Humanism can be understood: as a psychology of self-realization; as a naturalistic philosophy; and as a way of living. All three are important. During this talk we will focus on Humanism as a way of living. We will also experience what a Humanistic Assembly (service) looks and feels like.
Assembly Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
Order of Service
Centering Thought
“I am a humanist, which means, in part, that I have tried to behave decently without expectations of rewards or punishments after I am dead.””
– Kurt Vonnegut
Opening Music
Faith is a Forest, adapted by I-to Loh, arr. V. Hooper, sung by the Choir, directed by Joseph Nguyen, accompanied by Daniel Clark
Opening Words
Imagine, by John Lennon (adapted), read by Cate Ziegler
Chalice Lighting
Here We Are Together, by Leah Ongiri, read by Wadood Ibrahim
Gathering Song
#134 Our World Is One World
Welcome and Land Acknowledgment
Cate Ziegler
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit, music written by PJ Buchan
Story Wisdom
Where Do We Come From?, from Humanists UK, told by Wadood Ibrahim
Sing and Rejoice
sung as children and youth go downstairs for Religious Exploration
Joys and Sorrows
Andre Vanderstoep
If you have a Joy or Sorrow to share in our upcoming service, please follow this link. Alternatively, Andre can be reached at 204-558-7464 or email him at care@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca.
Pastoral Song
#346 Come, Sing a Song with Me (sung seated)
Reading
To Risk, unattributed, read by Wadood Ibrahim
Meditation
Hold Tenderly by Oriah Mountain Dreamer, led by Cate Ziegler
Share the Plate Offering
Cate Ziegler
Our Share the Plate Partner for the first four Sundays in March is Green Action Centre.
The offering will be gratefully received, both right now, and continuing when our stream ends. To see donation options, please click here: https://uuwinnipeg.mb.ca/stewardship/give/
Offertory Music
100 Years, by John Ondrasik, performed by Daniel Clark
Anthem
Hymn to Freedom, by Oscar Peterson, arr. Seppo Hovi, sung by the Choir, directed by Joseph Nguyen, accompanied by Daniel Clark
Note: We will not be recording today’s talk, as requested by Wadood Ibrahim.
Talk
Humanism As a Way of Living, a Humanistic Gathering, by Wadood Ibrahim
Closing Song
#1064 Blue Boat Home
Announcements
Cate Ziegler
Please submit congregational announcements to worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca before 9:00 am each Sunday morning.
Closing Words
We Extinguish This Flame, by Elizabeth Selle Jones, read by Wadood Ibrahim
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Following the service, please join us for community and refreshments in the sanctuary. For Zoom participants, please consider staying for conversation in our breakout room.
Transition for Breakout Room
Arthur Burstow or Simer Kaur (Zoom only)
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who helped make this service happen:
- Leader: Wadood Ibrahim
- Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
- Music Director: Joseph Nguyen
- Accompanist: Daniel Clark
- Religious Education: Ana Gabriela Castaneda Aguilera, CLRE (coordinator), Paulina Hernandez and Amari Poppone (childcare providers)
- Pastoral Care: Andre Vanderstoep (Coordinator)
- Tech Team: Arthur Burstow, Simer 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, Ann LeDuc
- Set Up/Maintenance: Michael Thiessen, Jim Gardiner, Norm Cobb, others
- Hospitality: Adina Lyon, Cheryl Simmonds, 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.
Please refrain from taking photographs and making recordings during and after the service unless you have the express permission of all people involved. Also, please turn off electronic devices during the service. Thank you.
Topics: Humanism