“Who cares?” can be an expression that is, at once, derisive and dismissive. It’s most often offered by those whose answer is “I don’t.” But what if we were to answer it as an honest question rather than a cheap comeback? In that case, the answer might be positive and affirming, especially in the context of a community where we are all called to care for one another. Who cares? We do.
The Choir will sing.
Service Leader: Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Service Coordinator: Jill Moats
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have. — Margaret Mead
Fanfare
The Prince of Denmark’s March (Trumpet Voluntary) by Jeremiah Clarke
Daniel Clark, video by Ashlyn Noble
Choral Prelude
#390 Gaudeamus Hodie (Let Us Rejoice Together Today), traditional lyrics, music by Natalie Sleeth
the choir, directed by Shannon Unger
Opening Words
Winter Blessing, by Kathleen McTigue
Reverend Stefan Jonasson
Chalice Lighting
by Deanna Vandiver
Jill Moats
Gathering Hymn
#224 Let Christmas Come
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Jill Moats
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Love is the spirit of this church, the quest for truth its sacrament, and service is its law.
This is our great covenant: to dwell together in peace, to seek truth in love, and to help one another to the end that all souls shall grow into harmony with life.
Joys and Concerns
Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Pastoral Hymn
#221 Light One Candle (sung seated)
Share the Plate Speaker
Mark Stine from ECRC
Offering
Offering words written by Victoria Weinstein, read by Jill Moats.
Our Share the Plate Partner for the December is Elmwood Community Resource Centre (ECRC).
The offering will be gratefully received, during or after the service. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory
Andante, Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, by Felix Mendelssohn
Jennifer Bright and Daniel Clark
Reading
from Toward a Theology of Pastoral Care, by Mark Mosher DeWolfe
Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Meditation
Filled with Loving Kindness, traditional Buddhist meditation, adapted by Mark Hayes, led by Jill Moats
Choral Anthem
A Candle for Peace, by Lois Brownsey and Marti Lynn Lantz
the choir, directed by Shannon Unger
Sermon
Who Cares, by Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Closing Hymn
#226 People Look East
Announcements
Jill Moats and others
Closing Words
A Friend Along the Way, by Lauralyn W. Bellamy
Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again (x2)
Then we shall see a world of light and a world of joy
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who made this service happen, including
- Leader: Reverend Stefan Jonasson
- Coordinator: Jill Moats
- Music Director: Shannon Unger
- Music: Daniel Clark (piano), Jennifer Brignt (clarinet)
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana G.Castañeda A.
- Childcare Provider: Paulina Hernandez
- RE Volunteers: Amari Poponne
- Tech Team: Khalil Nader, Christina Swindells-Nader
- Centering/fanfare videos: Ashlyn Noble
- This morning’s ushers, greeters, and hospitality volunteers, including Maxine Hébert Malo, Bromley Basford, Paula Keirstead, Marian Siemens, Paula Edge and Bill Bradshaw
- Maintenance and set up: Jessica Hamm and Alejandra Nikkel
- Music for Affirmation: P.J. Buchan
- Chalice Sculptor & Banner Designer: Jo’Anne Kelly
- Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
- 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.
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