Looking back, we can see things clearly, and what formerly appeared to be challenges, now appear to be blessings. A brief reflection on lay chaplaincy.
Service Coordinator: Norm Cobb
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Reflections of a UU Lay Chaplain
Order of service
March 26, 2023, 10:30 am
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Centering Thought
If you want to lead a meaningful life, do something meaningful.~ Carl Sagan
Centering Music
“I am but a Small Voice”, by Roger Wittaker, performed by our choir, accompanied by Daniel Clark
Welcome
Norm Cobb
Gathering Hymn
#404, What Gift Can We Bring
Opening Words
#419 read by Norm Cobb
Chalice Lighting
#447 read by Norm Cobb
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit, accompanied by Daniel Clark
Story Wisdom
Carol Lindsay
Sing and Rejoice
Singing children to RE; words are on the screen, with Daniel Clark, pianist
Choir Anthem
Four Strong Winds
Sharing and Caring
Cheryl Simmonds
Unison Words
We are grateful for this circle of caring that is part of our community. May its healing power reach out to all those who need the loving kindness and support of our faith community. So may it be.
Hymn
#128, For All That is Our Life (introduced by Cheryl Simmonds)
Offering
Norm Cobb
Our Share the Plate partner for March is the Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities
Offertory
“Grandmother’s Minuet” from Lyric Pieces, Op 68, No.2, by Edvard Greig, played by Daniel Clark
Meditation
#510 O Spirit of Life and Renewal, read by Norm Cobb
Sermon
“Reflections of a UU Lay Chaplain” by Darlene Payne
Closing Hymn
#326 Let All the Beauty We Have Known
Announcements
Norm Cobb
Closing Words and Chalice Extinguishing
# 696 To Live in this World, Darlene Payne/Norm Cobb
Carry the Flame, accompanied by Daniel Clark
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who made this service happen! Among others:
- Leader: Darlene Payne
- Coordinator: Norm Cobb
- Tech Team: Ashlyn Noble, Arthur Burstow
- Sharing and Caring Host: Cheryl Simmonds
- Accompanist: Daniel Clark
- Chalice Sculptor: Jo’Anne Kelly
- First UU Church of Winnipeg chalice logo: Nancy Gilbert
- Webmaster: Karin Carlson
- Communicator Editor: Marjorie Doyle
- All-Church Email Bulletin: Lorie Battershill
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