We occasionally sing the African American spiritual song Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, though for so many, that situation is a reality. This Mothers Day we will explore some roles of mothering, touch on attachment theory, and share some of the impact of being a motherless child. The Choir will sing.
Service Coordinator: Marian Siemens
Order of Service
Centering Thought
This is the role of the mother, … why a mother is really important. Not just because she feeds and also loves and cuddles (and even mollycoddles a child), but because in an interesting and maybe an eerie and unworldly way, she stands in the gap. She stands between the unknown and the known.
~Maya Angelou
Centering Music
We Are by Ysaye Barnwell, performed by FUUCW choir
Welcome
Marian Siemens
Gathering Hymn
#18 What Wondrous Love
Chalice Lighting
Mother’s Day Chalice Lighting by Deane Olivia
Opening Words
Hoping Trusting for so Many Things by Katie Kandaran Morris
Affirmation
Love Is The Spirit
Story Wisdom
Carol Lindsay
Sing and Rejoice
Singing children down to their rooms
Sharing and Caring
Carolyn Hill-Carol
Unison Words
What a miracle this is: to share these moments, to be nourished by each other’s presence, to affirm the possibilities we bring, to open ourselves to life’s renewing powers. May we approach this time we share with gratitude and hope. So may it be.
Pastoral Hymn
#1052 The Oneness of Everything
Reading
The Power of Mother Figures by Becci Vallis
Anthem
Crowded Table by Brandi Carlile sung by FUUCW choir
Meditation
At this Quiet Time by Edward T Atkinson
The sound of the bell and two minutes of silence will follow the spoken meditation.
Offering
Marian Siemens
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Offertory
Love Reign over Me by Peter Townsend arr: Philip Keveran, performed by Daniel Clark
Sermon
Me & Mom & Me by Charlene Zelanko
Closing Hymn
We Laugh We Cry – 1st and last verse
Announcements
Marian Siemens
Closing Words
For All the Mothers by Lindasusan Ulrich
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Gratitude
Gratitude for our staff and our lay leaders who made this service happen:
- Leader: Charlene Zelanko
- Coordinator: Marian Siemens
- Tech Team: Ashlyn Noble, Christina Swindells-Nader, Arthur Burstow
- Sharing and Caring Host: Carolyn Hill-Carol
- Music Director: Paul Rodermond
- Accompanist: Daniel Clark
- Music for Affirmation: P.J. Buchan
- Ushers: Krishna Nimmagadda, Norm Cobb, Jim Gardiner, and others
- Greeter: Paula Keirstead
- Set Up and Maintenance: Michael Thiessen, Jim Gardiner, Norm Cobb & others
- Hospitality: Shar Lynn, Adina Lyon, Cheryl Simmonds and others
- Chalice Sculptor: Joanne Kelly
- First UU Church of Winnipeg chalice logo: Nancy Gilbert
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