“WHY – A Discussion of Pride and Community”
with Thomas Bilbo, Maggie Ingalls, and Brian Shaw
Why is there an LGBTQ “Pride”? Why do we have Pride for the LGBTQ Community? Why does it matter? Why is it important for you to be an ally? Our guest, Thomas Bilbo, will discuss these matters and share some of his personal story with NVUU.
Thomas Bilbo is the Vallejo Gay Network coordinator and chair of the Stonewall Democratic Club of Solano County. He is a big believer in investing in the community.
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Meetin
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Order of Service
Welcome
Centering through Music — “Changes” by D. Bowie
Chalice Lighting — by Dag Hammarskjold
Opening Hymn —#1000 Morning has Come
Time for All Ages —Dana’s Story, told by Maggie Ingalls
Singing Out the Children — “Go Lifted Up”
Go lifted up, / Love bless your way, / moonlight, starlight / guide your Journey / into peace / and the brightness of day
Offering — “Rêverie” [excerpt] by C. Debussy
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Time of Reflection
Silence (one minute)
Musical Response — Improvisation
*Reading — “For Pride” by Lois VanLeer
Message — Thomas Bilbo
Closing Hymn — #1053 “How Could Anyone”
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 — “On The Brink” by Leslie Takahashi
