Creating Our Beloved Community through Curiosity and Inclusivity
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
June 28, 2026
Marlene Bottenfield, Worship Associate
FLOURISHING TOGETHER: We are the Beloved Community; when we hold each other in acceptance in spite of our theological differences, we grow our understanding of not only each other, but also of ourselves.
Marlene Bottenfield, Worship Associate, with George Dunstan
Songs for Gathering
There’s A River Flowing in my Soul #1007 by Faya Ora Rose Touré
Joy in the Morning by Adam Podd
Morning Has Come #1000 by Jason Shelton
Greeting One Another Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Land Acknowledgement read by Mick Hayes
Lighting of the Chalice To Not Carry this Life Alone by Rev. Michelle Collins, read by Maureen McNair
Candle of Compassion, Resistance, and Resilience Janet Dunstan
Wonder Box & Singing the Children on Their Way
Welcome Marlene Bottenfield, Worship Associate
Reflection Marlene Bottenfield
Song Heart Opening Song by Randy Partain
Some Different Belief Systems: Part 1
Song Holy Now by Peter Mayer, Mark Grove, soloist
Some Different Belief Systems: Part 2
(we will sing Heart Opening Song before each contributor)
Renée Fonbuena
Claire Leve
George Dunstan with Tom Wernigg
Marlene Bottenfield
Mick Hayes Times by Mick Hayes
Reflection Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Song Heart Opening Song
Prayer & Meditation Marlene Bottenfield
Joys & Sorrows Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Offering Marlene Bottenfield
Offertory We Are Here by Sarina Partridge, UUCM Pop-up Choir
Dedication Marlene Bottenfield
Thank you & Announcements
Closing Song We Are Here by Sarina Partridge
Closing Words A Garden, Not a Prize by Rev Tandi Rogers
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth