Of a Place
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
March 29, 2026
Rev. Kevin Tarsa
with UUCM’s Worship Team and the UUCM Choir
Transition is the internal, psychological, and emotional process people undergo to come to terms with a new situation, whereas change is the external event that’s calling for that internal journey. In this service, one of a set of transition services over the next few months, we’ll draw on wisdom regarding transitioning to remember, appreciate and celebrate 246 Church Street. In the process, we’ll take time to grieve the losses that come with moving to a new home, no matter how exciting such a move may be.
Song for Gathering Enter Rejoice and Come In by Louise Ruspini #361
Greeting One Another
Land Acknowledgement read by Cheryl Morris
Lighting of the Chalice Yesterday, Tomorrow, Today by Kathleen C. Montgomery read by Keith Johnson
Musical Response Be the Change, music by Marc Kaplan and Colin Britt, words adapted from Gandhi (attr.), UUCM Choir, Ingrid Holman directing
Wonder Box & Singing the Children on Their Way
Welcome Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Candle of Compassion, Resistance, and Resilience
Music Hey, Brother by Bergling, Al Fakir, Pournouri, Pontare, Maggio, arr. M. Brymer, UUCM Choir, Ingrid Holman directing
Of a Place: 246 S Church Street prepared by Ruth Edwards, UUCM Archivist
Of a Place: Of Memory, Grief, and Gratitude Rev. Kevin and All
Of a Place: Your Memories & Appreciations of 246 S. Church Street and All It Represents Carol Nimick
Music for Reflection Spirit of Life (instrumental) by Carolyn McDade, Heather Grove, piano
Offering Beth Karow
Offertory We’ll Take it Along by Tom Wernigg
Dedication Beth Karow
Thank you & Announcements
A Particular Thank You for Keith and Alice Johnson Ellen Goodwin, with support from Corrie Silva, read by Gail Johnson Vaughan
Closing Song We Shall Be Known by Ma Muse, UUCM Choir with All
Closing Words
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth