Winnipeg Raging Grannies for Social Justice

Like the Holly Near song says: “We are a gentle, angry people, and we are singing, singing for our lives.” Winnipeg Raging Grannies have been singing for our lives for over 20 years, showing up at protests, marches, politicians’ offices, street corners and shopping malls. Grannies protest peacefully against injustice, using simple songs, humour and props to drive the point home. Members of the Winnipeg gaggle will present songs about current issues of concern, and will encourage you all to sing along.

Service Leaders: Debby Lake, Adina Lyon, and The Raging Grannies
Service Coordinator: Christina Swindells-Nader

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Order of Service

Centering Thought

Dripping water hollows out stone, not through force but through persistence.

— Ovid

Announcements and Welcome

Christina Swindells-Nader

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

Centering Music

Over the Rainbow, by Harry Arlen

Kelvin Seifert

Opening Words

by Mahatma Gandhi

Debby Lake

Chalice Lighting

by Jane Goodall

Adina Lyon

Gathering Hymn

#170 We Are a Gentle, Angry People

Land Acknowledgement

Christina Swindells-Nader

Affirmation

Love Is the Spirit

Story Wisdom

A Is for Activist, written and illustrated by Innosanto Nagara, read by Debby Lake

Sing and Rejoice

As children go downstairs to Religious Exploration

Offering

Speaker: Michael Thiessen

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

Prelude #2, by George Gershwin

Kelvin Seifert

Joys and Sorrows

Christina Swindells-Nader

Pastoral Hymn

#1059 May Your Life Be as a Song (sung seated)

Meditation

Prayer for the Middle East and the World, by Rev. Diane Rollert, led by Christina Swindells-Nader

Hymn

#109 As We Come Marching, Marching

Sermon

The Raging Grannies, by Debby Lake, Adina Lyon, and other representatives of Winnipeg Raging Grannies for Social Justice

Final Song of Sermon

One More Step (Grannies version)

Closing Hymn

#1020 Woyaya (with shakers!)

Reading

Adapted from Rev. Fiona Heath

Adina Lyon

Closing Words

from Joanna Macy

Debby Lake

Chalice Extinguishing

Carry the Flame

Gratitude

Gratitude to all who made this service happen, including

• Leaders: Adina Lyon, Debby Lake, and others from Winnipeg Raging Grannies for Social Justice
• Coordinator: Christina Swindells-Nader
• Music: Kelvin Seifert (piano), Debby Lake (lyrics coordination, hymn consultation), Esther Kathryn (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:  TBD
• Set Up/Maintenance: Michael Thiessen, Jessica Hamm
• Greeter: Paula Keirstead and others
• Hospitality: Janet Toews, Marian Siemens, 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

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.

Topics: Activism