Encountering our Ancestors XIII

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1 949 WEST 49TH AVENUE meeting on unceded, traditional xʷməθkwəy əm (Musqueam) land image Credit: (clock-wise from upper-right) Jeanne C. Carr ( ), Jadwiga Sienjenska (16 th century) Kurt Vonnegut ( ), John C. Calhoun ( ) Encountering our Ancestors XIII Rev. Steven Epperson with guests from the past October 29, 2017 Tel: Fax:

2 Warm Welcome!. UNITARIAN CHURCH OF VANCOUVER 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 helps to create a spirit for shared celebration and worship. Please refrain from conversing and please turn off your cell phones. Please visit our Visitors Table in the Sanctuary foyer and get a nametag. Drop by the Welcome Table in Hewett Centre after the service and stay for coffee or tea and friendly conversation. Learn about our church and our community. Look for people wearing yellow nametags, who are welcoming you today. If you are a new family visiting with children or babies, we look forward to welcoming you in person. Free childcare is available for children 3 and under, and children 4 and over are invited to join in this week s program activities. Children are also welcome to stay for the church service if they prefer. If you feel that you need to slip out of the service with a crying baby, please feel free to rejoin the service at any time. The service can also be heard in the foyer and in Hewett Centre. The seats in the rear of the church are reserved: (when facing the front) left side for parents with babies or small children in childcare, and right side for persons in wheelchairs & strollers. The UCV Campus is a non-smoking environment. TODAY AT UCV CHILDREN S PROGRAM: We are committed to providing safe, compassionate, age-appropriate programming for all children and youth who attend or visit UCV. Our goal is to build intentionally inclusive community across ages and explore big questions through story, art, and play. Sunday morning classes are presented free of charge as part of the mission of this congregation. Everyone attends the start of service together through the chalice lighting, opening hymn, and story for all ages. After the story, children of all ages may proceed to the lower level of Hewett Centre to the Channing room (south side downstairs) for our multi-age program, Spirit Play, led by our Religious Exploration staff teacher and trained volunteers. We welcome our very youngest to join us in this safe and exploratory space. Children registered for the Truth, Healing, and Reconciliation Reflection Guide for upper elementary (ages 8-11/grade 4-6) meet in the Parker room (central room) downstairs until 12:15. Coming of Age is a mentor based program for youth ages exploring their own beliefs about life, the universe, and everything. Registered participants meet in the Hitschmanova room downstairs until 12:15 pm. Please see Kiersten Moore, our Director of Religious Education if you have any questions or concerns.

3 Children and babies are welcome to remain with their parents/guardians through the service if they prefer. Please meet your child downstairs after the service: children under age 9 will remain in class until met by a responsible family member. Older children may join their family upstairs for social hour. YOUTH GROUP: Our High School Youth Group (grades 8-12) meets from 1 3 pm each Sunday in Hitschmanova on the lower level of Hewett Centre. Our Youth Group is led collaboratively by the youth and trained advisors. They explore issues of faith development, social justice, life experiences, trials, tribulations and joys of navigating life and they always include a good measure of fun and games. All youth members and visitors are welcome every week. ANCESTOR S SHRINE: Following our annual tradition in honor of Samhain, All Souls Eve, and many Autumn observances, the Children s Religious Education program will be transforming our Meditation Room today, into an Ancestor s Shrine to honor and remember those we love. We invite anyone who wishes to bring photos or mementos of loved ones to the Meditation Room before service on the 29th to add to the shrine. MEDITATION: Join us for the Sunday morning sitting meditation at 10 10:45 am. There is brief guidance at the beginning of each sit. In consideration of others, please try to come on time. Any i nquiries can be sent to victoriaoginski@gmail.com. TODAY S FORUM: 12:45 pm, Fireside Room Exploring Soulful Sundowns and Participatory Worship Leonie Armstrong Worship works best when it engages us, calls us into the moment, and connects us to something bigger than just ourselves. This can be the Mystery, our human community, the rhythms of the wider natural world we inhabit, the creative spark in art or music, or any of the infinite strands of the interconnected web of existence that resonates with us. As Unitarians, we recognize that worship need not follow only one shape or structure, especially in our personal practices. But how do we translate this diversity into our communal worship? Come explore the possibilities of participatory worship as we talk about Soulful Sundown services and creative ways to seek together joyfully in worship THANK YOU TO THE SUPPORT TEAM TODAY: COFFEE SET UP AND SERVERS Theresa Marion FLOWERS Lorraine Calame LIBRARY AND LITERATURE STALL David Buchanan, Leslie Hill SOUND Hans Elfert LUNCH No sponsored Lunch today GREETERS Margo Elfert, Pat Johnson, Denise Nereida, Paul Prescod, Hank Einarson, Terrance Einarson WELCOME AND INFORMATION TABLE Karin Hall & Dianne Crosbie

4 Celebration of Worship: October 29, 2017 Prelude Mazurka in C# minor* Chopin Performed by E. Dainow, piano Invocation Mazurka in B flat Chopin Performed by E. Dainow, piano Welcome & Greeting Our Neighbours Kindling the Chalice Flame Opening Hymn #6 Rev. Steven Epperson Rev. Steven Epperson Just As Long As I have Breath Outreach Opportunities Fund Presentation Overdose Prevention Society, Sarah Blyth: Warriors Against Violence, Joyce Fossella Story for all Ages Announcements Reading from the Book of Celebrations and Concerns Read by Rev. Steven Epperson Marg Fletcher Marg Fletcher Offering: We deeply appreciate Graceful Ghost Rag William Bolcom your presence here, your offerings Performed by Eric Wyness, Piano and the gifts you share. Meditation Musical Response Largo (Klavier Concerto in F minor) ** Bach Performed by E. Dainow, piano Encountering Our Ancestors XIII scripts by Rev.Steven Epperson To celebrate the memory of our ancestors: A Samhain Invocation*** Jadwiga Sienjenska (16 th century) Vivian Davidson John C. Calhoun ( ) Patrick Dubois Jeanne C. Carr ( ) Mary Murray Kurt Vonnegut ( ) Simon Marmorek Closing Hymn #357 Closing Words & Extinguishing the Chalice Flame Bright Morning Stars Are Rising Rev. Steven Epperson

5 * This Mazurka honours my mentor and predecessor Harold Douglas Brown whose birthday would have been this month. This piece must have had special significance for him as it was the last one on his CD. It also provides the introduction to our Polish visitor from the past. Elliott **I was stumped to find a musical introduction for Kurt Vonnegut Jr. until Eric Wyness told me that this piece was chosen, by none other than Glen Gould, as the theme for the protagonist Billy Pilgrim in the movie 'Slaughterhouse-Five,' based on Vonnegut's most well-known novel. Elliott ***Modern Pagans view the world as a great Circle, majestically turning through the four Quarters of the Year, from season to season, with each Quarter representing a natural Element, a geographic Direction, and a specific Season, and each presided over by benevolent elemental forces, Guardians of each phase of our human lives, from birth to death, and beyond. UCV This Week: Do you want to receive the weekly service information and announcements by ? Just send your request to ucvevents@gmail.com or sign up at the welcome table in the foyer any Sunday. Next Sunday Service: November 5, 2017 When Minds Crack, the Light Might Get In: A Spiritual Perspective on Mental and Emotional Breakdown Guest Speaker Ron Unger Rev. Steven Epperson ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS CALL OUT TO ALL UCV COMMITTEES! Please send your annual reports to Marg Fletcher mfletcher508@gmail.com. The Annual General Meeting will be held November 12, PHILOSOPHERS CAFÉ: Thu. Nov. 2 10:30 am 12 pm Fireside Room How do celebrities influence public opinion and policy decisions, and should we do anything about it? Can you name some celebrities who have attached their names to a cause, product or organization? Is there a condition when endorsements by celebrities are inappropriate? Where do they get their authority from? Current issue: NFL players kneeling during US national anthem. Moderator: Randall MacKinnon philosophers.cafe@ymail.com Co-sponsors SFU and UCV FIRESIDE YOGA: A quiet practice of gentle stretching will be offered in the Fireside Room at UCV by certified and practicing Hatha Yoga teacher, Philippa Syme. Props provided. 7-week series on Mondays, from Oct 2 to Nov 20, 7 8:15 pm. Suggested rate for 7 classes: $10 each or $12 drop-in. No experience required. No one turned away due to lack of funds. Call or appili@shaw.ca / , or just come to start at 7 pm.

6 NEXT MOVEABLE FEAST: Nov. 25 (Last Sat.) 6 pm Minoas Greek Taverna, 3823 Kingsway, Burnaby (near Central Park). RSVP is essential. Dianne Crosbie dcrosbie@uniserve.com NEW TO UCV WORKSHOP: Everything you wanted to know about Unitarianism and UCV but were afraid to ask! Join us for this one-day workshop on Saturday, Nov 4, 9:15 am 2:30 pm in the Fireside Room. Coffee and muffins at 9:00 am, lunch provided. Attendance encouraged prior to becoming a UCV member. Interested current members also welcome. Registration forms available at the Welcome Table or church office. Babysitting requests 2 weeks in advance. Questions, contact Dianne Crosbie at dcrosbie@uniserve.com or the church office BENEFIT CONCERT VANCOUVER HOSPICE SOCIETY: On Saturday, November 4, a chamber music concert will be held in the UCV Sanctuary to benefit the Vancouver Hospice Society. The Microcosmos String Quartet (plus guest performers) will play works by Britten, Mozart and Astor Piazolla. Concert at 3 pm, followed by refreshments in the Hall. Tickets at eventbrite.com or at the door. COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING: Sun. Nov. 5, 9:45am - 10:45am in the Biddle room. Please contact co-chairs, Mary Bennett or Paul Prescod, in advance if you'd like to participate. More information here: THE PLANNING COMMITTEE for the possible redevelopment of part of the UCV site will meet Wednesday, November 27 at 7 pm in Hewett Hall a very important meeting! Gordon Gram and Michael Clague LAY CHAPLAIN OPPORTUNITY: UCV Lay Chaplains co-create and officiate at weddings, memorials, child blessings and other rites of passage ceremonies. It s a joyful, loving service to the greater community and a path to personal spiritual growth. For more details about the job s requirements and its blessings, contact Nan Gregory, nangregory@shaw.ca, , or Katherine Roback, katherinekroback@gmail.com, OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES FUND: The Outreach Opportunities Fund will be collecting for a First Nations organisation, Warriors Against Violence Society (WAVS), from October until January. WAVS has been in operation since 1998 with the aim of reducing violence against women by helping men learn how to make positive changes in their lives. The program provides the opportunity for participants to share their stories and obtain support, and reclaim traditional values of equality, honour and respect for themselves and others. Joyce Fossella will attend the service to provide more details about WAVS. Also attending will be Sarah Blyth of the Overdose Prevention Society to receive the funds collected for her organisation during the last four months. LOVE SOUP: Last Sunday's Love Soup was very successful. Thank you very much for your continued support! When we need help, we sure do get it! Love Soup is a great fundraising opportunity for our beautiful church. If you have any questions, please ask our dedicated office staff!

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8 Ancestors: Samhain 2004 (clockwise from upper right) Dorothy Livesay Writer & Activist Joseph Chamberlain Politician Josephine Shaw Lowell Consumer Advocate Girolamo Busale Theologian Bela Bartok Composer

9 Ancestors: Samhain 2005 (clockwise from upper right) Beatrix Potter Children s Author Maria Mitchell Astronomer Jacob Paleologus Theologian/ Martyr George Boole Mathematician Edvard Grieg Composer

10 Ancestors: Samhain 2006 (clockwise from upper right) Adriaan Korbaugh Theologian/Martyr Martha and Waitstill Sharp Refugee Relief Activists Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell Author Rod Serling Science Fiction Writer & TV Producer Katarina Weiglowa Martyr

11 Ancestors: Samhain 2008 (clockwise from upper right) Margaret Fuller Journalist & Feminist Arthur Lismer Artist Rachel Carson Environmentalist Herman Melville Author Bernardo Ochino Theologian /Martyr

12 Ancestors: Samhain 2009 (clockwise from upper right) G. Ledyard Stebbins Geneticist R. Travers Herford Unitarian Minister/Judaism Scholar Anna Laetitia Barbauld Poet/Feminist Lotta Hitschmanova Founder USC Canada

13 Ancestors: Samhain 2010 (clockwise from upper right) Simon Budny Radical Theologian/Biblical Scholar Charlotte Garrigue Masaryk First Lady of Czechoslovakia Mary Wollstonecraft Feminist/Philosopher/Author Leonard Marsh Public Servant

14 Ancestors: Samhain 2011 (clockwise from upper right) Joseph Workman Canadian Mental Health Pioneer Vilhjamar Stefansson Explorer/Ethnologist May Sarton Poet Isabella Jagiellon Unitarian Noblewoman (holding her son John Sigismund, 1st Unitarian king)

15 Ancestors: Samhain 2012 (clockwise from upper right) Orestes Brownson Minister/Political Radical Margaret Laurence Author Mary White Ovington Civil Rights Activist William Hazlitt Essayist

16 Ancestors: Samhain 2013 (clockwise from upper right) Joseph Johnson Publisher Conrad Aiken Poet Celia Payne-Gaposchkin Astronomer Malvina Reynolds Song Writer/Activist

17 Ancestors: Samhain 2014 (clock-wise from upper right) Margaret Benedictsson Women s Rights Activitst William Carlos Williams Doctor/Poet Maria Cook Universalist Preacher Lelio Sozzini Theologian

18 Ancestors: Samhain 2015 (clock-wise from upper right): Kate Austin Cooper Universalist/Anarchist Paul Best Early English Unitarian Caleb Rich Universalist Preacher Olive Higgins Prouty Author

19 Ancestors: Samhain 2016 (clockwise from upper right) Mabel Osgood Wright Naturalist & Writer William Stanley Jevons Economist/Philosopher Rev. William Bentley Unitarian Minister /Journalist &Linguist Lydia Moss Bradley Business Woman/Philanthropist

20 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. MINISTER AND STAFF PARISH MINISTER COMMUNITY MINISTER DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CHOIR DIRECTOR MUSIC ASSISTANT TO THE MINISTER CASUAL CARETAKERS CONGREGATIONAL ADMINISTRATOR OFFICE ASSISTANT/ ORDER OF SERVICE BOOKKEEPER LAY CHAPLAINS Rev. Steven Epperson Rev. Laura Imayoshi Kiersten Moore Donna Brown Elliott Dainow Ben Yeung, Paul Nash, Igor Santizo, Ken Godmere Aurora Eyolfson Marcus Hynes Collene Harris Nan Gregory, Louise Bunn Telephone: info@vancouverunitarians.ca Online: Facebook: facebook.com/vancouverunitarians.ca To subscribe to the version of the UCV Events & Order of Service write: ucvevents@gmail.com Please include your name.