Even though it may be quite impossible for us to accept the physical resurrection of Jesus as a fact of history, we may yet accept the Easter myth as it has come down to us – a curious mix of pagan rites and Jewish festivals, Christian legends and folk traditions – as a reminder of the everyday resurrections we experience: the constant rebirth of the world and its creatures, the cycles of life which assure us of the unending possibilities for beginning anew, our daily rising above despair and defeat and, yes, even death.
Story Wisdom will be offered and the Choir will sing. New member recognition service.
Service Leader: Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Service Coordinators: Charlene Zelanko and Cate Ziegler
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
Life must have its sacred moments and its holy places. We need the infinite, the limitless, the uttermost — all that can give the heart a deep and strengthening peace. ~ A. Powell Davies
Fanfare
The Prince of Denmark’s March (Trumpet Voluntary), by Jeremiah Clarke
Daniel Clark, with nature video by Ashlyn Noble
Centering Prelude
Jazz Alleluia, by Tom Benjamin
the Choir with Daniel Clark (piano) and Jennifer Bright (clarinet) directed by Shannon Unger
Opening Words
O Spirit of Life and Renewal, by Jane Rzepka
Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Chalice Lighting
The Faith We Never Lose, by A. Powell Davies,
Charlene Zelanko
Gathering Hymn
#61 Lo, the Earth Wakes Again
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.
New Member Ceremony
Joys and Concerns
Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Pastoral Hymn
#266 Now the Green Blade Riseth (sung seated)
Story Wisdom
The Legend of the Phoenix, Rev Stefan Jonasson
Sing and Rejoice
Offering
Our Share the Plate Partner for April is Teen Stop Jeunesse.
The offering will be gratefully received, during or after the service. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory
He Shall Feed His Flock, from Messiah, by G.F. Handel
Daniel Clark (piano) and Jennifer Bright (clarinet)
Reading
from We Believe, by Paul Revere Frothingham
Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Meditation
Easter Meditation, by Susan Maginn
led by Charlene Zelanko
Anthem
We Rise Again, by Leon Dubinsky, arr. by Stephen Smith
the Choir, with Jim Gardiner, tenor soloist, directed by Shannon Unger, accompanied by Daniel Clark
Sermon
Rise Again, by Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Closing Hymn
The Mary Ellen Carter, by Stan Rogers
led by Jon Cowton and Bromley Basford
Announcements
Cate Ziegler and others
Closing Words
My Heart Sings, by Alice Freeman Palmer
Rev. Stefan Jonasson
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: Rev. Stefan Jonasson
- Coordinator: Charlene Zelanko and Cate Ziegler
- Music Director: Shannon Unger
- Music: Daniel Clark (piano), Jennifer Bright (clarinet), Jim Gardiner(soloist), the Choir, Bromley Basford, Jon Cowtan
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana G.Castañeda A.
- Childcare Provider: Paulina Hernandez
- RE Volunteers: Amari Poponne
- Tech Team: Arthur Burstow, Theo Hawley, Christina Swindells-Nader, Olivia Waite
- Centering/fanfare videos: Ashlyn Noble
- This service’s ushers, greeters, and hospitality volunteers, including Maxine Hébert Malo, Claire Nimmagadda, Janet Toews, Alejandra Nikkel, Paula Keirstead, Michael Thiessen
- 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, 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 or Norm Cobb or Jim Gardiner for other ways to help.
Topics: Easter