Reel Theology - Hamnet | Proverbs 31 | May 10, 2026 | Cathy Merchant | CMUC

Canadian Memorial United Church continues its sermon series – our Reel Theology Sermon Series – exploring theological connections between scripture and six of the films nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Reel Theology 2026 continues with Cathy Merchant exploring the film Hamnet, and Proverbs 31 as our scripture reading. For more info on Canadian Memorial's Reel Theology Sermon Series, please visit https://www.canadianmemorial.org/reel... CMUC Order of Service SUMMARY - May 10, 2026 Coordinating Minister: ​​Jeff Rock Minister of Community Life: Cathy Merchant Minister of Children, Youth and Families: Tama Ward Director of Music Ministry: Sabrielle McCurdy Musicians: John Bews, Ricardo Pequenino, Dean Thiessen Singers: Rose McNeil, Heather Olson Scripture Reader: “Soft Place to Land” by Sara Bareilles, from "Waitress, the Musical"; arranged and performed by Dia © 2015 Sony ATV Music Publishing LLC and Tiny Bear Music 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 “I Feel the Spirit” by Daniel Moore, Sheri Jones-Moffett, arranged by Lonnie Delisle © 2009 Meadowgreen Music Company/Shersings and Veracity Music Publishing, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc. Scripture Reading: Proverbs 31 Trailer: Hamnet Sermon by Cathy Merchant Anthem: “Warrior” The Wyrd Sisters Prayers of the People “My Life Flows On” [VU 716] (v 1,2,4) by Robert S. Lowry © 1869 CCLI Licenses 11548725 & 20109504 Stewardship Moment Announcements “I Am Sending You Light” [TLUS 99] Melanie DeMore Words & Music ©2019 Melanie DeMore, All rights reserved. Permission to stream/reprint obtained from ONE LICENSE License No A-732941 Benediction Piano Postlude ********* 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 👉 The Centre for Peace Talks with Elizabeth May, OC MP:    • The Centre for Peace Talks - Elizabeth May...   👉 Go Listen:    • Go Listen | Dia | CMUC Music   👉 The Centre for Peace Talks with Alex Neve, OC:    • The Centre for Peace Talks with Alex Neve ...   👉 Desirée Dawson - Beholder:    • Beholder | Desirée Dawson | CMUC Music   🚀 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 #affirm #vancouver #worship #worshiptogether #spirituality #spiritualseeker #christianity #faith #reeltheology #sermonseries #hamnet