In her inspiring book Gift from the Sea, Anne Morrow Lindbergh wrote that she wished “to live ‘in grace’ as much of the time as possible,” which she was quick to differentiate from theological doctrines of grace. For her, grace was a quality of inner harmony, grounded in such qualities as simplicity and sincerity, patience and purity of intention, which can save us from the vexations of inner turmoil.
Service Leader: Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Service Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
I brought my spirit to the sea; I stood upon the shore. I gazed upon infinity, I heard the waters roar. And then there came a sense of peace, some whisper calmed my soul. Some ancient ministry of stars had made my spirit whole.
— Max Kapp
Centering Music
Waltzes Op.18 No. 2 & 6, by Franz Schubert
Daniel Clark
Opening Words
In Summer Time, by Paul Laurence Dunbar
Rev Stefan Jonasson
Chalice Lighting
The Sun’s Glory of Light, by Jacob Trapp
Cate Ziegler
Gathering Hymn
#4 I Brought My Spirit to the Sea
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Cate Ziegler
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Story Wisdom
Rev Stefan Jonasson
Sing and Rejoice
As children go downstairs to Religious Exploration
Joys and Sorrows
Rev Stefan Jonasson
Pastoral Hymn
#83 Winds Be Still (sung seated)
Offering
Our Share the Plate Partner for June is N’Dinawemak.
The offering will be gratefully received, during or after the service. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory
The Harmonious Blacksmith (Air and Variations), by Georg Frideric Handel
Daniel Clark
Reading
Gift from the Sea (excerpt), by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Rev Stefan Jonasson
Meditation
led by Cate Ziegler
Hymn
#90 From All the Fret and Fever of the Day
Sermon
The Grace of Inner Harmony, Rev Stefan Jonasson
Closing Hymn
#1064 Blue Boat Home
Announcements
Cate Ziegler
Closing Words
Glimpses of Eternity, by Rev Sara York
Rev Stefan Jonasson
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who made this service happen, including
- Leader: Stefan Jonasson
- Coordinator: Christina Swindells-Nader
- Music: Daniel Clark (piano), Debby Lake (lyrics coordination, hymn consultation), Esther Kathryn and Kelvin Seifert (hymn consultation), Ashlyn Noble (lyrics slides)
- 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, Bryan Enaje, Charan Brar, Vladymyr Martynov, Ihor Pushkar
- Ushers: Cheryl Simmonds and others
- Set Up/Maintenance: Michael Thiessen, Jessica Hamm
- Greeter: Paula Keirstead and others
- Hospitality: Janet Toews, and many 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: Nathalie Waite
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