Ours Is No Caravan of Despair

“Come, come, whoever you are, wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving. Ours is no caravan of despair. Come, yet again come.” These words from #188 in the Unitarian Universalist hymnal “Singing the Living Tradition”, are based on a poem by Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī. Born in 1207 in present day Tajikistan and influential in his own time, his poetic works continue to uplift and inspire. 

Join us on August 30th as we explore from a Unitarian Universalist perspective, some of the beauty and wisdom found in the spiritual poetry of the Sufi mystic known as Rumi.

Service Leader and Coordinator: Cate Ziegler

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Order of Service

Centering Thought

To brood is to wander through a grove where one sheep strays and a hundred wolves follow. Why did I make brooding my vocation when awe was an option? Thought spinner, mull the wine of wonder. ~ Maulana Jalalu-’D-Din Muhammad Rumi

Fanfare

The Prince of Denmark’s March (Trumpet Voluntary), by Jeremiah Clarke

Centering Prelude

Scherzo, Op. 19. No. 2, by Neils Gad
Daniel Clark

Opening Words and Chalice Lighting

by Maulana Jalalu-’D-Din Muhammad Rumi, read by Cate Ziegler

Gathering Hymn

#38 Morning Has Broken

Land Acknowledgment and Welcome

Cate Ziegler

Affirmation

Love Is the Spirit

Love is the spirit of this church, the quest for truth its sacrament, and service is its law.

This is our great covenant: to dwell together in peace, to seek truth in love, and to help one another to the end that all souls shall grow into harmony with life.

Story Wisdom

The Mud Eaters, by Maulana Jalalu-’D-Din Muhammad Rumi, told by Cate Ziegler

Sing and Rejoice

Joys and Concerns

Cate Ziegler

Pastoral Hymn

#1032 Daoona Nayeesh, solo and then led by Shannon Unger (sung seated)

Ours Is No Caravan of Despair, Part I

Cate Ziegler

Offering

Our Share the Plate Partner for this fifth Sunday of the month is the Minister’s Discretionary Fund.

The offering will be gratefully received, during or after the service. Donation options are at this link.

Offertory

Innabi (Azerbaijani Folk Dance) arr. by Tofiq Quliyevdir
Daniel Clark

Hymn

#1008 When Our Heart is in a Holy Place

Ours Is No Caravan of Despair, Part II with Meditation

Cate Ziegler

Hymn

#188 Come, Come, Whoever You Are, sung in a round, led by Esther Kathryn

Ours Is No Caravan of Despair, Part III

Cate Ziegler

Closing Hymn

#1014 Standing on the Side of Love (changed to “Answering the Call of Love”)

Announcements

Cate Ziegler and others

Closing Words

by Maulana Jalalu-’D-Din Muhammad Rumi
Cate Ziegler

Chalice Extinguishing

Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again (x2)
Then we shall see a world of light and a world of joy
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.

Gratitude

Gratitude to all who made this service happen, including

  • Leader: Cate Ziegler
  • Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
  • Music Director: Shannon Unger
  • Music: Daniel Clark (piano)
  • Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana G.Castañeda Aguilera
  • Tech Team: Khalil Nader, Olivia Velazquez, Christina Swindells-Nader
  • Centering/fanfare videos: Ashlyn Noble
  • This service’s ushers, greeters, and hospitality volunteers, including Debby Lake, Paula Keirstead
  • Maintenance and set up: Jessica Hamm and Olivia Velazquez
  • Music for Affirmation: P.J. Buchan
  • Chalice Sculptor & Banner Designer: Jo’Anne Kelly
  • Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
  • Minister and Pastoral Care: Rev Stefan Jonasson
  • Lay Chaplain: Christina Swindells-Nader
  • Website, Office Support, and Rentals: Nathalie Waite

To contact SunServ (Sunday Services Team) with feedback or ideas for future services, please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca

Want to help on Sunday mornings? You can sign up for a hospitality setup or cleanup shift. Please contact the Volunteer Resources Committee for other ways to help.

To welcome and include all in our beloved community, please

  • limit fragrances and scented products as much as you are able,
  • turn off or mute electronic devices during the service,
  • refrain from taking photographs or recording unless you have the express permission of everyone involved, and
  • keep aisles clear for people with mobility challenges.

Thank you!

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