Sunday Services
Sundays at 10:30 am September through June
Draw the Circle Wide: Pledge Drive Kick-off
April 19 at 10:30 am
In-person and online
Speaker: Ken Crush
Service Leader: Joan Adair
For 70 years, the Saskatoon Unitarians have created a spiritual home for seekers: individuals who care about learning, growing, and making the world a better place, and who want to pursue these goals with others who share their values. We do not receive external funding and it’s all of us together who financially sustain our community.
If our community matters to you, and if you want us to continue expanding our circle to make room for others who need what we offer, we invite you to support the Saskatoon Unitarians. Come and learn about why and how to donate during the next fiscal year as we search for meaning, experience wonder, and be a positive influence in the world.
Earth Blessings
April 26 at 10:30 am
In-person and online
Speaker: Rev. Fiona Heath (video)
Service Leader: Chris Lindgren
As Canadian UUs our interdependence calls us to love and justice; to make life better not just for people but for the planet as well. The earth gives us so many gifts – from soaring eagles to fresh water to life itself – how can we give back and help nature flourish even as the climate changes? Fiona speaks to us by video in this year’s Meaning Making series, “Meeting this moment with love and justice.
We will be hosting a discussion after the service, everyone is welcome.
The Antidote to Despair
May 3 at 10:30 am
In-person and online
Service Leaders: Kathie Cram, Jennifer Keane, and Kathryn Green
With the state of the world seeming to worsen with each passing day, how do we avoid falling into despair? Turning off the news may be tempting, but it’s not a good solution if you care about your fellow humans. This morning we’ll explore a well known antidote to despair and anxiety—action! Together we will identify realistic things we can do, as individuals and as a community, to work towards a better world.
Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a simple finger-food potluck lunch. Please bring a dish to share if you can.
About Sunday Services
All our programs are run by volunteers, with the support of our part-time paid administrator. Most of our Sunday services are created and led by teams from within our congregation, each with its own focus. These teams include:
- Cultivating Caring Communities: Learning about values and caring practices that help us be effective community members
- Green Sanctuary: Celebrating and caring for the interdependent web of life
- Widening the Circle: Developing our understanding of racism/anti-racism and other forms of discrimination and oppression
- Earth-Based Spirituality: Celebrating the sacredness of nature through the seasonal cycle of the year, in story, music and ritual
In addition, we are offering a series of eight services developed by Unitarian Universalist ministers across Canada, “Meaning Making in Liminal Times – Roots of Resilience,” which addresses themes from Intentional Rest to Cultivating Joy.
While every service has some consistent elements, the content and style vary from one Sunday to the next. Some services are informal and conversational; others are explorations of ideas or reflections on how to live life well. While there are often opportunities for participation, it’s never required; we trust everyone will take part as they feel comfortable. The general format of most services involves lighting our chalice (symbol of Unitarianism), sharing milestones, usually music and/or singing, and a brief talk by a member of the congregation or a guest speaker.
After the service ends (around 11:30 am), coffee, tea, and treats are provided in the foyer and everyone is invited to stay and chat. On some Sundays, there is an opportunity to return to the sanctuary to discuss the service topic or engage in a related activity.
Those who attend online are welcome to connect via Zoom a little ahead of the service to get to know other online attendees. We encourage but don’t require you to keep your camera on. After the service, you are welcome to stay online to visit, too.
Missed a service? You can request a recording. We only record the speaker (if they have agreed).