We Get There Side by Side
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
October 3, 2021
Rev. Kevin Tarsa, with Worship Associate, Jeff Stone
We introduce and enter our October theme of “cultivating relationship,” with story, song, reflection and invitation. How in the world do we cultivate relationship now?
Greeting Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Song for Gathering Enter, Rejoice and Come In by Louise Ruspini, Jordan Thomas-Rose, Director of Music
Welcome Jeff Stone, Worship Associate
Lighting of the Chalice Gathering in Our Own Spaces by Jeff May, read by Connie Wright
Land Acknowledgement read by Jenny Dewey
Opening Words Here Together (Part 1) by David Glasgow, Jordan Thomas–Rose
Wisdom for All Ages Parable of the Spoons, with “Side by Side” by Lea Morris
Joys & Sorrows
Prayer & Meditation by Sean Parker Dennison, Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Music The Lone Wild Bird lyrics by H. R. MacFayden, music from William Walker’s Southern Harmony, Julie Tillinghast, voice, Rev. Kev Tarsa, piano
Reading Community Means Strength by Starhawk, read by Reine Thibeault
Sermon We Get There Side by Side, Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Offering Jeff Stone
Offertory Jordan Thomas–Rose
Dedication Jeff Stone
Thank you
Closing Song Gather the Spirit #347 by Jim Scott
Closing Words Here Together (Part 2) by David Glasgow
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth