When the people who attend a church have conflicting fundamental beliefs, what is church for? How does belonging to a community of diversity shape us, and how do we shape the community with our presence? Can we give thanks for feeling weird and uncomfortable? Can that feeling encourage both agency and acceptance?
The Choir will sing.
Service Leader: Christina Swindells-Nader
Service Coordinator: Charlene Zelanko
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
We live by each other and for each other. Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much. Only love can break down the walls that stand between us and our happiness. ~ Helen Keller
Fanfare
The Prince of Denmark’s March (Trumpet Voluntary), by Jeremiah Clarke
Choral Prelude
Jazz Alleluia
The Choir, led by Shannon Unger, featuring Jennifer Bright on clarinet and accompanied by Daniel Clark
Opening Words
House of Welcoming, by Orlanda R. Brugnola
Chalice Lighting
Light of Our Creative Spirits, by Tracy Johnson
Gathering Hymn
#349 We Gather Together
Land Acknowledgment and Welcome
Charlene Zelanko
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Love is the spirit of this church, the quest for truth its sacrament, and service is its law.
This is our great covenant: to dwell together in peace, to seek truth in love, and to help one another to the end that all souls shall grow into harmony with life.
Joys and Concerns
Christina Swindells-Nader
Pastoral Hymn
#311 Let It Be a Dance (sung seated)
Offering
Our Share the Plate Partner for October is RaY, Resource Assistance for Youth.
The offering will be gratefully received, during or after the service. Donation options are at this link.
In addition to monetary donations, there will be a box in the foyer or the kitchen for the month of October to collect: socks, underwear, hygiene products (soap, shampoo, pads, tampons), backpacks, as well as gently used adult clothing items such as hoodies, sweats, leggings and warm winter clothing.
Offertory
Misirlou (traditional)
Kelvin Seifert (clarinet), accompanied by Daniel Clark
Reading
From The Power of Ritual, by Casper ter Kuile
Meditation
What the Queer Community Should Have Told Us, by Kai Cheng Thom
Led by Charlene Zelanko
The sound of the bell and two minutes of silence will follow the spoken meditation.
Anthem
We Are One, by Brian Tate
The Choir, accompanied by Daniel Clark, led by Shannon Unger
Sermon
Thankful for Complex, Compassionate Communities, by Christina Swindells-Nader
Closing Hymn
#323 Break Not the Circle
Announcements
Charlene Zelanko and others
Closing Words
Songs for the People, by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again (x2)
Then we shall see a world of light and a world of joy
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who made this service happen, including
- Leader: Christina Swindells-Nader
- Coordinator: Charlene Zelanko
- Music Director: Shannon Unger
- Music: Daniel Clark (piano), Kelvin Seifert (clarinet), Jennifer Bright (clarinet)
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana G.Castañeda Aguilera
- Childcare: Caroline Lentz
- RE Volunteers: Melissa Mowrey (youth group), Debby Lake, and Carl von Baeyer
- Tech Team: Xilo Rader, Rafiq Nader, Theo Hawley
- Centering/fanfare videos: Ashlyn Noble
- This service’s ushers, greeters, and hospitality volunteers, including Paula Keirstead, Janet Toews
- Maintenance and set up: Jessica Hamm and Olivia Velazquez
- Music for Affirmation: P.J. Buchan
- Chalice Sculptor & Banner Designer: Jo’Anne Kelly
- Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
- Minister and Pastoral Care: Rev Stefan Jonasson
- Lay Chaplain: Christina Swindells-Nader
- Website, Office Support, and Rentals: 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 for other ways to help.
To welcome and include all in our beloved community, please
- limit fragrances and scented products as much as you are able,
- turn off or mute electronic devices during the service,
- refrain from taking photographs or recording unless you have the express permission of everyone involved, and
- keep aisles clear for people with mobility challenges.
Thank you!
Topics: Communication, Community, Learning, Listening, Relationships, Religion