One of the truly unique things about Unitarian Universalism is our denominational commitment to periodically assessing our beliefs and discerning how they have evolved–in both practice and expression. Right now we’re in the midst of a by-law mandated process to change Article II, commonly known as the Principles and Sources. As a ‘Living Tradition’ our religious evolution is informed by (and embraces) sacred, secular, and scientific understandings, which inspire us to ‘change with the times’…the sermon will explore these changes.
Welcome!
We are always delighted to welcome guests! If this is your first time visiting a Unitarian Universalist church or our congregation, here’s some idea of what to expect.
Order of Service
- Prelude – by Pete Seeger and arranged by David Lanz
- Ring Tibetan Bowl
- Welcome
- Invocation:#594, Principles and Purposes for All of Us
- Opening Song: #38, Morning Has Broken
- Chalice Lighting
- Chalice Song: #123, Spirit of Life
- A Time for All Ages
- Sing the Children to their Classroom
- Reading: #591, I Call That Church Free
- Song of Merger: #145, As Tranquil Streams
- Sermon: At the Center is Love
- Reading: Article II Values and Covenant
- Song: #131, Love Will Guide Us
- Land Acknowledgment
- Meditation and Prayer
- Sharing of Joys, Milestones, and Concerns
- Sung Prayer: Rev. Rebecca Parker and Elizabeth Norton
- Offering: DRUUMM Special Plate
- Offertory
- Commitment in Receiving the Offering
- Announcements
- Closing Song: #1017, Building a New Way
- Extinguishing the Chalice
- Benediction
- Invitation and Final Wave
- Postlude: Fugue in C Major, J.S. Bach