Sunday June 4, 2023 – Union Sunday – Pride Sunday
Worship led by the Grace Choir, Community Choir Karen Fawcett,
Rev. Cathy Kinsman, Ann Campbell and Garnet Weaver
GOD CALLS US TOGETHER
GATHERING MUSIC
WELCOME
**HYMN “Will You Come and Follow Me” (vs.1,2,4,5) VU #567
Words: The Iona Community, 1987 Music: Scottish traditional, arr. The Iona Community, 1987
WE OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD
CANDLE LIGHTING
“In the Quiet Stillness of Creation” Gladys Jack
Words and Music: Gladys Jack
“In the quiet stillness of creation, in the quiet stillness of home.
In the quiet stillness of our being, God reminds us that we’re not alone.”
CENTERING PRAYER
**HYMN “You Creator God, Have Searched Me” MV #131
Words & Music: George Mulrain, paraphrasing Psalm 139: arr. More Voices. 2007
CHILDREN’S TIME
**HYMN “You Creator God, Have Searched Me” MV #131
Words & Music: George Mulrain, paraphrasing Psalm 139: arr. More Voices. 2007
PRAYER OF HEALING
we confess that we have not always followed in your path.
We declare we have hope and faith in you but, at times,
our hearts are touched with despair.
We are called to share your gift of love, but,
at times we have hoarded your gifts for our own benefit.
Loving God, we pray that as you journey with us,
you will set us on your path.
Free us from the power of the distractions, biases,
and prejudice of this world that separates us from you.
We offer in prayer now, these situations that keep us from walking fully with You.
Prayer/silent meditation
WORDS OF GRACE AND COMFORT
Members of the Body of Christ,
once more we have shared in the mystery of grace.
We are renewed, freed from the world’s limitations.
Our hearts have been opened to God’s presence.
We are reminded once again that we are God’s
beloved children.
May we go out and share God’s blessing.
Thanks be to God for these words of grace and comfort. Amen
SPECIAL MUSIC “One Day Soon” Grace Choir
Music: Andrea Crouch Arr. Mary Mc Donald
THE SCRIPTURES SPEAK TO US
SCRIPTURE READING
Genesis 1:1-2-2:4a
In this is God’s hope for the world. Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE
HYMN “You Call “Us Out” (vs.1,2,3,5) VU #569
Words: Anna Briggs, 1991 Music: Basil Harwood, 1898
GOD INVITES US TO RESPOND
*OFFERING INVITATION
*OFFERING RESPONSE “Grateful” MV #182
Words and Music: Tom Tomaszek; arr. Sarah Hart and T. Tomaszek, 2003
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
WE GO OUT IN FAITH
*HYMN “Wherever You May Go” MV #216
Words and Music: David Kai, 1996
ANNOUNCEMENTS – LIFE AND MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH
BLESSING
*CHORAL BENEDICTION “Closing Prayer”
Words and Music – Don Besig and Nancy Price
Hymns from More Voices and Voices United are used with permission. One License #A-7252
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
June 5th
10:00 am - LCC - Meri-dian Ukuleles
1:30 pm - Meri-dian Ukuleles - Hemstock
June 6th
9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Pie Making
10:00 am - Pastoral Care Meeting
4:00 - 5:30 pm - Homework Program
6:30 - 8:00 pm - French Piano Recital
June 7th
June 7th
10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Senior Luncheon
2: 00 pm - Meri-dian Ukuleles - Pioneer House
4: 00 - 5:30 pm - Kidz Praize
5:00 - 6:15 pm - Choir
6:30 – 8:00 pm - Kern-Ali Piano Recital
June 8th
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - M & P Meeting
9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Pie making
9:30 am - Book Club
1:00 - 2:00 pm - Outreach Cupboard
2:30 pm - Meri-dian Ukuleles - Dr Cooke
6:00 - 9:00 pm - Youth Nite
7:00 pm - Grace United Music Night
June 9th
Last Day of Playschool
1:30 pm - Nan Batke Funeral
4:15 pm - Bradley & Vanjoff Rehearsal
June 10th
2:00 pm - Bradley & Vanjoff Wedding
June 11th
10: 00 am - Worship
1:00 - 6:00 pm - Brynn Campbell’s Shower
Outreach Shopping List
o Canned fruit
o Fresh fruit
o Canned vegetables
o Fresh vegetables
o Granola Bars
o Cereal
o Instant oatmeal pkgs
o Rice
o Pasta sauce
o Peanut butter
o Jelly
o Jam
o Kraft Dinner
o Crackers
o Juice boxes
o Larger canned protein (ham, chicken, tuna)
o Toilet paper/Kleenex
o Shampoo
o Body wash
o Deodorant
o Feminine hygiene
o Instant coffee
YOUTH NITES │ JUNE 8 │6:00 – 8:30 PM|GUC
Look forward to next week, we are making cookies and serving at Music Night on Thursday, June 8th. We will be responsible for making iced tea, lemonade, and cookies. Part of our job will also be cleaning up after the event. 9:00 is pick up this night! Please find below the link for next week youth nite. June 8th link - https://form.jotform.com/212015132845243 If there are any questions about youth nites, contact our youth nite worker Kathleen Gunn. Kathleen can be reached at kathleengunn13@gmail.com or 306-821-1833.
STEWARDSHIP SECONDS
Loving God and neighbour means giving of our entire selves: our time, our energy, and our money.
SING INTO SUMMER |JUNE 8|7:00 PM |GUC
Come and join us for a fun night of special music! Featuring Grace Community Choir, Grace Celebration Ringers, Kidz Praize, Meri-dian Ukuleles and so much more. Doors will open at 6:30 pm.
STATEMENT ON ANTI-LGBTQIA+ BILL IN UGANDA
The United Church of Canada joins with other civil society organizations in Canada to denounce the anti-LGBTQIA+ bill that passed recently in Uganda. The time to support LGBTQIA+ allies and activists in Uganda is now. Gender and sexuality are gifts of God. The United Church of Canada opposes discrimination against anyone, for any reason, that results in someone’s worth being devalued. The work of justice is about how we treat people in the world, so we work to end all forms of discrimination. We urge the Canadian government to continue sharing its concern about the bill to President Museveni. Further, Canada should appoint a Special Envoy for LGBTQIA+ human rights to coordinate international efforts with other countries, including Argentina, France, and the United States, that have also taken a position. We expect that there will be refugees fleeing Uganda because of this bill. We urge Canada to improve pathways for LGBTQIA+ activists and community members who may need to flee their countries for safety. Currently, only about 0.1 percent of Canadian international assistance goes toward supporting LGBTQIA+ human rights. This amount should increase; more Canadian international assistance and humanitarian aid should be going to organizations committed to inclusion and supporting LGBTQIA+ human rights. We support the Stephen Lewis Foundation, Rainbow Railroad, Equitas, The Equality Fund, and African Centre for Refugees, all members of Dignity Network Canada, as they work with partners in Uganda to amplify the messages from the community. And we call on the Canadian government to urgently implement these calls for action.
ON THE DOORSTEP OF GRACE|JUNE
The June edition will center around the theme of: Summer” Play List”. What music, books, or activities are you hoping to include in your summer? Send you personal play list to: brenda.ellison36@gmail.com or agweaver@hmsinet.ca
PRIDE WEEK|JUNE 11-18
There is so much to be thankful for at this time of year. Not only is June a time to come together as a community to support and continue the struggle for 2SLGBTQQIAAP+ Rights and Freedoms in our own backyard and around the world, but also to honour the history, knowledge, oral traditions, and contributions of Indigenous People on Turtle Island for National Indigenous History Month. This year, our local Pride Committee is excited to bring you a week of Lloyd Pride 2023 celebrations starting on June 11 and continuing until June 18. We kick off Pride Week next Sunday with the Annual Pride Walk and Pride in the Park sponsored by Cenovus Energy, Synergy Credit Union and CO-OP, followed by the All Ages Pride Ride Bike-a-Thon in support of Lloydminster and Vermilion for Equity (Monday, June 12), a Rainbows 'n Glitter Sober Social Evening and Dance in support of Residents in Recovery in the Grace United Church Hall (Tuesday, June 13), Pride Family Movie Night sponsored by Grace United Church (Wednesday, June 14), Drag BINGO at the Sticks Billiards and Lounge (Thursday, June 15), a Family "Play at the Park" and nature craft event at Bud Miller picnic area playground (Friday, June 16), the annual Lloyd Pride 2023 Drag Showcase on the Vic Juba Community Theatre main stage (Saturday, June 17), and finally the Slay the Day Youth Performing Arts Showcase in the Black Box Theatre at Lakeland College (Sunday, June 18). For more information, tickets, and timings for these wonderful events, please visit @LGBTQLloyd on Facebook, or email me at gucjensonbrown@gmail.com. I hope you all have a blessed week and look forward to seeing many of you during Lloyd Pride 2023!
GRAD SUNDAY |JUNE 18|GUC
Do you know of anyone who will be graduating from Highschool this year? We would like to offer a little celebration for the youth who are taking this most important step in their life journey. We need your help, so no one is missed. Please comment on the Friendship Forms in the church pews or speak to Cathy or Bev if you know of a graduate this June.
As beloved children of God, all are included in the life and ministry of
the Grace Family where diversity is celebrated.
Grace remembers, as we celebrate God’s presence in worship,
that Grace United Church gathers on Treaty 6 land,
the traditional territory of the Plains, Wood Cree, Assiniboine and Métis peoples.
As Treaty people,
we seek to live with respect on this land and live in peace and friendship with all our relations.
Affirming Support Worker - Jenson Brown 780-875-8959 gucjensonbrown@gmail.com
Minister - Rev Cathy Kinsman 1-204-294-2142 gucminister@graceunitedchurch.ca
Board Chair - Darrel Howell 780-870-1671 dhhowell@telus.net
Administrative Support - Ashley Barber 780-875-8959 gucadmin@graceunitedchurch.ca
Executive Director - Bev Thurlow 780-875-8959 gucexecdirector@graceunitedchurch.ca
Treasurer - Lynda Campbell 306-821-2575 guctreasurer@graceunitedchurch.ca
Playschool Coordinator - Lori Haygarth 780-808-0959 gucplayschool@graceunitedchurch.ca
Choir Director - Karen Fawcett 780-875-4642 karenfawcett@hotmail.com