We see troubles everywhere: COVID has kept us apart, wars are threatened and fought around the world, and the climate is not what it used to be. How can we feel grateful in times like these? Rev. Joan Carolyn – long-time member and Congregational Life Team Lead for CUC – will explore this question and offer suggestions.
Coordinator: Kelvin Seifert
Note: On this morning, Wellington Crescent will be the route of the WFPS Run. Motorists turning into the church parking lot are asked to be extra careful looking out for runners, and to follow the directions of any race officials at the entrance.
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Order of Service
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Centering Thought
Today we give thanks, and we explore suffering. We must always do both together, so that our hearts are strong for the journey.
– Myke Johnson
Centering Music
“May the Light of Love,” by David Roth and Anne Hills.
Welcome
Kelvin Seifert
Gathering Song
#360, Here We Have Gathered
Chalice Lighting
Joan Carolyn
Opening Words
Kelvin Seifert
Affirmation
“Love is the Spirit”
Story Wisdom
“Gratitude Is My Superpower”
Candles of Caring
Cheryl Simmonds
Unison Words
“To troubled hearts, to spirits over-brimming, we offer our ministry of listening. For stories that need to be told, we open our hearts and offer the care of our attention, and the support of this, our faith community.”
Offering
Joan Carolyn
Offertory
“Simple Gifts,” traditional Shaker tune, arranged by Kelvin Seifert
Reading
“Thank you…for most this amazing day,” by e. e. cummings
Hymn
#21, “For the Beauty of the Earth”
Meditation
Kelvin Seifert
Sung Response
“If the only prayer you ever say is, ‘Thank you,’” led by Kelvin Seifert and Barbara Fuller
Sermon
Joan Carolyn
Closing Hymn
#163, “For the Earth Forever Turning”
Announcements
Kelvin Seifert
Closing Words
Kelvin Seifert, “May the light of love,” by David Roth
Chalice Extinguishing
“Carry the Flame”
Transition
Kelvin Seifert
Transition Music
“When I’m Gone,” by Phil Ochs
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who made this service happen:
- Coordinator: Kelvin Seifert
- Tech Team: Ashlyn Noble, Arthur Burstow, Christina Swindells-Nader
- Sharing and Caring Host: Cheryl Simmonds
- Songleading Videos: Paul Rodermond, (former) Acting Music Director and Accompanist, P.J. Buchan, (former) Music Director, Winnipeg UU Choir
- Chalice Sculptor: Jo’Anne Kelly
- First UU Church of Winnipeg chalice logo: Nancy Gilbert
To contact Sunserv (Sunday Services Team), please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca