It has been a hard year for all of us, and we’ve all experienced highs and lows that many of us, if not most, never expected. This service brings us together to hold all that has happened, and to hold our hopes, dreams, and expectations for what the future might bring.
Coordinator: Marian Siemens
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- Participate via phone by dialing the Manitoba phone number 204 272 7920 or one of the numbers listed on our Connections page. When prompted, enter Meeting ID # 968 8339 7324; if you are asked for a password it’s 676600 .
- Please submit your Candles of Caring to candles@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca and your congregational announcements to worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca before 9:00 am each Sunday morning.
- More information about joining this and other services can be found on our Connections page.
Holding One Another
September 26, 2021
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Centering Thought
“There is a Love. There is a Love holding us. There is a Love holding all.”
~ The Rev. Dr. Rebecca Ann Parker
Centering
“An Ingathering Greeting from UUA President The Reverend Susan Frederick-Gray”
Welcome
Marian Siemens
Gathering Hymn
345 With Joy We Claim the Growing Light
Chalice Lighting
“A Chalice Lighting for Liminal Times,” Summer Albayati
Opening Words
“Begin Your Journey Home,” The Reverend Lindasusan Ulrich
Affirmation
Love Is The Spirit
Candles of Caring
Esmat Elhami
Unison Words
Let us find within ourselves that quiet place as we turn our hearts and minds to caring for each other. May we be responsive and supportive, and may we honour that which is entrusted to us with love and compassion. This is our ministry of listening.
Hymn
Hymn 1060 As We Sing of Hope and Joy
Offering
Marian Siemens
Thank you for supporting the church with your funds, time, talent and energy. Direct deposit or post-dated cheques simplify giving.
Offertory
Reading
“Quiet Bravery,” The Reverend Holly Mueller
Hymn
1023 Building Bridges
Conversation
Rev. Meghann Robern & Andrea James, DLFD
Meditation
“A Prayer for Going Forward,” Jamie W. Johnson
The sound of the bell and two minutes of silence will follow the spoken meditation.
Hymn
1054 Let This Be A House of Peace
Announcements
Marian Siemens
Benediction
“Our connection to each other and this community remains,” Kathy A. Huff
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Transition Music
My Dear Old Friend, Patty Griffin
Gratitude
Gratitude for our staff and lay leaders who made this service happen:
- Leaders: Rev. Meghann Robern, Andrea James DLFD, Marian Siemens
- Coordinator: Marian Siemens
- Tech Team: Marjorie Doyle, Colleen Millikin, Lise Desrochers
- Candles of Caring Host: Esmat Elhami
- Songleader Videos: PJ Buchan, former Music Director, and the FUUW Choir; Paul Rodermond, accompanist; Josh Robern, editor