Come join some UU songbirds of summer – to be in good company, to sing and sing some more, or just to listen to beautiful music and words. This will be a service of familiar hymns, wise proverbs, and human connection. See you there!
Service Coordinator: Norm Cobb
Order of Service
Note: Childcare is provided for children under 4 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm; Religious Exploration for older children resumes in September.
Centering Thought
to be in good company, to sing and sing some more, or just to listen to beautiful music and words.
Centering Hymn
#21 For the Beauty of the Earth, played by Kelvin Seifert
Opening Words
Norm Cobb
Chalice Lighting
Norm Cobb
Gathering Hymn
#1052 The Oneness of Everything
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Norm Cobb
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Story Wisdom
What the Crow Saw, by Steve Lennon, told by Norm Cobb
Sing and Rejoice
Meditation
Norm Cobb
Joys and Sorrows
Andre Vanderstoep
If you have a Joy or Sorrow to share in our upcoming service, please follow this link. Alternatively, Andre can be reached at 204-558-7464 or email him at care@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca
Pastoral Hymn
#391 Voice Still and Small (sung seated)
Reading and Meditation
These Are Our Dads, by Amy Petrie Shaw, led by Cate Ziegler
Share the Plate Offering
Norm Cobb
Our Share the Plate Partner for the fifth Sunday in June is the Minister’s Discretionary Fund.
The offering will be gratefully received, both right now, and continuing when our stream ends. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory Music
#163 For The Earth Forever Turning (done as an instrumental) played by Kelvin Seifert
Hymn
#305 De Colores
Poetry Reading
Portage Avenue Late Night, by Steve Lennon, read by Norm Cobb
Summer Singalong Hymns
#134 Our World is One World
#1064 Blue Boat Home
Announcements
Norm Cobb
Please submit congregational announcements to worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca before 9:00 am each Sunday morning.
Closing Words
Norm Cobb
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 and Coordinator: Norm Cobb
- Music: Kelvin Seifert
- 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: Wendy Buckle, Janet Toews, Allison Baird, 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
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. Also, please turn off electronic devices during the service. Thank you.
Topics: Music