We can feel fortunate to be living in an era when we are finally beginning to understand our shared history and Indigenous history in a more balanced light. Come listen to great peace stories we were never told, that connect directly and indirectly to Winnipeg.
Service Leader: Steve Lennon
Service Coordinator: Jill Moats
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
I will not be able to find the road to peace until I understand what it is within myself that causes war. ~ “The Wayside Pulpit”, Unitarian Ch. of Wpg., 1989
Fanfare
Daniel Clark
Centering Music
Imagine, by John Lennon
Daniel Clark
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Jill Moats
Gathering Hymn
#360 Here We Have Gathered
Opening Words
Being Present, by Kathy A. Huff
Steve Lennon
Chalice Lighting
We Light Our Flaming Chalice, by Elizabeth M. McMaster
Jill Moats
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.
Joys and Sorrows
Jill Moats
Pastoral Hymn
#352 Find a Stillness (sung seated)
Peace March
Steve Lennon
Offering
Our Share the Plate partner for February 2026 is Manitoba Underdog Rescue.
The offering will be gratefully received, during or after the service. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory
Bolero, by Maurice Ravel (adapted)
Daniel Clark on piano, Kelvin Seifert on clarinet, and Brian Klowak on flute
Meditation
Deep Peace (adapted from ancient Gaelic runes)
Led by Jill Moats
Hymn
#161 Peace, the Perfect Word
Note: We will begin recording the sermon after the anthem.
Sermon
Peace Stories We Were Never Told, by Steve Lennon
Closing Hymn
#300 With Heart and Mind
Announcements
Jill Moats and others
Closing Words
Children of the Rainbow, by Andrea Menard
Jill Moats
Chalice Extinguishing
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: Steve Lennon
- Coordinator: Jill Moats
- Music Director: Shannon Unger
- Music: Daniel Clark (piano), the UU Winnipeg Choir
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana G.Castañeda A.
- Childcare Provider: Paulina Hernandez
- RE Volunteers: Amari Poponne, Debby Lake
- Tech Team: Arthur Burstow, Alejandra Nikkel
- Centering/fanfare videos: Ashlyn Noble
- This service’s ushers, greeters, and hospitality volunteers, including Paula Keirstead, Michael Thiessen, Joan Carolyn, Ken Nicholson, and others
- Maintenance and set up: Jessica Hamm and Alejandra Nikkel
- Music for Affirmation: P.J. Buchan
- Chalice Sculptor & Banner Designer: Jo’Anne Kelly
- Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
- Pastoral Care: Rev Stefan Jonasson
- Website and office support: Nathalie Waite
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