It’s About Time

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During this service, we will delve into the concept of “time”, looking at it from a variety of perspectives: cultural, scientific, philosophical, religious, and spiritual. What does “time” mean to you? Come join us and we will explore this question together.

Service Coordinator: Kelvin Seifert

Sermon Video

Order of Service

Centering Thought 

I accept Time absolutely.

It alone is without flaw,

It alone rounds and completes all,

That mystic baffling wonder.

from “Leaves of Grass” by Walt Whitman

Centering Music

“Piano Blues #1,” by Aaron Copland, played by Daniel Clark

Welcome

Kelvin Seifert

Gathering Hymn

#43, The Morning Noiseless

Chalice Lighting and Opening Words

Jill Moats

Affirmation

Love Is the Spirit

Special Candle of Caring

Rev. Ren

Sharing and Caring

Barbara Fuller

Unison Words

As we set aside this time for quiet, may we hear the heart-felt whisperings of our spirit, and also that of others. May those who share from their hearts today feel the power of our attention and the strength of our love. May we all feel uplifted by words of comfort, and be supported by the presence of our caring community.

Hymn

#324, Where My Free Spirit Onward Leads

Reading

“The Seed” by Jill Moats

Hymn

#90, From all the Fret and Fever of the Day

Offering

Our share-the-plate partner for this month is Sunshine House.

Offertory

“Time after Time,” by Jule Styne & Sammy Cahn, performed by Daniel Clark

Meditation

The Elusive Moment, read by Kelvin Seifert

Sermon

“It’s About Time,” by Jill Moats.

Closing Hymn

#350, The Ceaseless Flow of Endless Time

Announcements

Kelvin Seifert

Closing Words

“A Morning Offering,” by John O’Donohue.

Chalice Extinguishing

Carry the Flame

Gratitude

Gratitude to all who made this service happen!

  • Leader: Jill Moats 
  • Coordinator: Kelvin Seifert
  • Tech Team: Ashlyn Noble, Arthur Burstow, Christina Swindells-Nader
  • Sharing and Caring Host: Barbara Fuller
  • Accompanist: Daniel Clark
  • Chalice Sculptor: Jo’Anne Kelly
  • First UU Church of Winnipeg chalice logo: Nancy Gilbert 
  • Webmaster: Karin Carlson
  • Communicator Editor: Marjorie Doyle
  • All-Church Email Bulletin: Lorie Battershill
  • To contact Sunserv (Sunday Services Team), please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca