BUC Worship Service – June 7, 2026

 Sunday, June 7, 2026 
Third Sunday After Pentecost 
Guest Minister: Dr. Alex Shawn 
Music Ministry: Dr. Alex Shawn
Pianist: Michelle Johnston 

Prelude Revelation Song Arranged by C. Tornquist 

Welcome and Announcements 
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Land Acknowledgement 

“As we gather together, let us pause to remember that we live, work, and worship on lands that are, by law, the unceded territories of the nations of Treaty 7. As Christ’s people, may we be people of love, of truth, and of reconciliation. May we live with respect on this land, and in peace and friendship with its people.” 

Lighting of the Christ Candle 

We light this candle as a visible reminder that we are committed to working toward creative change in the world. We turn to the Christ light as we worship with a spirit of love and acceptance in our hearts. 

Call to Worship: 

Welcome to the house of the Lord. 

All people are welcome here. 

Welcome to the house of God. 

Here, is justice, peace, and inclusion. 

You are welcome to and in this place. 

All peoples are welcome here today as we honour all parental figures who are living among us, and those who have gone before us. 

Blessing Bank: 

Opening Hymn: Faith of Our Fathers VU 580 

Candles of Joy, Concern and Sorrow 

Opening Prayer: 

God of steadfast love, you set before us the call of faith and service. You give us reason to live in ways that both nurture and challenge us. You assure us with your compassion and surprise us with your resolve. As your people, we seek to live with your purpose and to share your sensitivity. Be with us in our journey of faith, a journey we share with people around the world, as we celebrate all mothers and mother figures, fathers and father figures, and parental figures that helped guide us in different ways throughout our life. Each one of us here today have been someone’s else’s parental figure. We gather today to honour these people and to thank You, O God, for bringing them into our lives as we have strived to live our lives to the best of abilities. Amen. 

Hymn: Let Us Build a House v. 1,3,4,5 MV 1 

Prayer of Illumination: 

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1 – 17 

Sermon: Who was your Real Parent? 

Hymn: Though I May Speak VU 372 

Offering: Great are you Lord Arranged by P. Keveren 

Prayer of Dedication: 

Prayers of the People 

The Lord’s Prayer 

Closing Hymn: Blest Be the Tie that Binds VU 602 

Benediction 

Postlude: Wind Beneath My Wings Larry Henley and Jeff Silbar