An exploration of anxiety, its impacts and how we cope with this day-to-day struggle. Join Octavia as she explores her own anxious journey to find intentional rest.
Service Coordinator: Norm Cobb
Order of Service
Centering Thought
“In our mind’s eye, we see the mirror of our fears and struggles, but we can also see our potential. Let the mirror of hope guide you.”
— Octavia MacIsaac
Centering Music
“Home” from Wonderland by Frank Wildhorn; arr. by Phillip Keveren
performed by Daniel Clark
Opening Words
Norm Cobb
Chalice Lighting
In Candles We See, by Octavia MacIsaac
Gathering Song
#359 When We Are Gathered
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Norm Cobb
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Story Wisdom
Mooshi’s Journey, by Octavia MacIsaac
Sing and Rejoice
As children go downstairs to Religious Exploration
Joys and Sorrows
Norm Cobb
If you have a Joy or Sorrow to share in our upcoming service, please follow this link.
Pastoral Song
#145 As Tranquil Streams (sung seated)
Reading
Norm Cobb
Meditation
Reset, by Octavia MacIsaac
Share the Plate Offering
Norm Cobb
Our Share the Plate Partner for November is Bookmates.
- The offering will be gratefully received, both right now, and continuing when our stream ends. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory
À la Manière de Borodine (valse) by Maurice Ravel; arr. by Lee Evans
performed by Daniel Clark
Song
#1012 When I Am Frightened
Note: We will begin recording the sermon after the hymn
Sermon
Stuck in Ours Heads
Octavia MacIsaac
Closing Song
#86 Blessed Sprit of My Life
Announcements
Norm Cobb
Please submit congregational announcements to worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca before 9:00 am each Sunday morning.
Closing Words
Hold the Light, by Octavia MacIsaac
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 to Breakout Rooms (Zoom only)
Arthur Burstow or Simer Kaur
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who helped make this service happen:
- Leader: Octavia MacIsaac
- Coordinator: Norm Cobb
- Music Director: Vic Hooper
- Pianist: Daniel Clark
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana Castañeda Aguilera
- Childcare: Paulina Hernandez
- 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
- Greeter: Paula Keirstead, et al
- Hospitality: Wendy Buckle, Marian Siemens, Lois Whyte, Adina Lyon, et al
- Chalice Sculptor: Jo’Anne Kelly
- Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
- 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 unless you have the express permission of all people involved.
Some in our beloved community are affected by exposure to the ingredients or chemicals in scented products. We ask that you join our efforts to accommodate their health concerns by being mindful and where possible avoiding scented products such as hair spray, perfume and deodorant when attending services.
Please keep aisles clear, particularly for people with mobility challenges and turn off electronic devices during the service. Thank you!
Topics: Healing, Mental Health