While what we call artificial intelligence reveals the astonishing capacity of modern computer technology to process information, I’m not persuaded that this capacity is properly called intelligence, at least not in any meaningful human understanding of the term. Intelligence is more than the ability to manipulate data, even predictively. We really need a new term to describe AI, although I doubt that one will ever be coined since AI long ago entered the lexicon. How can we harness AI without sacrificing our humanity?
Service Coordinator: Jill Moats
Sermon Video
Order of Service
Centering Thought
The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.
— Albert Einstein
Prelude
Lebedik un Freylach played by Daniel Clark on piano and Kelvin Seifert on clarinet
Opening Words
Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Chalice Lighting
Light of Our Creative Spirits by Tracy Johnson
Jill Moats
Gathering Hymn
#1028 The Fire of Commitment
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Jill Moats
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Story Wisdom
The Last Stop on Market Street, by Matt de la Pena, told by Debby Lake
Thank you to Religious Exploration Volunteers and Staff
Ana Gabriela Castañeda Aguilera and Debby Lake
Sing and Rejoice
Meditation
taken from The Work of Creation by Israel Buffardi
Jill Moats
Joys and Sorrows
Andre Vanderstoep
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Pastoral Hymn
#16 Tis a Gift to Be Simple (sung seated)
Reading and Meditation
These Are Our Dads, by Amy Petrie Shaw, led by Cate Ziegler
Share the Plate Offering
We Give by Kristin Collins
Jill Moats
Our Share the Plate Partner for June is Ka Ni Kanichihk.
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Offertory Music
Der Gasn Nigun played by Daniel Clark on piano and Kelvin Seifert on clarinet
Reading
from Technopoly by Neil Postman
Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Hymn
#1057 Go Lifted Up
Note: we will begin recording the sermon following the hymn
Sermon
Artificial Intelligence and Human Creativity, Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Closing Hymn
#34 Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire
Announcements
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Closing Words
Let Us Sing the Magic of Imagination, by Rev. Susan L. van Dreser
Jill Moats
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: Rev Stefan Jonasson
- Coordinators: Jill Moats
- Music: Daniel Clark and Kelvin Seifert
- Religious Exploration: Ana Gabriela Castañeda Aguilera (co-ordinator), Paulina Hernandez (childcare provider), Debby Lake
- 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: Marian Siemens, Allison Baird, et al
- Chalice Sculptor: Jo’Anne Kelly
- Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
- Website Support: Karin Carlson
- Communicator Editor: Marjorie Doyle
- All-Church Email Bulletin: Lorie Battershilll
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Topics: Creativity, The Arts