Gathering Where We Did Not Sow

a Cedar Waxwing, a sleek, medium-sized bird with a crested head and a black mask, sits in a serviceberry bush with a berry in its open beak
Cedar waxwing eating serviceberries, by DivaDan via Pixabay

In his poem “I Walk the Unfrequented Road,” the Unitarian poet and hymnist Frederick Lucian Hosmer wrote, “I gather where I did not sow, And bind the mystic sheaf, The amber air, the river’s flow, The rustle of the leaf.” In this season of bounty, we will reflect upon the blessings that come to us through no effort on our part.

Service Leader: Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Service Coordinator: Cate Ziegler

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Centering Thought

With faith to face our challenges, with love that casts out fear, with hope to trust tomorrow, we accept this day as the gift it is: a reason for rejoicing.”

– Gary Kowalski

Centering Music

Goin’ Home by Anton Dvorak, arr. by Marianne Kim (excerpt)

Daniel Clark

Opening Words

Autumn, by David Kline

Rev. Stefan Jonasson

Chalice Lighting

Spirit of Life (adapted), by Kathleen Rolenz

Cate Ziegler

Gathering Hymn

#67 We Sing Now Together

Welcome and Land Acknowledgement

Cate Ziegler

Affirmation

Love Is the Spirit

Love is the spirit of this church, the quest for truth its sacrament, and service is its law.
This is our great covenant: to dwell together in peace, to seek truth in love, and to help one another
To the end that all souls shall grow into harmony with life.

Story Wisdom

with Rev Stefan Jonasson

Sing and Rejoice

Joys and Concerns

Rev Stefan Jonasson

Pastoral Hymn

#1000 Morning Has Come (sung seated)

Offering

Our Share the Plate Partner for October is Rainbow Resource Centre.

The offering will be gratefully received, during or after the service. Donation options are at this link.

Offertory

Quanta Qualia, by Patrick Hawes

Daniel Clark

Meditation

led by Cate Ziegler

Hymn

#53 I Walk the Unfrequented Road

Note: We will begin recording after the hymn

Sermon

Gathering Where We Did Not Sow, by Rev. Stefan Jonasson

Closing Hymn

#1010 We Give Thinks

Announcements

Cate Ziegler and others

Closing Words

Because of Those Who Came Before, by Barbara Pescan

Rev. Stefan Jonasson

Chalice Extinguishing

Carry the Flame

Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again (x2)
Then we shall see a world of light and a world of joy
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again

Gratitude

Gratitude to all who made this service happen, including

  • Leader: Reverend Stefan Jonasson
  • Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
  • Music Director: Shannon Unger
  • Piano: Daniel Clark
  • Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana Castaneda Aguilera     
  • Childcare Provider: Paulina Hernandez 
  • Tech Team:  Arthur Burstow, Alexey Sokadeev, Volodymyr Martinov, Nathalie Waite, Jessica Hamm, Khalil Nader
  • Ushers: Joan Carolyn and Ken Nicholson
  • Maintenance and set up: Jessica Hamm, Michael Thiessen 
  • Greeter: Paula Keirstead, and others
  • Hospitality: Adina Lyon and others
  • Music for Affirmation: P.J. Buchan 
  • Chalice Sculptor & Banner Designer: Jo’Anne Kelly 
  • Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert  
  • Pastoral Care: Rev Stefan Jonasson
  • Website and office support: Nathalie Waite

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