Everything that Shimmers IS Gold

Everything that Shimmers IS Gold
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
March 22, 2026
Beth Karow & Randy McKean, Worship Associates

In these days of ever-present distractions, from shiny social media posts to doom-laden news streams, it is even more important that we devote attention to and nurture those subdued yet vital sparks that can sustain us. For this Tapestry Service, members of our Soul Matters groups will share their reflections on exploring both inner and outer worlds.

Pay Attention!  Jill Banwell 

Song for Gathering  I’ve Got Peace Like a River #100 by Marvin V. Frey

Greeting One Another  Randy McKean 

Land Acknowledgement  read by Allison Rivers

Lighting of the Chalice  Call to Presence by Rev. Bob Janis-Dillon read by  Beth 

Candle of Compassion, Resistance, and Resilience  Randy McKean 

Wonder Box & Singing the Children on Their Way  Beth Karow

Welcome  Beth Karow 

Meeting the Moment  Allison Rivers  

Opening Words  More Of This by Sanctuary Boston 

Joys & Sorrows  Beth Karow 

Music  Heather Grove, piano 

Prayer & Meditation  Prayer for Attention to One Another by Rev. Michelle Collins 

Song  Spirit of Life #123 by Carolyn McDade 

Tapestry Intro  Randy McKean

Tapestry Threads  Jenny Dewey 

Tapestry Threads  Viv Tipton 

Tapestry Weaving  Randy McKean and Beth Karow

Offering  Randy McKean

Offertory  Heather Grove, piano 

Dedication  Randy 

Thank you & Announcements

Closing Song  The Sun at High Noon #14 words by S.H. Knight, music by T. Benjamin

Closing Words  Beth Karow

Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice  
                Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.   

Music for Going Forth