Music Sunday

our choir Christmas eve 2017Join us as our Music Director, PJ Buchan, and our beloved choir, use the technology they’ve learned in the last year to bring us the power of music and singing. We’ll move through our emotions, tell stories, and embrace our continuing commitment to creating just, sustainable communities no matter how we must gather to keep each other safe.

Coordinator: Pamela Hardman


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Music Sunday

May 2, 2021

“As we sing together, voices blend to create a harmony; each voice enriched by its connection to the next. We are the music.” — The Reverend Renee Ruchotzke

Centering Music

From the Goddess (photo by Max on Unsplash)

Welcome

Pamela Hardman

Gathering Hymn

1043 Székely Áldás

Chalice Lighting

“Community Chalice Lighting,” Atticus Palmer

Opening Words

“Music Arises,” Arlen Goff

Affirmation

Love is the Spirit

Story Wisdom

“The Big Bang,” Matt Meyer

Candles of Caring

Marlene Schellenberg

Unison Words

We set aside this space to honour the human journey with all its peaks and valleys, and the paths in between.

Let us fill this room, this time, with warmth and love as we listen to the heart-felt sharing of fellow travellers in our caring community.

Pastoral Hymn

196 Singer of Life

Share the Plate Testimonial

Sherrie Winstanley, S.H.A.D.E.

Offering

Pamela Hardman

Offertory

Gaia, composed by Joyce Poley

Reading

“Keep Singing,” The Reverend Erin J. Walter

Anthem

Circle of Song, Tony Turner, arranged by Jane Perry (photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash)

Meditation

1009 Meditation on Breathing

Homily

Rev. Meghann Robern

Hymn

One Light, One Sun, composed by Raffi

Announcements

Pamela Hardman

Benediction

“Into the World Singing,” The Reverend Dawn Skjei Cooley

Chalice Extinguishing

Carry the Flame

Transition

One Voice, composed by Ruth Moody, featuring the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

Gratitude for our staff and our lay leaders who made this service happen:

  • Leaders: Rev. Meghann, PJ Buchan, The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg Choir, Matt Meyer
  • Coordinator: Pam Hardman, Sunday Services Team
  • Tech Hosts: Marjorie Doyle & Colleen Millikin, Tech Team
  • Chat Moderator: Lise Desrochers Tech Team
  • Candles of Caring Host: Marlene Schellenberg, Pastoral Care Team
  • Songleader Videos: PJ Buchan, Music Director, and the FUUW Choir; Paul Rodermond, accompanist; Josh Robern, editor

To contact the Sunday Services Team please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca.