Reflecting on Relating Across Differences
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
April 12, 2026
Tracy Pepper
Marlene Bottenfield, Worship Associate
As UUCM prepares to move into a new building and expand our circle, we are invited to consider the possibilities before us. Tracy Pepper will reflect on how growing communities deepens understanding across differences and strengthen connections. The service will also introduce the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), a tool that helps individuals and communities build greater cultural awareness and empathy.
Song for Gathering When Our Heart is in a Holy Place #1008 by Joyce Poley
Greeting One Another Marlene Bottenfield
Land Acknowledgement read by Connie Wright
Lighting of the Chalice Let astonishment Be Possible by Rev. Gretchen Haley, read by Shannon Dooley-Miller
Singing the Children on Their Way
Welcome Marlene Bottenfield
Candle of Compassion, Resistance, and Resilience Sue Gregory
Joys & Sorrows
Prayer & Meditation Marlene Bottenfield
Song We’re Gonna Sit at the Welcome Table #407 traditional, arr. By Mary Allen Walden
Sermon/Message Tracy Pepper
Offering
Offertory Linda Snyder, piano
Dedication
Thank you & Announcements
Closing Song There is More Love Somewhere #95 African-American hymn Closing WordsAt the wake of the old way… by Jan Phillips, read by Marlene Bottenfield
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth