Thich Nhat Hanh said in his book titled the same: “Peace is every step.”
“But where do our steps take us? How far in our lives do we go when we embrace a non-violent existence?”
Join us on November 21st as we explore the pursuit of living sustainably and environmental non-violence.
Coordinator: Steve Lennon
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- Participate via phone by dialing the Manitoba phone number 204 272 7920 or one of the numbers listed on our Connections page. When prompted, enter Meeting ID # 968 8339 7324; if you are asked for a password it’s 676600 .
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- More information about joining this and other services can be found on our Connections page.
Environmental Non-Violence
November 21, 2021
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Centering
We have a lamp inside us. The oil of that lamp is our breathing, our steps, and our peaceful smile. Our practice is to light up the lamp.
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
Centering Music
Return Again, performed by the UU Winnipeg Choir
Welcome
Steve Lennon
Gathering Hymn
164 The Peace Not Past Our Understanding
Chalice Lighting
Words by Philip Simmons from Learning to Fall
Opening Words
Words by Anne Peart
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
299 Make Channels for the Streams of Love
Reading
“The School Prayer,” by Diane Ackerman
Offering
Steve Lennon
Our Share the Plate partner for November is Pulford Community Living Services. Since 1986, Pulford has continuously provided housing and supports to persons with a developmental disability. The supports provided by P.C.L.S. Inc. and its employees are intended to encourage and facilitate, to the greatest possible extent, the individual’s ability to live and grow in ways that the individual sees fit.
Thank you for supporting the church with your funds, time, talent and energy. Direct deposit or post-dated cheques simplify giving.
Offertory
All Creatures of the Earth and Sky, performed by First UU Winnipeg Choir
Meditation
Words by Thich Nhat Hanh, adapted
Chalice and bowl The sound of the bell and two minutes of silence will follow the spoken meditation.
Hymn
1028 The Fire of Commitment
Sermon
“Transformational Joy,” M.C. Ziegler
Hymn
1054 Let This Be a House of Peace
Announcements
Steve Lennon
Benediction
Words by Thich Nhat Hanh
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Transition
All of You Is Welcome by Annika Winberg, followed by intro to forum, by Diane Pearce
Lunch Break
Forum on Mental Health Matters, 12:30pm
Discussion hosted by Paula Keirstead and AIM (Accessibilty and Inclusion Ministry) Team.
Gratitude
Gratitude for our staff and our lay leaders who made this service happen:
- Leader: M.C. Ziegler
- Coordinator: Steve Lennon, Sunday Services Team
- Tech Team: Marjorie Doyle, Janet Toews, and Odell Havsdotter
- Candles of Caring Host: Marlene Schellenberg, Pastoral Care Team
- Songleader Videos: Paul Rodermond, Acting Music Director/accompanist; PJ Buchan, past Music Director; and the FUUW Choir; Josh Robern, editor
To contact the Sunday Services Team please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca