“I believe that every teacher should realize the dignity of (their) calling,” wrote John Dewey, and I would add that it’s important for society to acknowledge that dignity. Sure, I’ve known a bad teacher or two, but most of my teachers changed my life for the better. Over the summer, I’ve had occasion to reflect on the dignity of teaching.
Service Coordinator: Norm Cobb
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
“Neither the sword of popes, nor the cross, nor the image of death — nothing will halt the march of truth.”
— Dávid Ferenc
Centering Music
Pleasant Moments, by Scott Joplin, performed by Daniel Clark
Opening Words
Migrating Souls, by Barbara Merritt
Norm Cobb
Chalice Lighting
A Light of Generations, by Kenneth L. Patton
Norm Cobb
Gathering Hymn
#298 Wake Now, My Senses
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Norm Cobb
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Story Wisdom
Rev Stefan Jonasson
Sing and Rejoice
as children go to Religious Exploration
Meditation
Prayer for Those Gathered in Worship by Barbara Pescan
Norm Cobb
Joys and Sorrows
Norm Cobb
If you have a Joy or Sorrow to share in our upcoming service, please follow this link.
Pastoral Hymn
1009 When I Breathe In (sung seated,)
Reading
My Pedagogical Creed, by John Dewey
Rev Stefan Jonasson
Share the Plate Offering
Norm Cobb
Our Share the Plate Partner for September is Wildlife Haven.
- The offering will be gratefully received, both right now, and continuing when our stream ends. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory
Sensation by Joseph Lamb
performed by Daniel Clark
Hymn
#1008 When Our Heart Is in a Holy Place
Note: We will begin recording the sermon after the hymn
Sermon
The Dignity of Teaching, by Stefan Jonasson
Closing Hymn
#300 With Heart and Mind
Songleader video
Announcements
Norm Cobb
Please submit congregational announcements to worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca before 9:00 am each Sunday morning.
Closing Words
Ours is a Faith by George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans)
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: Rev Stefan Jonasson
- Coordinator: Norm Cobb
- Music: Daniel Clark
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana Castañeda Aguilera
- Childcare: Paulina Hernandez
- 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
- Greeter: Paula Keirstead, et al
- Hospitality: Brian Klowak, 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.
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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Topics: Teaching