Honoring the Past and the New
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
April 26, 2026
Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Marlene Bottenfield, Worship Associate
We honor UUCM’s transition this Sunday by remembering and celebrating the memories and milestones at 246 S Church St. In the process, we honor the journey of those who continually create this community seeking a world of greater compassion, sustainability, and justice.
Song for Gathering Come, Come, Whoever You Are #188 words adapted from Rumi, music by L. Ungar
Greeting One Another Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Land Acknowledgement read by Joyce Wilson
Lighting of the Chalice The Door Swung Wide by Rev. Scott Tayler, read by Renée Fonbuena
Wonderbox & Singing the Children on Their Way
Welcome Marlene Bottenfield, Worship Associate
Opening Words We Bid You Welcome, words by Richard S. Gilbert, music by Jason Shelton, UUCM Choir, Ingrid Holman, director; Linda Snyder, piano
Reflection On Welcoming Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Celebrating 3O Years of Members and Membership thanks to Ruth Edwards, Annie Haymaker, Maryann Hart, and You.
Reflection, Part 2 On Welcoming Rev. Kevin Tarsa
A Final Stewardship Moment UUCM Stewardship Team
Reflection, Part 3 On Welcoming Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Joys & Sorrows
Song Comfort Me #1002 by Mimi Bornstein-Doble
Prayer & Meditation
Welcoming UUCM’s Newest Members
Introduction Rev. Kevin
Invitation Carol Richey, UUCM President
New Members
Current Members
UUCM’s Mission
Offering Marlene Bottenfield
Offertory We Will Carry Each Other by Soren Austenfeld Kate Canan, flute; Linda Snyder, piano
Dedication Marlene Bottenfield
Thank you & Announcements
Closing Song The Fire of Commitment #1028 words by Mary Katherine Morn, music by Jason Shelton
Closing Words
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth