For centuries, scholars, clergy and devout people have been studying the ancient scriptures, looking to discover and understand the secrets of living a life well. And, yes, there is much wisdom to be found along those avenues. And, what can we learn from modern day scholars and scientists, spiritual leaders, wise elders, orators and writers, and keen observers who have immersed themselves with wonder and attention into their research? Plenty! But where to begin?
Service Leader: Steve Lennon
Service Coordinator: Octavia MacIsaac
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
Yet what you encounter, recognize or discover depends to a large degree on the quality of your approach.
– John O’Donohue
Centering Music
The Prince of Denmark’s March by Jeremiah Clarke, arr. by Jan Sanborn
Daniel Clark
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Octavia MacIsaac
Gathering Hymn
#313 O What a Piece of Work Are We
Chalice Lighting
from John O’Donohue
Steve Lennon
Opening Words
from Anne Peart
Steve Lennon
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.
Joys and Sorrows
Octavia MacIsaac
Pastoral Hymn
#329 Life Has Loveliness to Sell (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
“For the Beauty of the Earth” Adoro Te Devote Mode V, arr. by Jeanne Cotter
Daniel Clark
Meditation
led by Octavia MacIsaac
Hymn
#1052 The Oneness of Everything
Note: We will begin recording after the hymn
Sermon
Harvesting the Wisdom of the World, by Steve Lennon
Closing Hymn
#318 We Would Be One
Announcements
Octavia MacIsaac and others
Closing Words
Spinning Clutch, by Steve Lennon
Octavia MacIsaac
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: Steve Lennon
- Coordinator: Shannon MacIsaac
- 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
- Centering/fanfare videos: Ashlyn Noble
- Ushers: Claire and Krishna Nimmagadda
- Maintenance and set up: Jessica Hamm
- Greeter: Paula Keirstead, and others
- Hospitality: Janet Toews, Kathie Beach Nelson, 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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