A lifetime of experiences and learning can be and should be shared. A memoir is one way we can help others face challenges and opportunities in their lives. It can be hard getting started as there is so much to remember and to reflect on.
Dennis Lewycky has worked in Africa, Asia and Canada. With training in journalism, he managed social and economic development organizations, published books and produced video documentaries. He will encourage us to document our lessons from life, and suggest how to organize our memoirs.
Bring thoughts, questions, and stories for discussion during and after the service!
Service Leader: Dennis Lewycky
Service Coordinator: Christina Swindells-Nader
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
We see only glimpses of history, even our own. It is not entirely ours — in memory, in writing it down, in hearing or in reading it. We can reclaim only parts of the past. Sometimes it is enough…
– Guy Gavriel Kay, A Brightness Long Ago
Centering Music
Le Réjouissance from Royal Fireworks, by G. F. Handel
Daniel Clark
Opening Words
from Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning (no spoilers)
Christina Swindells-Nader
Chalice Lighting
Into Many Coming Years, by Mary Shelden
Christina Swindells-Nader
Gathering Hymn
#128 For All That Is Our Life
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Christina Swindells-Nader
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Meet Shannon, Our New Music Director
Bromley Basford introducing Shannon Unger
Story Wisdom
Grandpa’s Stories, by Joseph Coelho, read by Debby Lake
Sing and Rejoice
Offering
Our Share the Plate Partner for September is Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (PWRC).
The offering will be gratefully received, during or after the service. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory
Oboe Concerto, 2nd Movement Theme, by Alessandro Marcello, arr. by Lee Evans
Daniel Clark
Joys and Sorrows
Octavia MacIsaac
Pastoral Hymn
#354 We Laugh, We Cry (verses 1,3,4, sung seated)
Meditation
from A Tale for the Time Being, by Ruth Ozeki
led by Christina Swindells-Nader
Hymn
#330 The Arching Sky of Morning Glows
Note: We will begin recording after the hymn
Encouragement
Memoirs Matter, by Dennis Lewycky
Closing Hymn
#324 Where My Free Spirit Onward Leads
Announcements
Christina Swindells-Nader
Closing Words
adapted from Anam Cara, by John O’Donohue
Christina Swindells-Nader
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who made this service happen, including
- Leader: Dennis Lewycky
- Coordinator: Christina Swindells-Nader
- Piano: Daniel Clark
- Music Director: Shannon Unger
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana Castaneda Aguilera
- Childcare Provider: Paulina Hernandez
- Tech Team: Arthur Burstow, Ihor Pushkar, Volodymyr Martinov, Nathalie Waite, Jessica Hamm
- Ushers: Claire Nimmagadda and others
- Maintenance and set up: Jessica Hamm, Michael Thiessen
- 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
To contact SunServ (Sunday Services Team) with feedback or ideas for future services, please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca
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