Citizen scientist and author, Lyanda Lynn Haupt, wrote “Here is the dream of the earth: continuance.” And today it may be difficult to remember this dream of the earth with the threats of climate change, pandemics and war. This service will explore how we might cope with fear of the future, and how we can move forward more healthily into it.
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Order of Service
Fear of the Future and Moving Forward
October 23, 2022
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Centering Thought
As I put the book down and closed my eyes, I wondered: How do I distinguish the truth of what he says from my desire for what he says to be true?
– Sy Safransky
Centering Music
When Our Heart Is in a Holy Place, performed by the First UU Church of Winnipeg Choir
Welcome
Sarah Cummings
Gathering Hymn
1031 Filled with Loving Kindness
Chalice Lighting
adapted from Poem in October, by Dylan Thomas, read by Steve Lennon
Opening Words
This Is How it Works. Lyrics by Regina Spektor, read by Norm
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit music by P.J. Buchan
Memorial Candle for Rob Lindey
Reverend Reverend Ren Rohe McFadyen
Sharing and Caring
Esmat Elhami
Unison Words
The journey of our lives has brought us this morning to this place, to be here together. What a miracle this is to share these moments and to be nourished by each other’s presence. May we approach this time with gratitude and hope. So may it be.
Hymn
123 Spirit of Life
Words of Reflection
by Norm Cobb
Meditation
The words are adapted from The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer, read by Sarah
Offering
Norm Cobb
Our Share the Plate Partner for October is 1 Just City.
Offertory
The Gift of Love performed by First UU Winnipeg Church Choir
Hymn
1012 When I Am Frightened
Sermon
Fear of the Future and Moving Forward, Steve Lennon
Closing Hymn
108 My Life Flows On in Endless Song
Announcements
Sarah Cummings
Closing Words
Words by John O’Donohue, read by Norm Cobb
Chalice Extinguishing
“Carry the Flame”
Transition
Sarah Cummings
Return Again, performed by First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg Choir
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who made this service happen:
- Leaders: Steve Lennon, Norm Cobb
- Coordinators: Sarah Cummings, Norm Cobb
- Tech Team: Ashlyn Noble, Arthur Burstow, Christina Swindells-Nader
- Sharing and Caring Host: Esmat Elhami
- Songleading Videos: Paul Rodermond, (former) Acting Music Director and Accompanist, P.J. Buchan, (former) Music Director, Winnipeg UU Choir
- Chalice Sculptor: Jo’Anne Kelly
- First UU Church of Winnipeg chalice logo: Nancy Gilbert
To contact Sunserv (Sunday Services Team), please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca