You’ve heard coming out stories, but the first person we come out to is ourselves. Join Octavia as she explores the challenges of self-acceptance when one is afraid of rejection and exclusion.
Service Coordinator: Norm Cobb
Sermon Video
Order of Service
Centering Thought
“The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.”
– Harriet Beecher Stowe
Centering Music
True Colors by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly; arr. by William Havilland, performed by Daniel Clark
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Norm Cobb
Gathering Hymn
#170 We Are a Gentle, Angry People
Chalice Lighting
written and read by Octavia MacIsaac
Opening Words
from Matins by Denise Levertov, read by Norm Cobb
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Story Wisdom
by Octavia MacIsaac
Sing and Rejoice
as children and youth go downstairs for Religious Exploration
Joys and Sorrows
Octavia MacIsaac
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
#337 Have I Not Known (sung seated)
Reading
Self-Deception by Norm Cobb
Share the Plate Partner
Cathy Menard
Share the Plate Offering
Our Share the Plate Partner for June is Ka Ni Kanichihk.
The offering will be gratefully received, both right now, and continuing when our stream ends. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory Music
Can You Feel the Love Tonight by Elton John & Tim Rice; Hayes, performed by Daniel Clark
Meditation
Octavia MacIsaac
Note: we will begin recording the sermon following the meditation
Sermon
Coming Out to Myself, Octavia MacIsaac
Closing Hymn
#1014 Answering the Call of Love (adapted lyrics)
Announcements
Norm Cobb
Please submit congregational announcements to worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca before 9:00 am each Sunday morning.
Closing Words
by Octavia MacIsaac
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: Octavia MacIsaac
- Coordinator: Norm Cobb
- Accompanist: Daniel Clark
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana Gabriela Castaneda Aguilera
- Childcare Provider: Paulina Hernandez
- Pastoral Care: Andre Vanderstoep (Coordinator)
- Tech Team: Marjorie Doyle, 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, Norman Mayer, Cheryl Simmonds, et al
- Set Up/Maintenance: Michael Thiessen
- Hospitality: Adina Lyon, Janet Toews, Allison Baird, Wendy Buckle, et. al.
- 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.