Me, Myself, and I: Cultivating a Relationship with Ourselves – October 17, 2021

Me, Myself, and I: Cultivating a Relationship with Ourselves
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
October 17, 202
Dawn Bateman, Janet Bullock, Stu Matthews and Jordan Thomas-Rose, Rev. Kevin Tarsa,
Jeff Stone, Worship Associate

How does living through a pandemic influence our relationship with ourselves. And how does that work in the context of living in relationship or not. A tapestry of members and friends reflect on this most intimate of journeys.  

Greeting Rev. Kevin

Song for Gathering There’s a River Flowin’ in My Soul by Faya Ora Rose Touré #1007 

Welcome Jeff Stone, Worship Associate 

Lighting of the Chalice Until We Draw Together by A. Powell Davies, read by Bob Branstrom 

Land Acknowledgement read by Penny Harlan 

Opening Words Woven Anew by Rev. Scott Tayler, read by Jim Bair 

Wisdom for All Ages The Stuff of Stars by Marion Dane Bauer, illustrated by Ekua Holmes, read by Jeff Stone (We do not have permission to post our reading of this book. You may watch and listen to an online reading of it HERE.)

Joys & Sorrows 

Prayer & Meditation Know You are Not Alone and Discover the Way Our Voices Rise by Rev. Gretchen Haley, read by Rev. Kevin  

Song Voice Still and Small by John Corrado #391 

Reading My brain and heart divorced by John Roedel, read by Jeff Stone 

Cultivating Relationships with Oneself: a Tapestry of Sharing Dawn Bateman, Janet Bullock, Stu Matthews, and Jordan Thomas-Rose 

Offering Jeff Stone, with Jim Phelps, Development Director of Nevada County Habitat for Humanity 

25% of our offering this month will support: Habitat for Humanity, which brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Habitat for Humanity envisions a community where everyone has the opportunity to have a safe, decent, affordable place to live. 

Since we are not passing a plate in person, giving in other ways is vital to our ability to sustain the work of our community. Thank you for your generosity. See the insert for ways to give by text, PayPal, UUCM’s website or by mail. 

Offertory Jordan Thomas-Rose 

Dedication Jeff Stone 

Thank you 

Closing Song This Little Light of Mine #118

Closing Words Rev. Kevin Tarsa

Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice  

                   Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.  

Music for Going Forth