Worship
A compassionate community of free religious thought, inviting all people to rest, grow, and serve the world.
Worship and inspiration remind us what matters most in life, and are central to Unitarian Universalist faith and practice. Both as individuals and as communities, they give us opportunities to go deeper with the biggest questions of meaning, purpose and possibility. –UUA worship & inspiration portal
Scent Policy
We request that people please refrain from wearing perfumes, perfumed body products, or any other scented products at Westwood. There are those among us for whom illness is triggered by smoke and scents. Thank you for your consideration and cooperation.
Worship Team
Our worship committee is responsible for the services. If you have questions, comments or ideas about worship at Westwood, please send them an e-mail, worship@westwoodunitarian.ca
Other Services & Seasonal Celebrations
In Gathering
In the first regular service after the summer break (September), we share stories of our summer experiences and reconnect for the coming year.
Winter Solstice
On the darkest day of the year – come and share the light with us! Westwood has held annual celebrations of Winter Solstice since 1987. Enjoy a time of music, story, and celebration as we reaffirm our ties with nature and celebrate the return of light and longer days.
For information about this year’s winter solstice celebration, visit Westwood’s calendar.
Flower Communion
Flower Communions are a long standing Unitarian tradition. By exchanging flowers, we show our willingness to walk together in our search for truth, disregarding all that might divide us. Each person takes home a flower brought by someone else – thus symbolizing and celebrating our community.
Serendipity Services
A summer favourite, and now available on holiday weekends. Serendipity services are an in person and informal format organized around a theme. Your host will draw from a selection of readings, music, poetry or other inspiration to spark a conversation.
There will also be time to share celebrations and concerns in supportive community.
Summer Solstice
In June, we sometimes have a joyful celebration in the neighbourhood park with song and dance to mark the beginning of summer and longest day of the year.
For information on this and other Pagan and Earth-Centred Celebrations:
Contact: anne@westwoodunitarian.ca
Weddings & Ceremonies
Unitarians offer celebrations of life’s passages: birth and naming, marriage or partnership, memorial and interment services, home blessings and more.
Since we are currently lay lead, without a minister or lay chaplain, we suggest people contact the Unitarian Church of Edmonton for these services. They will help you adapt ceremonies to create a personalized experience.
If you find our space suitable for your event we will be happy to try to accommodate you with a booking.
