Free Association
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
June 29, 2025
Tracy Pepper and Randy McKean, Worship Associates
with members of the UU Writers Groups
The desire to share our stories—to express our thoughts and ideas—is a fundamental part of being human. This Sunday, members of the UU Writers Groups will share their work and reflections on the creative process. Together, we’ll explore how this often solitary art form can also serve as a communal spiritual practice.
Song for Gathering Tell Me Your Story written and performed by Randy McKean
Greeting Randy McKean
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting of the Chalice Sometimes Writing by Pat Schneider read by Tracy Pepper
Singing the Children on Their Way
Welcome Tracy Pepper
Opening Words Randy McKean
A Flame of Compassion, Resistance, and Resilience
Joys & Sorrows
Singing Meditation There’s a River Flowin’ in My Soul #1007 by Rose Sanders, arr. Kenny Smith
UU Writing Group Readers
First Book – Jennifer Dewey
Why Write? – Viv Tipton
Song The Story by Shawn Colvin, performed by Heather Grove
UU Writing Group Reader
Writing from the Inside Out – Cheryl Spaulding
Reflection The Fire that Freed Annabelle by Tracy Pepper
Offering Randy McKean
Offertory Heather Grove
Dedication Randy McKean
Thank You & Announcements
Closing Song Wake, Now, My Senses #298 words by Mikelson, Trad. Irish Melody arr. Young
Closing Words Randy McKean
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth