Mirrors and Windows
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
August 27, 2023
Rev. Kevin Tarsa
with Randy McKean, Worship Associate
We UUs claim that we embrace our differences as well as our commonalities with love, curiosity, and respect. If only! To be fair, we do try, and more to the point, we aspire to such an embrace. Maybe that embrace is not as out of reach as it seems.
Prelude Toby Thomas-Rose
Songs for Gathering
Ancient Mother #1069 based on traditional Navajo prayer
Joyful, Joyful #29 words by Henry Van Dyke, music by Ludwig van Beethoven
Spirit of Life #123 by Carolyn McDade
When Our Heart is in a Holy Place #318 by Joyce Poley
Welcome and Opening Randy McKean, Worship Associate
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting of the Chalice
Wisdom for All Ages Old Joe and the Carpenter by Pleasant L. DeSpain, read by Randy McKean
Singing the Children on Their Way
Joys & Sorrows
Our ritual stones and bowl of water are available in the foyer throughout and after the service.
Song Comfort Me #1002 by Mimi Bornstein-Doble
Music Randy McKean and Toby Thomas-Rose
Pluralism: On the Spectrum Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Similarities and Differences
To Be Continued
Offering Randy McKean, Worship Associate
Offertory Toby Thomas-Rose
Dedication Randy McKean
Thank you & Announcements
Closing Song We Would Be One #318 words by Samuel Anthony Wright, music by Jean Sibelius
Closing Words
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth