“Gather the spirit, harvest the power; our separate fires will kindle one flame,” we sing in the words of singer-songwriter Jim Scott. What is this power? Where (or who) does it come from? And how can we harvest it? The answer is found in our congregational affirmation, which asserts that service is our prayer. It then falls upon us to discern where we are called to serve – individually and collectively.
Service Coordinator: Steve Lennon
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
“Deep in our bones lies an old intuition that we arrive here carrying a bundle of gifts to offer to the community…In a sense, it is a form of spiritual employment…”
― Frances Weller
Centering Music
Troika (November) from The Seasons (excerpt) by P. Tschaikowsky, performed by Daniel Clark
Welcome
Steve Lennon
Gathering Hymn
#347 Gather the Spirit
Chalice Lighting
This Simple Flame by Rev. Ray Drennan, read by Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Opening Words
adapted from Imagine a Day by Sarah L. Thomson, read by Steve Lennon
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit, music written by PJ Buchan
Story Wisdom
Hercules and the Wagoner by Aesop, told by Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Sing and Rejoice
Singing the children to RE
Pastoral Reflection and Practice
Steve Lennon
Pastoral Hymn
#289 Creative Love, Our Thanks We Give
Reading
Working Capital, by Albert Schweitzer, read by Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Meditation
We Hold Hope Close by Theresa I. Soto, led by Steve Lennon
Anthem
#294 Our Praise We Give
Offering
Our Share the Plate Partner for November is Rainbow Resource Centre. It offers support to the 2SLGBTQ+ community in the form of counselling, education, and programming for individuals ranging from children through to 55+. It also supports families, friends, and employers of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.
During the month of November, there will be a box in the foyer to collect donations for Rainbow Resource Centre. They need tampons, travel-sized toothpaste, travel-sized body wash, and travel-sized shampoo and conditioners.
The offering will be gratefully received, both right now, and continuing when our stream ends. To donate via e-transfer/Interac use office@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca; in the note, you MUST include your name and whether your donation is for the Sunday offering or your pledge. You can also send a cheque by mail to the church at First UU Church of Winnipeg, 603 Wellington Cr. Winnipeg, MB R3M 0A7
To see these options later, click here: https://uuwinnipeg.mb.ca/stewardship/give/
Offertory Music
Valse Brillante Op. 34, No. 2 by F. Chopin, performed by Daniel Clark
Sermon
Harvest the Power, by Reverend Stefan Jonasson
Closing Hymn
#1028 The Fire of Commitment
Announcements
Steve Lennon
Closing Words
From Matins by John O’Donohue, read by Steve Lennon
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Transition for Breakout Rooms (Zoom only)
Tech Team
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who helped make this service happen:
- Leader: Reverend Stefan Jonasson
- Coordinator: Steve Lennon
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Education (CLRE): Ana Gabriela Castaneda Aguilera
- Pastoral Care Coordinator: Andre Vanderstoep
- Music Director: Joseph Nguyen
- Accompanist: Daniel Clark
- Music Team: Debby Lake, Esther Kathryn, Brian Klowak
- Tech Team: Arthur Burstow, Simerjit Kaur, Ashlyn Noble, Christina Swindells-Nader
- Music for Affirmation: Composed by P.J. Buchan
- Ushers: Krishna Nimmagadda, Norm Cobb, Jim Gardiner, and others
- Greeter: Paula Keirstead
- Set Up/Maintenance: Michael Thiessen
- Hospitality: Shar Lynn, John Burstow, Marian Siemens, and others
- Chalice Sculptor: Jo’Anne Kelly
- Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
- Website Support: Karin Carlson
- Communicator Editor: Marjorie Doyle
- All-Church Email Bulletin: Lorie Battershilll
To contact SunServ (Sunday Services Team), please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca
Want to help setting up on Sunday mornings? Please contact Norm Cobb or Jim Gardiner.
We ask that you refrain from taking photos and making recordings during and after the service unless you have received express permission from all people involved. Please turn off all electronic devices during the service.