Our traditional first service of the new year will feature UU wordsmiths and their poems that inspire and send us soaring.
Service Coordinator: Steve Lennon
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
My whole life, my family life is built around my writing. It’s just such a great way of being in the world.
― Winnipeg writer and poet, Ariel Gordon
Centering Music
Chanson Pensive by A. Gretchaninoff, performed by Daniel Clark
Welcome
Steve Lennon
Gathering Hymn
#44 We Sing of Golden Mornings
Chalice Lighting
words by Steve Lennon, read by Cate Ziegler
Opening Words
Flurries, by Steve Lennon
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit, music written by PJ Buchan
Sharing and Caring
with Andre Vanderstoep, Pastoral Care Coordinator
Hymn
#128 For All That Is Our Life
Offering
Our Share the Plate Partner for January is Art City. Art City is a community art centre that offers high-quality, free-of-charge art programming to those who need or wish to express themselves creatively. There is no need to register, simply drop in.
Find out more at https://artcityinc.com/.
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
Three Folksongs from the County Csik, by Bela Bartok, performed by Daniel Clark
Reading
from Snow by Archibald Lampman, read by Cate Ziegler
Meditation
words by Steve Lennon, conducted by Cate Ziegler
Hymn
#352 Find a Stillness
Note: We will begin recording the poets following the Hymn, with apologies for any interruption by the voice of Zoom.
UU Poets and Poetry
Introduction by Steve Lennon
Intro to Roger Rochester (Steve), then Roger Rochester video
Intro to Shirley Kitchen (Steve), then Shirley Kitchen
Intro to Robert Malo (Steve), then Robert Malo
Intro to Cate Ziegler (Steve), then Cate Ziegler
Intro to Steve Lennon (Steve), then Steve Lennon
Closing Hymn
#123 Spirit of Life (sung through twice)
Announcements
Steve Lennon
Closing Words
The Perfect Time by Vicki Dello Joio, Qigong Master, read by Steve Lennon
Chalice Extinguishing
with Cate Ziegler, Carry the Flame
Transition for Breakout Rooms
Arthur Burstow (Zoom only)
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who helped make this service happen:
- Service Leaders: Roger Rochester, Shirley Kitchen, Robert Malo, Cate Ziegler, Steve Lennon
- Coordinator: Steve Lennon
- Music Director: Joseph Nguyen
- Accompanist: Daniel Clark
- Pastoral Care Coordinator: Andre Vanderstoep
- Religious Education: Ana Gabriela Castaneda Aguilera (Coordinator of Lifespan Religious Education), Paulina Hernandez (childcare provider), Debby Lake
- Tech Team: Arthur Burstow, Simer Kaur, Ashlyn Noble, 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
Want to help setting up on Sunday mornings? Please contact Norm Cobb or Jim Gardiner.
Please refrain from taking photographs and making recordings during and after the service without the express permission of all people involved. Also, please turn off electronic devices during the service. Thank you.