It goes without saying that we are each the sum of our experiences. We carry stories, scars, wounds, lessons – and sometimes, tattoos – from the life we’ve had. But what happens when, who we were is no longer congruent with who we are? How do we negotiate that change? In this sermon, Andre will share his experience from once being a pastor in various Christian churches and a proponent of Christian ministry, to now being a Unitarian Universalist, and secular Spiritual Health Practitioner in a still Christian-dominated profession.
Service Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
After the service on July 7, Friends of Refuge will host a Strawberry Social for the aid of people arriving from Burundi. The Social will feature fresh Manitoba strawberries!
Sermon Video
Order of Service
Centering Thought
“To be alive is to join God in caring about the oppressed, the needy, the powerless, the victims, and the vulnerable. To be alive is to believe that justice is not sustainable and to share God’s desire for a better world. To be alive is to look at our world and say, “God is better than that!” – and know that our world can be better, too. And so can we.”
– Brian McClaren from We Make the Road by Walking
Centering Music
Gymnopédie no. 1, by Erik Satie, performed by Peter Steur
Opening Words
You Contain the Holy, by Gwen Matthews (adapted)
Cate Ziegler
Chalice Lighting
The Light Within Us, by Brian C Lee
Andre Vandersteop
Gathering Hymn
#324 Where My Free Spirit Onward Leads
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Cate Ziegler
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Story Wisdom
Let the World Change You: A Commencement Address Do-Over, by Rachel Held Evans, adapted and told by Andre Vandersteop
Sing and Rejoice
Meditation
Thoughts and Prayers, Andre Vanderstoep
Joys and Sorrows
Andre Vanderstoep
If you have a Joy or Sorrow to share in our upcoming service, please follow this link. Alternatively, Andre can be reached at 204-558-7464 or email him at care@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca
Pastoral Hymn
#128 For All That Is Our Life (sung seated)
Share the Plate Speaker
Christian Cassidy, Executive Director, Trees Winnipeg
Share the Plate Offering
Cate Ziegler
Our Share the Plate Partner for July and August is Trees Winnipeg.
- The offering will be gratefully received, both right now, and continuing when our stream ends. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory
D’un vieux jardin by Lili Boulanger, performed by Peter Steur
Hymn
#1020 Woyaya
Note: We will begin recording the sermon after the hymn.
Sermon
A Cross-Shaped Tattoo, by Andre Vandersteop
Closing Hymn
#396 I Know This Rose Will Open
Announcements
Cate Ziegler
Please submit congregational announcements to worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca before 9:00 am each Sunday morning.
Closing Words
Faith After Doubt by Brian McClaren (adapted)
Cate Ziegler
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Following the service, please join us for community and refreshments in the sanctuary. For Zoom participants, please consider staying for conversation in our breakout room.
Transition (Zoom only)
Arthur Burstow or Simer Kaur (Zoom only)
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who helped make this service happen:
- Leader: Andre Vandersteop
- Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
- Music: Peter Steur
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana Castañeda Aguilera
- Childcare: Paulina Hernandez
- Pastoral Care: Andre Vanderstoep (Coordinator)
- Tech Team: Arthur Burstow, Simer Kaur, Ashlyn Noble, Christina Swindells-Nader
- Music for Affirmation: Composed by P.J. Buchan
- Ushers: Kristin Jimmy, Bromley Basford, Joan Carolyn, Ken Nicholson, Norman Mayer, Cheryl Simmonds, et al
- Set Up/Maintenance: Michael Thiessen
- Hospitality: Friends of Refuge
- 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.
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Topics: Christianity, Growth, Religion