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Meeting ID: 875 7968 2098

ORDER OF SERVICE

Second Sunday after Pentecost

Union Sunday

Anniversary of the Founding of the United Church of Canada

June 6, 2021 – 10:30 a.m.

Zion-Memorial United Church

Minister: Rev. David Sherwin

Music Director: Mary Lou Carroll

WE GATHER TOGETHER

PRELUDE

INTRODUCTION OF THE FINAL PRELUDE

FINAL PRELUDE: “Morning has Broken” #409 (Voices United)

Requested by Carol Dowdall in memory of her sister, Lois Elliott.

WORDS OF WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE

RESPONSIVE MUSIC: “We are Pilgrims” #595 (Voices United)

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As we worship in this place, we remember that for thousands of years, First People’s lives and spirituality have been deeply connected to the land. We stand here on unceded Algonquin territory. We give thanks for past stewardship of the land, and pledge to live here with respect, care, and gratitude.

CALL TO WORSHIP

OPENING PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come,

thy will be done,

on earth, as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread,

and forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,

the power and the glory,

for ever and ever.  AMEN.

OPENING HYMN: “Would You Bless Our Homes and Families” #556 (Voices United)

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

SCRIPTURE READINGS - Lay Readers: Karen and Andrew Valley

1. Mark 3:20-35
2. 2 Corinthians 4:13- 5:1

MEDITATIVE MUSIC: “My Gift to You” Music by Jan Wood

SERMON: “One Big Family”

MEDITATIVE MUSIC: “The Abundant Life” Music by Ben Logan

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

OUR OFFERING TO GOD

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Special prayers in memory of the Indigenous children who died while attending

Indian Residential Schools.

CLOSING HYMN: “Who is My Mother” #178 (More Voices)

WE GO FORTH TO SERVE

INTRODUCTION OF THE POSTLUDE: “Amazing Grace”

COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE: “Amazing Grace” #266 (Voices United)

Requested by both Helen Larson and Theresa Morin