Canada’s National Volunteer Week, April 14-20, is when organizations take time to appreciate Canada’s 24 million volunteers. We are part of a collective volunteer movement which is critical to strengthening the well-being of our communities. This year’s theme is “Every Moment Matters; no effort is too small.” Your time, skills and kindness truly matter in reaching out to the congregation and to the larger community. The Volunteer Resources Committee invites UUs of all ages to celebrate with us at this special Sunday service, followed by a light lunch.
Service Coordinator: Jill Moats
Sermon Video
Order of Service
Centering Thought
Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.
– Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Prelude
Glückes genug (Perfectly Contented) from Kinderszenen Op. 15, No. 5 by Robert Schumann, performed by Daniel Clark
Welcome and Land Acknowledgment
Jill Moats
Centering Music, with the Unitarian Universalist Church Choir
Meditation on Breathing by Sarah Dan Jones
Chalice Lighting
A Lifelong Sharing by Mother Teresa, read by Kitana Degen
Opening Words
Words by Martin Luther King, Jr., read by Kitana Degen
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit, music written by PJ Buchan
Story Wisdom
The Monkey and the Elephant in the Jungle, read by Kitana Degan
Sing and Rejoice
as children and youth go downstairs for Religious Exploration
Stewardship Testimonial
Sonya Watson, introduced by Jill Moats
Offering
Words by Michael Hall, read by Jill Moats
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
Prelude, Op. 23 No. 10, Largo by Sergei Rachmaninov, performed by Daniel Clark
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 Hymn
#1064 Blue Boat Home (sung seated)
Responsive Reading
Recognition of Volunteers: A Litany by Jay Libby, read by Barb Rudyk
Meditation
Earth Teach Me from the Ute People of North America, led by Brian Klowak
Thoughts About Volunteering
Sonya Watson
Anthem
#346 Come Sing a Song/Volunteer With Me
Thanks and Appreciation
Jim Gardiner
Closing Hymn
#1028 The Fire of Commitment
Announcements
Jill Moats
Please submit congregational announcements to worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca before 9:00 am each Sunday morning.
Closing Words
by Lauralyn Bellamy, read by Brian Klowak
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: Sonya Watson and the Volunteer Resources Committee
- Coordinator: Jill Moats
- 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: Volunteering