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2018 Theme of the year:
Embracing Our Affirmation
May Theme: Loving Affection
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Upcoming Services - 10:30 AM at Westwood
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Blue Boat Home
"Blue Boat Home" is one of Westwood's favourite songs. Come enjoy a "Blue Boat Home" themed service this Sunday.
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Speaker: Reverend Anne Barker
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Service Leader: Dean Wood
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**kids start downstairs**
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BELTANE! All Ages Service
Topic: BELTANE! All ages service
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Service Leader: Ilara Stefaniuk-Gaudet and CYRE
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**this is an all-ages service**
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The Auction Sermon!
May 13, 2018
Reverend Anne donated 'a sermon' to Westwood's 2017 Auction. The Hoblak/Bunge family purchased it. This is that sermon.
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Today is also our spring 'Member Recognition Ceremony'.
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Speaker: Reverend Anne Barker
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Service Leader: Sally-Ann Mowat
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Musician: Sheila Killoran
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**kids start downstairs**
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**Member Recognition Ceremony is a part of today's service**
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Living in Trees: Nadia Berg
Service Leader: Heather MacLean-Smith
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**kids start upstairs/welcome to stay for service**
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10 Years In - What I Know Now
Topic: 10 Years In - What I Know Now
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As we complete our 10th year together (August 24th) - the anniversary has inspired me to do a lot of reflection and reevaluation. Come hear what I know now ... what I hope for all of us ... and what I dream for the future.
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Speaker: Reverend Anne Barker
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Service Leader: Lorian Kennedy
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**kids start upstairs--Rainbow Story**
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**Lunch & our Annual Meeting follow the service**
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From the Minister’s Study…
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May 2018: LOVING AFFECTION
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What a month it was in Apri
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Thank you for all the ways that you showed up, participated, encouraged & appreciated our efforts this past month. We had so many good things happening, and it was a delight to see them all come together so beautifully.
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What a powerful experience, to pack the house for Bob Joseph’s visit! And then to have such a large ‘western region’ choir for the next Sunday service with Rev. Jason Shelton leading us in UU wisdom & song! It was a bounty of riches, for sure.
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As we head into May, now, with all the hustle and bustle of Annual Meetings (Westwood, the UU Ministers of Canada, and the Canadian Unitarian Council) – let’s take a moment to pause and breathe in the beautiful warming spring air … to relax a moment in the sunshine … and to sit in the satisfaction of a job well done.
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10 years we have been doing this together. 10 years we have dreamed and imagined. And this year, we have been bringing these dreams to fruition. Thank you for your love and enthusiasm – your willingness to work together for what we know to be meaningful and true. Collectively, we are blessed with the treasure of beloved community.
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Sounding Board Notes- April 2018
Fun and interesting notes from our April 4, 2018 Board meeting
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- Sunday, May 27th is our Annual General Meeting following the service. This is a special one – 10 years since Rev. Anne became our minister! Celebration is in order! Watch for the notice and plan to attend. Everyone is welcome for the celebration and meeting but only members may vote. Not sure if you are a member? Please check with Linda, membership@westwoodunitarian.ca
- The Stewardship campaign Strengthening Our Interdependent Web is going well. We have had wonderful testimonials from Heather, Marj, Kevin and Brenda. We are heartened that so many people have sent in their pledges and we expect to come close to our goal. We have not heard from a few people so will be contacting them by April 15 so that we can finalize our budget proposal for the Annual General Meeting. Thanks for your generosity!
- PRIDE. Pam and Richard, who won the auction bid to choose a sermon topic, have chosen a Pride based theme Nurturing Youth which Rev. Anne will be delivering on May 13. The 2018 Pride service Why We March will be on June 3. We were pleased that both services are now posted on the Pride Web Calendar and PRIDE GUIDE.
- U of A Campus Ministry. Rev. Anne will be resigning her role in Campus Ministry at the end of this campus year to use her time more effectively in other areas.
- Carl Ulrich is hosting our Westwood online participation in the CUC Annual General Meeting which is taking place in Hamilton on May 18th, 2018. Everyone is welcome to attend from 11 AM to 2 PM. Carl and Leigh Bornn are our appointed delegates who may vote on behalf of our congregation.
- The Endowment Committee submitted two motions to the Board regarding this year’s funding applications. These were approved and will be announced at our AGM on May 27th.
- The Board is exploring modest renovations to provide an accessible washroom on our main level. We are seeking more detailed information before we know if this will be feasible.
- The Board accepted with regrets the change in status from Member to Friend of Grant Harlton.
- Nomination season is here again! Fortunately four Board members (President, Vice President,
- Secretary and Treasurer) have one more year in their terms so we do not need to fill those this year but we will be looking for keen individuals to join our happy crew as Trustees. We also have openings for new elected members for the Endowment and Financial Review Committees. There are also other opportunities for people to deepen their relationships within Westwood in Membership, Worship, Children and Youth, the Committee on Shared Ministry, etc. Contact Brenda Jackson for more information, board@westwooduntarian.ca
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Second Sunday Potlucks…
…are full of Joy
Bring plenty to share with friends and family…
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Mother's Day - Sunday, May 13, 2018
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Save the Date!Westwood will be hosting a blanket exercise on June 10 from 1pm-3pm. It will led by RISEdmonton's (Reconciliation in Solidarity Edmonton) Miranda Jimmy and Volunteers. Keep you eyes open for further details!
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AN OPPORTUNITY TO TELE–TRAVEL TO HAMILTON FOR THE CUC AGM
On May 18th The Canadian Unitarian Council’s AGM
is being Live Streamed from Hamilton, ON. Since
we can’t all go to Hamilton, a group of us are
gathering at Westwood to participate in this
meeting of our national denomination.
The meeting goes from 11 AM until 2 PM on Friday
the 18th. A lunch will be provided for the occasion.
Let us know if you are attending by signing up on
the sign up sheet posted at Westwood. For more
information talk to Carl Ulrich.
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Social Justice Committee - Monthly meeting
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This important committee meets this month on Thursday May 3 at 7:15 PM in the Church Basement- all are welcomed.
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Social Justice Film Night
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The SJ film night will be on May 11th at 7:00pm. We will try to get a film covering the May theme of Loving Affection.The film will be shown at Westwood and is free. A discussion will follow.Anyone interested in these events is welcome and a discussion will follow the showing of the film.
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Another celebration of our community May 27th!
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May 27th, 2018 from 12-2 p.m. we will hold our Annual General Meeting.
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We will also be celebrating 10 years with Rev. Anne, our Free Thinker certification thanks to Terry Anderson, and The Spirit of Truth with the children. Keep your eyes open for the formal Call to Meeting with details of the agenda.
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But I can tell you now there will be cake! And lunch and childcare. And a chance to hear some of our success stories, exciting plans, visit with community members and exercise your democratic rights.
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Lorian Kennedy, President, Board of Really Great People to be Around (your Trustees)
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The Unitarian Universalist (U/U) story told in French
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Did you know that there are about 220 million people speaking French? Did you know that 115 million of them live in Africa and more than 7 million in Canada? Did you know that French is one of the 6 languages through which ideas are spread in the world today?
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Imagine the message and values you care about shared in French. You do not have to imagine. “La Communauté Sans Frontières, Unitarienne /Universaliste” is a Ministry venture that seeks to serve the French speaking community in Saskatoon, in Canada and the world!
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The reality is that U/Uism is packaged in English and its culture. When one looks up Unitarianism or Unitarian Universalism, everything that comes up is in English and a little bit in Spanish and some pieces in French. The materials available in French do not give enough material for people to understand and connect.
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The U/U faith has a lot to offer to the world. I am here to tell that story. When I was in prison, two particular members of my congregation in Bujumbura kept me informed about the efforts to get me out of jail. They would say, 918 people have signed the petition so far or another letter was sent to the embassy today or someone from the Philippines inquired about your situation and so on. Every day at 6PM, everyone would go home and I would stay alone in a dark locked room. I would think about many things, including the risks of not getting out alive. I would also think about all the positive energy being sent my way and what I share with the people who were fighting my fight. Like me, they valued freedom of speech, the democratic processes in our congregations and institutions, the worth and dignity of every person. We shared values and we shared our humanity. The flaming Chalice kept coming to my mind as a symbol of what we share. Care for others, sacrifice for others including those we do not know, have not met and probably will never meet. The values we stand for can and do save lives. It did in the past, it does today and will do in the future. If my life could be used to tell that story of love, of resistance, of care, of speaking truth to power, it would be worth doing and that is the story I want to tell to as many people as possible, in as many languages as possible and this time in French. U/Usm represents the worldview that supports those values and a spirituality that in the words of William R. Murry has to do with “genuineness, depth and devotion to values other than my own self-interest”.
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U/Um is a faith that has been transformative for many people who have been in contact with it and embraced the values that the faith promotes.
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Aaron Paquette
Aaron Paquette is one of Canada's premiere First Nations artists known for his bright colours, strong lines and for sharing new ways of looking at age-old experiences and beliefs. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Aaron has been creating art for the past 20 years. He apprenticed and has become both a Cathedral Stained Glass artist and a Goldsmith, influences of which can be seen in the line and structure of his paintings – displayed in various galleries throughout the country. Aaron is currently serving as the Edmonton City Counsellor for Ward 4.
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Aaron Paquette, a descendant of the Cree and Cherokee, is a young artist with immense talent. In addition to his acrylic works, Aaron has apprenticed in stain glass and goldsmithing. "I am an artist. In my paintings, I seek to nurture a relationship with the viewer. I try to use colours that are calming, but also fresh and exciting ... In each painting I try to include a story that is meaningful to me and encourages discussion. I hope that my works can act as part of a catalyst for greater understanding ... My work almost always features an aspect of nature and our relationship with the earth.
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10403 124 Street, Edmonton, Alberta
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Pagan Practice Gathering in celebrating Romuvan Pagan Rites
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Join the Pagan Practice Gathering in celebrating Romuvan Pagan Rites on May 25, 2018. We are delighted to have Rita Gallagher share her knowledge and wisdom with us. Participants will cast a circle, learn about Romuvan Paganism and participate in several cultural dances. We would be pleased to host you!
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When: Friday, May 25, 2018
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Where: Westwood Sanctuary
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All adults are welcome. No prior experience with Paganism is required.
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Mindful Meditation Takes a Break
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Enjoy the spring and summer. We hope to see you next Fall
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Free Thinkers Also Take a Break
The Free Thinkers Book club spend part of our list meeting, to select books (and video!) for our 2018-19 Book Series. If you missed any of the books that we have enjoyed during the last two years, please check with a book club member or the public library, to get a copy. Here are the ones we've read!
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Unitarian Church of Edmonton's Monster Garage Sale
Monster Garage Sale UCE’s biggest fundraiser is coming up. Start now to declutter and simplify your life!
Also, set aside some time to join in the fun as we set up for 2 weeks prior to the garage sale which is Friday May 4th – Saturday May 5th . We need good saleable items. Please donate books, CDs, toys, tools, kitchenware, furniture (no mattresses or stuffed furniture), jewelry, collectibles, electronics, etc. No clothing, no old TVs or computers please. Bring your treasures to Keeler Hall, but not before Sunday, April 22nd .
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UCE Annual MASSIVE Garage Sale
Shop inside!
~ 2000 square feet full of treasures!
Fri May 4 8am – 6pm
& Sat May 5 8am – 4pm
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Join us for hot dogs and pop
11am-2pm
FREE admission for EVERYBODY!
Collectibles, household items, books, toys, electronics, linens,
CDs, records, pictures, tools, plants, Christmas decorations,
& many, many more items at bargain prices.
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Unitarian Church of Edmonton
10804-119 street NW
Edmonton, AB
Please use rear/back alley entrance
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