In her experience as a trans woman, comedian, writer, producer, and educator Lara Rae talks about matching her insides with her outside, both spiritually and physically, commenting on the verse from John 21:18:
“I can guarantee this truth: When you were young, you would get dressed to go where you wanted. But when you’re old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will get you dressed to take you where you don’t want to go.”
Coordinator: Odell Havsdotter
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Free to Be Me
May 30, 2021
“What would it be like if you could trust, unequivocally, that you were valued here for the pieces of yourself that make you feel different, not despite those pieces?” ~ Alex Kapitan
Centering Music
Lifted in Love, by Carl Karush and Lea Morris, performed by Lea Morris
Welcome
Odell Havsdotter
Gathering Hymn
1054 Let This Be a House of Peace
Chalice Lighting
Words by Betsy Darr in “Lifting our Voices; Readings in the Living Tradition” #125, Adapted
Opening Words
“The Welcoming Congregation: Welcome as Spiritual Practice”, by Alex Kapitan
Affirmation
Love is the Spirit
Story Wisdom
“Red: A Crayon’s Story”, by Michael Hall. Read by Will Sarris
Candles of Caring
Esmat Elhami
Unison Words
During these times when a pandemic has us more isolated from each other than usual, listening to the meaningful experiences in each other’s lives takes on even more importance. May we feel the love and support of this community, as we share with, and listen to, each other.
Pastoral Hymn
1012 When I Am Frightened
Offering
Odell Havsdotter
Offertory
True Colors | Coming Out, Taul Tales
Reading
“To the people who have mistaken freedom for liberation”, by the Reverend Theresa I. Soto
Meditation
“Humanity’s Psalm”, by Cynthia Frado
Sermon
Lara Rae
Hymn
346 Come Sing a Song With Me
Announcements
Odell Havsdotter
Benediction
“Love”, by Enfleshed
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Transition
1011 Return Again
Gratitude for our staff and our lay leaders who made this service happen:
- Leaders: Members of the Social Justice Team, guest Lara Rae, DLFD Andrea James
- Coordinator: Odell Havsdotter, Sunday Services Team
- Tech Hosts: Janine Reid & Norman Cobb, Tech Team
- Chat Moderator: Marjorie Doyle, Tech Team
- Candles of Caring Host: Esmat Elhami, Pastoral Care Team
- Songleader Videos: PJ Buchan, Music Director, and the FUUW Choir; Paul Rodermond, accompanist; Josh Robern, editor
- To contact the Sunday Services Team please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca