In this 1st part of a 3-part interactive series from the CUC 2021 Conference, Rev. Anne Barker encourages us to delve into how we have changed especially during Covid. How problems can become possibilities, and how we can show compassionate imperfection.
Coordinator: Marian Siemens
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Confluence Talk: What if We Were Wrong
July 4, 2021
Centering Thought
“There is no question for which Compassion is not the answer.”
Judith Hanson Lasater
Centering
Change, Christina Aguilera
Welcome
Marian Siemens
Gathering Hymn
1031 Filled with Loving Kindness
Chalice Lighting
Andrew Pakula, Let There Be Light
Opening Words
Arlen Goff, Thresholds
Affirmation
Love Is The Spirit
Candles of Caring
Esmat Elhami
Unison Words
We pause to reflect on our week, to think of changes and challenges that lay ahead. And, as we share what is in our hearts and support each other along the way, we are all strengthened.
Hymn
Hymn 184, Be Ye Lamps Unto Yourselves
Reading
Michael A Schuler, Let us pause now to look Inward
Hymn
Hymn 1012, When I Am Frightened
Meditation
Susan L Suchocki, All That We Do Not Know
The sound of the bell and two minutes of silence will follow the spoken meditation.
Offering
Marian Siemens
Offertory
One Voice in the Crowd, Judy Small
Sermon: Confluence Talk: What if We Were Wrong [Part 1]
The Rev. Anne Barker
Discussion in break out rooms
Hymn
Hymn 118, This Little Light of Mine
Announcements
Marian Siemens
Benediction
Philip Randall Giles
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Gratitude for our staff and our lay leaders who made this service happen:
- Leaders: The Rev. Anne Barker
- Coordinator: Marian Siemens
- Tech Hosts: Janine Reid and Doreen Stroud, Tech Team
- Chat Moderator: Lise Desrochers, Tech Team
- Candles of Caring Host: Esmat Elhami, Pastoral Care Team
- Songleader Videos: PJ Buchan, Music Director, and the First UU Winnipeg Choir; Paul Rodermond, accompanist; Josh Robern, editor
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