Universalism, and the Universalism of our faith’s history proclaimed that All are saved. That though we might be flailing, falling, failing humans, God’s love is so great that They will still save us. What truth does this theology speak to us in the current reality of our theologically pluralistic faith? Where do we see it embodied in the world? Rev. Kayla will be joining us from Charleston, West Virginia to share information both on Universalist theology and how she’s seen this embodied in the harm reduction she’s become a part of in one of the epicenters of the opioid crisis.
Coordinator: Pamela Hardman
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Harm Reduction: Universalism Embodied Today
July 18, 2021
Centering Thought
“Universalism—the belief that a loving God would not sentence anyone to eternity in hell.”
~ From ‘John Murray’s Conversion to Universalism’ by Kimberly French
Centering Music
Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles, performed by the Choir at First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn
Welcome
Pamela Hardman
Gathering Hymn
Hymn 1031 Filled with Loving Kindness
Chalice Lighting
First Principle Chalice Lighting by Florence Caplow
Opening Words
Toward a Place of Wholeness by Viola Abbitt
Affirmation
Love Is The Spirit
Story Wisdom
‘Muddy Children’ by Janeen K. Grohsmeyer, from A Lamp in Every Corner: Our Unitarian Universalist Storybook
Candles of Caring
Colleen Walsh
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
Hymn 1011, Return Again
Reading
John Murray’s Conversion to Universalism, by Kimberly French
Hymn
Hymn 1029, Love Knocks and Waits for Us to Hear
Meditation
There is a love
Rev. Kayla Parker will lead the meditation.
The sound of the bell and two minutes of silence will follow the spoken meditation.
Share the Plate Testimonial
Anders Swanson – Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery’s Speech Act Project that partners with Winnipeg Trails
Offertory
We Can Do Hard Things, by Tish Melton
Sermon: Harm Reduction: Universalism Embodied Today
The Reverend Kayla Parker
Hymn
Hymn 1028, Fire of commitment
Announcements
Pamela Hardman
Benediction
from John Murray
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Transition
Buffalo, by Boogey the Beat
Gratitude for our staff and our lay leaders who made this service happen:
- Leaders: The Rev. Kayla Parker
- Coordinators: Pam Hardman, Sunday Services Team
- Tech Hosts: Marjorie Doyle, Tech Team
- Chat Moderator: Janine Reid, Tech Team
- Candles of Caring Hosts: Colleen Walsh, Pastoral Care Team
- Songleader Videos: PJ Buchan, Music Director, and the First UU Winnipeg Choir; Paul Rodermond, accompanist; Josh Robern, editor
- To contact the Sunday Services Team please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca