PRELUDE:  Songs My Mother Taught Me by A. Dvorak.  Norman Abbott, piano.  Public Domain.          
 

WE GATHER AS GOD'S PEOPLE:

--Acknowledgement of the Territory:
As we gather here today on the traditional land of the Anishinaabe (the Ojibwe or Chippewa Nation), the Haudenosaunee (the Iroguois, and the Oneida Nation), the Lenape (the Delaware People), the Attawandaron (the Neutral Nation or Algonquin People) and the Wendat (Huron People) we remember their stewardship and honouring of the land and their willingness to live in harmony with their neighbours.  We also remember those who came to this land from around the world, some seeking opportunity, some seeking safety and asylum, some brought against their will.  We celebrate all who came to make Canada their home, but we remember that not all were given equal welcome or equal treatment in this land. Today, as we recognize Asian Heritage Month, we remember the Canadians of Asian heritage who have their own unique part in this country's history and in the United Church of Canada.

--Lighting of the Christ Candle

--Hymn VU186, Call to Worship, Opening Prayer and the Lord's Prayer, Hymn VU409

           Hiding in Thee by D. Sankey and O. Young.  Sung by James Traquair, tenor, and Mitch Rowat, baritone,
           accompanied by N. Abbott on piano. Public Domain.

--Message:  "His Offspring"  by M. Richardson

Prelude: Songs My Mother Taught Me

Scripture:

Ministry of Music:

Message:

Prayers of the People: 

Offertory Solo:

Postlude: When Mothers of Salem