The Question Box

computer keyboard and words on blackboard: why, what, who, how, when, whereQuestions clarify for us our understanding, cause us to think, and can reveal for us pathways for further inquiry. Asking questions is a spiritual practice that asks us to be vulnerable by admitting we don’t have all the answers as we engage in our free and responsible search for truth and meaning.

This Sunday, we are taking your questions and responding to them from our virtual pulpit with a starting point for further dialogue.

Service Coordinator: Steve Lennon

The Question Box

December 13, 2020

“I never learn anything from talking. I only learn when I ask questions.” – Lou Holtz

Centring

Humble and Kind by Tim McGraw

Welcome

Steve Lennon

Hymn of the Month

43 The Morning, Noiseless

Chalice Lighting

Open to Unexpected Answers by Julianne Lepp

Opening Words

Spirit of Life, Be Present With Us by Kathy A. Huff

Affirmation

Love Is The Spirit, words by James Vila Blake (adapted); music by P.J. Buchan

Story Wisdom

The Power of Empathy by Dr Brené Brown

Candles of Caring

Unison Words:

As we gather in this space as people of faith,With the intention to care for each others’ needs with the gifts we each bring, May we listen to one another, and share each other’s journey, And may we be comforted, strengthened, and enriched.

Hymn

184 Be Ye Lamps Unto Yourselves

Offering

For December, as part of our Share the Plate program, our Social Justice Team has chosen the Winnipeg chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace as our community partner. They’re a volunteer organization that builds beds for kids who are sleeping on the floor. Please visit their website to learn more.

Our online-only format is a morally sound response by our community to the current pandemic on our planet. This also means that we are emphasizing remote giving during our offering this morning:

  • Donations can now be sent via e-transfer/Interac to office@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca; in the note, you MUST include your name and if your donation is for the Sunday offering, your pledge, or our capital campaign.
  • You may always mail cheques to the church!
  • We are also using Canada Helps to receive online donations. Go to their website to donate in this way.

Offertory

Where Do We Come From? FUUCW Choir

Reading

Show Up Hungry by Elizabeth Nguyen

Meditation

Excerpt from: The Call: Discovering Why You Are Here by Oriah Mountain Dreamer

Hymn

291 Die Gedanken Sind Frei

Sermon

Nicole McKay

Nicole is taking questions and providing her perspective from the pulpit. To ask a question, you can visit www.slido.com and enter the code “FUUCW” In keeping with our covenant of right relations, please include your name with your question.

Hymn

1020 Woyaya

Announcements

Steve Lennon

Benediction

Cherish Your Doubts by Michael Schuler

Chalice Extinguishing

Carry the Flame sung by the First UU Winnipeg Choir

Transition to Connecting & Conversation Time

Life’s Too Short To Stay Silent by FUUCW Choir

Gratitude for our staff and our lay leaders who made this service happen:

  • Leaders: Nicole McKay, Andrea James
  • Coordinator: Steve Lennon, Sunday Services Team
  • Zoom Tech Host: Mel Leslie, Tech Team
  • Zoom Chat Moderator: Lise Desrochers, Tech Team
  • Candles of Caring Host: Marlene Schellenberg, Pastoral Care Team
  • Songleader Videos: PJ Buchan, Music Director and the FUUW Choir; Paul Rodermond, accompanist; Josh Robern, editor