Religion and the Power of the Written Word

Painting of open book with sparkles of light exuding from the pages.

Join us on October 22nd as Dan LeDuc explores the power of written language in relation to religion and spirituality through history. How do UU teachings, writing, and ideas compare?

Service Coordinator: Cate Ziegler

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Order of Service

Centering Thought

“Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light.” 

― Vera Nazarian

Centering Music

Allemande from French Suite No. 4 BWV 815 by JS Bach,, performed by Daniel Clark

Welcome

Cate Ziegler

Gathering Hymn

#360 Here We Have Gathered (modified)

Chalice Lighting

We Light This Chalice, read by Cate Ziegler

Opening Words

Unitarian Universalists Have Said, by Barbara Merritt, read by Dan Leduc

Affirmation

Love Is the Spirit, music written by PJ Buchan

Introduction of Pastoral Care Coordinator

Bonnie Thiessen will introduce Andre Vanderstoep

Story Wisdom

On How Writing Came to Be, with Debby Lake

Sing and Rejoice

Singing the children to RE

Reading

A Book Is Made from a Tree, by Carl Sagan, read by Dan LeDuc

Meditation

The Living Tradition, adapted by Roger Jones, read by Cate Ziegler

Holding a Caring Space

read by Cate Ziegler

Pastoral Hymn

#113 Where Is Our Holy Church?

Offering

Our Share the Plate Partner for September is Opikihiwawin.

Opikihiwawin responds to the needs of Indigenous adoptees and foster people in all stages of their lives by providing cultural education, supports and advocacy. They believe that it is every Indigenous adoptee and foster person’s inherent right to know and experience their culture. Opikihiwawin’s cultural programs create a positive sense of identity and belonging and help adoptees and foster people build relationships in the Indigenous community.

The offering will be gratefully received, both right now, and continuing when our stream ends. To donate via e-transfer/Interac use office@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca; in the note, you MUST include your name and whether your donation is for the Sunday offering or your pledge. You can also send a cheque by mail to the church at First UU Church of Winnipeg, 603 Wellington Cr. Winnipeg, MB R3M 0A7

To see these options later, click here: https://uuwinnipeg.mb.ca/stewardship/give/ 

Offertory Music

Prince Igor – Polovtsian Dance, by Alexander Borodin, performed by Daniel Clark

Sermon

Religion and the Power of the Written Word, part 1, by Dan LeDuc

Hymn

#143 Not in Vain the Distance Beacons

Sermon

Religion and the Power of the Written Word, part 2, by Dan LeDuc

Closing Hymn

#168 One More Step

Announcements

Cate Ziegler

Closing Words

Hidden in all Stories, adapted by Rachel Naomi Remen, read by Cate Ziegler

Chalice Extinguishing

Carry the Flame

Transition for Breakout Rooms

Arthur Burstow

Gratitude

Gratitude to all who helped make this service happen:

  • Leader: Dan LeDuc
  • Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
  • Coordinator Lifespan Religious Education (CLRE): Ana Gabriela Castaneda Aguilera
  • Music Director: Joseph Nguyen
  • Accompanist: Daniel Clark
  • Music Team: Debby Lake, Esther Kathryn, Brian Klowak
  • Tech Team: Ashlyn Noble, Arthur Burstow, Simerjit Kaur, Christina Swindells-Nader
  • Music for Affirmation: Composed by P.J. Buchan
  • Ushers: Krishna Nimmagadda, Norm Cobb, Jim Gardiner, and others
  • Greeter: Paula Keirstead
  • Set Up/Maintenance: Michael Thiessen
  • Hospitality: Shar Lynn, Adina Lyon, Cheryl Simmonds, and others
  • Chalice Sculptor: Jo’Anne Kelly
  • Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
  • Website Support: Karin Carlson
  • Communicator Editor: Marjorie Doyle
  • All-Church Email Bulletin: Lorie Battershilll

To contact SunServ (Sunday Services Team), please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca