Too often these days, yelling, pontificating, or being sarcastic is the discourse of choice. This makes it harder for people to have those tough discussions and find common ground with others with different or opposing points of view. It’s a skill set that seems to be disappearing, but I hope to shed some light on the challenges around having difficult conversations. I’ll be talking about the brain, and our psychological and social needs that impact our ability to do this successfully. Hopefully, this understanding will lead to better conversations.
Service Coordinator: Jill Moats
Order of Service
Centering Thought
“Conversation isn’t about proving a point; true conversation is about going on a journey with the people you are speaking with.“
– Ricky Maye
Centering Music
Barbara Allen (Traditional English), arr. by Phillip Keveren, performed by Daniel Clark
Opening Words
by Barbara Cheatham (adapted)
Jill Moats
Chalice Lighting
The Light Within Us, by Brian C Lee
Jill Moats
Gathering Hymn
#1020 Woyaya
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Jill Moats
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Story Wisdom
Fastika’s Story, by Jill Moats
Sing and Rejoice
Meditation
from The Dance of Connection, by Harriet Lerner
Angela Haig
Joys and Sorrows
Andre Vanderstoep
If you have a Joy or Sorrow to share in our upcoming service, please follow this link. Alternatively, Andre can be reached at 204-558-7464 or email him at care@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca
Pastoral Hymn
#1002 Comfort Me (sung seated)
Share the Plate Offering
This Place, These People, by Paul Dalzell
Jill Moats
Our Share the Plate Partner for July and August is Trees Winnipeg.
- The offering will be gratefully received, both right now, and continuing when our stream ends. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory
Dawn, by Dario Marianelli, performed by Daniel Clark
Reading
from To Converse Well, by Paula Marantz Cohen
Jill Moats
Hymn
#1023 Building Bridges
Note: We will begin recording the sermon after the hymn.
Sermon
Why Are Difficult Conversations So Difficult?, by Angela Haig
Closing Hymn
#1037 We Begin Again in Love
Announcements
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Please submit congregational announcements to worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca before 9:00 am each Sunday morning.
Closing Words
by Martha L Munson
Jill Moats
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
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.
Transition (Zoom only)
Arthur Burstow or Simer Kaur
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who helped make this service happen:
- Leader: Angela Haig
- Coordinator: Jill Moats
- Music: Daniel Clark
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana Castañeda Aguilera
- Childcare: Paulina Hernandez
- Pastoral Care: Andre Vanderstoep (Coordinator)
- Tech Team: Arthur Burstow, Simer Kaur, Ashlyn Noble, Christina Swindells-Nader
- Music for Affirmation: Composed by P.J. Buchan
- Ushers: Kristin Jimmy, Bromley Basford, Joan Carolyn, Ken Nicholson, Norman Mayer, Cheryl Simmonds, et al
- Set Up/Maintenance: Michael Thiessen
- Hospitality: Janet Toews, Lois Whyte, et al
- Chalice Sculptor: Jo’Anne Kelly
- Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
- Website Support: Karin Carlson
- Communicator Editor: Marjorie Doyle
- All-Church Email Bulletin: Lorie Battershilll
To contact SunServ (Sunday Services Team), please email worship@uuwinnipeg.mb.ca
Want to help setting up on Sunday mornings? Please contact Norm Cobb or Jim Gardiner.
Please refrain from taking photographs and making recordings during and after the service unless you have the express permission of all people involved.
Some in our beloved community are affected by exposure to the ingredients or chemicals in scented products. We ask that you join our efforts to accommodate their health concerns by being mindful and where possible avoiding scented products such as hair spray, perfume and deodorant when attending services.
Please keep aisles clear, particularly for people with mobility challenges and take a moment to silence your electronic devices before the service. Thank you!
Topics: Communication, Conflict