Our November theme is non-violence. While the term is often used in social justice contexts, during this service we will explore how we might apply non-violence to our ecological justice as well. Our jumping off point will be Nick Offerman’s new book about contemplating our relationships with nature and conservation.
Coordinator: Steve Lennon
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Where the Deer and the Antelope Play
November 7, 2021
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Centering
“The world needs our activity, our doing, and our care.” — Philip Simmons
Centering Music
Rocky Mountain Suite (Cold Nights in Canada), John Denver
Welcome
Steve Lennon
Gathering Hymn
164 The Peace Not Past Our Understanding
Chalice Lighting
“Chalice of the Earth and Sun,” Steve Lennon
Opening Words
by Michael Stark
Affirmation
Love Is The Spirit
Candles of Caring
Marlene Schellenberg
Unison Words
We pause to reflect on our week, to think of changes and challenges that lay ahead. And, as we share what is in our hearts and support each other along the way, we are all strengthened.
Hymn
15 The Lone Wild Bird
Share the Plate
Andy Russo, Pulford Community Living Services
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
Who’s Gonna Stand Up?, Neil Young
Reading
Excerpt from “Where the Deer and the Antelope Play,” Nick Offerman
Homily
Rev. Meghann Robern
Hymn
100 I’ve Got Peace Like a River
Meditation
Excerpt from “Becoming Animal: An Earthly Cosmology,” David Abram
The sound of the bell and two minutes of silence will follow the spoken meditation.
Homily
Steve Lennon
Hymn
163 For the Earth Forever Turning
Announcements
Steve Lennon
Benediction
by John O’Donohue
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Transition
Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology), Marvin Gaye
Gratitude
Gratitude for our staff and our lay leaders who made this service happen:
- Leaders: Rev. Meghann Robern and Steve Lennon
- Coordinator: Steve Lennon, Sunday Services Team
- Tech Team: Ashlyn Noble, Colleen Millikin, and Odell Havsdotter
- Candles of Caring Host: Marlene Schellenberg
- Songleader Videos: Paul Rodermond, Acting Music Director/accompanist; PJ Buchan, past Music Director; and the FUUW Choir; Josh Robern, editor
- To contact the Sunday Services Team please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca