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Our Minister - the Reverend Debra Faulk
On April 25, members of the Unitarian Church of Calgary voted to call the Reverend Debra Faulk as our next settled minister. This is the culmination of a year-long search process undertaken by the 7-member Minsiterial Search Committee. The Rev. Debra will begin her shared ministry with us this fall.
Debra is a life-long Canadian Unitarian who graduated from the Vancouver School of Theology in 2005. She was an intern minister at the North Shore Unitarian Church and the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa and has been the settled minister at Don Heights Unitarian Church for the past 4 years. Debra would bring to us exceptional experience in all aspects of ministry and church life as well as a warm, welcoming presence.
Her experience in parish ministry includes preaching, pastoral care, adult education offerings, organizational development, administration, social action, outreach, and interfaith involvement. She shepherded the Don Heights congregation through certification as a “Celebrating Diversity Congregation” (first in Canada). Her past involvements in congregational life include being Director of Religious Education, lay chaplain, Youth Advisor, RE teacher, on the Board of Directors, and a member of various committees such as Denominational Affairs, Worship, and RE. Her engagement in denominational affairs includes work with the UU Ministers Association Convo planning team, Goldmine Youth Leadership School, Elliot Institute, and UU Ministers of Canada.
Her references say:
"I consider her one of the finest students I have taught during my 35 years of preparing students for ministry."
"Debra is one of the best ministers in Canada. She is a real gem."
The Ministerial Search Committee says:
"During the process of the phone interview, reference checks, and pre-candidating weekend, our enthusiasm and appreciation for her diverse skills, understanding of the Canadian context, poise and warmth has only grown. We think Debra has it all!"
Our Previous (Interim) Minister - the Rev. Fran Dearman
At the end of June 2010, we said goodbye to our Interim Minister, the Rev. Fran Dearman. Fran was at the helm of our church ship during the 2009-2010 interim year, during which we conducted a successful search for a new settled minister. Thanks to Fran, we had a great year of fun, laughter, and introspection. We wish her all the best as she docks in a new port, Tacoma, Washington, to serve the Tahoma Unitarian Universalist Congregation.
[Fran at her farewell party, June 2010]
Sermons
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Sermons by our settled Minister, the Rev. Debra Faulk
2010.04.25: Let Your Light Shine - Rev. Debra Faulk
2010.04.25: [MP3 audiofile] Let Your Light Shine - Rev. Debra Faulk
2010.04.18: Born Again UU - Rev. Debra Faulk
2010.04.18: [MP3 audiofile] Born Again UU - Rev. Debra Faulk
Sermons by our Interim Minister, the Rev. Fran Dearman
2010.06.27: Flower Communion-Norbert Capek
2010.06.20: Fathers' Day
2010.06.20: [MP3 audiofile] Fathers' Day
2010.06.20: [MP3 audiofile] Fathers' Day (complete service)
2010.05.30: Sophia Lyon Fahs - Rev. Fran Dearman
2010.05.30: [MP3 audiofile] Sophia Lyon Fahs
2010.05.02: Faith and Works
2010.04.04: Meditation on Easter
2010.04.04: [MP3 audiofile] Meditation on Easter
2010.03.28: Palm Sunday Homily
2010.03.21: Reflection for Equinox
2010.03.14: What Do We Mean by "Going Deeper"?
2010.02.28: Tall Trees: Leadership and Discernment
2010.02.21: Role of Ministry
2010.02.14: Missa Brevis-Unitarian Latin Mass
2010.01.31: Convenant and Ministry
2010.01.24: Happy Birthday, Robbie Burns
2010.01.17: Reason and Reverance
2009.12.13: Joy, Depth and Return
2009.12.09: Blue Christmas
2009.12.06: Winter Tales
2009.11.22: Unplugging the Christmas Machine
2009.11.22: [MP3 audiofile] Unplugging the Christmas Machine
2009.10.18: Camino: Walking the Way to Santiago
2009.10.11: Thanksgiving Homily
2009.09.27: The Great Deitrich-Sullivan Debate of 1921
2009.09.20: UU 101
2009.09.13: In the Interim: Rest, Refram, and Renew, for the Only Constant is Change
The "Living Tradition" series by our previous minister, the Reverend Meg Roberts
2008.03.16: Direct Experience
2008.03.23: Jewish and Christian Teachings
2008.03.30: Prophetic Women and Men
2008.05.04: World Religions
2008.05.25: Humanist Teachings
2008.06.01: Earth-Centred Traditions
2008.06.08: Creativity and Arts Sermons by Guest Speakers and Church Members
2010.07.04: The New Face of Canada: Demography & Diversity - Ramesh Joshi
2010.06.06: Forrest Church - Lynn Nugent
2010.02.07: Moving Kindly through the Circle of Life - Verna Pollack
2009.10.04: [MP3 audiofile] UU Clout in a Time of Change - Bruce Knotts
2009.06.07: Working for Peace, Liberty and Justice for All: Social Justice by our Members - Ramesh Joshi and Hazel Corcoran
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