Made Holy by Our Presence
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
June 7, 2026
with Members of the Worship Team, Rev. Kevin, and all!
In this, the first service at our new home on Squirrel Creek, we celebrate all the ways that we are bringing community with us. It’s a different building, not a different church. Through song, ritual, spoken word, and silence we take this first step toward making it holy by our presence.
Music Upon Arrival Betsy Haydon, harp
Songs for Gathering
Building a New Way #1017 by Martha Sandefer
Come, Come, Whoever You Are #188
based on the words of Jalal al-Din Rumi, music by Lynn Adair Ungar
Enter, Rejoice, and Come In #361 by Louise Ruspini
Greeting One Another Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Lighting of the Chalices by Sophia McKean and Lindsay Dunckel, Lindsay Dunckel and Viv Tipton, with Randy McKean, Worship Associates
Calling of the Directions Beth Karow, Worship Associate
Land Acknowledgement read by Gail Johnson Vaughan, Worship Associate
Welcome & Opening Words Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Wonder Box for All
Meditation Marlene Bottenfield, Worship Associate
Candle of Compassion, Resistance, and Resilience
Honoring the Journey Ahead
Joys and Sorrows and a Ritual of Blessing
Music and Song There is More Love, Somewhere #95 African American hymn
On the Journey Rev. Kevin Tarsa
In Recognition Worship Team Members
Offering Carol Nimick, Worship Associate
Offertory Heather Grove, piano
Dedication
Releasing of the Directions Beth Karow
Closing Song Blue Boat Home #1064 words by Peter Mayer (petermayer.net), music by Roland Prichard, adapted, arr. Jason Shelton
Closing Words and Blessing Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Extinguishing of the Chalices
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth
A reception was held in the Social Hall to celebrate the opening of our new home.