Unitarian Church of Edmonton
September 2014
THE EDMONTON
UNITARIAN
Reports pg. 2
Announcements pg.4
Fall Gathering
Join Chorealis
Teller Team Recruiting
Religious Education
Volunteering
Inge Hess’ Book
Events pg. 7
UCE Bicycle Picnic
Services for September
Westwood Concert
September 7 “We Gather Together” Rev. Brian J. Kiely
Some of us get to church less often during the summer. Some
visit friends and family we miss during the wintery months,
and completely lose touch with others who are off visiting
their family and friends. This Sunday we regather. I will muse
about these seasonal migrations.
UCE Eats
Murder Mystery Night
RE Pancake Breakfast
Volunteer in Central
America
Don Height’s Anniversary
Calendar pg.12
People Finder pg. 13
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September 14 “Liberalism” Rev. Brian J. Kiely
This once treasured word is now often a damaging club
wielded by the religiously and politically conservative. But
liberalism is a core value in our religion. The thing is, we
may have lost sight of its meaning.
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September 21 “International Day of Peace” Guest Speaker,
local peace and social justice activist, Jim Gurnett. The
International Day of Peace is observed annually on
September 21. It is dedicated to world peace, and specifically
the absence of war and violence.
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September 28 “Why Unitarianism Matters?” Rev. Brian J. Kiely
Have you been thinking about inviting a friend to church? This would be a good
Sunday. The service will take a basic, beginner’s look at our tradition, explaining some
of the core values and approaches.
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Church Reports
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Ministerial Musings
What would it be like for the
whole congregation to examine
our lives and activities in terms of a
single theme for a whole month?
At the Canadian minister’s
meetings in May, we all took part
in a day long workshop looking at
this kind of a program. I had heard
about ‘theme-based church’ as it’s
called and was a bit skeptical, but I
came away from the session
excited and willing to give it try.
What is Theme-Based Church?
In it’s simplest form, Theme-Based Church focuses on exploring spacious ideas for
a month at a time, often in a mix of ways that involve as much as church life as
possible. A couple of examples: What would it be like to be a people of Grace? of
Wonder? of Resilience? of Revelry? You can see they are very broad. They are
ways of approaching our typical Sunday topics…lenses through which we can
look.
First, the themes that shape Sunday services. Each service is expected to touch
on the theme in some way. Even the church musical team, guest speakers and
musicians are asked to consider and at least reference the theme it in their work.
It’s easier than it might seem.
At UCE there has been great response to the Chorealis annual theme of services
and to the various month long series on world religions and more recently social
justice. It allowed us all to go a bit deeper into a topic. The Children and Youth Programs can also get involved with this, as can adult
programs and even special lectures and workshops when appropriate. Over time
it can become an all church approach.
Since I only took this training in late May, it would have been a challenge and
probably a bad idea to try to make a complete switch for this Fall. Instead the
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Board, the Worship Committee, the Chorealis leadership and our Director of
Religious Education have all agreed to give this Modest Proposal a try:
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Set aside three theme months: November, January and April
Advertise the theme idea in advance in the Fall and use a September
Sunday to describe the approach. • Pick some themes others have used or on our own.
• Involve Chorealis and RE.
• Ask UCE Discusses to use the theme.
• Make it part of the Religion on Tap discussions
• Hold an evaluation session in person at the end and see where people want
to go. If you have any comments we would all welcome them.
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Hope you have had a pleasant summer.
See you in church,
Brian
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President’s Report
Having just taken on the responsibility of UCE President, I look
forward to working with everyone on the Church Board and in
the congregation to maintain the wonderful principles inherent
already in our church and maybe to create new initiatives,
either in faith or fellowship, in our church community.
My childhood and teens were spent in the Unitarian Church in
Calgary, only a “few” years ago, and I rejoined the church after
moving to Edmonton 6 years ago. The UCE community is a
positive aspect of my life through singing in the choir, learning
about social justice issues and making great friends. I hope my role will be
positive in our community. With our Unitarian principles we can work together to
keep our community as vital and relevant as it already is!
Lillias Cowper
Treasurer’s Report
Our next casino is scheduled for Dec. 3 and 4, a Wednesday and Thursday, so
please mark your calendars. We need lots of volunteers, but the jobs are easy and
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there’s always a professional casino person there to make
sure nothing goes wrong. We’re skedded for the Baccarat
Casino this time, and happily, we’re not stuck doing one of
the longer shifts that the AGLC has permitted in some
casinos. Blaise Szekely will again be our helmsman (casino
director and general manager) and I will assist with the
recruiting. We’ll start official recruitment later this month,
but please contact me if you’d like to help.
Children’s Program Report
We had a wonderful year last year, thanks to our many volunteers and the
support we receive from the congregation. A special thanks to
former Co-Director of Religious Education Kate Redfern who
will be missed, we wish you all the best in your future
endeavours. Lauren Stanley will be returning as Director of
Religious Education. We are excited to welcome back
Michelle Van der Molen, who will be engaging the
Pathfinders with “Toolbox of Faith”. The Compass Kids and
Chalice Children will be learning from curriculum based on
“Love Surrounds Us” and “Moral Tales”.
Announcements
A Weekend of Community and Joyfulness
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Joyfulness will be a key theme of the Western Regional Fall Gathering,
being hosted by UCE the weekend of Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.
Keynote speaker Rev. Amanda Aikman is not just minister to the South
Fraser Unitarian Congregation in Surrey, B.C., but also a Joyfulness
Consultant, helping individuals and groups add joy to their everyday
lives. The weekend is titled Communities of the Heart and will offer four
streams to choose from. Besides the keynote and workshop on joy, there will be a
music stream – attention, choir members! There will be a stream on the changing
nature of church communities, led by Liz James of the Saskatoon congregation.
Finally, there will be a stream on the changing nature of spiritual care, led by
hospital chaplains Helen McFadyen and Anne Nelson. As always, there will be a separate program for youth – there is talk of having the
youth make the Saturday evening meal under the guidance of master chef Rev.
Brian Kiely. Check our Facebook page, Western Regional Fall Gathering, for updates. Plan to
attend this terrific weekend – registration details to follow soon. And think about
volunteering – we will be hosting Unitarians from across the prairies plus
Thunder Bay, so we need help pulling this off! Watch for signup sheets in the
church foyer.
Jean Archambault (chair), Louise Charach, Mike Keast, Lynne Turvey, Christina
Keast, Susan Ruttan, Rev. Brian Kiely.
Make Time For Music This Year
Enrich your life with community and song – join Chorealis. We practice at UCE
from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. each Thursday and sing at one Sunday service each month
between September and May. We have a great season lined up, featuring a wide
variety of musical styles and themes. Music lovers of all ages and ability are
welcome.
Our first practice is on Thursday, Sept. 4.
Questions? Please contact either of our co-conductors, Karen Mills
([email protected], 780-432-0826) or Gordon Ritchie ([email protected],
780-420-9018).
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Teller Team Recruiting
Should you have a Sunday once a month when you'd be able to spare a little
time after the service, our Teller Team would love to add you to our list of
available Fill-Ins for when a regular member is to be away.
Or... if a regular once a month commitment appeals we'd love to have you too.
Orientation always provided should it be needed. Just speak to Edwina any
Sunday so she can 'pencil' you in. A phone call or email note to her would work
too.
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Most gratefully
Edwina Madill
Head Teller
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Volunteer With Religious Education
We’re looking for volunteers to help out in the Nursery, and with the odd special
occasion in the older children’s classes. Please email Lauren Stanley
[email protected] if you are interested.
It's Coming, it's Coming!
Not much longer to wait now. I have at last finished my book and it is being
printed by PageMaster "as we speak.”
This is a record of my turbulent childhood in war ravaged Germany. 1936
to 1948 is the time span covered. I have been told that my style is
engaging and holds your attention at all times while I am telling you my
memories.
This slim volume will be sold in various bookstores at $14.95 plus GST.
Special price for members and friends of UCE
$13.00 (NO GST) direct from the author.
If you wish you can pre-order your copy by phoning me at 780 434 8187 or
sending me an e-mail at [email protected]
I hope to have recovered enough to attend UCE in early October to deliver the
books.
Looking forward to seeing you in the fall,
Inge Hess
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Events
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UCE Bicycle Picnic
In July five hearty souls dodged predicted thunderstorms to attend our first ever
bicycle picnic. It was great fun with both easy and challenging rides available. Let’s do it again!
Saturday, September 13 at Noon in Hawerlak Park. Meet in the parking lot near
Picnic Area 2 (south side near the foot bridge over the river). Bring a bike, helmet
and some lunch. Need a bike? There are a couple of spares available if you let
Brian know your needs ([email protected]). And we will be able to offer a bit of
basic mechanical assistance and tire pumps etc onsite. Please let the office know
if you hope to attend ([email protected])
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A Musical Adventure of 18th/19th
Century Scotland
Internationally acclaimed Cellist Christine
Hanson, renowned guitarist/songwriter
Andrew Hillhouse, and special guest from
Inverness Scotland- Blazin' Fiddle's Master
Highland Fiddler Bruce MacGregor, will
take you on musical adventure of Scotland
as they explore repertoire from the
Scottish Baroque, driving Highland jigs
and reels, to contemporary Scottish folk
compositions.
Join these wonderful performers for an
intriguing, and animated evening of
Scottish traditional music, history, stories,
song, and good fun!
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A Night of Intrigue
We are planning a fun fund raiser Murder Mystery dinner on September 27
at 5 PM, at the Church. The Murder Mystery to be solved is called
Forever Friends.
Everyone will be asked to bring food to share, plus a wine or
beverage of your choice. These are a lot of fun. There is a
charge of $25 per person. All money collected goes to the
Church.
Anyone wanting to be included must let us know in advance,
and be committed to being there and on time, as we cannot start
until everyone is there.Once we have the list completed (about 40
people will be taking part in solving the mystery - more can attend
but may not have a character assigned) we will let you know what
Lillias Cowper
Taste
of India
character
you -are
and
the suggested dress.
Appetizers: Cucumbers
with Coriander and
Call or email Paulette
(780)484-8400
- [email protected], or Sylvia
Pompadums
Lillias Cowper - Taste of India
(780)454-6216Main
- [email protected]
Course: Indian Butter Chicken, Aubergine in
Appetizers: Cucumbers with Coriander and
Pompadums
Palace Style, Green Beans with spices, Potatoes
with cumin, black and yellow mustard seeds, and
Basmati rice
Main Course: Indian Butter Chicken, Aubergine in
Palace Style, Green Beans with spices, Potatoes
with cumin, black and yellow mustard seeds, and
Basmati rice
Lillias Cowper - Taste of India
Condiments: Chutney and Yogurt
Appetizers: Cucumbers with Coriander and
Dessert:Pompadums
Chai Tea and Mango Mousse
Main Course: Indian Butter Chicken, Aubergine in
Palace Style, Green Beans with spices, Potatoes
with cumin, black and yellow mustard seeds, and
Basmati rice
Condiments: Chutney and Yogurt
The Buski’s -Polish Fine Dinning
Dessert: Chai Tea and Mango Mousse
Appetizers: Ham, Kielbasa, Olives, Herring, Pickled
Onions, and Pickled Mushrooms
Condiments: Chutney and Yogurt
Dessert: Chai Tea and Mango Mousse
Soup: Sour Soup
Main Course: Hunter’s Stew, Mushroom Dumplings,
Carrot
andBuski’s
Apple Salad,
Cucumber
Salad,
Sliced
The
-Polish
Fine
Dinning
Baby Beets, Beets with Horseradish, and Rye Bread
Appetizers: Ham, Kielbasa, Olives, Herring, Pickled
Onions, and Pickled Mushrooms
Dessert:
Poppy Seed Roll, and Cherry Cake
Soup: Sour Soup
Beverages: Vodka, White & Red Wine, Raspberry &
Cherry
Coffee,Stew,
and Tea
MainLiqueurs,
Course: Hunter’s
Mushroom Dumplings,
Will & David’s - Scandinavian Fair
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UCE EATS
Carrot and Apple Salad, Cucumber Salad, Sliced
Baby Beets, Beets with Horseradish, and Rye Bread
Appetizers: Homestyle Swedish Meatballs with Sauce
Dessert: Poppy Seed Roll, and Cherry Cake
Soup: Carrot & Cardamom with creme fresh
Beverages: Vodka, White & Red Wine, Raspberry &
Cherry Liqueurs, Coffee, and Tea
Will & David’s - Scandinavian Fair
Salad: Danish Blue Cheese Salad
Will & David’s - Scandinavian Fair
Appetizers: Homestyle Swedish Meatballs with Sauce
Main Course: Mustard & Dill Roasted Salmon with
Lingonberry
Sauce,
Potatoes Swedish
in CreamMeatballs
& Dill, Seasonal
Appetizers:
Homestyle
with Sauce
Greens, and Cardamom Bread
an evening of dinner and discussion
Soup: Carrot & Cardamom with creme fresh
date
Soup: Carrot & Cardamom with creme fresh
Salad: Danish Blue Cheese Salad
number of seats Plates
time
Cost
Dessert:Salad:
Scandinavian
Sampler
Danish Blue
Cheese Salad
ONLY 6 SEATS PER
3 EXPERIENCES
$25 EACH
6:00 PM DINNER AVAILABLE
TO CHOOSE FROM
MainLingonberry
Course: Mustard
Dill Roasted
SalmonCofwith
Beverages:
and &
Elderflower
Cordial,
Book your seats through Linda at the church office, [email protected] or 780-454-8073. You can
Lingonberry
Sauce,
Potatoes in Cream & Dill, Seasonal
fee,
Tea,
and
maybe
a
surprise.
pay the host when you arrive. All proceeds go to the church.
location
9/27/2014
Greens, and Cardamom Bread
Main Course: Mustard & Dill Roasted Salmon with
Lingonberry Sauce, Potatoes in Cream & Dill, Seasonal
Greens, and Cardamom Bread
Dessert: Scandinavian Sampler Plates
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Dessert: Scandinavian Sampler Plates
Beverages: Lingonberry and Elderflower Cordial, Coffee, Tea, and maybe a surprise.
Beverages: Lingonberry and Elderflower Cordial, Coffee, Tea, and maybe a surprise.
Unitarian Church of Edmonton
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UCE Eats—An Evening of Dinner and Discussion
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On September 27 you are
able to choose from 3 unique
experiences hosted by
members of the congregation.
For more information or to
book your seats contact Linda
at the church office
[email protected] or
780-454-8073
Lillias Cowper - Taste of India
Unitarian Church of Edmonton
5pm - 10pm
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If you have children, they can also get an evening out. Church volunteers have offered to provide food, fun and games to youngsters at
UCE during the UCE Eats event, for a charge of $8 per child.
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[email protected]
Appetizers: Cucumbers with
Coriander and Pompadums
Main Course: Indian Butter
Chicken, Aubergine in Palace
Style, Green Beans with
spices, Potatoes with cumin,
black and yellow mustard
seeds, and Basmati rice
Condiments: Chutney and
Yogurt Dessert: Chai Tea and
Mango Mousse
The Buski’s -Polish Fine
Dinning
Appetizers: Ham, Kielbasa,
Olives, Herring, Pickled Onions, and Pickled Mushrooms
Soup: Sour Soup
Main Course: Hunter’s Stew, Mushroom Dumplings, Carrot and Apple Salad,
Cucumber Salad, Sliced Baby Beets, Beets with Horseradish, and Rye Bread
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Dessert: Poppy Seed Roll, and Cherry Cake
Beverages: Vodka, White & Red Wine, Raspberry & Cherry Liqueurs, Coffee, and
Tea
Will & David’s - Scandinavian Fair
Appetizers: Homestyle Swedish Meatballs with Sauce
Soup: Carrot & Cardamom with creme fresh
Salad: Danish Blue Cheese Salad
Main Course: Mustard & Dill Roasted Salmon with Lingonberry Sauce, Potatoes
in Cream & Dill, Seasonal Greens, and Cardamom Bread
Dessert: Scandinavian Sampler Plates
Beverages: Lingonberry and Elderflower Cordial, Coffee, Tea, and maybe a
surprise.
Welcome Back Pancake Breakfast
The children from the RE program would like to invite you to a pancake breakfast
October 5, after the service in the foyer. We will be serving pancakes from
scratch, good ol’ fashioned ham, and orange juice. All are welcome to join in the
delicious breakfast merriment. Donations would be most appreciated, and will go
towards the Religious Education program.
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One Person’s Trinket, Is Another Person’s Treasure.
Our church is holding a pre-Christmas gift sale December 6/7 and 13/14.
Many of us are finding out that things we scrimped and saved for, used and
treasured are no longer needed. If that is the case for you, UCE will be pleased to
accept your items for our sale.
The sale will be held in the library, and will be different from the garage sale—the
focus is limited to gift giving and entertaining. Tea does taste better served from a
pot, cake is most scrumptious when displayed on a cake plate, and this will be
the sale to find such key serving pieces and many others.
We will be pleased to accept giftware items for men and women—small
ornamentals, vintage collectibles, bling and fashion jewelry, crystal,
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handkerchiefs (new and in original boxes are nice), teapots, cake plates, china,
and tableware. Re-gifts are welcome.
If you are able to set your things aside until November 1st it would be
appreciated. Otherwise, please phone me to discuss.
Further details about the sale will come later. Your friends and neighbours will be
most welcome. Elaine Royer Ph. 780-459-6532 or royer85@telus
Invest In Life
“What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” ~ Mary Oliver
The First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto, in partnership with World Accord,
invites you to help build a school in the mountains of Honduras. This is a handson opportunity to make a difference in the lives of subsistence farmers and their
families. Please join a two-week trip, beginning: January 10, February 7 or March
7, 2015. Construction and Spanish language skills are not required but would be
welcomed. For more information contact Richard Kirsh (416-767-5837 or
[email protected]) or see our poster on your congregation’s bulletin
board.
Richard (416) 767-5837
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Don Heights 60th Anniversary
On Friday evening, September 19, 2014, Don Heights Unitarian Congregation is
marking its 60th Anniversary with dinner and music at Todmorden Mills.
We are inviting Unitarians and friends to come and join our celebration.
Doors will open at 6:00 pm. Dinner will be served at 6:30. Musical
entertainment will be provided by Three Docs and a Dame.
Tickets are $50.00 per person. Please RSVP to Don Heights’ office at
416-444-8839,
or e-mail [email protected] by September 9, 2014.
For those who wish to join our celebration from out of town, please let the office
know if you would like weekend hospitality.
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UCE is a welcoming congregation, which means our community is open to all,
without regard to sexual orientation, race, gender, age, ability, or income. It’s nice
to have you with us.
People Finder
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Minister:Reverend Brian J.Kiely……….………………………………780-455-9797
President: LilliasCowper [email protected]. ……………..…………..780-289-7576
Religious Education Director: Lauren Stanley [email protected] 780-454-5816
Canvass:AndrewMills. …………………..……………………………. 780-432-0826
Campus Ministry: Rev. Audrey Brooks [email protected]…780-489-8842
Chorealis:KarenMills……..…………………………………………… 780-432-0826
GordonRitchie……………………………………….………………… 780-420-9018
ChurchOffice:Linda Stolee [email protected]……………………….. 780-454-8073
Donations Secretary:Linda Stolee……………………………………..780-454-8073
Head Teller: Edwina Madill……………………………………………780-462-2089
Lay Chaplaincy:. …………………………………………..call office 780-454-8073
Property Management:MikeKeast…..……………………………….. 780-497-1303
Social Justice Committee: Sylvia Krogh [email protected]…………..780-454-6216
Marilyn Gaa [email protected]……………………………780-432-7660
Worship Committee:JohnPater………………………………………..780-289-7576 !
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THE EDMONTON UNITARIAN PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE UNITARIAN
CHURCH OF EDMONTON
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Vol 55 No. 8
Deadline for the October Newsletter is September 19, 2014
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