In the 1980’s my younger brother, parents, and I arrived in Canada as refugees. We eventually settled into a new life and the people we called friends became our family. In 2015 my parents suddenly passed away which changed the trajectory of my life and challenged my view on the meaning of life. Facing things that I once feared, grief has inspired me to try new things. This sermon is on the lessons grief taught me and the meaning of resilience.
Service Coordinator: Jill Moats
Upcoming Services
Order of Service
Centering Thought
“If your heart is broken, make art with the pieces.”
— Shane Koyczan
Centering Music
Hey Brother, by Avicii
Opening Words
We Are People of All Ages by Carol Meyer,
Andre Vanderstoep
Chalice Lighting
The End is the Beginning by Katie Sivani Gelfand
Andre Vanderstoep
Gathering Hymn
#359 When We Are Gathered
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Andre Vanderstoep
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Story Wisdom
The Rough Patch, by Brian Lies
Andre Vanderstoep
Sing and Rejoice
Meditation
from What Gives Us Life, by Vanessa Rush Southern and Alyson Jacks
Andre Vanderstoep
Joys and Sorrows
Andre Vanderstoep
If you have a Joy or Sorrow to share in our upcoming service, please follow this link. Alternatively, Andre can be reached at 204-558-7464 or email him at care@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca
Pastoral Hymn
#1006 In My Quiet Sorrow (sung seated)
Share the Plate Offering
A Greater Good for Ourselves and Our World, by Kayla Parker
Andre Vanderstoep
Our Share the Plate Partner for July and August is Trees Winnipeg.
- The offering will be gratefully received, both right now, and continuing when our stream ends. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory
Hatikvah (With Hope), Traditional Hebrew Melody arranged by Phillip Keveren
performed by Daniel Clark
Reading
from To Bow and to Bend (adapted), by Rev. Sadie Lansdale
Andre Vanderstoep
Hymn
#129 Let Love Continue Long
Note: We will not be recording the sermon
Sermon
Lessons Grief has Taught Me, and the Meaning of Resilience, by Aggie Gigiel
Closing Hymn
#1057 Go Lifted Up
Announcements
Andre Vanderstoep
Please submit congregational announcements to worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca before 9:00 am each Sunday morning.
Closing Words
Use Our Inner Lights, by Amanda Alice Uluhan
Andre Vanderstoep
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: Aggie Gigiel
- Coordinators: Andre Vanderstoep and Jill Moats
- Music: Daniel Clark
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana Castañeda Aguilera
- Childcare: Paulina Hernandez
- Pastoral Care: Andre Vanderstoep (Coordinator)
- 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
- Hospitality: Janet Toews, 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.
Please refrain from taking photographs and making recordings during and after the service unless you have the express permission of all people involved.
Please keep aisles clear, particularly for people with mobility challenges and turn off electronic devices during the service. Thank you!
Topics: Grief, Growth, Resilience