The Unitarian Universalist 7th principle is “Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.” Biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change are changing nature at an alarming rate. Is “respect” enough to preserve nature, our life support system? Drawing on the “Milestone document” for Canada’s 2030 National Biodiversity Strategy, in this Earth Day service we’ll explore ways we can enjoy the wonders of nature while working to protect its biodiversity.
Service Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
Order of Service
Centering Thought
“Achieving our ambitious global goals will require transformational change across all facets of society. Simply put, the status quo will not get us to where we need to be.“
– Towards a 2030 National Biodiversity Strategy, Government of Canada
Prelude, with the Unitarian Universalist Church Choir
Life’s Too Short to Be Silent, by Craig Cassils, directed by Joseph Nguyen, accompanied by Daniel Clark
Opening Words
Spirit of Life, by Kathy Huff, read by Cate Ziegler
Chalice Lighting
We Light This Chalice, Upanishads, Adapted, read by Margaret Friesen
Gathering Song
#175 We Celebrate the Web of Life
Welcome and Land Acknowledgment
Cate Ziegler
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit, music written by PJ Buchan
Story Wisdom
Joseph Priestley’s Breathtaking Discovery, by Marg Friesen
Sing and Rejoice
as children and youth go downstairs for Religious Exploration
Stewardship Testimonial
Shannon Breckman
Joys and Sorrows
Andre Vanderstoep, Pastoral Care Coordinator
If you have a Joy or Sorrow to share in our upcoming service, please follow this link. Alternatively, Andre can be reached at 204-558-7464 or email him at care@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca
Pastoral Song
#94 What Is This Life
Meditation
When You Wake Up, by Thich Nhat Hanh, led by Cate Ziegler
Offering
Cate Ziegler
Our Share the Plate Partner for April is Fort Whyte Alive.
The offering will be gratefully received, both right now, and continuing when our stream ends. To see donation options, please click here: https://uuwinnipeg.mb.ca/stewardship/give/
Offertory Music
Romance sans paroles, Op. 17, No. 3, by Gabriel Faure, performed by Daniel Clark
Anthem, with the Unitarian Universalist Church Choir
Peace, by Dave and Jean Perry, directed by Joseph Nguyen, accompanied by Daniel Clark
Note: we will begin recording after the anthem.
Sermon
Biodiversity and the Interdependent Web – Going Beyond Respect, Margaret Friesen
Closing Song
#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
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 for Breakout Room
Arthur Burstow or Simer Kaur (Zoom only)
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who helped make this service happen:
- Leader: Margaret Friesen
- Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
- Music Director: Joseph Nguyen
- Accompanist: Daniel Clark
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana Castaneda Aguilera, with Debby Lake, Eveline Buehlmann and Amari Poponne
- Childcare Provider: Paulina Hernandez
- 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, et al
- Greeter: Paula Keirstead, Ann LeDuc
- Set Up/Maintenance: Michael Thiessen
- Hospitality: Adina Lyon, Cheryl Simmonds, and others
- Chalice Sculptor: Jo’Anne Kelly
- Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
- Website Support: Karin Carlson
- Communicator Editor: Marjorie Doyle
- All-Church Email Bulletin: Lorie Battershilll
To contact SunServ (Sunday Services Team), please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca
Want to help setting up on Sunday mornings? Please contact Norm Cobb or Jim Gardiner.
Please refrain from taking photographs and making recordings during and after the service unless you have the express permission of all people involved. Also, please turn off electronic devices during the service. Thank you.
Topics: Interdependent Web, Nature, Wildlife