“Some folks are wise, and some are otherwise,” wrote Tobias Smollett. My father, who was eminently wise, used to observe that young people were mistakenly called mature when they were simply sophisticated, a thought that was echoed by Stephen Colbert when he suggested that those who appear young and wise are more likely just cynical. In similar vein, many confuse knowledge with wisdom, which, while related, are not the same. As it turns out, true wisdom might be compared to a fine whiskey – its quality arises from distillation and blend. In the case of wisdom, it is distilled knowledge blended with life experience. Or, as Alice Bailey put it: “Knowledge differentiates whilst wisdom blends.”
Service Leader: Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Service Coordinator: Steve Lennon
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it. ~ Helen Keller
Fanfare
The Prince of Denmark’s March (Trumpet Voluntary), by Jeremiah Clarke
Daniel Clark, with nature video by Ashlyn Noble
Choral Prelude
On the Dusty Earth Drum, lyrics by Joseph Colter, music by Jason Shelton
The Choir, led by Shannon Unger
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Steve Lennon
Gathering Hymn
#158 Praise the Source of Faith and Learning
Debby Lake on recorder. Daniel Clark will play the hymn through once first.
Chalice Lighting
by Rev. Dr. Cynthia Landrum
Charlene Zelanko
Opening Words
#644 An Unfailing Treasure, Wisdom of Solomon
Charlene Zelanko
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.
Stewardship Speaker
Angela Haig
Joys and Sorrows
Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Pastoral Hymn
#1021 Lean on Me (sung seated)
Meditation
Steve Lennon
Hymn
#1023 Building Bridges
Reading
The Quality of Life from The Epistles of Seneca
Rev Stefan Jonasson
Offering
Our Share the Plate Partner for March is Agape Table.
The offering will be gratefully received, during or after the service. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory
Allemande from French Suite No. 5, by J.S. Bach
Daniel Clark
Anthem
Dansi na Kuimba (Swahili: Dance and Sing) by Dave and Jean Perry
Soloist Beth Tait and the Choir, directed by Shannon Unger, accompanied by Daniel Clark
Sermon
Wise and Otherwise, by Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Closing Hymn
#1068 Rising Green
Announcements
Steve Lennon and others
Closing Words
#706 May the Light, by Rev. Kathleen McTigue
Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
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: Rev. Stefan Jonasson
- Coordinator: Steve Lennon, with Charlene Zelanko
- Music Director: Shannon Unger
- Music: Daniel Clark (piano), Debby Lake (recorder), Beth Tait(soloist), the Choir
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana G.Castañeda A.
- Childcare Provider: Paulina Hernandez
- RE Volunteers: Amari Poponne
- Tech Team: Khalil Nader, Charlene Zelanko, Christina Swindells-Nader
- Centering/fanfare videos: Ashlyn Noble
- This service’s ushers, greeters, and hospitality volunteers, including Cheryl Simmonds, Janet Toews, Alejandra Nikkel, Paula Keirstead, Michael Thiessen
- 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, Office Support, and Rentals: Nathalie Waite
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