The Wonders of Rediscovery
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
May 17, 2026
Randy McKean, Worship Associate
Philosopher of Ancient Greece Heraclitus viewed the world as constantly in flux, famously saying we can never step twice into the same river, that we are in a continual state of becoming, never being. All the same, the riverbed is solid beneath our feet. As UUCM prepares to transition to its new home at Squirrel Creek, Randy will unveil An Ode to 246 Church Street, the poem that congregants created as a group at our March 22 services. Let’s get our toes wet and praise where we have been as we prepare to flow onward to new shores.
Song for Gathering Will the Circle Be Unbroken music by Charles Gabriel, lyrics by Randy McKean
Greeting One Another Randy McKean
Land Acknowledgement Mick Hayes
Lighting of the Chalice Sonata Sonata by Maxima Kahn, read by Allison Rivers
Candle of Compassion, Resistance, and Resilience
Wonder Box & Singing the Children on Their Way
Welcome & Opening Words Randy McKean
Song For the Earth Forever Turning #163 words and music by Kim Oler
Joys & Sorrows
Music Spirit in This House by Robin Spielberg, Linda Snyder, piano
Prayer & Meditation Ode to 246 South Church Street by Randy McKean and the Members and Visitors of UUCM
Message The Wonders of Rediscovery Randy McKean, Worship Associate
Offering Viv Tipton
Offertory They Can’t Take That Away from Me by George & Ira Gershwin, Randy McKean, alto saxophone, Linda Snyder, piano
Dedication Viv Tipton
Thank you & Announcements
Closing Song The Ceaseless Flow of Endless Time #350 words by John Anderw Storey, African American Spiritual
Closing Words Randy McKean
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth