The Faith of Our Fathers? Or Not?
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
June 15, 2025
Rev. Kevin Tarsa
with Rev. Sangye Hawke from Sierra Foothills UU, Auburn CA
Beth Karow, Worship Associate
Rev. Sangye and Rev. Kevin are supporting connections between UUCM and SFUU, UUCM’s parent congregation, by offering a service together in each congregation. (Rev. Kevin was at SFUU on May 25). The message for this service is sure to be enlivened by Rev. Sangye’s warm and insightful presence. Plus, it’s Father’s Day.
Song for Gathering We Are… #1051 by Ysaye Barnwelll
Greeting One Another Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting of the Chalice Let Us Hold a Quiet Moment by Ben Soule, read by Eric Howe and David Marcus, Sierra Foothills Unitarian Universalists, Auburn
Wisdom for All Ages Thomas and the Empty Box by Rev. Sangye Hawke
Singing the Children on Their Way
Welcome Beth Karow, Worship Associate
Opening Words Father’s Day in Our Imperfect World by Rev. Margo Rinehart
A Flame of Compassion, Resistance and Resilience Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Joys & Sorrows Beth Karow
Music Separation of Soul from Body by Turlough O’Carolan (1670-1738), arr. Betsy Haydon, Betsy Haydon, harp
Pastoral Prayer Tibetan Chant Om Mani Peme Hung Rev. Sangye Hawke
Reading
Sermon Faith of Our Fathers?
Rev. Sangye Hawke
Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Offering Beth Karow, Worship Associate
Offertory Ancient Temple by Lynn Freeman Olson (1938-1987), arr. Betsy Haydon, Betsy Hayson, harp
Dedication Beth Karow
Thank You & Announcements
Closing Song Thank You For This Day
Closing Words extracted from Thomas Starr King’s sermon titled Lessons From the Sierra Nevada
Rev. Sangye Hawke
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth