On this day, most churches will celebrate the risen Christ, but even in the days when all Unitarians still identified as Christians, they emphasized the living Jesus and his teachings, over the mythical tales about him. So today, we will reflect on the Beatitudes, focusing on the version that appears in the Sermon on the Plain in the Gospel of Luke. I have some good news – and I have some bad news. Which would you like to hear first?
Service Leader: Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Service Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
Let all the world rejoice and nature sing; let distant stars take up the happy song. Earth which was dead has sprung to life again; the world in glorious Garb proclaims the miracle of spring.
— Robert T. Weston
Centering Music
Meditation #4 ‘Selah’, by Michael Card
Daniel Clark
Opening Words
The Great Awakening, from The Beacon Song and Service Book
Rev Stefan Jonasson
Chalice Lighting
A Light in the Human Spirit, by A. Powell Davies
Cate Ziegler
Gathering Hymn
#269 Lo, the Day of Days Is Here
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Cate Ziegler
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Story Wisdom
Rev Stefan Jonasson
Sing and Rejoice
Youth and children can go to RE downstairs.
Joys and Concerns
Rev Stefan Jonasson
Pastoral Hymn
#388 Dona Nobis Pacem (sung as a round, seated)
Canvas Testimonial
Norm Cobb
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
Ballet Music (from Rosamunde), by Franz Schubert
Daniel Clark
Reading
Rev Stefan Jonasson
Meditation
In the Face of Mystery, by Mark Mosher DeWolfe
Cate Ziegler
Anthem
This Pretty Planet
UU Winnipeg Choir
Note: we will begin recording the sermon after the anthem. Barring technical problems it will eventually be shared on our YouTube and Buzzsprout channels.
Sermon
Blessings and Woes, by Rev Stefan Jonasson
Closing Hymn
#344 A Promise Through the Ages Rings
Announcements
Cate Ziegler
Please submit congregational announcements to worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca before 9:00 am Sunday.
Closing Words
The Horizon of Our Minds, by Samuel McChord Crothers
Rev Stefan Jonasson
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: Rev Stefan Jonasson
- Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
- 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, Charan Brar, Ihor Pushkar
- Ushers: Janet Toews, Cheryl Simmonds
- Set Up/Maintenance: Michael Thiessen
- Greeter: Paula Keirstead and others
- Hospitality: Janet Toews, Marian Siemens, Debby Lake, 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!