In a world where religion continues to act as a means of division and hatred, this sermon will speak about the necessity for people of all faiths and backgrounds to come together for common good. There will be an emphasis on the universal law of loving all – seeing the presence of one higher entity in all peoples, regardless of our differences. As a person of the Sikh background, who has participated in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, and is involved with interfaith action, Baljot appreciates the beauty between different faiths, and points to it as a guiding point for the common good.
Service Coordinators: Norm Cobb and Christina Swindells-Nader
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
“Love ought to manifest itself more by deeds than by words.”
– St Ignatius of Loyola
Centering Music
Springtime Again, by Sun Ra, performed by Paul Rodermond
Opening Words
Divine Light, by Guru Hargobind (6th Guru of Sikh religion)
Norm Cobb
Chalice Lighting
The Light Within Us, by Brian C Lee
Norm Cobb
Gathering Hymn
#1058 Be Ours a Religion
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Norm Cobb
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Reading
Living “Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam” , by Rebecca Ruiz
Christina Swindells-Nader
Meditation
Suscipe, by St Ignatius of Loyola, from his Spiritual Exercises
Baljot Rai
Joys and Sorrows
Andre Vanderstoep
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Pastoral Hymn
#86 Blessed Spirit of My Life (sung seated)
Share the Plate Offering
Sikhism and Sharing, by University of Cambridge Primary School
Christina Swindells-Nader
Our Share the Plate Partner for July and August is Trees Winnipeg.
- The offering will be gratefully received, both right now, and continuing when our stream ends. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory
Crystal Silence by Chick Corea, performed by Paul Rodermond
Hymn
#323 Break Not the Circle
Note: We will begin recording the sermon after the hymn.
Sermon
Seeing One Spirit in All: Interfaith Unity, by Baljot Rai
Closing Hymn
#1052 The Oneness of Everything
Announcements
Christina Swindells-Nader
Please submit congregational announcements to worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca before 9:00 am each Sunday morning.
Closing Words
Light Within, by Guru Tegh Bahadur (9th Guru of Sikhism)
Baljot Rai
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Following the service, please join us for community and refreshments in the sanctuary. For Zoom participants, please consider staying for conversation in our breakout room.
Transition (Zoom only)
Arthur Burstow or Simer Kaur (Zoom only)
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who helped make this service happen:
- Leader: Baljot Rai
- Coordinators: Norm Cobb and Christina Swindells-Nader
- Music: Paul Rodermond
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana Castañeda Aguilera
- Childcare: Paulina Hernandez
- Pastoral Care: Andre Vanderstoep (Coordinator)
- Tech Team: Arthur Burstow, Simer Kaur, Ashlyn Noble, Christina Swindells-Nader
- Music for Affirmation: Composed by P.J. Buchan
- Ushers: Kristin Jimmy, Bromley Basford, Joan Carolyn, Ken Nicholson, Norman Mayer, Cheryl Simmonds, et al
- Set Up/Maintenance: Michael Thiessen
- Hospitality: Marian Siemens, Janet Toews, Adina Lyons, et al
- Chalice Sculptor: Jo’Anne Kelly
- Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
- Website Support: Karin Carlson
- Communicator Editor: Marjorie Doyle
- All-Church Email Bulletin: Lorie Battershilll
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Topics: Religion