Keeping Pace with Change

a neon sign that spells out the word "Change" in a script font. The sign has a warm, reddish-orange glow and is mounted on a reflective, metallic surface on Sandown Pier on the Isle of Wight
Change neon light signage, by Ross Findon via Unsplash

“Change alone is unchanging,” declared the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, which seems obvious to anyone who takes their eyes off the distant horizon or the rapidly receding past to notice what is happening around them. And the older we get, the more rapid the pace of change seems to become, even as changes within ourselves become harder. So while some may speak of “embracing change,” I’m content to accept it as inevitable, try to keep pace with it, and perhaps surf the waves of change for pleasure.

The Choir will sing.

Service Leader: Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Service Coordinator: Jill Moats

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Order of Service

Centering Prelude

Help Me Find My Way, by Mary Grigolia

UU Winnipeg choir, directed by Shannon Unger

Opening Words

The Free Spirit, by Louis H. Sullivan

Rev. Stefan Jonasson

Chalice Lighting

Grounding in Our Faith, adapted from Alice Anacheka-Nasemann

Jill Moats

Gathering Hymn

#38 Morning Has Broken

Welcome and Land Acknowledgement

Jill Moats

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.

Story Wisdom

with Rev Stefan Jonasson

Sing and Rejoice

Joys and Concerns

Rev Stefan Jonasson

Pastoral Hymn

#51 Lady of the Seasons’ Laughter (sung seated)

Kelvin Seifert on clarinet and Daniel Clark on piano

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

Slo Mo, by Chris Butler

Daniel Clark

Reading

Whenever We Grow, by Alice Walker

Rev. Stefan Jonasson

Meditation

Adapted from Joseph Goldstein, led by Jill Moats

Choral Anthem

For the Beauty of the Earth, arr. by Sally DeFord

UU Winnipeg choir, directed by Shannon Unger, with Kelvin Seifert on clarinet and Daniel Clark on piano

Note: We will begin recording after the anthem

Sermon

Keeping Pace with Change, by Rev. Stefan Jonasson

Closing Hymn

#1064 Blue Boat Home

Announcements

Jill Moats and others

Closing Words

To Live in This World, by Mary Oliver

Rev. Stefan Jonasson

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: Reverend Stefan Jonasson
  • Coordinator: Jill Moats
  • Music Director: Shannon Unger
  • Music: Daniel Clark (piano), Kelvin Seifert (clarinet), UU Winnipeg choir
  • Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana Castaneda Aguilera     
  • Childcare Provider: Paulina Hernandez 
  • Tech Team:  Arthur Burstow, Alexey Sokadeev, Volodymyr Martinov, Nathalie Waite, Jessica Hamm, Khalil Nader
  • Ushers: Maxine Hébert Malo and Cheryl Simmonds
  • Maintenance and set up: Jessica Hamm
  • Greeter: Paula Keirstead, and others
  • Hospitality: Marian Siemens 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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