Fierce Compassion
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
February 15, 2026
Rev. Kevin Tarsa
with the UUCM Choir, Ingrid Holman, directing
Marlene Bottenfield, Worship Associate
Kristin Neff advocates Fierce Compassion: balancing tender self-kindness (yin) with assertive strength (yang). We’ll draw on Neff’s insights to help us cultivate our resilience for the sake of our personal lives and the sake of the world we seek. Plus, the UUCM choir, under the direction of Ingrid Holman.
Music for Gathering Lead with Love by Melanie DeMore, with UUCM Choir, Ingrid Holman directing
Greeting One Another Rev. Kevin Tarsa & All
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting of the Chalice The Soft, Stubborn Practice by Rev. Michelle Collins
Wonder Box & Singing the Children on Their Way
Welcome Carol Nimick, Worship Associate
Meeting the Moment Kathryn Young
Candle of Compassion, Resistance, and Resilience
Opening Words Common Thread by Pat Humphries, Heather Grove, soloist, with UUCM Choir and All
Message Fierce Compassion, part 1 Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Joys & Sorrows
Song Meditation on Breathing #1009 by Sarah Dan Jones
Meditation Bambelela (Hold On), traditional South African, arr. Leonorah Kunene, UUCM Choir, Ingrid Holman directing
Message Fierce Compassion, part 2 Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Offering Carol Nimick, Worship Associate
Offertory Heather Grove, piano
Dedication Carol Nimick
Thank you & Announcements
Closing Songs Love Will Guide Us by Sally Rogers, & Lead with Love by Melanie DeMore
Closing Words
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth