Illumination

Join us to celebrate the ways Unitarian Universalism illuminates our journeys and brightens our world. Together, we will reflect on UU values that are important to us and take the opportunity to refocus our hope and commitment to advance these values in the coming year. Join Tanya Webster, Director of Religious Education, our youth and families, and Rev. Sollie for this special worship.

Order of Service

  • Prelude: Meditation from The Light of Life by Edward Elgar, Linli Wang, pianist
  • Welcome
  • Opening Hymn: #123 Spirit of Life
  • Chalice Lighting
  • Opening Reading: “A Prayer for the Faithifiers,” by Hillary Allen.
  • Hymn: STLT #347 Gather the Spirit
  • Wisdom Tale: Part 1
  • Joys, Sorrows & Gratitude
  • Sung Prayer by Rev. Rebecca Parker
  • Wisdom Tale: Part 2
  • Offertory
  • Shared Singing: STLT #402 From You I Receive
  • Wisdom Tale:  Part 3
  • Silent Reflection
  • Musical Interlude: STLT #391 Voice Still and Small
  • Illumination Ceremony
  • Announcements
  • Hymn: STJ  #1051 Fire of Commitment
  • Benediction: James Morison
  • Extinguish the Chalice
  • Invitation and Final Wave