Humans: we are relational beings. We are made to be connected with one another, to live interdependently. Yet, we can be quick to exclude and erase people because of their identities. Here, we affirm that you can bring your whole self into this space where you are seen, affirmed, and loved. Today and every day, we commit ourselves to centering those whose lives are pushed into the margins because the truth is: all of who you are is a blessing.
Service Coordinator: Marian Siemens
Seen. Affirmed. Loved.
March 28, 2021
“We are not what other people say we are. We are who we know ourselves to be, and we are what we love. That’s OK.” — Laverne Cox
Centering Music
“Tell Me A Story” by Skylar Kergil
Welcome
Marian Siemens
Gathering Hymn
1059 May Your Life Be As a Song
Chalice Lighting
Opening Words
Transgender Day of Visibility Prayer by the Rev Mr Barb Grove
Affirmation
Love is the Spirit
Story Wisdom
The Passover Story, from PJ Library, adapted by DLFD Andrea
Candles of Caring
Esmat Elhami, Pastoral Care Team
Unison Words
Each of us enters this place with different needs. Some hearts are full of gratitude and joy. May we rejoice with them. Some hearts ache with sorrow. May our presence and compassion bring them comfort. Some hearts are searching. May the knowledge that we too are searching restore their hope and give them courage. May we, in our common need, give strength to each other as we share our joys, lighten each others’ burdens, and support our caring community.
Hymn
1029 Love Knocks and Waits for Us to Hear
Offering
Marian Siemens
Offertory
“Dayenu, Coming Home” by The Ein Prat Fountainheads
Reading
“Praise to you, the web that connects us to each other” by the Rev Amy Zucker Morgenstern
Hymn
1015 I Know I Can
Meditation
“Ready” by Rabbi Rachel Barenblat
Homily
Nicole McKay
Hymn
Announcements
Marian Siemens
Benediction
“It is Our Journey Together” by the Rev Debra Haffner
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame sung by the First UU Winnipeg Choir
Transition to Connecting & Conversation Time
“We’re the Cool Kids” by Ryan Cassada
Gratitude for our staff and our lay leaders who made this service happen:
- Leaders: Nicole McKay, Andrea James
- Coordinator: Marian Siemens, Sunday Services Team
- Tech Hosts: Ashlyn Noble & Lauren Bailey, Tech Team
- Chat Moderators: Ashlyn Noble & Lauren Bailey Tech Team
- Candles of Caring Host: Esmat Elhami, Pastoral 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