Candlelight Service. Rev. Steven Epperson UCV Members and the Chalice Choir. - December 17, :30 pm

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1 949 WEST 49TH AVENUE meeting on traditional xʷməθkwəy əm (Musqueam) land Candlelight Service Rev. Steven Epperson UCV Members and the Chalice Choir - December 17, :30 pm Tel: info@vancouverunitarians.ca Fax:

2 UNITARIAN CHURCH OF VANCOUVER Celebration of Worship December 17, 2017 At the front of the church you will find unlit candles. You are welcome to light a candle in remembrance, in gratitude, in prayer, in celebration. The prelude beginning at 7:15 pm helps to create a mood for shared celebration and worship. Please refrain from conversing and please turn off your cell phones. Prelude Call to Celebration / Kindling the Chalice Flame Opening Carol #226 Christmas Melodies Paul Nash* Rev. Steven Epperson People Look East Season of Farewells and Beginnings Readings Fallen Leaves Henry David Thoreau Read by Mason Harris This is What I Want to Happen From a Zuni prayer Read by Tara Bonham Choral Response Miles to Go Before I Sleep L. Nickel Season of Dark, Longing and Peace Readings The Growing of Roots Karel Capek Read by Paul Nash Praise Wet Snow Denise Levertov Read by Léonie Armstrong Choral Response Who Knows Where the Seasons Go? Season of Hanukkah Words by Robert Frost, music by L. Nickel Readings Rock of My Salvation Mordecai Ben Isaac Read by Elliott Dainow For Hanukkah H.N. Bialik Read by Aidan Pitt-Brooke

3 Choral Response Ha Shalom* Greg Gilpin Season of Yule Readings Yule Gary Kent Spain Read by Louise Bunn Aspects of Yule Zephyr Lioness Read by Karen Bartlett Choral Response The Day We Went to Rothesay Traditional, arr. E. Dainow Offering: We deeply appreciate your presence here, your offering and the gifts you share. Hark the Herald Angels Season with an Attitude Samuel Arnold/arr. E. Dainow With members of the choir Readings Christmas Lights Robert Moore Read by Geoff Gomery At the Winter Solstice Jane Kenyon Read by Mason Harris Choral Response Veni, Veni Emmanuel** Latin hymn, originating in the 9 th century, arr. M. Trotta With the Chalice Ensemble Christmas Full-On Readings Mice in the Hay Leslie Norris Read by Steven Epperson To be Sung by the One who First Takes the Child From its Mother Grande Pueblos Song Read by Leonie Armstrong For So the Children Come #616 Sophia Lyon Fahs Read by the Congregation Congregational Carol #245 Joy to the World Choral Response The Ground*** O. Gjeilo

4 Winter Light/New Year Readings Circles Wendell Berry Read by David MacDonald All Winter Long Trad. Native American Read by Tara Bonham Congregational Carol #55 Benediction Closing Hymn #409 Valediction Dark of Winter Rev. Steven Epperson Carry the flame of peace and love, until we meet again. Carry the flame of peace and love, until we meet again. Sleep My Child * Paul and I became good friends while singing in the Phoenix Chamber Choir when it began and we continued singing together in the Ensemble Vocal Tudor de Montreal. He still sings professionally with the Vancouver Chamber Choir, now in his 17th year with them. Elliott *Ha Shalom Peace shall be for all the world All the world shall be for peace. **Veni, Veni Emmanuel O come, o come, the I am that is with us Break the bond of the captive people! Who mourn in exile Deprived of the incarnation of the father. Rejoice! Rejoice! The great I am Will be born for you. O come, gatherer of all nations, Come to make all whole, To save your servants From their separateness, *** The Ground Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Hosanna, hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Blessed is He who comes. Hosanna in the highest. Lamb of God, grant us peace. O come thou light of life (MorningStar) To shine on us by your coming, Dispel the clouds of night, Drive away the shadows of death.

5 Our Vision Because we envision a more compassionate world, we seek to deepen our spiritual and religious lives, grow and enrich our congregation, and advocate for love and justice. Living Our Vision As Unitarians, we are dedicated to spiritual growth, social justice, and reverence for nature and all life. We embody these values through worship, ethical action, artistic expression, and religious education for all ages that aim to connect hearts, heads, and hands. Our congregation welcomes all ages, orientations, abilities, and identities in our joyous search for meaning.

6 UCV Upcoming Seasonal Events 949 W. 49th Avenue (Oak and 49 th ) Dec pm Christmas Eve Celebration On this evening, we gather with candles, carols and story to commemorate our fellowship and the gifts of the season. Bring your family and friends; all are invited to this service for all ages. Dec. 25 Christmas Carol-Sing/Potluck 1 pm We ll gather in the Sanctuary, then move to the Hewett Hall for a bite to eat and holiday fun. Bring a dish and your carol singing voices. Join with UCV members and friends Christmas cheer for all ages! With Patrick Dubois and Gavin Grandish Dec. 31 Fire Communion Service 11 am Join with us! Bring your family, children and friends as we observe this special time in the year through music, pageants, meditation, food and the spoken word.

7 Image credit: Angela Harding Image credit: Angela Harding

8 The Presence of Children is a Gift to the Church. Welcome! To parents and responsible adults may we suggest: Relax! Mother Nature put the wiggle in children; don t feel you have to suppress it in our church. All are welcome! Sit towards the front where your child can see what is going on; backs of heads are boring! Help your child by being a role model. Gently and quietly remind them what we do in worship and explain what is going on. Answer your child s questions with a quiet whisper they often whisper back. Encourage your child to work with their Buddy Bag to help them concentrate on worship. If you have to leave the service with your child, please feel free to come back. We believe children belong in sacred spaces. The service can also be heard in the foyer and in Hewett Hall where a playroom is open for your use. Nursing parents are welcome in any part of our building, if you wish for more privacy there is a comfy chair and a rocking chair in the Hewett Hall playroom. Image credit: Eric Ravilious