Ways to Join the Resistance

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an aerial image of people on the shore at Ocean Beach arranged in the letters RESIST!!, with the surf covering the right third of the photo
Tim Gouw (via unsplash) writes: Thousands of protesters came to Ocean Beach in San Francisco Saturday Feb. 11, 2017 to send an anti-Trump message: “Resist!!” They lined up and formed the letters. The first exclamation point is largely pink. I happen to be on a helicopter flight in the area so I was able to take this shot.
Austin Channing Brown wrote in June 2020, “I believe firmly that to practice love is to disrupt the status quo which is masquerading as peace.” This Sunday, Ashlyn will lead an exploration of ways to disrupt fascism with community building and common pitfalls for folks new to activism – or those returning to the fight.

Service Leader: Ashlyn Noble
Service Coordinator: Christina Swindells-Nader

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Order of Service

Centering Thought

Deescalate all conflict that isn’t with the enemy

— Margaret Killjoy

Centering Music

Aragonaise from Le Cid, by Jules Massenet

Daniel Clark

Chalice Lighting

Kinship of Flame

Ashlyn Noble

Gathering Hymn

#188 Come, Come, Whoever You Are

Welcome

Christina

Affirmation

Love Is the Spirit

Story Wisdom

Yertle the Turtle, by Dr Seuss, read by Ashlyn

Sing and Rejoice

As people return to their seats

Canvas Testimonial

Allison Baird

Offering

with words from Jack Layton

Our Share the Plate Partner for the April is the John Howard Society of Manitoba’s ‘Get the Story Out’ Program.

The offering will be gratefully received, during or after the service. Donation options are at this link.

Offertory

Cauldron of Healing, by Kevin Kern

Daniel Clark

Reading

Canada’s little-known anti-socialist internment camps, by Owen Schalk

adapted and read by Ashlyn Noble

Joys and Sorrows

Christina Swindells-Nader

Pastoral Hymn

#131 Love Will Guide Us (sung seated)

All Ages Activity

Activism Is for Everyone, led by Ashlyn

Meditation

Diversity of Tactics

Ashlyn Noble

Hymn

#170 We Are a Gentle, Angry People

Note: we will begin recording the sermon after the hymn. Barring technical problems it will eventually be shared on our YouTube and Buzzsprout channels.

Sermon

Ways to Join the Resistance, by Ashlyn Noble

Closing Hymn

Joy in Resistance, with the Resistance Revival Chorus recording as accompaniment.

Announcements

Christina

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

Closing Words

Ashlyn Noble

Chalice Extinguishing

Carry the Flame

Transition to Breakout Room (Zoom only)

A/V Team

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.

Gratitude

Gratitude to all who made this service happen, including

  • Leader: Ashlyn Noble
  • Coordinator: Christina Swindells-Nader
  • Music: Daniel Clark (piano), Debby Lake (lyrics coordination, hymn consultation), Kelvin Seifert and Esther Kathryn (hymn consultation)
  • 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, Alexey Sokadeev, Bryan Enaje, Christina Swindells-Nader, Charan Brar, Vlad Martinovvova, Ihor Pushkar
  • Ushers:  Joan Carolyn, Ken Nicholson
  • Set Up/Maintenance: Michael Thiessen
  • Greeter: Paula Keirstead and others
  • Hospitality: Janet Toews, Brian Klowak, Allison Baird, and 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!