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingGender & Sexuality / InclusionChurch Life & Membership
Mar 16, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Friendship & BelongingFaith & Mental HealthFaith & Civic Life
“Distract our way through this final him.”
Mar 8, 2026 · power between ideas
Thanksgiving & HarvestJoy & GratitudeGod the Father / Creator
“Pledging a monthly amount can be an easier way to budget, but if a lump sum contribution is is better for you than by all means go ahead, bring it on.”
Mar 1, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Immigration & RefugeFriendship & BelongingCreation Care
“As we extinguish the flame of our chalice, May is lingering spark be carried in your heart until we are together again.”
Feb 22, 2026 · unitarian universalism
Fear & AnxietyFriendship & BelongingImmigration & Refuge
“We Embrace a pleurisy, opening our hearts and Minds to the diverse ideas, feelings and expressions of our world.”
Feb 15, 2026 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Mental HealthUnitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & Belonging
“In doing so, we are trying to fix some of the structural features of our society that can cause suffering.”
Feb 8, 2026 · power between ideas
Grief & LamentChurch Life & MembershipPoverty & Compassion
“Because we are human, we are in human form and we have strife, and we have joy and we have sorrow and we have disappointments, and we have movie ligh…”
Feb 1, 2026 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityCreation CareHumanism
“A and if we don't know only when we don't know, it's time to take an offering to support not only the work of this church but the larger Community as…”
Jan 26, 2026 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingRacial JusticeEvangelism & Mission
“As I turned away from the news, unable to Bear witness anymore, I felt like a Baldwin names the fire of a holy.”
Jan 18, 2026 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeImmigration & RefugeDisability & Belonging
“I've been thinking a lot about those monks that are walking across the United States, from Texas to Washington DC.”
Jan 11, 2026 · unitarian universalism
Baptism & CommunionReformation SundayThe Trinity
“And this is kind of our way of remembering those that do you think about ourselves, to hold ourselves up with some intention, to hold each other, our…”
Jan 4, 2026 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & LamentCreation CareImmigration & Refuge
“Larger Studies have found that optimism offers significant physical and mental health benefits, including longer life, better heart health, and this…”
Dec 21, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasBaptism & CommunionFriendship & Belonging
Dec 15, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasChurch Life & MembershipGrief & Lament
“I wasn't ready for this moment, which eventually visits every Christmas celebrating family or Tooth Fairy family, not sure what to say.”
Dec 7, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasCreation CarePoverty & Compassion
“After they made the strangers a lavish Feast, the couples discovered their guests were Messengers, Angels sent to bring great the elderly.”
Nov 30, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Advent & ChristmasThanksgiving & HarvestJoy & Gratitude
“Even with a daily gratitude app on my phone that reminds me daily to Express gratitude, I will still forget.”
Nov 17, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestImmigration & RefugeFear & Anxiety
“He believed hands, ideas could build a monument to what is the word that I struggle with.”
Nov 9, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeJoy & GratitudePoverty & Compassion
“And, as is our custom every Sunday, we light candles of joy and or concern those things that happen in our lives: stress the anxiety of rupture in re…”
Nov 2, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Thanksgiving & HarvestJoy & GratitudeIndigenous Justice & Land
“Have your feet grounded on the floor, if that's comfortable.”
Oct 26, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Service & Spiritual GiftsBaptism & CommunionImmigration & Refuge
“Is a youth Gathering, ages 13 to 13 to 17, to support lgbtq plus youth.”
Oct 19, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingBaptism & CommunionUnitarian Universalist Identity
“If a squeeze a fresh lime, just play Air fryer, we're going to welcome and we may need a new delivery vehicle if we're going to share our nourishing…”
Oct 12, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Thanksgiving & HarvestFriendship & BelongingChurch Life & Membership
“He has written many, many books, many, many books, from attachment with children to mental health to- and he's he's a doctor on.”
Oct 5, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist IdentitySin & Repentance
“Compassion by the Jewish faith just observed Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, from September 22nd to 24th, and Yom Kippur, the day of atonement.”
Sep 28, 2025 · power between ideas
Creation CareThanksgiving & HarvestStewardship & Giving
“We have to look at them in all the ways of their being so that we can help them be successful, going forward dis in around 2014, when we started to h…”
Sep 21, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Friendship & BelongingCreation CareWorship & Praise
“Rebuilding the greater Edmonton Alliance for the common good and Discerning a vocation in broad-based community organizing as a means to in a spare t…”
Sep 16, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Friendship & BelongingBeloved CommunityThanksgiving & Harvest
“Just as 35 trillion red blood cells join in one body to become one blood, just as 136,000 notes make up one weave into the one big conversation, our…”
Sep 7, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeFriendship & BelongingWorship & Praise
“I've had a good summer and will be thinking about that today and perhaps talking a little bit about it, and I'm going to introduce a little bit of a…”
Jun 17, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Baptism & CommunionPrayer & DevotionFriendship & Belonging
“A little bit of history and a little bit more met today is flower communion or celebrate ceremony or celebration?”
Jun 8, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionBaptism & CommunionMarriage
“Marriage with a man makes it really easy to sneak under the radar, but what I have been doing with that is finding the opportunities I can to create…”
Jun 1, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionThanksgiving & HarvestGrief & Lament
“I like to think that we're a different type of for a church of freethinkers: Buddhist, atheist, pagans, agnostics, Hindus, babies, old folks, vegans,…”
May 25, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Baptism & CommunionFriendship & BelongingPoverty & Compassion
“As a gentle reminder, sever, the Unitarian Church, is a faith of Creedence Community dedicated to a free and responsible search for truth, and we Emb…”
May 18, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingFaith & Mental HealthGrief & Lament
“She was one of three whose role was to listen or to Bear witness to the experiences of those sometimes just non-judgmental.”
May 18, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingLoneliness & IsolationFaith & Mental Health
“She was one of three whose role was to listen or to Bear witness to the experiences of those.”
May 11, 2025 · power between ideas
Bible & ExpositionJosephChurch Life & Membership
“Can you take an offering that allows us to exercise that all important generosity of spirit, an offering that will support the self-supporting church…”
May 4, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Worship & PraiseHeaven & HellBible & Exposition
“Dante, the great medieval poet Guided by his can, his imagination, his longing and his love lead him on a great journey, all the way to paradise and…”
Apr 27, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Immigration & RefugeService & Spiritual GiftsRacial Justice
“This is our great Covenant as Unitarian universalists: to dwell together in peace, to seek truth in love and to help one another.”
Apr 20, 2025 · power between ideas
Joy & GratitudeCreation CareStewardship & Giving
“It can looks like we've been talking about all month long how joy and sorrow are so and so intertwined.”
Apr 14, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Fear & AnxietyWorship & PraisePluralism & Interfaith
“Childhaven International, I think, is familiar to many of you.”
Apr 6, 2025 · power between ideas
Joy & GratitudeGrief & LamentChurch Life & Membership
“And when you are sorrowful, look again in your heart and you shall see that in truth, you are Weeping for that which has been ebb and flow, give and…”
Mar 30, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Friendship & BelongingJoy & GratitudeGrief & Lament
Mar 23, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Peace & NonviolenceFriendship & BelongingStewardship & Giving
“Are work here this morning is at an end and our work has just begun: the work of holding one another and this community in love.”
Mar 16, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeStewardship & GivingBaptism & Communion
“Alright, because most people, many of the first nations in Canada and the United States, were very nom and it was really fun for me to kind of go.”
Mar 7, 2025 · families and relationships
Worship & PraiseImmigration & RefugeStewardship & Giving
“All the media attention paid to the truth and Truth and Reconciliation Commission brought back a lot of bitter memories for me.”
Mar 2, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Stewardship & GivingImmigration & RefugeRacial Justice
“In these days, we find ourselves too often stuck with these questions: play grass, but signs and markers, articles of news and Analysis, Facebook mem…”
Feb 23, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionFriendship & BelongingWorship & Praise
“I'm getting there: a holy and generous Love by Alina going hope for the Ark of the universe is long, but we can bend it towards Justice and go encour…”
Feb 16, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionImmigration & RefugeFriendship & Belonging
“Christopher new, Christopher new at the Westminster Westminster United Church, Corrales saying it 2 weeks ago and the congregation sang it last week.”
Feb 8, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionIdentity & WorthJoy & Gratitude
“Cbbel says that if we wish to to practice preemptive radical inclusion, we have to change.”
Feb 2, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionFriendship & BelongingThanksgiving & Harvest
“It's come to me that, as with most of the big things in life, the place to start is with me and doing some inner work, and you know if we can change…”
Jan 26, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingSpiritual GrowthService & Spiritual Gifts
“One another event sponsored by the Interfaith Center is our annual interface Multicultural.”
Jan 18, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Friendship & BelongingMarriageCreation & Eden
Jan 12, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Service & Spiritual GiftsUnitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & Refuge
“So Susan says the story of the Unitarian Church of Edmonton is that we support lgbtq plus rights, that we were the first congregation in Canada to do…”
Jan 5, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingBible & ExpositionPrayer & Devotion
Dec 22, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasFaith & Civic LifeNew Year & Watch Night
“Next, in thinking about the Christmas Eve service, I forgot to mention that we have some special guests, a special guest coming for the service as we…”
Dec 15, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Advent & ChristmasFriendship & BelongingBible & Exposition
“I get about a half a dozen requests yearly for assistance and then all of the Christmas Eve donation will be coming into the ministers.”
Dec 8, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasWorship & PraiseSuffering & Perseverance
“Han says: give your presents to others.”
Dec 1, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasFaith & DoubtPoverty & Compassion
“A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the old man.”
Nov 24, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasFriendship & BelongingChurch Life & Membership
“And but of course I still buy gifts for my grandchild, probably and sometimes, and I also give something experiential to my adult children.”
Nov 17, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipDisability & BelongingReason & Free Inquiry
“I invite Lauren, part of the membership team, to come up.”
Nov 10, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
DanielFriendship & BelongingBaptism & Communion
Nov 3, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingInterdependence & NatureCreation Care
“Today, let our prayer be for Hope and commitment, to stay in the struggle to do what is right as best we can each day, and to love you, Spirit of Ear…”
Oct 27, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Baptism & CommunionShame & GuiltCrucifixion & Atonement
“If you'd like to rise in body or Spirit to sing this final hymn- and yeah, aren't we?”
Oct 20, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipGender & Sexuality / InclusionService & Spiritual Gifts
“The first grade Pride March had happened just a few years before on Parliament Hill, but the rights of lgbtq plus people were a long way off.”
Oct 13, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestJoy & GratitudeCreation Care
“We Embrace a pluralistic philosophy, opening our hearts and Minds to diverse ideas, feelings and expressions of our world.”
Oct 7, 2024 · power between ideas
Unitarian Universalist IdentityJoy & GratitudeLoneliness & Isolation
“It calls returned to the quiet it Whispers, The Quiet we long for and that longs for us.”
Sep 29, 2024 · power between ideas
Forgiveness & ReconciliationBaptism & CommunionService & Spiritual Gifts
Sep 25, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeWorship & PraiseCreation Care
“Destruction comes, and we see these motifs of Joseph Campbell's- and of course we know Joseph Campbell is this wonderful writer of Mythology and and…”
Sep 15, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipFriendship & BelongingRacial Justice
“Don't mistake that other one, for that is sit quietly and contemplate those simple yet complicated words by David Wright will enjoy some silence toge…”
Sep 8, 2024 · spirituality in nature
Immigration & RefugeBaptism & CommunionAdvent & Christmas
“We do this to show that we are human, that we have things in our lives that are troubling us, that are creating joy and enthusiasm, that we are celeb…”
Jun 16, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Baptism & CommunionWorship & PraiseFriendship & Belonging
“Hope for the Ark of the universe's long and we can, for together we have the strength to confront Injustice in our lives and in the larger world, for…”
Jun 9, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionRacial JusticeIdentity & Worth
“Lgbtq plus youth are still four times more likely to attempt suicide.”
Jun 2, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareImmigration & RefugeStewardship & Giving
“It's taking each of us Lawns of growth through sorrow and joy to prepare for our living.”
May 27, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Indigenous Justice & LandThanksgiving & HarvestCreation Care
“In the Edmonton metro area, youth support centers also hosts, Monday to Friday, resource and health clubs with physical and mental health clinics and…”
May 20, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingChurch Life & MembershipMarriage
“General assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association.”
May 12, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Stewardship & GivingGrief & LamentFaith & Mental Health
“Are theological perspectives evolve?”
May 6, 2024 · power between ideas
Friendship & BelongingSpiritual GrowthWorship & Praise
“Buddhism suggests that studying the Dharma in the Eightfold Path is the path to alleviate that suffering.”
Apr 28, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist IdentityChurch Life & Membership
“I'll ask Gordon to light one last candle for all the joys and concerns that we hold dear in.”
Apr 22, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Friendship & BelongingImmigration & RefugeInterdependence & Nature
“I invite you to go, for the Ark of the universe is long and we can bend it toward, and I invite you to go, for together we have- should I invite you…”
Apr 15, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingCreation CareImmigration & Refuge
“Can I offer these words of benediction by Alina Westbrook: going home, for the Ark of the universe is long and we can bend it toward Justice and go e…”
Apr 8, 2024 · power between ideas
Friendship & BelongingCreation CareBible & Exposition
“Every week we take an offering to support not only the work of this church but to a larger organization.”
Mar 31, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingCreation CareJoy & Gratitude
“I am one of your service leaders, as this morning service is being collaboratively led by myself, Alara Stefania- good day, Erica Denise- and as Unit…”
Mar 24, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Worship & PraiseThanksgiving & HarvestFaith & Mental Health
“All of the eight principles are strong values and guides and, along with our six sources, create a safe space for the Searchers to land on.”
Mar 19, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Creation CareWorship & PraiseFriendship & Belonging
Mar 14, 2024 · power between ideas
Immigration & RefugeShame & GuiltHumanism
“After all, is a reform-minded Muslim, I can read the same words of scripture that a traditional believer does and walk away with a completely differe…”
Mar 11, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Friendship & BelongingSpiritual GrowthWorship & Praise
“So a few weeks ago I saw a reference to something called spiritual discernment period.”
Mar 3, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & RefugeFriendship & Belonging
“As Unitarian Universalist, we are bound together not by a common set of beliefs, but by our promise to support one another in our individual searches…”
Feb 25, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingWorship & PraiseChurch Life & Membership
Feb 25, 2024 · unitarian universalism
“The Unitarian Church of Edmonton is a liberal religious community.”
Feb 14, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingHope & EncouragementHumanism
“A responsible search for truth and meaning hours is not a comfortable religion.”
Jan 29, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingIndigenous Justice & LandGod the Father / Creator
“And then there's that pride in that in this month's news newsletter, I outlined the four main areas that I am focusing my Ministry on this year.”
Jan 21, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingWorship & PraiseImmigration & Refuge
“Did anyone that knew her or had the privilege of singing under her, which lost for the Unitarian Universalist community and I and Ottawa, she was the…”
Jan 16, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingWorship & PraiseGrief & Lament
“In the opening rating by Pamela children, she talks about how the Dharma teachings are all geared toward lessening the suffering of all living things…”
Jan 14, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Baptism & Communion4th Principle: Free & Responsible SearchPeace & Nonviolence
“And May our challenging Stories, the ones full of pain and sorrow, merge with the stories of joy and laughter as we reflect and remember, held by the…”
Dec 17, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasJoy & GratitudeCreation Care
“As we know a new season will soon be here, days will become longer and we know the warmth of the candles will soon be replaced by the.”
Dec 11, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasJoy & GratitudeThanksgiving & Harvest
“I invite you to light candles of joy and or concern as you, Susan is going to leave the last candle for all the joys and concerns and miracles.”
Dec 4, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareHope & EncouragementImmigration & Refuge
“Next week after, are you that we're going to begin our broadcast message Christmas tree.”
Nov 19, 2023 · power between ideas
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionHope & EncouragementChurch Life & Membership
“And can I tell them what you did to come a few weeks ago and they know not on the internet.”
Nov 19, 2023 · families and relationships
Nov 14, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestFriendship & BelongingWorship & Praise
“May we practice gratitude and be generous for what we have already have in and out of that Spirit of fullness.”
Nov 6, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingImmigration & RefugeService & Spiritual Gifts
Oct 30, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Unitarian Universalist Identity4th Principle: Free & Responsible SearchEvangelism & Mission
“The Unitarian Universalist faith is a Creed list Community dedicated to free and responsible search for truth, and we Embrace a pluralistic philosoph…”
Oct 25, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityBaptism & CommunionCreation Care
“I'm going to read the uce Covenant of: we pledge to create a Beloved Community of Peace and compassion.”
Oct 22, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Bible & ExpositionCreation & EdenThanksgiving & Harvest
“We want to let you know that Barbara Appleton passed away on October 7th of this year, just last week, and a celebration of her life will be held thi…”
Oct 15, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Worship & PraiseBible & ExpositionHealth & Temperance
“An example from the temperance movement is the touch, not thy.”
Oct 8, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestJoy & GratitudeCreation Care
“And then Play, Rise & Body- these words by Charles Howe- maybe go.”
Sep 25, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingImmigration & RefugeBaptism & Communion
“Edmond tilney thought it might incite riots during the time when England was again besieged during that time by another immigrant crisis of the frenc…”
Sep 17, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingWorship & PraiseJoy & Gratitude
“Please rise in body or in spirit as so.”
Sep 11, 2023 · spirituality in nature
Joy & GratitudeUnitarian Universalist IdentityBaptism & Communion
“I set up a station for Pebbles of joy and concern and one station for water communion.”
Aug 6, 2023 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Worship & PraiseCreation CareJesus: Life & Teachings
“You restores my soul.”
Jul 16, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Friendship & BelongingGrief & LamentWorship & Praise
Jun 18, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionUnitarian Universalist IdentityCreation & Eden
“I'm going to General Assembly, I'll be leaving tonight and I'll be what part of the uuma Unitarian Universalist ministers Association we will get tog…”
Jun 11, 2023 · power between ideas
Thanksgiving & HarvestCreation CareWorship & Praise
“Francis took the name of Francis because he too is an environmentalist.”
Jun 4, 2023 · connected common experience
Baptism & CommunionRacial JusticeGod the Father / Creator
“I can't presume to know what the flower communion means to all of you, but I can share with you.”
May 29, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Immigration & RefugeBaptism & CommunionCreation & Eden
“So our first principle is respect all beings, and we talked about our individual search for truth and meaning in that first principle, and that's rea…”
May 14, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Joy & GratitudeFriendship & BelongingMarriage
“I invite you to join with me in the spirit of meditation and prayer, quieting Our Hearts and Spirits.”
May 8, 2023 · power between ideas
The ExodusAdvent & ChristmasReason & Free Inquiry
“Egyptian could not possibly have used any of the Combs that the Egyptians left over, because he is not a descendant of the ancient Egyptians.”
May 7, 2023 · power between ideas
Immigration & RefugeJoy & GratitudeFaith & Doubt
Apr 23, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareFriendship & BelongingService & Spiritual Gifts
“We Be Good Neighbors to one another, good stewards to our planet and good ancestors, to tell: let us prepare our hearts and Minds for worship, let us…”
Apr 17, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingLoneliness & IsolationShame & Guilt
“Sometimes it can be the lost and learnings that you've had, and I do remember actually my parents, which which taught me a lot, and my father, when w…”
Apr 9, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Baptism & CommunionUnitarian Universalist IdentityResurrection & Easter
“Sometimes being set free has trials and tribulations we cannot fathom or anticipate.”
Apr 2, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Fear & AnxietyFriendship & BelongingImmigration & Refuge
“It requires help from friends, family lovers and creaturely companions who bear witness to who is loving and being loved.”
Mar 26, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Spiritual GrowthJoy & GratitudeFriendship & Belonging
“As our guide, we pledged to create a Beloved Community of Peace and compassion.”
Mar 20, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Fear & AnxietyStewardship & GivingJoy & Gratitude
“Moments of Silence: what is the custom in Unitarian Universalist congregations we like candles of.”
Mar 12, 2023 · power between ideas
Service & Spiritual GiftsRacial JusticeStewardship & Giving
“I would like everybody to complete pledge form, for those who donated in play will have mailed a pledge form along with a- Thang didn't get one of th…”
Mar 9, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingImmigration & RefugeAddiction & Recovery
Mar 5, 2023 · power between ideas
Immigration & RefugeStewardship & GivingUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Did they invite Yvonne Monroe to light our chalice and, as she does, that I'd invite Elara to by Arthur William Arthur Ward: is the risk appearing a…”
Feb 20, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeFear & AnxietyLoneliness & Isolation
“So the coat that I used to for the description of the service and the chalice lightings and and the poem are all by written by people of color or of…”
Feb 12, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeUnitarian Universalist IdentityReason & Free Inquiry
Jan 30, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeHumanismThanksgiving & Harvest
“Accept responsibility, address conflict promptly, be steadfast in support of our community.”
Jan 22, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Baptism & CommunionThanksgiving & HarvestWork & Vocation
“Our mission is to inspire Social Justice by questioning the status quo, engaging community and inviting all to.”
Jan 16, 2023 · unitarian universalism
HumanismGrief & Lament4th Principle: Free & Responsible Search
“One example is the United Nations 2022 climate change conference, known as cop 27, held in Egypt in November, was set against a difficult geopolitica…”
Jan 8, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Thanksgiving & HarvestInterdependence & Nature
Dec 25, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasThe NativityFaith & Doubt
“All important offering that will support are those in the sanctuary.”
Dec 19, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Advent & ChristmasNoah & the FloodSuffering & Perseverance
“So next Christmas Eve service, who's planning on coming to Christmas Eve service?”
Dec 13, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasJoy & GratitudePluralism & Interfaith
“Jolly Christmas music, Christmas music, who won the Bojangles, wonderful jingling and a merry Christmas, hey, Google.”
Dec 4, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasThanksgiving & HarvestGod the Father / Creator
“Maybe if we could just have the side lights turn down a little bit.”
Nov 28, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Worship & PraiseAdvent & ChristmasGun Violence & Safety
“Ask Alex to come forward and light our candle or chalice and and our candle for Ukraine, both to remind us of The Light Within this room and the ligh…”
Nov 14, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Thanksgiving & HarvestImmigration & RefugeBaptism & Communion
“And then if I put in, if I put back into place a gratitude practice, some meditation, stop just walking by my piano and sit down and actually play a…”
Nov 6, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Thanksgiving & HarvestCrucifixion & AtonementWorship & Praise
“Our chair is Ruth Marriott and Margaret is our committees.”
Oct 30, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Hope & EncouragementChurch Life & MembershipParenting & Children
“Howling too, howling just as loudly as the dining room burst open and a voice said: Jake, is that you dad?”
Oct 16, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Peace & NonviolenceStewardship & GivingHope & Encouragement
Oct 10, 2022 · power between ideas
Thanksgiving & HarvestForgiveness & ReconciliationImmigration & Refuge
“He then went to Albany with his people with a refurbished treaty from the two row Wampum, and it was called play sacred Covenant, bounded by these li…”
Oct 3, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeFriendship & BelongingWorship & Praise
“I don't want to say thank you for all of you for being here with us this morning and thank you, all of you for joining us online.”
Sep 25, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Baptism & CommunionWorship & PraiseUnitarian Universalist Identity
“I don't want you to feel I'm inviting you to find me a little picture some water in it and then maybe a bowl and gather some elbow macaroni, whatever…”
Sep 25, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingImmigration & RefugeForgiveness & Reconciliation
“And I would also like to light a candle are Ukrainian, as things seem to be new directions in the Ukraine and in Russia.”
Sep 18, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingSpiritual GrowthWorship & Praise
“Our vision is we open doors to all Seekers of spiritual growth and nurture positive change, for uce mission is to inspire Social Justice by questioni…”
Jul 11, 2022 · families and relationships
Peace & NonviolenceEvangelism & MissionPrayer & Devotion
“At the time of the, of the time current conflict, I was still in the communication with and sadly to this day, if you have gone the conflict, there a…”
Jul 5, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Friendship & BelongingForgiveness & ReconciliationUnitarian Universalist Identity
“But as we go forth into the summer and we are in our collaborative summer Services, I would also like to thank everyone that has made these, this col…”
Jun 19, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionWorship & PraiseIdentity & Worth
“So a couple of weeks ago, when I was thinking about this, I just threw up a.”
Jun 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeFriendship & BelongingStewardship & Giving
“Admission is immediate and offered on a 24/7 a day, and offering that will support the self-supporting church and its many Ministries.”
Jun 6, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionThanksgiving & HarvestInterdependence & Nature
“This is, this is the interdependent web of all existence of which we are for animal companionship in our lives, and some of us have known animals who…”
May 29, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & RefugeFriendship & Belonging
“Reach out to lgbtq Plus.”
May 23, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Disability & BelongingEvangelism & MissionJoy & Gratitude
“I'm very excited to see faces, but also thanks.”
May 8, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeFriendship & BelongingMarriage
May 1, 2022 · power between ideas
Creation CareFriendship & BelongingWorship & Praise
“Now, this is the first time that this Kim will be heard during a Sunday morning service a little while ago, and I read it through and I thought this…”
Apr 25, 2022 · power between ideas
Fear & AnxietyFriendship & BelongingImmigration & Refuge
Apr 19, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Creation CareJoy & GratitudeResurrection & Easter
“I invite you to light a candle at this time for that joy, that Delight or that thing that brings you sorrow.”
Apr 10, 2022 · unitarian universalism
MatthewWorship & PraiseBeloved Community
Apr 3, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentitySin & RepentanceBible & Exposition
“And while I was still reeling from the jarring disparity between my Petty and unkind judgment and his pure and simple love, a voice came out of the w…”
Mar 27, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeStewardship & GivingJoy & Gratitude
“But first, on the first Sunday of the stewardship campaign, the chair of the stewardship committee came up to the microphone during the announcements…”
Mar 21, 2022 · families and relationships
Friendship & BelongingStewardship & GivingHope & Encouragement
Mar 15, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeChurch Life & MembershipReason & Free Inquiry
“At a funeral service, please place your donation in the envelope, along with the deceased person you want to be.”
Mar 7, 2022 · families and relationships
Joy & GratitudeFriendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist Identity
“At the turn of the 21st century, a majority of Unitarian Universalist ministers were women.”
Feb 27, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Joy & GratitudeUnitarian Universalist IdentityRacial Justice
“As I said, my name in the Unitarian Universalist faith is a Craigslist Community dedicated to a free and responsible.”
Feb 21, 2022 · power between ideas
Pluralism & InterfaithFriendship & BelongingBaptism & Communion
“I invite you to rise as you are willing and able, and Gordon invites you to do so with his music.”
Feb 14, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Fear & AnxietyThanksgiving & HarvestImmigration & Refuge
“But we have words from Richard Gilbert, a well-known and influential uu Minister from the old flaming chalice, symbol of a free burn with the Holy oi…”
Feb 7, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Bible & ExpositionImmigration & RefugeFriendship & Belonging
Jan 30, 2022 · families and relationships
Immigration & RefugePoverty & CompassionFaith & Civic Life
“For those of you online, please visit change forchildren for more information and for ways to please join us in singing 402 from you, I receive to yo…”
Jan 24, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Friendship & BelongingJoy & GratitudeBible & Exposition
“Did I realize that the Hol well, and not just mental health but spiritual health as, and I'm excited to be able to facilitate that, for thank you for…”
Jan 17, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingFaith & Civic Life1st Principle: Inherent Worth & Dignity
“It's important for us to not be reluctant to explore Islam, Christianity, Judaism and Eastern.”
Jan 10, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeWorship & PraiseUnitarian Universalist Identity
“A long time ago I was the music director at a small Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Kamloops, at the only one there actually in Kamloops, Britis…”
Jan 2, 2022 · uu spiritual principles
Jan 2, 2022 · uu spiritual principles
DanielEvangelism & MissionFriendship & Belonging
“Here at uce of living with intention, we will be taking time to intentionally remember and bear witness to the stories of our lives, our culture and…”
Dec 28, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Advent & ChristmasJosephThe Nativity
“How could such a tiny crumb power Santa sleigh when it took a whole giant plate of cookies before Santa responded to the mouse as if he could read he…”
Dec 28, 2021 · power between ideas
Advent & ChristmasPeace & NonviolenceRacial Justice
“Edmonton and not-for-profit Society, founded in 2015 in response to the one-year anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation commissions.”
Dec 28, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Dec 22, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasForgiveness & ReconciliationJoy & Gratitude
“But in a research study performed by Greenberg, gulen Rosner research, they say holidays dress has a particular impact on women, who generally take c…”
Dec 19, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasSuffering & PerseveranceForgiveness & Reconciliation
“I sold my hair to buy you a gift.”
Dec 6, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasImmigration & RefugeJoy & Gratitude
“A few years ago, I participated in a storytelling project in the month of December and the theme of the event was gifts.”
Nov 22, 2021 · power between ideas
Forgiveness & ReconciliationBeloved CommunityImmigration & Refuge
“A. I invite you to join in the festivities.”
Nov 14, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Worship & PraiseGender & Sexuality / InclusionUnitarian Universalist Identity
“He, in his work, he has uncovered the refusal to support initiatives in neighborhoods that were not predominantly white, refusal to ordain and fellow…”
Nov 8, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingWorship & PraiseUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Now we'll sing the words that are printed in your order of service or the ones that you probably know, and if you want to look it up in your Hymnal,…”
Oct 31, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestImmigration & Refuge4th Principle: Free & Responsible Search
“By where do Unitarian, Universalist faith is a Creedence Community dedicated to a free and responsible search, for we Embrace a pluralist philosophy,…”
Oct 25, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist IdentityJoy & Gratitude
“And then settled Ministry is kind of like getting married.”
Oct 10, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Peace & NonviolenceFriendship & BelongingShame & Guilt
“And Brown believes that a person without boundaries cannot be vulnerable- kind of counterintuitive, I guess.”
Oct 3, 2021 · families and relationships
Creation CarePrayer & DevotionFaith & Civic Life
“Climate change is rapidly melting the glaciers that feed Alberta's Rivers, yet that looming water shortage is hardly mentioned here.”
Sep 26, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Friendship & BelongingGender & Sexuality / InclusionWorship & Praise
“My recognizing Edmonton is a Gathering Place of indigenous peoples.”
Sep 19, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingMarriageThanksgiving & Harvest
Sep 13, 2021 · spirituality in nature
Baptism & CommunionGrief & LamentStewardship & Giving
“Here we are in a water service for a water communion.”
Sep 7, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeHeaven & Hell
Jul 24, 2021 · families and relationships
Indigenous Justice & LandGrief & LamentRacial Justice
“Canada must commit to justice for victims of the institution of residential schools.”
Jul 5, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeFriendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist Identity
“I want to be in a Beloved Community where I don't have to think like everyone else, to be loved, to be eligible for Liberation.”
Jun 20, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Thanksgiving & HarvestJoy & GratitudeService & Spiritual Gifts
“If you would not like to have your joy or sorrow available to the public, then indicate that in the chat with the prefix private.”
Jun 14, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionImmigration & RefugeThanksgiving & Harvest
“E offer you this morning of virtual Pride Parade.”
Jun 6, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Thanksgiving & HarvestGrief & LamentCreation Care
“Arielle, sectional, Orient, who character, whether you have been part of our congregation for decades or Georgetown visiting, whether the faith and t…”
May 30, 2021 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Bible & ExpositionUnitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & Refuge
“So if you would not like to have your joy or sorrow available to the public, then indicate that in the chats with the prefix private you know.”
May 23, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Fear & AnxietyGrief & LamentImmigration & Refuge
“If you have a personally significant Joy or sorrow, please type it into the chat window, where we will be able to see it throughout the remainder of…”
May 9, 2021 · families and relationships
Thanksgiving & HarvestBaptism & CommunionUnitarian Universalist Identity
“If you have a personally significant Joy or sorrow, please type it into the chat box at the bottom of the screen, where we will be able to see it.”
May 3, 2021 · power between ideas
Creation CarePrayer & DevotionThanksgiving & Harvest
“Today we share with you the mati word, word which is in East Central Edmonton from the Yellowhead to South of the Sherwood Park freeway.”
Apr 25, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Interdependence & NatureThanksgiving & HarvestCreation Care
“As we bring our time together to a close, I want to make sure that we express our gratitude to those who have helped make today possible: Jeff Bezos,…”
Apr 18, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Grief & LamentWorship & PraisePrayer & Devotion
“As we light our chalice, Jennifer Hinchcliffe will share words written by Tim Haley, a retired Union minister.”
Apr 11, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Worship & PraiseGrief & LamentFriendship & Belonging
“It requires help from Friends and Lovers, family, creaturely, companions, who bear witness to what makes us come alive and say to us: look, listen, f…”
Apr 5, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityThe Road to EmmausFriendship & Belonging
“Early on the first day of the week following the Sabbath, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene marry, the mother of Jesus, and Solomon walked towa…”
Mar 28, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Palm Sunday / Triumphal EntryGender & Sexuality / InclusionStewardship & Giving
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, hosanna, in the highest Heaven.”
Mar 21, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeGod the Father / CreatorJesus: Life & Teachings
“Being Unitarian means that we recognize a Unity of existence, such as reflected in the 7th principle, by which we affirm and promote respect for the…”
Mar 14, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionService & Spiritual GiftsLoneliness & Isolation
“I think of you for Ruth.”
Mar 7, 2021 · families and relationships
Parenting & ChildrenPoverty & CompassionMarriage
“We stand for the inherent worth and dignity of everyone within the interdependent web of all existence.”
Feb 21, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & Refuge
“I wanted to make sure that I was not being a very kind person, noted that she couldn't understand how my child was deemed a problem when she was doin…”
Feb 16, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeGrief & LamentHumanism
“For the common good to know, one is given the manifestation of the spirit of life, for the common good to one is given through the spirit, the uttera…”
Jan 31, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Joy & GratitudePoverty & CompassionRacial Justice
“As uce Chaplin, she's comforted those in pain and sorrow, inspired those seeking meaning and purpose in their lives and even, on occasion, played Mat…”
Jan 25, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingFear & AnxietyChurch Life & Membership
“Celebrate a rich mosaic search individuals joined in common support play, welcome diver divine 80s and Believe In The Compassion of the human search…”
Jan 18, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Abraham & IsaacChurch Life & MembershipUnitarian Universalist Identity
“As our chalice is lit, Ruth Patrick will read the words of Sean: trap of fire in the is we light our chalice.”
Jan 12, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Joy & GratitudeGender & Sexuality / InclusionFriendship & Belonging
“So if you are not like to have your joy or sorrow available to the public, then indicate that in the chat with the prefix private Colin, and then you…”
Jan 3, 2021 · school age stories
Grief & LamentFear & AnxietyWorship & Praise
Dec 30, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Hope & EncouragementFear & AnxietyService & Spiritual Gifts
“Office places have had to move people around and buy new equipment and rethink how conversations for people in that sphere- people living like that-…”
Dec 30, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Advent & ChristmasGrief & LamentJoy & Gratitude
“It was a cold, clear night.”
Dec 25, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeAdvent & ChristmasPeace & Nonviolence
“Generosity is a spiritual practice, one that enlarges the heart, enlightens the spirit, for no matter how much or how little we have in the sharing o…”
Dec 20, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareJoy & GratitudeHumanism
“Bless us on this beautiful winter day, as we celebrate and honor the darkness of the Season as a time for us to reflect, look Inward and nourish and…”
Dec 13, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Advent & ChristmasJoy & GratitudeHope & Encouragement
“As our third Advent Candle is lit, Gordon Richie will share with us words written by Megan dowdle, a Unitarian: good morning everyone.”
Dec 9, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Dating & Godly RelationshipsChurch Life & MembershipGrief & Lament
“If you would not like to have your joy or sorrow available to the, then indicate that in the chat defects private, and then your joy or sorrow and I…”
Nov 29, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeIdentity & WorthUnitarian Universalist Identity
“A regular practice of medication, as well as the other three forms of similar meditation, is widely recognized as promoting self-compassion, decreasi…”
Nov 23, 2020 · power between ideas
Faith & Mental HealthFriendship & BelongingGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“In the context of our social justice, storytelling serves another.”
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