When you bring a picture of our congregation to mind, who do you see? How can we continue to draw the circle ever wider within our multigenerational congregation? DLFD Andrea James reflects on her time with us, and members of the Religious Exploration (RE) Committee explore how we support one another.
Coordinator: Steve Lennon
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Draw the Circle Wide
October 3, 2021
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Centering Thought
Sometimes you need to talk to a six year old so you can understand life again.
~ Unknown
Centering Music
Draw the Circle Wide Mark Miller / Gordon Light. Performed by the Chalice UU Fellowship of the Conejo Valley, California
Welcome
Steve Lennon
Gathering Hymn
Hymn 354 We Laugh, We Cry
Chalice Lighting
“Cherishing Our Differences”, by Cindy Fesgen
Opening Words
Steve Lennon
Affirmation
Love Is The Spirit
Loved Into
Being Andrea James, DLFD
Candles of Caring
Marlene Schellenberg
Unison Words
Spirit of Life, help us to sense that beneath us is the strength we need to keep us grounded. Help us to feel that behind us is the protection we need to feel safe facing our fears. Help us to know that before us lies the beauty we seek to feel astounded. Help us become aware of the vastness of our sky and of our spirit, and help us to know that within our hearts lies the love we need to complete the circle of connection in our lives. May we use all of our gifts to bring Love into this hurting world; this world which we so value, which we cherish.
Hymn
Hymn 124 Be That Guide
Religious Explorations
Rob Malo, Pat Lane, Andrea James
Anthem
301 Touch the Earth, Reach the Sky
Meditation
Rob and Louis Malo
The sound of the bell and two minutes of silence will follow the spoken meditation.
Share the Plate
Guest Glynis Quinn, Oak Table
Offering
Steve Lennon
Thank you for supporting the church with your funds, time, talent and energy. Direct deposit or post-dated cheques simplify giving.
Offertory
Turn Around, by Nancy Griffith; Photos from FUUW families; Video edited by Debby Lake
Draw the Circle Wide
Andrea James, DLFD
Hymn
Hymn 1028 The Fire of Commitment
Announcements
Steve Lennon
Benediction
“Teachers Everywhere”, by Amy Zucker Morgenstern, adapted
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Transition Music
Keep It Alight, Rev. Lynn Harrison and the CUC Choir
Gratitude
Gratitude for our staff and our lay leaders who made this service happen:
- Leaders: Rob Malo, Pat Lane, and Andrea James, DLFD
- Coordinator: Steve Lennon, Sunday Services Team
- Tech Team: Marjorie Doyle, Lori Lewis, Doreen Stroud, and Janet Toews
- Candles of Caring Host: Marlene Schellenberg, Pastoral Care Team
- Songleader Videos: PJ Buchan, past Music Director; Paul Rodermond, Acting Music Director / accompanist; and the FUUW Choir; Josh Robern, editor
- Offertory Video: RE families photos; edited by Debby Lake
- To contact the Sunday Services Team please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca