There has been much talk in the past year, both pre- and post-election, about the soul of our nation, pointing to “soul” as the seat of sacred identity. What does it mean for nations or churches to have souls? The soul of a church lies in its purpose or “mission.” Does our nation, in that sense, have a sacred mission, a moral purpose, a soul? We’ll explore that question in this new presidential era and in light of the new UUA values statement putting “Love at the Center.”
- Prelude: Butterflies in Space – Michael Jones
- Ring Tibetan Bowl:
- Centering Music: Going Home – Wayne Gratz
- Opening Hymn: #38, Morning Has Broken (slide)
- Welcome
- Introduction of Guest Minister and Chalice Lighting
- Call to Worship
- Hymn: #359, When We Are Gathered (slide)
- Land Acknowledgment: (slide)
- Prayer, Candles of Joys, Sorrows & Gratitude
- Sung Prayer: Rev. Rebecca Parker (Slide)
- Wisdom Reading: Cecil Takes a Stand by Rebecca Parker
- Musical Interlude: Adore Te Devote
- Sermon: Saving the Souls of Churches and Nations
- Hymn: #119, Once to Every Soul and Nation (slide)
- Offertory (slide)
- Shared Singing: Hymn #402, From You I Receive (slide)
- Invitations
- Hymn: Benedictus – Violet Lynch and Mary Goetze (slide)
- Benediction
- Extinguishing the Chalice (slide)
- Invitation and Final Wave
- Postlude: Rondeau – Jean-Joseph Mouret