Rebirthing Expectation and Possibility
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
April 5, 2026
Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Marlene Bottenfield, Worship Associate
We begin our exploration of this month’s theme “Embracing Possibility” with Easter Sunday, which traditionally honors sacrifice and rebirth to an energy more powerful than perceived before. Are we ready to rebirth something in our individual lives and in our community? Is Love our Savior?
Song for Gathering Love Will Guide Us #131 by Sally Rogers
Greeting One Another
Land Acknowledgement Lisa Higbee
Lighting of the Chalice The Day Unwritten by Rev. Dr. David Breeden read by Leslie King
Wonder Box & Singing the Children on Their Way
Welcome Marlene Bottenfield, Worship Associate.
Candle of Compassion, Resistance, and Resilience Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Song Hold On by Heidi Ann Wilson
Joys & Sorrows
Music Heather Grove, piano
Prayer & Meditation A Prayer for the Possibility of Both-And by Rev. Lyn Cox
Reflection Marlene Bottenfield
Message Rebirthing Expectation and Possibility Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Song Easter Alleluia, based on the Alleluia Chaconne, based on a canon by J. Pachelbel,
with additional music by Kevin Tarsa. Heather Grove, soloist
Offering Marlene Bottenfield, with Lolo Stone on behalf of the Immigrant Rights Network
Offertory Heather Grove, piano
Dedication Marlene Bottenfield
Thank you & Announcements
Closing Song Easter Alleluia
Closing Words Marlene Bottenfield
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth