Where Do We Come From?
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
September 13, 2026
Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Randy McKean, Worship Associate
We start our theme of “beginnings” by tracing some of the roots of this Unitarian Universalist tradition that many of us claim as “home” and looking for the DNA we recognize within us. Knowing where we came from can help us know who we are and where we are going.
Song for Gathering Where Do We Come From #1001 words translated by P. Gaugin, music by B. Tate
Lighting of the Chalice Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Greeting One Another
Land Acknowledgement read by Ellen Goodwin
Wonder Box & Singing the Children on Their Way Randy McKean, Worship Associate
Welcome Randy McKean, Worship Associate
Candle of Compassion, Resistance, and Resilience
Joys & Sorrows
Prayer & Meditation May We Trust the Invisible Work by Rev. Michelle Collins, read by George Dunstan
Song Sing Out Praises for the Journey words by Mark DeWolfe, music by K. Tarsa
Reading Bless the Beginning by Dr. David Breeden, read by Randy McKean
Message Where Do We Come From? by Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Offering Randy McKean, with Jo McProud, Bear Yuba Land Trust Development Manager
Offertory
Dedication Randy McKean
Thank you & Announcements
Closing Song We Are… by Ysaÿe Maria Barnwell
Closing Words
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth