You are welcomed to join in this service inviting us to live out of a gratitude base, engaging with whatever life may throw our way. This is not a naïve gratitude which ignores the challenging, in order to keep a happy mask in place. Wholesome gratitude seeks the strength of a life-affirming base with which to build on other positives, and actively address negative realities.
Service Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
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Sermon Video
Order of Service
Centering Thought
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.“
– John F. Kennedy
Centering Music
“Morning Song” Op.62, No. 4, by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, performed by Daniel Clark
Opening Words
Welcome to this Place, by Cathy Rion Starr
Cate Ziegler
Chalice Lighting
The Abundance of Our Lives Together, by Katie Sivani Gelfand
Cate Ziegler
Gathering Hymn
#38 Morning Has Broken
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Cate Ziegler
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Story Wisdom
Bear Says Thanks, by Karma Wilson, illustrations by Jane Chapman
Ken Nicholson
Sing and Rejoice
Joys and Sorrows
Bill Bennett
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 Hymn
#1031 May I Be Filled with Loving Kindness (sung seated)
Share the Plate Offering
Cate Ziegler
Our Share the Plate Partner for July and August is Trees Winnipeg.
- The offering will be gratefully received, both right now, and continuing when our stream ends. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory
Kitten on the Keys, by Zez Confrey, performed by Daniel Clark
Meditation
One Ojibway’s Meditations, by Richard Wagamese from Embers
Cate Ziegler
Hymn
#21 For the Beauty of the Earth
Note: We will begin recording the reflection after the hymn.
Reflection
Living Out of Gratitude, by Joan Carolyn
Small Group Conversations
Those on zoom will have the option of joining smaller breakout rooms, or remaining in the main stream
Closing Hymn
#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 Are Showered Every Day with Gifts, by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Cate Ziegler
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 (Zoom only)
Arthur Burstow or Simer Kaur
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who helped make this service happen:
- Leader: Joan Carolyn
- Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
- Music: Daniel Clark
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana Castañeda Aguilera
- Childcare: Paulina Hernandez
- 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: Kristin Jimmy, Bromley Basford, Joan Carolyn, Ken Nicholson, Norman Mayer, Cheryl Simmonds, et al
- Set Up/Maintenance: Michael Thiessen
- Hospitality: Wendy Buckle, Adina Lyons, et al
- 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.
Some in our beloved community are affected by exposure to the ingredients or chemicals in scented products. We ask that you join our efforts to accommodate their health concerns by being mindful and where possible avoiding scented products such as hair spray, perfume and deodorant when attending services.
Please refrain from taking photographs and making recordings during and after the service unless you have the express permission of all people involved.
Please keep aisles clear, particularly for people with mobility challenges and turn off electronic devices during the service. Thank you.
Topics: Gratitude