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Vespers: Being in Community
August 28, 2022
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Centering Thought
To Be a Unitarian Universalist, by Erika A. Hewitt
Centering Music
Swimming to the Other Side, by Emma’s Revolution
Welcome
Ashlyn Noble
Gathering Hymn
#124 Be That Guide
Chalice Lighting
The Element of Fire, by Sarah Lammert
Opening Words
Come and Be Welcome, by Emily Holbert and Heather Dale
Reading
Sharing a Journey, by Lisa Sargent
Story Time
And Tango Makes Three, by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, illustration by Henry Cole
Sharing and Caring
Unison Words
We set aside this space to honour the human journey with all its peaks and valleys, and the paths in between. Let us fill this room, this time, with warmth and love as we listen to the heart-felt sharing of fellow travellers in our caring community.
Song
Plain Song for Kenny, by Portland Gay Men’s Chorus
Homily
Janine Reid
Song
The Drowned Girl, by Yann Tiersen
Meditation
All that’s Past is Prologue, by Victoria E Safford
Meditation on Breathing
by the Blue Cliff Monastery Ensemble
Offering
Thank you for supporting the church with your funds, time, talent and energy. Direct deposit or post-dated cheques simplify giving. You may use a donation envelope, which is located at the back of the grey hymnal, to receive a tax receipt for accumulated cash gifts over $10. Please ask an usher for details if you do not find an envelope.
Our Share the Plate partner for August is Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.
Offertory
River Flows in You, by Yiruma
Reading
The Road We Travel Together, by Nic Cable
Hymn
#1017 Building a New Way
Homily
Ashlyn Noble
Song
Tough to be a Dreamer, by Felix Hagan and The Family
Announcements
Dylan Fijal
Chalice Extinguishing
Earthseed Book of the Living Verse 49: Paradise, by Octavia Butler
Transition Music
Make Them Hear You, by Singing Out!
Gratitude
Gratitude for our staff and our lay leaders who made this service happen:
- Leaders: Ashlyn Noble, Janine Reid
- Coordinator: Dylan Fijal, Sunday Services Team
- Tech Host and Chat Moderator: Ashlyn Noble, and Marjorie Doyle, Tech Team
- Sharing and Caring Host: Shar Lynn, Pastoral Care Team
- Songleader Videos: PJ Buchan, former Music Director, and the FUUW Choir; Paul Rodermond, accompanist; Josh Robern, editor
- To contact the Sunday Services Team please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca