Music in the Valley
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
June 12, 2022
Jordan Thomas-Rose and UUCM Musicians
Gracie Kendrick and Gail Johnson Vaughan, Worship Associates
This year’s annual music service not only celebrates the gifts and blessings of music, it also celebrates the gifts and blessings that UUCM Music Director, Jordan Thomas-Rose has been to UUCM. Jordan’s role at UUM will conclude at the end of June. Come, let your heart be blessed by the tenor and tunes of our wonderful UUCM musicians, and come, let your heart bless Jordan as he turns to the next portion of his journey.
Music for Arriving
Greeting Jordan Thomas-Rose, Director of Music
Land Acknowledgement read by Gwen Eymann
Song for Gathering Music in the Valley by Jordan Thomas-Rose, and Come, Come, Whoever You Are, inspired by the words of 13th Century Sufi scholar and teacher, Jalal al-Din Rumi, set to music by Lynn Ungar #188
Welcome Gracie Kendrick, Worship Associate
Lighting of the Chalice The Promise of Peace by Hal Walker, sung by Dahlia Sanders, Jamie Thomas-Rose, and Jordan Thomas-Rose
MUSICAL STORY Herbie the Worm, adapted by Jordan Thomas-Rose, with Michael Bankston, trumpet, Kate Canan, bass recorder, and Randy McKean, baritone sax
Song Long Goodbyes by Tom Wernigg, with Kate Canan, flute
Song Peace Like a River #100, led by the UUCM Choir
Song Cuondo El Pobre, by Jose Antonio Oliver, Janet Bullock, voice, Kate Canan, voice and flute, Tom Wernigg, guitar
Joys & Sorrows Gail Johnson Vaughan
Music Silent Tears by Olivia Rivers Samson, piano
Song Comfort Me by Mimi Bornstein #1002
Music Come Stand in that River by Moira Smiley, sung by the UUCM Choir
Music A Minor Descent by Jordan Thomas-Rose, with Steve Wiley, drums, and David Samson, guitar
Offering Gracie Kendrick (with Pat Ehlers from the Nevada County Veterinary Disaster Response Team)
25% of our offering this month will support the Nevada County Veterinary Disaster Response Team, which assists in the safe and prompt evacuation of domestic and farm animals in a disaster, providing a clean shelter, proper feed and routine care to as many affected animals as possible.
Your giving is vital to our ability to sustain the work of our community. Thank you for your generosity. See UUCM’s website for ways to give.
Offertory Conference of the Birds by Dave Holland, with Randy Mckean, saxophone, Michael Bankston, trumpet, Chuck Champlin, drums
Dedication Gracie Kendrick
Thank you
Closing Song Woyaya by Loughty Amoa, Solomon Amarfio, Robert M. Bailey, Roy Bedeau, Francis T. Osei, Whendell K. Richardson, and Mac Tontoh, arr. Jeannie Gagne, #1020
Closing Words May the Long Time Sun – a blessing
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth Solstice Tune by Jordan Thomas-Rose