Pennies on the Dollar

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A story of self-empowerment and finding self-worth. Join Octavia as she explores the profound effect ableism has had on her life and self-value.

Service Leader: Octavia MacIsaac
Service Coordinator: Cate Ziegler

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Order of Service

Centering Thought

What is value but a conception of the mind? ~ Octavia MacIsaac

Fanfare

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

Paul Rodemond, with nature video by Ashlyn Noble

Centering Music

Petit Poucet, by Maurice Ravel

Paul Rodemond

Opening Words

The Worth of a Penny, part 1, by Octavia MacIsaac

Chalice Lighting

A Reminder of What We Share, by Pat Uribe-Lichty

Cate Ziegler

Gathering Hymn

#179 Words That We Hold Tight

Welcome and Land Acknowledgement

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.

Joys and Concerns

Cate Ziegler

Pastoral Hymn

#318 We Would Be One (sung seated)

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.

Share the Plate Speaker

Claudia Corona, St. Boniface Street Links

Offertory

Be the Change, by Marc Kaplan and Colin Britt

Paul Rodemond

Reading

Light On Life, (excerpt), by B.K.S. Iyengar

Octavia MacIsaac

Meditation

Led by Cate Ziegler

Hymn

#168 One More Step

Reflection

Pennies on the Dollar, by Octavia MacIsaac

Closing Hymn

#118 This Little Light of Mine

Announcements

Cate Ziegler and others

Closing Words

The Worth of a Penny, part 2, by Octavia MacIsaac

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: Octavia MacIsaac
  • Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
  • Music Director: Shannon Unger
  • Music: Paul Rodemond (piano)
  • Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana G.Castañeda Aguilera
  • Tech Team: Arthur Burstow, Olivia Velazquez, Theo Hawley
  • Centering/fanfare videos: Ashlyn Noble
  • This service’s ushers, greeters, and hospitality volunteers, including Claire Nimmagadda, Adina Lyon, Kathie Beach Nelson, Debby Lake, Paula Keirstead, Michael Thiessen
  • 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

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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