Serving with Grace   

Serving with Grace   
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
September 28, 2025
Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Cheryl Morris, Worship Associate 

Erik Walker Wikstrum writes, “Common wisdom holds that people come to church for a sense of belonging, and that getting involved with a committee or task force is a great way to meet people and feel more connected.” But what if we come for an even deeper reason, he asks: “to have our lives transformed.” What if we understood our participation in the life of this community as a key source of spiritual sustenance, and a source of deep joy? 

Song for Gathering  Joy in the Morning by Adam Podd, UUCM Pop-Up Choir and Congregation 

Greeting One Another  

Land Acknowledgement  read by Sue Gregory 

Lighting of the Chalice  Glow Hope by Mary Shelden read by Sharon Walters 

The Wonder Box & Singing the Children on Their Way  

Welcome  Cheryl Morris, Worship Associate 

Serving with Grace: Of Voluntary Associations & The Spirituality of Service  Rev. Kevin Tarsa 

Serving with Grace: Self-Discovery 

Nurturing Belonging Around the Table: Circle Suppers  

Serving with Grace: No Is as Sacred as Yes 

Joys & Sorrows Song  Comfort Me #1002 

Serving with Grace: Mission and Community 

Offering  Cheryl Morris, Worship Associate 

Offertory  A Dedication by Lea Morris  UUCM Pop-up Choir

Dedication  

Serving with Grace: I Put My Hand in Yours 

Thank You & Announcements    

Closing Song  Come and Go With Me #1018 Closing Words  With Faith in the Creative Powers of Life by Lindsay Bates

Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice  
                Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.   

Music for Going Forth