Today we bring to mind that June is ‘Pride Month’ ‐ chosen in commemoration of the 1969 Stonewall Riots and uprising

which sparked the modern gay rights movement.

This year, for the first time, the United Church is inviting us to “officially” mark and celebrate Pride Sunday ‐ today ‐ June 2nd.

2019 also marks the 31st anniversary of our Church’s decision to declare that all people, regardless of sexual orientation,

are welcome as full members in the church, and all members are eligible to be ordained, we are invited to celebrate the lives

and ministry of our LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, allied… and many other terms)

and Two Spirit sisters and brothers.

Let us celebrate who each of us is Regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity All are made in the image and likeness of the Divine All of us may not be part of the rainbow community

But we are not apart from it either Let us celebrate holy love

adapted from worship resources for Pride Sunday – united‐church.ca

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WELCOME TO PICTOU UNITED CHURCHWELCOME TO PICTOU UNITED CHURCH Rev. MaryRev. Mary--Beth Moriarity B.A., B.Th., M.Div.Beth Moriarity B.A., B.Th., M.Div.

David & Shelley Pos: Ministry of MusicDavid & Shelley Pos: Ministry of Music www.pictouunited.com

Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 Last Sunday in the Season of Easter

"Love and compassion are necessities, "Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries.not luxuries.

Without them, Without them, humanity cannot survive."humanity cannot survive."

Dalai Lama

We Gather in CommunityWe Gather in Community

As the music begins, we are invited to prepare ourselves for worship.

Music to Gather Us Welcome & Announcements ~ Mission Moment Iridesce- The Living Apology Project

Gathering Words ~ Moment to Pause

One: In the dawning; ALL: In the opening of this day: One: New opportunities;

New possibilities; New hope; New joys.

ALL: Love’s presence fills us. The sacred enlivens this place of gathering.

One: God is with us! We are not alone.

ALL: HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH!

As We Sing, the Christ Candle Is Lit a visible reminder that the Light of Love can never be extinguished.

This is the day that God has made;

we will rejoice and be glad! This is the day that God has made;

we will rejoice and be glad! Singing hallelu, singing hallelu, singing hallelu!

We will rejoice and be glad! Singing hallelu, singing hallelu, singing hallelu!

We will rejoice and be glad! More Voices 122

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We Gather Together

One: When we love one another; ALL: God is with us. One: When we gather in worship; ALL: God rejoices through us. One: When we seek justice; ALL: God is at work in us. One: God is in us; ALL: As we are in God! Hymn Praise God for This Holy Ground More Voices 42 We are Gathered & Grounded in Prayer

Throughout the gospels we are repeatedly told that after some word or deed of Jesus

“his disciples believed in him.” The point of this statement

is not that up to this point they had no faith, but rather that their faith deepened

with the passage of time. To believe in God

is more than simply profess God’s existence; it is to enter into communion with God and

- the two being inseparable - with our fellow human beings as well.

from the writings of Liberation Theologian, Gustavo Gutierrez

One: When we speak in anger or hatred, and when our words cause division; ALL: deepen our faith and call us back to your way, O God. One: When we treat others with contempt or violence, or simply ignore them; ALL: deepen our faith and call us back to your way, O God. One: When we take more than our share of resources, and others must bear the burden; ALL: deepen our faith and call us back to your way, O God. One: When we do not live in love and peace, choosing instead fear and injustice; ALL: deepen our faith and call us back to your way, O God. One: When we know that you are calling us, and we choose not to follow; ALL: deepen our faith and call us back to your way, O God. One: May we always seek to become one with God and with one another,

building God’s reign of justice, healing, peace, compassion and love. ALL: May it be so!

We pause for a moment as become aware of God’s presence around and within....

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Then we prayerfully sing together:

In God we live and move and have our being, in God we live and move and have our being.

based on Acts 17:28. words & music by Bruce Harding

Seasons of the Spirit Fall 2011

Moment for All Hallelu, hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah!

Praise to our God! Praise to our God! Hallelujah! Praise to our God! Hallelujah! Praise to our God! Hallelujah!

Praise to our God!

We Open Ourselves to WisdomWe Open Ourselves to Wisdom

Your words, O God, give everlasting life, richer than gold, whispers in my heart.

Your words, O God give life.

from ‘Your Words, O God’ – Michael Mangan Seasons of the Spirit Songbook Vol 7

New Testament Story Acts 16: 16-34 Chains of Imprisonment—Chains of Connection

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And We Sing... What does the Lord require of you? What does the Lord require of you? To seek justice, and love kindness, and walk humbly with your God.

based on Micah 6 ~ Voices United 701

 

Words to Ponder “It’s About Jesus” an adaptation of the same titled poem of Ann Weems

in Alleluia to Easter’s Morning Light

Hymn Come Touch Our Hearts verses 1-4 More Voices 12

Reflections ‘Our Coeur- Our Core’

We Sing Out... Sing out, sing out for freedom. Sing out united as one. Sing out, sing for freedom. Proudly we are singing.

Stand up, stand up for justice. Stand up united as one. Stand up, stand for justice. Proudly we are standing.

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Living, living with purpose. Living united as one. Living, live with purpose. Proudly we are living.

Loving, loving out boldly. Loving united as one. Loving, love out boldly. Proudly we are loving.

words & music Mary-Ellen Kish and Gwen Chapman used with permission – mekishmusic.com

We Respond and Move into the WorldWe Respond and Move into the World

We Prepare to Offer our Gifts ~ Offertory ~ Prayer  

Soil of God, you and I, now ready to be part of God’s promise for others to see.

Open to everyone for here God is found. All stand together, we are Holy ground.

More Voices 174

Ministry of Music ‘10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)’

We Pause in Prayer

One: Father, Mother, God Thank you for your presence during the hard and mean days, for then we have you to lean upon.

Thank you for your presence during the bright and sunny days, for then we can share that which we have with those who have less.

ALL: And thank you for your presence during the Holy Days, for then we are able to celebrate you and our families and our friends.

One: For those who have no voice, we ask you to speak.

For those who feel unworthy, we ask you to pour your love out in waterfalls of tenderness.

ALL: For those who live in pain, we ask you to bathe them in the river of your healing.

For those who are lonely, we ask you to keep them company.

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For those who are depressed, we ask you to shower upon them the light of hope.

One: Dear Creator, You, the borderless sea of substance, we ask you to give to all the world that which we need most—Peace; Love; Hope; Compassion.

a blessing prayer by Maya Angelou (with adaptions)

We Prayerfully Sing Together…. The Lord’s Prayer Voices United 959

We Are Blessed – Called to Be A Blessing

If there is to be peace in the world, there must be peace in the nations.

If there is to be peace in the nations, there must be peace in the cities. If there is to be peace in the cities,

there must be peace between neighbours. If there is to be peace between neighbours,

there must be peace in the home. If there is to be peace in the home, there must be peace in the heart.

attributed to ancient Chinese philosopher and founder of Taoism, Lao-Tse

One: So, let us go to live in the ways of peace in our lives, our community, our world.

For that is our calling and our work and our ministry. ALL: May it be so! Amen!

We are not alone, we live in God's world. We are not alone, we live in God's world.

In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone.

based on our United Church Creed music: Pat Mayberry

Music to Send Us Out into the World

REMEMBER! FUNDSCRIP orders accepted today.

For more info call Bev 902 485-4794 or Nancy 902 485-6738.

This week's bulletin is dedicated in loving memory of Christene & Wilfred Wallis by the family.

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A place of welcome… A place of learning… A place of exploring… A place of laughter… A place of prayer…

A holy place… A people of faith making a difference

in our community and our world. WELCOME

Greeting the congregation is Donna Weaver. Our Steward today is Carolyn Moore.

Our Ambassador today is Brian Burris. Lay Leader is Paula Millman.

Visit pictouunited.com & united-church.ca

THIS WEEK AT PUC | OFFICE 902 485-8081 TUE. 8:30 AM-12:30 AM, MON/WED/THURS 3:30-5:30 PM & SUNDAY PRIOR TO & FOLLOWING WORSHIP.

BULLETIN SUBMISSION DEADLINE = WEDNESDAY @ 5 PM Tuesday, June 4 NOON

7:00 pm

> Dickson - Dodson BURSARY Deadline <

♫ Choir practice. All Welcome! ♫ Wed. June 5 8:30 am

11:00 am 1:00 pm

PU Healthy Lifers Grab & Go Lunch Program Worship Committee

Friday, June 7 9:30 am ‘Ryan’s Case for Smiles’ Pillowcase Making Next Sunday 10:30 am We Celebrate Pentecost Sunday

and the 55th Anniversary of our PUC Building with our Celebration & Memorial Hymn Sing

Refreshments to Follow

PUC is a NUT & SCENT AWARE ZONE. Please remember when providing food for events. Please be aware of scent sensitivities of others. Thank you.

HEARING LOOP Switch to ‘T-COIL’ The PICTOU ADVOCATE has “PUC Sunday Reports”

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TODAY 2 pm, Sharon United Church, Tatamagouche for the Guatemala-Tatamagouche Schools/Comm Proj. & Maritimes-Guatemala Breaking the Silence Network. Suggested donation: $20.

Today we join with the congregation of Stella Maris in celebrating Father Peter MacDonald’s 50th Anniversary

of his Ordination to the Priesthood. Please take a moment to sign the card, as we offer him our love & blessings.

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Summer Employment Opportunity

T rustees are seeking an energetic individual to fill our PUC summer assistant position - 30 hours per week, max. 8 weeks, NS minimum wage. Tasks include

cleaning, painting, gardening and small maintenance/janitorial projects within the church and such duties as may from time to time arise. Supervision and mentoring provided. Health & Safety practices are in effect for this position and will be discussed with the successful candidate. Completion of WHIMS certificate necessary. Please apply in writing to the Church Office. Include an up-to-date resume and any relevant experience.

Application Deadline ** Sunday, June 9** following worship. Thank you.

Gardeners are invited to set aside perennials they are dividing for the

sale. Plants may be dropped at the church the evening of June 14th.

sale ITEMS may be dropped off starting Mon, June 10.

For more info see Valerie Austin or Sandy!

This Friday- June 7th 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Volunteers are always needed NO Sewing Experience Necessary

Call Kay 902-485-4892 kdesborough@gmail.com