As we travel down the bumpy wagon road of life, we encounter people and experiences that affect our outlook and response. Our UU poets will elaborate on what they have learned along the way.
Service Leaders: Roger Rochester, Shirley Kitchen, Cate Ziegler, Robert Malo, Tazi Rodrigues, Steve Lennon
Service Coordinator: Steve Lennon
Centering Thought
“And now let us welcome the new year – full of things that have never been.”
— Rainer Maria Rilke
Centering Music
Theme in E flat major by Robert Schumann
Daniel Clark
Welcome
Steve Lennon
Gathering Hymn
#354 We Laugh, We Cry
Chalice Lighting
by Rev. Dr. Cynthia Landrum
Cate Ziegler
Opening Words
Breathe in January
Steve Lennon
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Sharing and Caring
Steve Lennon
If you have a Joy or Sorrow to share in our upcoming service, please follow this link.
Pastoral Hymn
#352 Find a Stillness (2 verses, sung through twice, seated)
Offering
Our Share the Plate Partner for January is Thrive Community Support Circle.
The offering will be gratefully received, right now or continuing when our stream ends. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory
Ukrainian Bell Carol (A New Age Rendition) by M. Leontovich, arr. by Tom Roed
Daniel Clark
Meditation
Winter Blessing, by Kathleen McTigue
Steve Lennon
Hymn
#134 Our World Is One World
Introduction to UU Poets and Poetry
Steve Lennon
First Poet
Roger Rochester (video), introduced by Steve Lennon
Second Poet
Shirley Kitchen (via zoom), introduced by Steve Lennon
Third Poet
Robert Malo, introduced by Steve Lennon
Fourth Poet
Cate Ziegler, introduced by Steve Lennon
Fifth Poet
Tazi Rodrigues, introduced by Steve Lennon
Sixth Poet
Steve Lennon
Closing Hymn
#288 All Are Architects
Announcements
Steve Lennon
Please submit congregational announcements to worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca before 9:00 am Sunday.
Closing Words
by Kenneth L. Patton
Cate Ziegler
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
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who helped make this service happen:
- Leaders: Roger Rochester, Shirley Kitchen, Robert Malo, Cate Ziegler, Tazi Rodrigues, Steve Lennon
- Coordinator: Steve Lennon
- Music: Daniel Clark (piano), Debby Lake (hymn lyric coordination)
- Music for Affirmation: Composed by P.J. Buchan
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana Castañeda Aguilera
- Childcare: Paulina Hernandez
- Tech Team: Arthur Burstow, Ashlyn Noble, Christina Swindells-Nader
- Ushers: Kristin Jimmy, Bromley Basford, Joan Carolyn, Ken Nicholson, Norman Mayer, Cheryl Simmonds, Janet Toews, Maxine Hebert Malo, et al
- Set Up/Maintenance: Michael Thiessen
- Greeter: Paula Keirstead, et al
- Hospitality: Liz Redston, Octavia MacIsaac, et al
- Chalice Sculptor: Jo’Anne Kelly
- Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
- All-Church Email Bulletin: Lorie Battershill
- Church Communicator and Pastoral Care: Rev Stefan Jonasson
- Website and office support: Larry Phillips
To contact SunServ (Sunday Services Team), please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca
Want to help on Sunday mornings? You can sign up for a hospitality setup or cleanup shift. Please contact the Volunteer Resources Committee or Norm Cobb or Jim Gardiner for other ways to help.
Please keep aisles clear, particularly for people with mobility challenges and turn off electronic devices during the service.
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.
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