Order of Service
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Order of Service
Impossible Possibilities
December 10 2023, 10:30am
Leader: Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Coordinator: Jill Moats
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Centering Thought
“The impossible talked of is less impossible from the moment words are laid to it.”
― Storm Jameson
Prelude
A Candle for Peace, by Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz, sung by the First UU Church Choir, directed by Joseph Nguyen
Welcome
Jill Moats
Gathering Hymn
#221 Light One Candle
Chalice Lighting
by Frances Esziar, read by Jill Moats
Opening Words
Come Into This Place, by Margaret Weis, read by Jill Moats
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit, music written by PJ Buchan
Story Wisdom
Beautiful Hands by Lawton B. Evans, told by Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Sing and Rejoice
Singing the children to RE
New Member Recognition
led by Rev. Stefan Jonasson, Clair Nimmagadda (board president) and Ann LeDuc (community coordinator)
Meditation
Meditation on Letting Go, by Carol Allman-Morton, read by Jill Moats
Sharing and Caring
Andre Vanderstoep
Pastoral Hymn
#223 Rock of Ages, Let Our Song
Share the Plate Partner
Rita Chahal
Offering
The River of Community, by John Saxon, read by Jill Moats
Our Share the Plate Partner for December is Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba (MDAM). It is a self-help organization dedicated to providing support, education and advocacy for those living with mental health illnesses through peer support and other services.
The offering will be gratefully received, both right now, and continuing when our stream ends. To donate via e-transfer/Interac use office@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca; in the note, you MUST include your name and whether your donation is for the Sunday offering or your pledge. You can also send a cheque by mail to the church at First UU Church of Winnipeg, 603 Wellington Cr. Winnipeg, MB R3M 0A7
To see these options later, click here: https://uuwinnipeg.mb.ca/stewardship/give/
Offertory Music
Third Gymnopédie, by Eric Satie, performed by Daniel Clark
Reading
from Optimism, Pessimism, and Religious Faith by Reinhold Niebuhr, read by Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Anthem
Hanukkah’s Child by Linda Swears, sung by the First UU Church Choir, directed by Joseph Nguyen
Note: We will begin recording the sermon following the Anthem, with apologies for the interruption of the voice of Zoom.
Sermon
Impossible Possibilities, by Rev Stefan Jonasson
Closing Hymn
#354 We Laugh, We Cry
Announcements
Jill Moats
Closing Words
from The Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr, read by Jill Moats
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Transition for Breakout Rooms
Arthur Burstow (Zoom only)
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who helped make this service happen:
- Leader: Rev Stefan Jonasson
- Coordinator: Jill Moats
- Pastoral Care Coordinator: Andre Vanderstoep
- Music Director: Joseph Nguyen
- Accompanist: Daniel Clark
- Religious Education: Ana Gabriela Castaneda Aguilera, CLRE (coordinator), Paulina Hernandez (childcare provider), Emily Muller, Debby Lake
- Tech Team: Arthur Burstow, Simer Kaur, Ashlyn Noble, Christina Swindells-Nader
- Music for Affirmation: Composed by P.J. Buchan
- Ushers: Krishna Nimmagadda, Norm Cobb, Jim Gardiner, and others
- Greeter: Paula Keirstead
- Set Up/Maintenance: Michael Thiessen
- Hospitality: Shar Lynn, Adina Lyon, Cheryl Simmonds, and others
- Chalice Sculptor: Jo’Anne Kelly
- Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
- Website Support: Karin Carlson
- Communicator Editor: Marjorie Doyle
- All-Church Email Bulletin: Lorie Battershilll
To contact SunServ (Sunday Services Team), please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca
Want to help setting up on Sunday mornings? Please contact Norm Cobb or Jim Gardiner.
Please refrain from taking photographs and making recordings during and after the service without the express permission of all people involved. Also, please turn off electronic devices during the service. Thank you.