Join us for our new member recognition service in which Rev. Stefan Jonasson will discuss the spiritual importance of religious community.
Service Coordinator: Marian Siemens
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
The purpose of the church is to heal the consequences of lovelessness and injustice in the hearts and souls of our members so they might heal the community and together heal the world
~ Nancy Bowen
Centering Music
Small World by Jule Styne played by Paul Rodermond
Welcome
Marian Siemens
Gathering Hymn
#361 Enter, Rejoice and Come In
Chalice Lighting
Little Flame by Kateryn Estes
Opening Words
Come into this Circle of Community by Andrew Pakula
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Story Wisdom
The Miser read by Stefan Jonasson
Sing and Rejoice
Candles of Caring
Colleen Millikin
Unison Words
We are glad once again that our life’s journey has brought us this morning to this place, to be here together and to listen to one another’s joys and sorrows and concerns. May we approach this time we share with gratitude and hope, and be nourished by each other’s presence. So may it be.
Stewardship Moment
Carolyn Garlich – from zoom
New Membership Recognition
Board President Claire Nimmagadda and Rev Stefan Jonasson
Unison Reading
In the spirit of love and freedom, we welcome you into our midst, as members of this congregation. Walking together on our shared journey, seeking truth and meaning, may we grow in deeper understanding, respecting our differences, cherishing what unifies us, and supporting one another. We would be one in an inclusive community of love, reason, and justice.
Hymn
#1015 I Know I Can
Reading
We Must Work Together by Edwin T. Buehrer, read by Rev Stefan Jonasson
Offering
Marian Siemens
Our Share the Plate Partner for April is Climate Change Connection
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.
Offertory
Together Wherever We Go by Jule Styne, played by Paul Rodermond
Meditation
We Hold Hope Close by Theresa Soto
The sound of the bell and two minutes of silence will follow the spoken meditation.
Sermon
Better Together, by Rev Stefan Jonasson
Hymn
# 1028 The Fire of Commitment
Announcements
Marian Siemens
Closing Words
Benediction for New Member Sunday by Thomas Rhodes
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Transition Music
From Paul Rodermond
Gratitude
Gratitude for our staff and our lay leaders who made this service happen:
- Leader: Rev. Stefan Jonasson
- Coordinator: Marian Siemens
- Tech Team: Ashlyn Noble, Arthur Burstow, Christina Swindells-Nader
- Sharing and Caring Host: Colleen Millikin
- Accompanist: Paul Rodermond
- Music for Affirmation: written by P.J. Buchan
- Ushers: Krishna Nimmagadda, Norm Cobb, Jim Gardiner, and others
- Greeter: Paula Keirstead
- Set Up and Maintenance: Michael Thiessen, Jim Gardiner, Norm Cobb & others
- Hospitality: Shar Lynn, Adina Lyon, Cheryl Simmonds and others
- Chalice Sculptor: Jo’Anne Kelly
- First UU Church of Winnipeg Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
- Webmaster: Karin Carlson
- Communicator Editor: Marjorie Doyle
- All-Church Email Bulletin: Lorie Battershill
To contact the Sunday Services Team please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca