“It is institutions that help us to preserve decency,” maintains Timothy Snyder, but institutions are more fragile than we realize and those with authoritarian impulses are quick to coopt, debase, or even destroy them. People’s confidence in public institutions has been eroding for half a century, but it’s time to recognize once again their critical importance in democratic societies and invest ourselves in their health and stability. “So choose an institution you care about – a court, a newspaper, a law, a labor union – and take its side.”
Service Leader: Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Service Coordinator: Steve Lennon
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
Fear is the greatest source of falsification in life. It makes the real seem unreal, and the unreal appear real. — John O’Donohue
Fanfare
The Prince of Denmark’s March (Trumpet Voluntary) by Jeremiah Clarke
Daniel Clark, video by Ashlyn Noble
Choral Prelude
#386 Alleluia Chaconne
UU Winnipeg Choir, led by Shannon Unger, accompanied by Daniel Clark
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Steve Lennon
Gathering Hymn
#38 Morning Has Broken
Chalice Lighting
Steve Lennon
Opening Words
by Ian Golding and Chris Kutarn
Cate Ziegler
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Love is the spirit of this church, the quest for truth its sacrament, and service is its law.
This is our great covenant: to dwell together in peace, to seek truth in love, and to help one another to the end that all souls shall grow into harmony with life.
Joys and Sorrows
Reverend Stefan Jonasson
Pastoral Hymn
#121 We’ll Build a Land (sung seated)
Reading
from On Tyranny, by Timothy Snyder
Reverend Stefan Jonasson
Offering
Our Share the Plate Partner for the fifth Sunday is the Minister’s Discretionary Fund.
The offering will be gratefully received, during or after the service. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory
Gavotte from Holberg Suite, by Edvard Grieg
Daniel Clark
Meditation
from Pieces of Good by Mary Shaffer, led by Steve Lennon
Anthem
One Voice by Ruth Moody, arranged by Marcelline Moody
UU Winnipeg Choir led by Shannon Unger, accompanied by Daniel Clark
Note: we will begin recording the sermon after the antherm
Sermon
Defending the Institutions of Democracy by Reverend Stefan Jonasson
Closing Hymn
#146 Soon the Day Will Arrive
Announcements
Steve Lennon and others
Closing Words
by Ian Goldin and Chris Kutarna
Steve Lennon
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again (x2)
Then we shall see a world of light and a world of joy
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who made this service happen, including
- Leader: Reverend Stefan Jonasson
- Coordinator: Steve Lennon with assistance from Cate Ziegler
- Music Director: Shannon Unger
- Piano: Daniel Clark
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana Castaneda Aguilera
- Childcare Provider: Paulina Hernandez
- RE Volunteers: Amari Poponne and Pat Lane
- Tech Team: Arthur Burstow and Alexey Sokadeev
- Centering/fanfare videos: Ashlyn Noble
- This morning’s ushers, greeters, and hospitality volunteers, including Joan Carolyn, Ken Nicholson, Paula Keirstead, and Michael Thiessen
- Maintenance and set up: Jessica Hamm
- Music for Affirmation: P.J. Buchan
- Chalice Sculptor & Banner Designer: Jo’Anne Kelly
- Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
- Pastoral Care: Rev Stefan Jonasson
- Website and office support: Nathalie Waite
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