Mike Tutthill defines community development as “two or more people achieving something together,” and notes that in fancy terms we might call this capacity building. Some of his earliest and favourite family memories are of community work in rural Manitoba. This, and his later experience of working in AIDS Service and 2SLGBTQ+ community organizations shape his understanding of community development practice and theory. Mike will provide some ideas to understand how we practice community development within and beyond our church community.
Service Leader: Mike Tuthill
Service Coordinator: Christina Swindells-Nader
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
To me, community development is two or more people achieving something together. In fancy terms, we might call this capacity building ~ Mike Tutthill
Fanfare
The Prince of Denmark’s March (Trumpet Voluntary), by Jeremiah Clarke
Daniel Clark, with nature video by Ashlyn Noble
Centering Music
Prelude Op.2. Nº2, by Alexander Scriabin
Daniel Clark
Opening Words
Adapted from Toward Constructive Joy, by Craig Rowland
Christina Swindells-Nader
Chalice Lighting
Shining upon the Hearts, by Sangye Hawke
Christina Swindells-Nader
Gathering Hymn
#1017 Building a New Way
Land Acknowledgment and Welcome
Christina Swindells-Nader
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.
Offering
Our Share the Plate Partner for July and August is St. Boniface Street Links.
The offering will be gratefully received, during or after the service. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory
Menuet sur le nom d’Haydn, by Maurice Ravel
Daniel Clark
Intergenerational Sharing
A Toolbag of Care, led by Christina Swindells-Nader
Hymn
#121 We’ll Build a Land
Reflection
Pathways to Community Development, by Mike Tutthill
Hymn
#168 One More Step
Joyful Movement
Communal Raindrops, led by Christina Swindells-Nader
Story Wisdom
Amelia and Her Super Magical Powers, by Gail Sphar
Christina Swindells-Nader
Sing and Rejoice
Meditation
Making Room for All That Is, by Lyn Cox, led by Mike Tutthill
Joys and Concerns
Christina Swindells-Nader
Pastoral Hymn
#402 From You I Receive (sung seated, as many times through as makes sense)
Announcements
Christina Swindells-Nader and others
Closing Words
Take This as an Invitation, by Birch Cue
Christina Swindells-Nader
Chalice Extinguishing
by Elizabeth Selle Jones SLT #456
Carry the Flame
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: Mike Tutthill
- Coordinator: Christina Swindells-nader
- Music Director: Shannon Unger
- Music: Daniel Clark (piano)
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana G.Castañeda Aguilera
- Tech Team: Khalil Nader, Olivia Velazquez, Theo Hawley
- Centering/fanfare videos: Ashlyn Noble
- This service’s ushers, greeters, and hospitality volunteers, including Janet Toews, Joan Carolyn, Ken Nicholson, 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
- Ministry and Pastoral Care: Rev Stefan Jonasson
- Lay Chaplain: Christina Swindells-Nader
- Website, Office Support, and Rentals: Nathalie Waite
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Topics: Communication, Community, Inclusivity, Learning, LGBTQ+, Listening, Relationships