As part of the interdependent web of all beings, we recognize and affirm that a healthy Earth is not an option – it is a necessity. What began as a revolution 50 years ago has now turned into a global observance of Earth Day. We continue our commitment to this much needed restoration through listening and connecting with the wisdom of Earth-centered traditions and science. This work is our collective responsibility.
Service Coordinator: Odell Havsdotter
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Restore the Earth
April 18, 2021
Me: Why am I alive?
Old Woman: Because everything else is.
Me: No. I mean the purpose.
Old Woman: This is the purpose. To learn about your relatives.
Me: My family?
Old Woman: Yes. The moon, stars, rocks, trees, plants, water, insects, birds, mammals. Your whole family. Learn about that relationship. How you’re moving through time and space together. That’s why you’re alive.
Richard Wagamese, Embers: One Ojibway’s Meditations
Centering Music
Ta’kaiya Blaney – Shallow Waters
Welcome
Gathering Hymn
404 What Gift Can We Bring
Chalice Lighting
Words by John Lame Deer
Opening Words
Call to Prayer by UN Environment Programme
Affirmation
Love is the Spirit
Story Wisdom
Salmon Forest by David Suzuki
Memorial Candle
Candles of Caring
Unison Words
To troubled hearts and to spirits over-brimming, we offer our ministry.
To stories that need to be heard, we offer the care of our attention.
To the blooming of lives and to their ending, we open our hearts.
This time we make sacred by a simple act we all know – we minister by listening.
Hymn
1069 Ancient Mother
Offering
Offertory
N’we Jinan – Bell Coola, We are Medicine
Reading
Words by Chief Seattle
Hymn
203 All Creatures of the Earth and Sky
Meditation
A Prayer of Sorrow and A Prayer for Healing – UN Environment Programme
Story
Salmon Boy told by Lola Whonnock
Hymn
163 For the Earth Forever Turning
Announcements
Benediction
A Prayer of Gratitude – UN Environment Programme
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame sung by the First UU Winnipeg Choir
Transition to Connecting & Conversation Time
Ta’kaiya Blaney – Earth Revolution
Gratitude for our staff and our lay leaders who made this service happen:
- Leaders: Lola Whonnock, Nicole McKay
- Coordinators: Odell Havsdotter, Sunday Services Team
- Tech Hosts: Mel Leslie, Tech Team
- Chat Moderators: Odell Havsdotter, Tech Team
- Candles of Caring Host: Marlene SchellenbergPastoral Care Team
- Songleader Videos: PJ Buchan, Music Director, and the FUUW Choir; Paul Rodermond, accompanist; Josh Robern, editor
To contact the Sunday Services Team please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca