It’s the time of the equinox, when the earth is balanced in both the northern and southern hemispheres. While it’s the fall equinox for us in Winnipeg, our southern neighbours are preparing for spring. Both things are true, yet there are two different experiences. What can this teach us about holding multiple truths at once for the caring of the community as a whole?
Coordinator: Marian Siemens
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One Light, One Sun
September 19, 2021
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Centering Thought
“Let us open our hearts to the complexity of our worlds. Let us make our own lives a sanctuary, to nurture our many identities.”
~ The Reverend Leslie Takahashi
Centering Music
Welcome
Marian Siemens
Gathering Hymn
Hymn 345 With Joy We Claim the Growing Light
Chalice Lighting
“The Balance We Seek,” The Reverend Sharon Wylie
Opening Words
“The Great Teachers in Life,” The Reverend Jason Cook
Affirmation
Love Is The Spirit
Story Wisdom
“When the Wind Stops” by Charlotte Zolotow and Stefano Vitale
Candles of Caring
Bonnie Thiessen
Unison Words
Let us find within ourselves that quiet place as we turn our hearts and minds to caring for each other. May we be responsive and supportive, and may we honour that which is entrusted to us with love and compassion. This is our ministry of listening.
Hymn
Hymn 344 A Promise Through the Ages Rings
Share the Plate Testimonial
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Offering
Marian Siemens
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Offertory
Reading
“Dark and Light, Light and Dark,” Jacqui James
Hymn
Hymn 2004 One Light, One Sun
Meditation
“Meditation on the Equinox,” The Reverend Thomas Rhodes
The sound of the bell and two minutes of silence will follow the spoken meditation.
Sermon
Rev. Meghann Robern
Hymn
Hymn 1064 Blue Boat Home
Announcements
Marian Siemens
Benediction
“Let Us Begin Again in Love,” The Reverend Lois Van Leer
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Transition Music
The Mummer’s Dance (remix), Loreena McKennitt
Gratitude
Gratitude for our staff and lay leaders who made this service happen:
- Leaders: Rev. Meghann Robern, Andrea James
- Coordinator: Marian Siemens
- Tech Team: Marjorie Doyle, Lara Hunter, Odell Havsdotter
- Candles of Caring Host: Bonnie Thiessen
- Songleader Videos: PJ Buchan, former Music Director, and the FUUW Choir; Paul Rodermond, accompanist; Josh Robern, editor