A Spectrum of Parenting

Both a parent and a child on the spectrum, join Octavia as she sheds light on the challenges of parenting autistic youth and the experience of being one as well.

Service Leader: Octavia MacIsaac
Service Coordinator: Jill Moats

Welcome and Zoom Link

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Order of Service

Centering Thought

We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, and dignity.

— Max de Pree

Centering Music

Organ Sonata No. 3 in A major, 1st movement, by Mendelssohn, arr. by Quentin Thomas

Daniel Clark

Opening Words

You Are Beloved and You Are Welcome Here, by Joan Javier Duval

Jill Moats

Chalice Lighting

The Intent of Love, by Octavia MacIsaac

Octavia MacIsaac

Gathering Hymn

#1028 The Fire of Commitment

Welcome and Land Acknowledgement

Jill Moats

Affirmation

Love Is the Spirit

Story Wisdom

It’s Me, Henry, by Stephanie Deslauriers

Jill Moats

Sing and Rejoice

Youth and children can go to RE downstairs.

Joys and Concerns

Jill Moats

Pastoral Hymn

#1053 How Could Anyone (sung seated)

Reading

Journaling the Beginning, by Octavia MacIsaac

Canvas Testimonial

Glenn Allen

Words for Offering

A Greater Good for Ourselves and Our World, by Kayla Parker

Jill Moats

Offering

Our Share the Plate Partner for the April is the John Howard Society of Manitoba’s ‘Get the Story Out’ Program.

The offering will be gratefully received, during or after the service. Donation options are at this link.

Offertory

Canon in D, by Johann Pachelbel

Daniel Clark

Meditation

The Inner Child and Parent, written and led by Octavia MacIsaac

Hymn

#1014 Answering the Call of Love

Sermon

A Spectrum of Parenting, by Octavia MacIsaac

Closing Hymn

#1008 When Our Heart Is in a Holy Place

Announcements

Jill Moats

Please submit congregational announcements to worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca before 9:00 am Sunday.

Closing Words

Until We Meet Again, by Amy Zucker Morgenstern

Jill Moats

Chalice Extinguishing

Carry the Flame

Transition to Breakout Room (Zoom only)

A/V Team

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.

Gratitude

Gratitude to all who made this service happen, including

  • Leader: Octavia MacIsaac
  • Coordinator: Jill Moats
  • Music: Daniel Clark (piano), Debby Lake (lyrics coordination, hymn consultation), Kelvin Seifert and Esther Kathryn (hymn consultation)
  • Music for Affirmation: Composed by P.J. Buchan
  • Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana Castañeda Aguilera
  • Childcare: Paulina Hernandez
  • Tech Team: Ashlyn Noble, Arthur Burstow, Alexey Sokadeev, Bryan Enaje, Christina Swindells-Nader, Ihor Pushkar
  • Ushers:  TBD
  • Set Up/Maintenance: Michael Thiessen
  • Greeter: Paula Keirstead and others
  • Hospitality: Janet Toews, Allison Baird, and others
  • Chalice Sculptor & Banner Designer: Jo’Anne Kelly
  • Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
  • Share the Plate committee: Sara Allen, Lynn Clark, Paula Keirstead, Diane Pearce
  • Pastoral Care: Rev Stefan Jonasson
  • Website and office support, All Church email: Nathalie Waite

To contact SunServ (Sunday Services Team) with feedback or ideas for future services, please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca

Want to help on Sunday mornings? You can sign up for a hospitality setup or cleanup shift. Please contact the Volunteer Resources Committee or Norm Cobb or Jim Gardiner for other ways to help.

Please limit fragrances and scented products as much as you are able, so we may include all in our beloved community.

Please keep aisles clear, particularly for people with mobility challenges, and turn off electronic devices during the service.

Please refrain from taking photographs and making recordings during and after the service unless you have the express permission of all people involved. Thank you!

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