William Henry Channing urged us to “await occasions, hurry never.” How often have we seen that, as the pace of life accelerates, the quality of life declines? At a time when calming zones and red-light cameras are being used to slow down traffic in many communities, perhaps we should reduce the speed limit on the highway of life!
As Reverend Stefan explains at the beginning of the sermon, he shifted from the sermon he had planned in reaction to the November 2024 American election, and discussed its moral and democratic implications.
Service Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
“It is very strange that the years teach us patience; that the shorter our time, the greater our capacity for waiting.”
— Elizabeth Coles Taylor (1912-1975)
Prelude
We Believe, by PJ Buchan
UU Winnipeg Choir, led by Vic Hooper, accompanied by Daniel Clark
Opening Words
Out from the Busy Hours, by Alfred S. Cole
Rev Stefan Jonasson
Chalice Lighting
Beacon of Freedom, by Tracy Johnson
Cate Ziegler
Gathering Hymn
#1054 Let This Be a House of Peace
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Cate Ziegler
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Story Wisdom
The Candle, by Hans Christian Andersen
Rev Stefan Jonasson
Sing and Rejoice
As children go downstairs to Religious Exploration
Joys and Sorrows
Rev Stefan Jonasson
If you have a Joy or Sorrow to share in our upcoming service, please follow this link.
Pastoral Hymn
#352 Find a Stillness (sung seated)
Share the Plate Offering
Cate Ziegler
Our Share the Plate Partner for November is Bookmates.
- The offering will be gratefully received, both right now, and continuing when our stream ends. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory
Piano Sonata No. 16, K.545 2nd mvmt. Theme by W.A. Mozart; arr. by Lee Evans
performed by Daniel Clark
Reading
from Lifecraft by Forrest Church
Rev Stefan Jonasson
Meditation
Cate Ziegler
Anthem
Child of the Universe, by Craig Cassils
UU Winnipeg Choir, led by Vic Hooper, accompanied by Daniel Clark
Note: We will begin recording the sermon after the anthem
Sermon
Awaiting Occasions
Rev Stefan Jonasson
Closing Hymn
#1064 Blue Boat Home
Announcements
Cate Ziegler
Please submit congregational announcements to worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca before 9:00 am each Sunday morning.
Closing Words
If You Have Found Freedom, by Lauralyn Bellamy
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 to Breakout Rooms (Zoom only)
Arthur Burstow or Simer Kaur
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who helped make this service happen:
- Leader: Rev Stefan Jonasson
- Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
- Music Director: Vic Hooper
- Pianist: Daniel Clark
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana Castañeda Aguilera
- Childcare: Paulina Hernandez
- 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
- Greeter: Paula Keirstead, et al
- Hospitality: Liz Redston, Janet Toews, Kathy Beach Nelson, et al
- Chalice Sculptor: Jo’Anne Kelly
- Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
- Communicator Editor: Marjorie Doyle
- All-Church Email Bulletin: Lorie Battershilll
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