Holy Curiosity
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
May 3, 2026
Gail Johnson Vaughan and Cheryl Morris, Worship Associates
What if there was a magic pill that could reduce worry, make us less judgmental and more humble, help us see the world anew? What if that same pill was a tool for social change, increased connection with others, and reducing suffering? Would you take it?
This week we introduce the monthly theme of Awakening Curiosity and see what we can learn. Warning: there may be side effects!
Song for Gathering Wake Now My Senses #298 traditional Irish melody, lyrics by Thomas Mikelson
Greeting One Another Gail Johnson Vaughan
Land Acknowledgement read by Daniel Landon
Lighting of the Chalice The Questions that Follow Us Home byRev. Michelle Collins, read by Phil Horning
Candle of Compassion, Resistance, and Resilience Gail Johnson Vaughan
Singing the Children on Their Way
Welcome Cheryl Morris
Opening Words Holy Curiosity by Rev Alicia Forde, read by Beth Karow
Joys & Sorrows Gail Johnson Vaughan
Prayer & Meditation Not as a Problem to Solve by Rev. Michelle Collins, read by Gail Johnson Vaughan
Song Open My Heart #1013 words and music by Henry S. Flurry
Reading Mystery by Jeremy Geffen & Jim Scott, performed by Betsy Haydon
Message Gail Johnson Vaughan
Offering Cheryl Morris with Victoria Lindsay, Development Director, Interfaith Food Ministry
Offertory
Dedication Cheryl Morris
Thank you & Announcements
Closing Song Let it be a Dance #311 words and music by Ric Masten
Closing Words The Questions that Follow Us Home byRev. Michelle Collins, read by Gail Johnson Vaughan and Cheryl Morris
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth