We will celebrate the essence of who we are, recall the legacy and commitment to our UU Principles and Sources, adopted in 1987, and changes being explored through voices of youth and elders at the national level of our faith.

We anticipate that this service will be both in-person and on Zoom. Click right here Sunday shortly before 10:00 a.m. to join via Zoom. Click here to read our protocols

“Pride in Our Larger Faith Community: Conversations, Learning and Change!” with Rev. Telos Whitfield

Order of Service
Sunday, October 22, 2023

Greeter: Linda Hay

 

Greeting                                                                                             Rev. Telos

Lighting a Candle of Peace                                                              Rev. Telos

Board Welcome & Announcements                                          Jamie  Gibson

Prelude IV in E minor   Frederic Chopin
“Moving through shadows”
Eva Greene, piano

Chalice Lighting: words of Lindsey Bates                                     Marty Shaw
To face the world’s shadows, a chalice of light.
To face the world’s coldness, a chalice of warmth,
To face the world’s terrors, a chalice of courage.
To face the world’s turmoil, a chalice of peace.
May its glow fill our spirits, our hearts, and our lives.

Lighting Our Children’s Chalice
We light this chalice to celebrate Unitarian Universalism. We are the church of the open minds. We are the church of the helping hands.  We are the church of the loving hearts.

Call to Worship                                                                                   Rev. Telos                                                   

Opening Hymn #131 Love Will Guide Us

Story For All of Us: “The Three Questions”
         
Anthem:  Crossing the Bar words by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, music by C. H. H. Parry 
                         All Souls Choir, Tom Baehr, director

Sharing Readings

Sharing: What Matters To Us

Sermon: “Our Larger Community-A Journey of Discovery and Healing”                                                                                                                Rev.  Telos

Song #1064 Blue Boat Home

Offering shared with SUSU CommUnity Farm

Offertory:  Les saisons: L’oiseau   Alexander Glazunov 
                                          Eva Greene, piano

Blessing Our Candles of Joys and Sorrows

Extinguishing the Chalice
Though we extinguish our chalice flame, may our individual and collective light  continue to shine, offering courage to strengthen our hearts and remind us of our deep and continual connection to each other and this, our larger faith community.

*Closing Circle: “Carry the flame of peace and love
Until we meet again.” (sung two times)
*Please join in standing as you are able.
                 
Benediction                                                                                        Rev. Telos