Notes on the Notes
Bulletin – Service of Lament and Celebration Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Relations Sunday – Sunday, June 7, 2026
Sunday, June 7, 2026 Service of Lament and Celebration Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Relations Sunday We Gather as a People of Faith Welcome Land Acknowledgement Windsor Park United Church is located on Treaty 1 Territory. Treaty 1 was signed in 1871 by 7 Anishnawbe Nations and the Swampy Cree and the Crown. These are the traditional […]
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Notes on the Notes – April 19, 2026
This week’s music: “The Spring Has Come” (VU #187) “The spring has come, let all the church be part of it! The world has changed, and God is at the heart of it! New light, new day, new colour after winter grey. New light, new day, the spring has come, let all the church be […]
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Notes on the Notes – April 12, 2026
This Week’s Music: “Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Give Thanks” (VU #179) “Hallelujah, hallelujah. Give thanks to the risen Christ. Hallelujah, hallelujah. Give praise to God’s name. Jesus is Lord of all the earth, Firstborn of all creation. Hallelujah… Spread the good news o’er all the earth: Jesus has died and is risen. Hallelujah…. We have been crucified with […]
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Notes on the Notes – April 5, 2026
Easter Sunday This week’s music: “Jesus Christ is Risen Today” (VU #155) “Jesus Christ is risen today, hallelujah! Our triumphant holy day, hallelujah! Who did once upon the cross, hallelujah! Suffer to redeem our loss. Hallelujah! Hymns of praise then let us sing… Unto Christ, our heavenly King,… Who endured the cross and grave,… Sinners to […]
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Notes on the Notes – April 3, 2026
Good Friday Service music: “We Remember” “As we gather here, we remember how you turned the water into wine; How you fed the hungry crowd with five loaves of bread, How you healed the sick and the blind. As we gather here, we remember how you gave your life on the tree. We remember, Lord, […]
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Notes on the Notes – March 29, 2026
Palm Sunday This Week’s Music: “He Came Riding on a Donkey” (VU #124) “He came riding on a donkey, he came riding into town; Slow and easy kind of lowly he came riding with the dawn. His disciples walked beside him, staying close, a little shy; Not too sure where he would guide them, on […]
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Notes on the Notes – March 22, 2026
Fifth Sunday in Lent This week’s music: “Your Hands, O Christ” (VU #622) “Your hands, O Christ, in days of old were strong to heal and save; They triumphed o’er disease and death, fought darkness and the grave. To you they went, the blind, the mute, the palsied and the lame, The leper set apart and […]
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Notes on the Notes – March 15, 2026
Fourth Sunday in Lent This week’s music: “Come, Let Us to the God of Love” (VU #653) “Come, let us to the God of love with contrite hearts return: Our God is gracious, nor will leave the desolate to mourn. God’s voice commands the tempest forth, and stills the stormy wave; And though God’s arm be […]
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Notes on the Notes – March 8, 2026
Third Sunday in Lent This week’s music: “Come, Worship God – Psalm 95” (VU #815) “Come, worship God who is worthy of honour, Enter God’s presence with thanks and a song! You are the rock of your people’s salvation, To whom our jubilant praises belong. Ruled by your might are the heights of the mountains, Held […]
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Notes on the Notes – March 1, 2026
Second Sunday in Lent This week’s music: “Breathe on me, Breath of God” (VU #382) “Breathe on me, breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love what thou dost love, And do what thou wouldst do. Breathe on me, breath of God, Until my heart is pure, Until my will is one […]
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Notes on the Notes – February 25, 2026
Ash Wednesday Service 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2026 “Ash Wednesday Comes and, Lord, We Hear” “Ash Wednesday comes, and Lord, we hear The word for which our spirits yearn; Amid this world’s distress and fear, We hear your loving call: “Return!” “Return to me with all your heart” With fasting, weeping, mourning, too. O […]
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Notes on the Notes – February 22, 2026
First Sunday in Lent This week’s music: “Throughout These Lenten Days and Nights” (VU #108) “Throughout these Lenten days and nights we turn to walk the inward way, Where, meeting Christ, our guide and light, we live in hope till Easter Day. The pilgrim Christ, the Lamb of God, who found in weakness greater power, Embraces […]
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Notes on the Notes – February 15, 2026
Transfiguration Sunday This week’s music: “Jesus Calls Us Here to Meet Him” “Jesus calls us here to meet him, as through word and song and prayer, We affirm God’s promised presence where his people live and care. Praise the God who keeps his promise, praise the Son who calls us friends; Praise the Spirit who, […]
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Notes on the Notes – February 8, 2026
This week’s music: “You are Salt for the Earth” “You are salt for the earth, O people: Salt for the reign of God! Share the flavor of life, O people: Life in the City of God! Bring forth the reign of mercy, Bring forth the reign of peace; Bring forth the reign of justice, Bring […]
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Notes on the Notes – February 1, 2026
This week’s music: “Spirit, Open My Heart” (MV #79) “Spirit, open my heart to the joy and pain of living. As you love may I love, in receiving and in giving, Spirit, open my heart. God, replace my stony heart with a heart that’s kind and tender. All my coldness and fear to your grace I […]
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