Month: March 2021

March 21st Sunday Service

“The Misplaced Pursuit of Perfection”
Service Leader: Nancy Rubenstein
Speaker: E.N. Hill
Zoom Coordinator: Allison Armstrong

Announcements Nancy Rubenstein
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Prelude: “Morning Has Broken” Yusuf Cat Stevens
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Chalice Lighting Nancy Rubenstein
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Acknowledging the Indigenous Land on which We Live Nancy Rubenstein
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Introduction to the Song Nancy Rubenstein
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Song: “Right to Be Wrong” by Joss Stone, performed by Karen Richards
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Reading and Introduction to Meditation Nancy Rubenstein
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Meditation E.N. Hill
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Introduction to the Presentation Nancy Rubenstein
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Presentation: “Healing the Hurt: the UU Rut of Perfectionism” E.N. Hill (recorded talk given to the Neighborhood UU Church in Toronto on Feb. 21st, 2021)
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Offertory Nancy Rubenstein
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Closing Words and Entrusting of the Flame Nancy Rubenstein
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Postlude: “Hoe-Down – Extrait de Rodeo (Aaron Copland)” performed by
Groupe Société Générale with Les Siècles orchestra, the Les Métaboles
chamber choir, and the children of the Demos orchestras.
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We thank our production crew for all their support.

March 14th Sunday Service

The Burning Bush by Andrina Cox

“Fellowship Anniversary Sunday”
Service Leaders: UUFO Board Members
Speakers: Rev. Fred Cappuccino, Bonnie Cappuccino
Zoom Coordinator: Allison Armstrong

Prelude: #311″Let It Be A Dance” Alena Hemingway and Brian Kenny
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Announcements and Mindfulness Bell allison calvern
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Opening Words Brandon Milk
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Chalice Lighting / allumer la flamme Michel Jan
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Welcome/acceuil allison calvern
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Reflection français Maurice Cabana-Proulx
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Introduction to the Song allison calvern
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Song: #318 “We Would be One” Michel Boudreau
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Prayer by Rev. Fred Cappuccino, read by Lorna Erickson-Fraser
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Introduction to Interview with Fred and Bonnie allison calvern
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Presentation: “Interview with Fred and Bonnie” – allison calvern, Fred Cappuccino, Bonnie Cappuccino
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Song: “Lord of the Dance” the Irish Rovers
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Offertory Dave Edmunds
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Closing Words Brandon Milk
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Entrusting of the Flame / Éteindre la flamme Michel Jan
Mindfulness Bell allison calvern
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Postlude: #123 “Spirit of Life” All Souls Unitarian Virtual Choir (first verse is sung in Spanish)
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We thank our production crew for all their support.
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Media Credits:
CC video footage from videvo.net:
“Bokeh Car Lights in New York” – video by Videvo
“Spark Glow Bokeh 1” – video by Videvo

March 7th Sunday Service

“How Women are Saving the World”
Service Leader: allison calvern
Speakers: Kakenya Ntaiya, Sarah Mae Baxter
Singers: Claire Heistek, Pat Lucey, Laurie-Anne Muldoon, Martha Nabatian
Zoom Coordinator: Allison Armstrong

Prelude: “Stand Up” Cynthia Erivo
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Announcements, Chalice Lighting and Opening Words allison calvern
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Joys and Sorrows allison calvern
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Introduction to Hymn #212 Pat Lucey
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Song: “#212 “We Are Dancing Sarah’s Circle” Pat Lucey, Martha Nabatian, Laurie-Anne Muldoon, and Claire Heistek
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Story for All Ages: “Angela’s Airplane” by Robert Munsch, read by Sarah Mae Baxter
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Introduction to Rato Baltin (Be Artsy) allison calvern
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Presentation – Part 1: “Rato Baltin” Be Artsy NGO
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Introduction to “A Girl Who Demanded School” allison calvern
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Presentation – Part 2: “A Girl Who Demanded School” Kakenya Ntaiya
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Song: “Bread and Roses” Bronwen Lewis
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Offertory, Closing Words, Entrusting of the Flame allison calvern
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Postlude: Selection from the Fourth Movement of “Symphony # 1 in E Minor” (Florence Price) New Black Music Repertory Ensemble, Leslie B. Dunner
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We thank our production crew for all their support.
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Media Credits:
CC video footage from videvo.net:
“Clouds” – video by Videvo
“Flying over Misty Coastline” – video by Bellergy
“Water Droplets Slow Motion 7” – video by Videvo

February 28th Sunday Service

“More Perspectives on Courage”
Service Leader: Nick LePan
Speakers: Chipo Shambare and E.N. Hill
Zoom Coordinator: Allison Armstrong


Announcements Nick LePan
Prelude: “Hymn to Freedom” Oscar Peterson
Welcome, Chalice Lighting and Opening Words Nick LePan
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Introduction to “Amazing Grace” Chipo Shambare
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Song: “Amazing Grace” Pentatonix
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Reading: “The Long Road to Freedom” (Nelson Mandela) E.N. Hill
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Introduction to “Singing for Viola” Nick LePan
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Song: “Singing for Viola” Chris White
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Responsive Reading: “It is Possible to Live in Peace” (Gandhi) Chipo Shambare with UUFO Congregation Responding
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Introduction to “Lift Every Voice and Sing” E.N. Hill
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Song: “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Kirk Franklin
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Reading: #50 from Lifting our Voices: Readings in the Living Tradition
(Christian de la Huerta) E.N. Hill
Meditation
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Offertory Nick LePan
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Introduction to “The Hill We Climb” Chipo Shambare
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Poem: “The Hill We Climb” Amanda Gorman
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Closing Words, Blessing, Entrusting of the Flame, and Introduction to the Postlude Nick LePan and Chipo Shambare
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Postlude: “Oh Happy Day” Ray Charles and the Voices of Jubilation
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We thank our production crew for all their support.
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Media Credits:
CC video footage from videvo.net:
“Coloured Smoke on Black 04” – video by Videvo
“Coloured Smoke on Black 06” – video by Videvo
“Coloured Smoke on Black 08” – video by Videvo
“Coloured Smoke on Black 09” – video by Videvo