Joan Goodwin wrote: “Spirit of the East, spirit of air, of morning and springtime: be with us as the sun rises, in times of beginning, times of planting. Inspire us with the fresh breath of courage as we go forth into new adventures.” In this last of the Elements series, join us as we discuss the most ethereal of elements, Air, and its intimate connection to the breath, spirit and the elusive spark of creative inspiration itself.
Service Leader: Cate Ziegler
Service Coordinator: Norm Cobb
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
Spirit of the East, spirit of air, of morning and springtime: be with us as the sun rises, in times of beginning, times of planting. Inspire us with the fresh breath of courage as we go forth into new adventures.
— Joan Goodwin
Centering Music
Berceuse Op.109 No.7, by J. F. Bergmüller
Daniel Clark
Opening Words
May Your Call Be Awakened, by Michelle LaGrave (adapted)
Cate Ziegler
Chalice Lighting
May This Flame We Light, by Petr Samojsky
Norm Cobb
Gathering Hymn
#38 Morning Has Broken
Welcome
Norm Cobb
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Story Wisdom
Leah Thomson
Sing and Rejoice
As children go downstairs to Religious Exploration
Joys and Sorrows
Christina Swindells-Nader
Pastoral Hymn
#123 Spirit of Life (sung seated)
Offering
Our Share the Plate Partner for the May is the Main Street Project.
The offering will be gratefully received, during or after the service. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory
Pour invoquer Pan, dieu du vent d’été from 6 Épigraphes antiques, by Claude Debussy,
Daniel Clark
Meditation
Cate Ziegler
Hymn
#301 Touch the Earth, Reach the Sky!
Note: we will begin recording the sermon after the hymn. Barring technical problems it will eventually be shared on our YouTube and Buzzsprout channels.
Sermon
Out of Thin Air, by Cate Ziegler
Closing Hymn
#118 This Little Light of Mine
Announcements
Norm Cobb
Please submit congregational announcements to worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca before 9:00 am Sunday.
Closing Words
Faith Like a Light, by James Galasinski
Cate Ziegler
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Transition to CUC National Service
Arthur Burstow
Following the service, please join us for community and refreshments in the sanctuary. We will also be streaming the National Worship Sunday Service: From Possibility to Practice.
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who made this service happen, including
- Leader: Cate Ziegler
- Coordinator: Norm Cobb
- Story Teller: Leah Thomson
- Lay Chaplain: Christina Swindells-Nader
- Music: Daniel Clark (piano), Debby Lake (lyrics coordination, hymn consultation), Kelvin Seifert and Esther Kathryn (hymn consultation)
- Music for Affirmation: Composed by P.J. Buchan
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana Castañeda Aguilera
- Childcare: Paulina Hernandez
- Tech Team: Ashlyn Noble, Arthur Burstow, Bryan Enaje, Christina Swindells-Nader, Charan Brar, Vladymyr Martynov, Ihor Pushkar
- Ushers: TBD
- Set Up/Maintenance: Michael Thiessen, Jessica Hamm
- Greeter: Paula Keirstead and others
- Hospitality: Janet Toews, Rafiq Nader, Kathie Beach Nelson, Christina Swindells-Nader
- Chalice Sculptor & Banner Designer: Jo’Anne Kelly
- Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
- Share the Plate committee: Sara Allen, Lynn Clark, Paula Keirstead, Diane Pearce
- 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
Want to help on Sunday mornings? You can sign up for a hospitality setup or cleanup shift. Please contact the Volunteer Resources Committee or Norm Cobb or Jim Gardiner for other ways to help.
Please limit fragrances and scented products as much as you are able, so we may include all in our beloved community.
Please keep aisles clear, particularly for people with mobility challenges, and turn off electronic devices during the service.
Please refrain from taking photographs and making recordings during and after the service unless you have the express permission of all people involved. Thank you!
Topics: Learning