UCE – Unitarian Church of Edmonton

Upon This Rock

A sermon marking the commissioning of the Board of Trustees- Rev. Brian J. Kiely Unitarian Church of Edmonton, September 15, 2019 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on…

Evolving Nation

a sermon by Rev. Brian J. Kiely March 31, 2019 I have this very fond memory of childhood. My dad and I would go to the grocery store and come…

Journey to This Land

A sermon by Rev. Brian J. Kiely Unitarian Church of Edmonton, March 17th, 2019 Every one of us is from immigrant stock. Even First Nations ancestors trekked here from somewhere…

Buddhism I: The Man Who Became a God

Let us cultivate boundless goodwill. Let none deceive another or despise any being in any state. Let none in anger or ill-will wish another harm Even as a mother watches…

Safe Community

“Safe Community” a homily by Rev. Brian J. Kiely October 14, 2018 Unitarian Church of Edmonton This week we had a contractor visiting our building. It was the annual check of our fire…

Sanctuary

“Sanctuary” a sermon by Rev. Brian J. Kiely October 7, 2018 Unitarian Church of Edmonton A sanctuary, in its original meaning is a sacred place, such as a shrine. It comes…

Promises to Others

"Promises to Others" Second of a Series of sermons Sermon by Rev. Brian J. Kiely September 10, 2017 Reading A Promise is a Promise Frank Sonnenberg Do you…

Deeply Connected, Radically Inclusive – CUC Vision Statement

“Deeply Connected, Radically Inclusive” A sermon on the CUC Vision Statement Rev. Brian J. Kiely, January 15, 2017 I had a pretty busy week. Lots of meetings, lots of phone calls,…

Worth Keeping a sermon on searching

Rev. Brian J. Kiely So what exactly do we do here on a Sunday morning? The name on the sign say we’re a church and this is a service, so…

How Do You Affirm a Hitler?

“How Do You Affirm a Hitler?”, a sermon on worth and dignity by Rev. Brian J. Kiely Unitarian Church of Edmonton, Oct 23, 2016 Reading Why You Should Love the…

Worth and Dignity: Our Good News

“Worth and Dignity: Our Good News” A Homily on Campus Chaplaincy Rev. Brian J. Kiely October 2, 2016 I want to begin by offering thanks and congratulations as well, first…

Autism

“Autism” a diversity-theme sermon by Rev. Brian J. Kiely Unitarian Church of Edmonton September 11, 2016 Introduction This month we are asking “Where Do I See Diversity?” In addressing this theme…