They used to say (maybe still do) that it’s a woman’s prerogative to change her mind, but really, it’s everyone’s. Let’s explore the many ways and means, pros and even some cons, of changing our minds.
Coordinator: Marian Siemens
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The Courage to Change Our Mind
May 29, 2022
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Centering Thought
Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.
~ Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning
Centering Music
Your Life is Now, John Mellancamp
Welcome
Marian Siemens
Gathering Hymn
1010 We Give Thanks
Chalice Lighting and Opening Words
Exploring Who We Are by Melanie Davis, read by Charlene Zelanko
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit, music by P.J. Buchan
Sharing and Caring
Cheryl Simmonds
Unison Words
In this gathering of friends, may we each be ready to extend ourselves to those in need, and with trust, to receive the hand that is offered to us. May our hearts be receptive to love as we give thanks for this time that we share. So may it be.
Hymn
6 Just as Long as I Have Breath
Offering
Marian Siemens
Our share-the-plate partner for May is Safe Housing and Directed Empowerment, Inc.
Offertory
What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
Reading
A Universe of Possibilities by Jill Tarter, read by Charlene Zelanko
Hymn
1017 Building a New Way
Meditation
Holding Reality and Possibility Together, by Samuel Trumbore, read by Marian Siemens
Sermon
The Courage to Change Our Mind, Charlene Zelanko
Closing Hymn
108 My Life Flows on in Endless Song (How Can I Keep from Singing)
Announcements
Marian Siemens
Closing Words
Go Boldly, read by Charlene Zelanko
Chalice Extinguishing
Charlene Zelanko
Transition
Marian Siemens, Courage to Change – Sia
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who made this service happen!
- Leader: Charlene Zelanko
- Coordinator: Marian Siemens
- Tech Team: Marjorie Dole, Christina Swidells-Nader
- Sanctuary Tech Team: Michael Thiessen, Jim Gardiner. Norm Cobb
- Sharing and Caring Host: Cheryl Simmonds
- Songleading Videos: Paul Rodermond, (former) Acting Music Director and Accompanist, P.J. Buchan, (former) Music Director
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