Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)

Unitarian Church of Edmonton (UCE)

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. Jun 14

    The Earth Laughs in Colours: Flower Celebration. June 14, 2026

    The Earth Laughs in Colours: Flower Celebration June 14, 2026 Reverend Rosemary Morrison Service Leader: Susan Ruttan Congregation is asked to bring a flower to share to annual Flower Communion. This beloved Unitarian Universalist tradition started decades ago with Rev. Norbert Capek, a Unitarian minister persecuted for his inclusive values. Celebrate with us on this important and colourful day! Order of Service Chimes Welcome and Announcements Land Acknowledgement Prelude Chalice Lighting Like the First Hint of Green By Jennifer McGlothin As the first hint of green begins to peek through the barren ground As that little sprig grows into a healthy stem As that stem grows into a stalk and forms a bud As that bud slowly opens with each new day To form a yellow daffodil Let us be, like that first hint of green, renewed by the warmth of the sun’s rays And ready to emerge with a new energy, ready to face the day. We light this chalice to bring a glimmer of that warmth into our space. Hymn 63 Spring Has Now Unwrapped the Flowers by P. Cantiones and T. Benjamin Sharing Our Abundance Hymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X) Time for All Ages Flowers are Pretty Weird by Rosemary Mosco Service Leader Reflection Hymn 65 The Sweet June Days by S. Longfellow Minister’s Reflection The Earth Laughs in Flowers Flower Celebration Candles of Joy and Concern Hymn 305 De Colores words by David Arkin Extinguishing the Flame by Elisabeth Kuebler-Ross If we make our goal to live a life of compassion and unconditional love, then the world will indeed become a garden where all kinds of flowers can bloom and grow. Benediction Carry the Flame

    The Earth Laughs in Colours:  Flower Celebration.     June 14, 2026
  2. May 17

    Let’s Get Curious: Learning and Experiencing the Ancient Religion of Hinduism . May 17, 2026

    Let’s Get Curious: Learning and Experiencing the Ancient Religion of Hinduism May 17, 2026 Rev. Rosemary Morrison Please join Rev. Rosemary as she concludes her monthly exploration of world religions. We will explore the seven tenets of Hinduism, along with other aspects of this ancient poly-theistic and body centered religion. This service will be full of interesting music, movement, and reflection. Come prepared to be curious and participate! Order of Service Chimes Welcome and Announcements Land Acknowledgement Prelude Chalice Lighting Entranced with Possibility by Rev. Tess Baumberger We gather as a community of spiritual seekers, Always ready to awaken each other’s curiosity In this beautiful, challenging, and complex world. May we enter our worship today with open minds, Warm hearts, and spirits entranced with possibility - Of healing, of hope, of transformation, of justice. Come, let us worship Hymn 389 Gathered Here by P. A. Porter Greeting our neighbours Sharing Our Abundance Hymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X) Service Leader Reflection Responsive Reading 611 Brahman Hymn 128 For All That is Our Life. By B. Findlow and P.L. Rickey Candles of Joy and Concern Hymn 134 Our World is One World by Cecily Taylor Presentation Chandran Iyer Hymn Lead With Love – Melanie DeMore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dbXPw11AE4 Extinguishing the Flame The questions that follow us home… by Michelle Collins Curiosity brought you here and now follows you out. As you step into the rest of your day, notice what makes you lean in, what makes you look twice. May small questions open spacious paths. That you may come back and share what you have found. Benediction Carry the Flame Postlude Lead With Love Lyrics Lead with Love (Em) Music & Lyrics by Melanie DeMore You gotta put one foot in front of the other And lead with love Put one foot in front of the other And lead with love Don’t give up hope You’re not alone Don’t you give up Keep movin on Chorus x2 Lift up your eyes Don’t you despair Look up ahead The path is there Chorus x2 I know you’re scared And I’m scared too But here I am

    Let’s Get Curious: Learning and Experiencing  the Ancient Religion of Hinduism .   May 17, 2026

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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.