What does it mean to live a creative life—and why does community matter so much in that journey? Join Dr. Christine Watson, Vice President, Academic at RRC Polytech and host of CreativeMornings Winnipeg, for an exploration of creativity as a shared human experience. Christine will share the story behind launching the Winnipeg chapter of CreativeMornings—a global movement rooted in the belief that everyone is creative and everyone is welcome.
Through personal stories, interactive creative exercises and reflections on the CreativeMornings manifesto, Christine will highlight how creativity flourishes when we show up, connect with others, and make space for curiosity and courage.
Service Leader: Dr. Christine Watson
Service Coordinator: Christina Swindells-Nader
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
In this universe, the work of art is thus the unique opportunity to maintain one’s consciousness and to record its adventures. To create is to live twice.
– Albert Camus, The Myth of Sisyphus
Announcements
Christina Swindells-Nader
Centering Music
Down a Country Lane, by Aaron Copland
Daniel Clark
Opening Words
Dr. Christine Watson, a volunteer from the congregation, and Christina Swindells-Nader
Chalice Lighting
A Wild and Holy Vision, by Shawn Gibson
Christina Swindells-Nader
Gathering Hymn
#1000 Morning Has Come
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Christina Swindells-Nader
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Joys and Sorrows
Christina Swindells-Nader
Pastoral Hymn
#1021 Lean On Me (sung seated)
Meditation
led by Dr. Christine Watson
Small Group Activity
(with breakout rooms for congregants on zoom) What are your creative super powers?
Dr. Christine Watson
Responsive Reading
Adapted from Martha Graham’s letter to Agnes De Mille
Dr. Christine Watson
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
Sarabande from French Suite No. 5, BWV 816, by J. S. Bach
Daniel Clark
Hymn
#112 Do You Hear
Note: We will begin recording after the hymn
Raise Your Hand If
Dr. Christine Watson
Reflections
Exploring Creativity Through Community and Connection, by Dr. Christine Watson
Closing Hymn
#34 Though I May Speak With Bravest Fire
Closing Words
adapted from Anam Cara, by John O’Donohue
Christina Swindells-Nader
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who made this service happen, including
- Leader: Dr. Christine Watson
- Coordinator: Christina Swindells-Nader
- Piano: Daniel Clark
- Music for Affirmation: Composed by P.J. Buchan
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana Castañeda Aguilera
- Childcare: Paulina Hernandez
- Tech Team: Arthur Burstow, Vladymyr Martynov, Jessica Hamm, Nathalie Waite, Ihor Pushkar
- Ushers: Cheryl Simmonds and Norman Mayer
- Set Up/Maintenance: Michael Thiessen, Jessica Hamm
- Greeter: Paula Keirstead and others
- Hospitality: Alison Baird, Debby Lake, and others
- Chalice Sculptor & Banner Designer: Jo’Anne Kelly
- Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
- Share the Plate committee: Sara Allen, Lynn Clark, Paula Keirstead, Diane Pearce
- Pastoral Care: Rev Stefan Jonasson
- Website and office support: Nathalie Waite
To contact SunServ (Sunday Services Team) with feedback or ideas for future services, please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca
Want to help on Sunday mornings? You can sign up for a hospitality setup or cleanup shift. Please contact the Volunteer Resources Committee or Norm Cobb or Jim Gardiner for other ways to help.
Please limit fragrances and scented products as much as you are able, so we may include all in our beloved community.
Please keep aisles clear, particularly for people with mobility challenges, and turn off electronic devices during the service.
Please refrain from taking photographs and making recordings during and after the service unless you have the express permission of all people involved. Thank you.
Topics: Communication, Community, Creativity