Why do we continue to be attracted to the tradition of storytelling, and what have we learned from these experiences? Join our community’s storytellers as they recount tales that will capture the excitement of the human experience.

Service Coordinator: Steve Lennon

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Order of Service

Centering Thought

“Stories shape the world, not only in the telling, but in the listening. Each voice carries a truth, each ear offers a bridge. May we hold space today for the wisdom of stories – those ancient and new, whispered and shouted, personal and collective. In sharing, we weave a tapestry of understanding, and in listening, we open out hearts to transformation.“

— Robert Malo

Centering Music

Nocturne from Midsummer Night’s Dream, by Felix Mendelssohn

Daniel Clark

Welcome and Land Acknowledgement

Steve Lennon

Gathering Hymn

#300 With Heart and Mind

Chalice Lighting

from While the Bannock Bakes, by Robert Service

read by Steve, chalice lit by Louis and Robert Malo

Opening Words

by Judith G. Mannheim

Steve Lennon

Story Wisdom

Brother Bear by Anthony Audain

Everyone can remain seated to watch a video from CBC with Anthony Audain et al.

Sing and Rejoice

Youth and children can go to RE downstairs, or stay in sanctuary.

Joys and Sorrows

Steve Lennon

Pastoral Hymn

#1031 Filled with Loving Kindness (sung seated)

Words for Offering

Steve Lennon

Our Share the Plate Partner for the fifth Sunday of March is the Minister’s Discretionary Fund.

The offering will be gratefully received, during or after the service. Donation options are at this link.

Offertory

The Little Shepherd from Children’s Corner, by Claude Debussy

Daniel Clark

Intro to Meditation

Robert Malo

Meditation

Hymn

#326 Let All the Beauty We Have Known

Tell Me a Story

A Story About Storytelling, by Heather Emberley

Cate Ziegler on her harp

Tell Me a Story

Boi, by Steve Lennon

Cate Ziegler on her harp

Tell Me a Story

Interactive Stories, by Robert Malo

Cate Ziegler on her harp

Closing Hymn

#318 We Would Be One

Announcements

Steve Lennon

Please submit congregational announcements to worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca before 9:00 am Sunday.

Closing Words

from The Ballad of the Northern Lights by Robert Service

Steve Lennon

Chalice Extinguishing

Robert Malo, with words by Steve Lennon

Carry the Flame

Transition to Breakout Room (Zoom only)

A/V Team

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.

Gratitude

Gratitude to all who made this service happen, including

• Leaders: Robert Malo, Anthony Audain, Heather Emberley, Steve Lennon
• Coordinator: Steve Lennon
• Music: Daniel Clark (piano), Cate Ziegler (harp), Debby Lake (lyrics coordination, hymn consultation), Kelvin Seifert and Esther Kathryn (hymn consultation)
• Music for Affirmation: Composed by P.J. Buchan
• Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana Castañeda Aguilera
• Childcare: Paulina Hernandez
• Tech Team: Ashlyn Noble, Arthur Burstow, Alexey Sokadeev, Bryan Enaje, Christina Swindells-Nader, Ihor Pushkar
• Ushers:  TBD
• Set Up/Maintenance: Michael Thiessen
• Greeter: Paula Keirstead and others
• Hospitality: Janet Toews, Marian Siemens, Kathie Beach Nelson, and others
• Chalice Sculptor & Banner Designer: Jo’Anne Kelly
• Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
• Share the Plate committee: Sara Allen, Lynn Clark, Paula Keirstead, Diane Pearce
• Pastoral Care: Rev Stefan Jonasson
• Website and office support, All Church email: Nathalie Waite

To contact SunServ (Sunday Services Team) with feedback or ideas for future services, 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 limit fragrances and scented products as much as you are able, so we may include all in our beloved community.

Please keep aisles clear, particularly for people with mobility challenges, and turn off electronic devices during the service.

Please refrain from taking photographs and making recordings during and after the service unless you have the express permission of all people involved. Thank you!