Transforming Ideas and Commitment into a Sustainable Future

Transforming Ideas and Commitment into a Sustainable Future

With Rev. Susan, Maggie Ingalls, and Brian Shaw

Unitarian Universalism is not easy. We come together to put into practice our shared values of mutual care, spiritual deepening, and liberation for all. Yet each of us brings our own backgrounds, experiences, and biases. How do we transform our individual hopes for the future, and our unique offerings of time, talent and treasure, into a shared vision – and build a path toward it?

Order of Service

Welcome – “The Business of Alchemy” by Kim Mason
Centering through Music — selection from “French Suites” by J.S. Bach
Chalice Lighting — “Our Hope and Our Passion” by Pat Uribe-Lichty
Opening Hymn — “Be The Light” by Lea Morris (inspired by Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb”)
Song for All Ages — “Little Bit of Light” by Carol Johnson

I’ve got some of the light in me, You’ve got some of the light in you
And a little bit of light* from everyone, Is enough to see us through.
*substitute truth, love

Singing Out the Children — “Little Bit of Light”
Testimonial
Offering — Offertory: selection from “French Suites” by J.S. Bach

To the work of building the Beloved Community in our region and beyond,
we dedicate these gifts and ourselves.

Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Time of Reflection
Silence (one minute)
Musical Response — Improvisation
Reading — “Salvation through Covenant” by Ellen Spero
Message — Rev. Susan
Closing Words – “If You Are Proud of this Church” by Michael A. Schuler
Closing Hymn — #300 “With Heart and Mind”
Extinguishing the Chalice

We extinguish this chalice, but not the light of truth, the warmth of love, or the fire of commitment. These we carry in our hearts out into the world, until we meet again.

Benediction — “Be True, Be Well, Be Loving” by Cynthia Landrum