“There is no comfort or sanity except in trusting; no peace but in believing,” according to Charles G. Ames. “We must walk by faith and not by sight. For always the unknown must be more than the known…” How can we summon trust when we are most vulnerable, confidence amidst uncertainty, and the faith to move forward into the unknown?
Service Coordinator: Steve Lennon
Sermon Video
Navigating the Unknown
Order of Service
March 19, 2023, 10:30 am
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Centering Thought
Soul returns to the world when we attend to the rhythms of nature, when we nourish our friendships with time and attention, and in our daily participation with repairing the world.~ Francis Weller
Centering Music
Down a Country Lane by Aaron Copland, performed by Daniel Clark
Welcome
Steve Lennon
Gathering Hymn
1 May Nothing Evil Cross This Door, accompanied by Daniel Clark
Chalice Lighting
Words by Steve Stock; read by Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Opening Words
Words by Rev. Gary Kowalski; read by Steve Lennon
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit, accompanied by Daniel Clark
Story Wisdom
The Best Thing To Do, a folktale from India, with Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Sing and Rejoice
Singing children to RE; words are on screen, with Daniel Clark, pianist
Sharing and Caring
Barbara Fuller
Unison Words
We are glad once again that our life’s journey has brought us this morning to this place,to be here together and to listen to one another’s joys and sorrows and concerns. Maywe approach this time we share with gratitude and hope, and be nourished by eachother’s presence. So may it be.
Hymn
299 Make Channels for the Streams of Love, accompanied by Daniel Clark
Offering
Our Share the Plate partner for March is the Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities
Offertory
Spring Comes Early by Mark Hayes Performed by Daniel Clark
Reading
Pilgrims on a Twilight Road by W. Waldemar W. Argow, read by Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Hymn 1002 Comfort Me, accompanied by Daniel Clark
Meditation
Hold On by Nancy Wood; read by Steve Lennon
Sermon
Navigating the Unknown Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Closing Hymn
1021 Lean on Me, accompanied by Daniel Clark
Announcements
Steve Lennon
Closing Words
Never an End by Sophia Lyon Fahs; read by Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame, accompanied by Daniel Clark
Transition
Arthur Burstow
Gratitude
to all those who helped make this service happen:
- Leader: Rev. Stefan Jonasson
- Coordinator: Steve Lennon
- Tech Team: Christina Swindells-Nader, Ashlyn Noble, Arthur Burstow.
- Sharing and Caring Host: Barbara Fuller
- Music: Paul Rodermond, Music Director; Daniel Clark, Accompanist
- Ushers: Krishna Nimmagadda, Norm Cobb
- Greeter: Paula Keirstead
- Set Up and Maintenance: Michael Thiessen
- 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