The Canadian show Heated Rivalry has taken the world by storm. It is in the top 10 most watched shows in 25 countries. It is the story of two male professional hockey players, one from Russia and one from Canada, who begin a secret sexual relationship that, over the course of 8 years, turns into love. Parts of the show are sexually explicit, but over the course of six episodes it becomes clear that much more important and universal themes are at its heart. It has developed a huge fan base, and people of all ages, backgrounds, sexual orientations, and genders have cheered on the main characters as they find their way to each other.
Angela Haig and her friend Margerit Roger will each reflect upon why the show is important to them. They will present their own perspective as one straight woman and one lesbian, contemplating romance without patriarchy and the courage it takes to be visible.
Service Leaders: Angela Haig and Margerit Roger
Service Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
Courage never disappoints ~ Archana Chaurasia Kapoor
Fanfare
The Prince of Denmark’s March (Trumpet Voluntary), by Jeremiah Clarke
Daniel Clark, with nature video by Ashlyn Noble
Centering Music
Choral, BWV 514, by J. S. Bach
Daniel Clark
Opening Words
Adapted from Kenneth L. Patton
Cate Ziegler
Chalice Lighting
House of Welcoming, by Orlanda R. Brugnola
Angela Haig
Gathering Hymn
#134 Our World Is One World
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.
Joys and Concerns
Cate Ziegler
Pastoral Hymn
#170 We Are a Gentle, Angry People (sung seated)
Offering
Our Share the Plate Partner for June is the Spence Neighbourhood Association.
The offering will be gratefully received, during or after the service. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory
Up Where We Belong, by Buffy Sainte-Marie and Jack Nitzsche; arr. by Neil Archer
Daniel Clark
Meditation
led by Cate Ziegler
Reflection
Heated Rivalry: A Perspective, by Angela Haig
Hymn
#1053 How Could Anyone
Reflection
Heated Rivalry: A Perspective, by Margerit Roger
Closing Hymn
#1014 Answering the Call of Love (if you’re using the hymnal, instead of “standing on the side of love” please sing: “answering the call of love”)
Announcements
Cate Ziegler and others
Closing Words
May the Love, by Frederick E. Gillis
Angela Haig
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
- Leaders: Angela Haig and Margerit Roger
- Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
- Music Director: Shannon Unger
- Music: Daniel Clark (piano)
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana G.Castañeda Aguilera
- Childcare Provider: Paulina Hernandez
- RE Volunteers: Carl von Baeyer, Debby Lake
- Tech Team: Khalil Nader, Olivia Velazquez, Christina Swindells-Nader
- Centering/fanfare videos: Ashlyn Noble
- This service’s ushers, greeters, and hospitality volunteers, including Janet Toews, Cheryl Simmonds, Olivia Velazquez, Paula Keirstead, Michael Thiessen
- Maintenance and set up: Jessica Hamm and Olivia Velazquez
- Music for Affirmation: P.J. Buchan
- Chalice Sculptor & Banner Designer: Jo’Anne Kelly
- Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
- Pastoral Care: Rev Stefan Jonasson
- Lay Chaplain: Christina Swindells-Nader
- Website, Office Support, and Rentals: Nathalie Waite
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To welcome and include all in our beloved community, please
- limit fragrances and scented products as much as you are able,
- turn off or mute electronic devices during the service,
- refrain from taking photographs or recording unless you have the express permission of everyone involved, and
- keep aisles clear for people with mobility challenges.
Thank you!
Topics: Communication, Inclusion, Learning, LGBTQ+, Listening, Relationships