Sunday Service | Cathy Merchant | September 14, 2025 | CMUC
Cathy Merchant returns to preach, continuing Canadian Memorial United Church's September sermon series on the Book of Revelation. We invite you to light a candle, join the meditations of hearts, and sing along with us wherever you are and however you are able to. Experience uplifting music, inclusive liturgy, and a vibrant community committed to peace, justice, and spiritual growth. Whether you're joining us in person or online, you are welcome here with us in this moment of remembrance, gratitude, and hope. CMUC Order of Service SUMMARY - September 14, 2025 Coordinating Minister: Jeff Rock Minister of Community Life: Cathy Merchant Minister of Children, Youth and Families: Tama Ward Interim Director of Music Ministry: Sabrielle McCurdy Musicians: Ricardo Pequenino, John Bews, Jonny Tobin Singers: Heather Olson, Rose McNeil Scripture Reader: Pat Crakanthorp “It’s the End of the World” (Chorus Only) Welcome Land Acknowledgement Passing of Peace “Nothing to Fear” Porters Gate © 2019 Integrity Worship Music, Integrity's Alleluia! CCLI #7133723 CCLI Licenses 11548725 & 20109504 Opening Prayer Lighting of the Christ Candle “Come O Fount Of Every Blessing” [VU 559] Words: Robert Robinson 1758 Music: John Wyeth © 1993 The Pilgrim Press CCLI Licenses 11548725 & 2010950 “It Is Well With My Soul” by Horatio G. Spafford and Philip P. Bliss, arr. by David Shipps Lyrics adapted by Lonnie Delisle Arr. ©2008 Van Ness Press, Inc. (ASCAP) Scripture Reading: Revelation 17:1-6 in the NRSV Sermon: “The Desire for Certainty” Anthem: “Learning to Sit with Not Knowing” By Carrie Newcomer Prayers of the Community Lord’s Prayer Stewardship Moment Announcements “My Life Flows On” [VU 716] (v 1,2,4) by Robert S. Lowry © 1869 CCLI Licenses 11548725 & 20109504 Benediction “Gospel Benediction” by Terrance Kelly ©Terrance Kelly Stars (**) next to a song indicate a new or long-unheard song! ********** After the worship service every Sunday, you are welcome to join our coffee hour - it's a chance to connect informally with others in the community. Whether you're attending in person or online, there's a coffee hour just for you! If you're joining us online, here's the link to the Zoom videoconference: Click on this link: https://zoom.us/j/732738581 (Meeting ID: 732 738 581) Note: Upon entering the videoconference, you'll be muted. If you want the others to hear you, you'll need to unmute yourself (look for the icon at the bottom left of your Zoom window). DONATE: We graciously accept any donations via https://www.canadianmemorial.org/dona... or at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charit.... We are a non-profit organization, and your donations are tax-deductible. Thank you for your generosity! We are grateful for all of your support Blessings on your week ahead! ********** Canadian Memorial United Church is a member of the United Church of Canada, and we aim to be an open-hearted, open-minded & Affirming Christian community in Vancouver, BC. We acknowledge that we worship on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl’ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples. 💙 WHAT TO WATCH NEXT Guest Sermon - Jessie Kaur Lehail: • Special Guest Sermon | Jessie Kaur Lehail ... Saint Honesty (2025 Edition By Request): • Saint Honesty (Sara Bareilles) (2025 ver. ... All-Music Sunday 2025: https://youtube.com/live/r2UfICfA4oM 🚀 STAY IN THE LOOP: 👉 Website: https://www.canadianmemorial.org/ 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CanadaMe... 👉 Facebook: / canadianmemorialunitedchurch 👉 Instagram: / canadianmemorialunitedchurch 👉 Twitter: / cdnmemorial #canadianmemorialunitedchurch #unitedchurchofcanada #sundayservice
