After a year and a half of a global pandemic, we’ve all experienced our lives changing, shifting, even upending. We’ve also learned how the people in our communities have reacted. Steve and Rev. Meghann will share some of their own experiences and what they’ve learned, and invite you all to share your own learnings in our breakout rooms after the service.
Coordinator: Steve Lennon
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- Participate via phone by dialing the Manitoba phone number 204 272 7920 or one of the numbers listed on our Connections page. When prompted, enter Meeting ID # 968 8339 7324; if you are asked for a password it’s 676600 .
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- More information about joining this and other services can be found on our Connections page.
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What I’ve Learned During A Pandemic
August 8, 2021
Centering Thought
“This virus is creating new ways for everyone to think of how to keep your family and friends safe. We are in uncharted territory and we will all learn together.”
~ Christin Gigstad
Centering Music
Welcome
Steve Lennon
Gathering Hymn
Hymn 1031 Filled with Loving Kindness
Chalice Lighting
“Grounding in our Faith,” Rev. Alice Anacheka-Nasemann
Opening Words
by Anne Peart
Affirmation
Love Is The Spirit
Candles of Caring
Marlene Schellenberg
Unison Words
Let us find within ourselves that quiet place as we turn our hearts and minds to caring for each other. May we be responsive and supportive, and may we honour that which is entrusted to us with love and compassion. This is our ministry of listening.
Hymn
Hymn 1029 Love Knocks and Waits for Us to Hear
Homily
Steve Lennon
Offering
Steve Lennon
Thank you for supporting the church with your funds, time, talent and energy.
Direct deposit or post-dated cheques simplify giving.
Offertory
Reading
“The Second Marathon,” Rev. Jenny Smith
Hymn
Hymn 1008 When Our Heart is in a Holy Place
Homily
Rev. Meghann Robern
Meditation
“Beannacht/Blessing,” John O’Donohue
The sound of the bell and two minutes of silence will follow the spoken meditation.
Hymn
Hymn 1014 Answering the Call of Love
Announcements
Steve Lennon
Benediction
Our task this week as Unitarian Universalists:
To keep well – physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually;
To remain connected – with family, with friends and community;
To affirm our faith in the small but essential actions
Which make our world a better one;
To be true to love,
Till we meet again.
~ by Steve Lennon
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Transition
What a Wonderful World, Louis Armstrong
Gratitude for our staff and our lay leaders who made this service happen:
- Speakers: Rev. Meghann Robern, Steve Lennon
- Coordinator: Steve Lennon
- Tech Hosts: Marjorie Doyle, Janet Toews
- Chat Moderator: Janet Toews
- Candles of Caring Host: Marlene Schellenberg
- Songleader Videos: PJ Buchan, Music Director, and the First UU Winnipeg Choir; Paul Rodermond, accompanist; Josh Robern, editor
- To contact the Sunday Services Team please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca