Vive la Resistance: ? or !

Vive la Resistance: ? or !
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
January 11, 2026
Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Carol Nimick, Worship Associate


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The whole idea of “resistance” pushes people’s buttons. Sometimes our response comes from a discomfort with or rejection of the idea of resistance, and sometimes the button that’s pushed is a “Hell yes, let’s go!” button. Together, we’ll dive into the complexities of “resistance,” framing resistance not as rebellion for its own sake, but as an expression of faithfulness to our shared values. 

Song for Gathering  Oh, I Woke Up this Morning #153, arr. Jason Shelton

Greeting One Another 

Land Acknowledgement 

Lighting of the Chalice 

Candle of Compassion, Resistance, and Resilience 

Wonder Box & Singing the Children on Their Way  

Welcome  Carol Nimick, Worship Associate 

Music  We Will Have Overcome, music by Dave Coldren, lyrics by Lynn Golbetz 

Opening Words  Breathe by Lynn Ungar

Message  Vive la Resistance: ? or !  Rev. Kevin Tarsa 

Joys & Sorrows 

Prayer

Offering  Carol Nimick, Worship Associate
                                with Marah Deflavia, Outreach and Volunteer Director, Community Beyond Violence

Offertory  Heather Grove 

Dedication  

Thank you & Announcements 

Closing Song  When the Spirit Says Do #1024 

Closing Words

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

Music for Going Forth