Never Complete, Never Perfect
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
July 23, 2023
Rev. Kevin Tarsa
with Cheryl Morris & Carol Nimick, Worship Associates
Openness to change is fundamental to our Unitarian and Universalist heritages, never complete and never perfect. In what ways are we seeking to grow as individuals and as a community? How can we transform our ideals into action, for the benefit of all?
Song for Gathering Enter Rejoice and Come In #361 Words and Music by Louise Ruspini,
arranged by Betsy A. Wylder
Greeting Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Land Acknowledgement Mark Grove
Lighting of the Chalice May This Flame by Bets Wienecke, read by Susan Merrill
Wisdom for All Ages The Acorn, based on a Sufi Wisdom tale as told by Cynthia Bourgeault,
told by Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Singing the Children on Their Way
Welcome Cheryl Morris, Worship Associate
Opening Words Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Transformation
Cheryl Morris
Carol Nimick
Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Music for Reflection Toby Thomas-Rose
Honoring the Journey Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Body Prayer/Song I Am Willing (refrain) by Holly Near
Offering Carol Nimick
Offertory The Times They are a Changin’ by Bob Dylan, arr. Adam Podd,
sung by the 2023 UUA General Assembly Choir
Dedication Carol Nimick
Thank you & Announcements
Closing Song I Am Willing (refrain) by Holly Near
Closing Words Carol Nimick, Cheryl Morris, Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth