Sitting in Limbo
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
January 25, 2026
Beth Karow & Randy McKean, Worship Associates
“Sitting here in limbo, But I know it won’t be long…” These words of Jimmy Cliff’s may be resonating with many of us as we navigate the liminal spaces in which we find ourselves—temporal, physical and societal, between the old and new year, between UUCM’s current and future home, and the shifting cultural and political landscape. Come explore the Cosmic Waiting Room with Beth and Randy as we prepare ourselves for whatever transitions await us.
Song for Gathering I Wish I Knew How #151 by Billy Taylor & Dick Dallas, arr. By Mary Allen Walden
Greeting One Another
Land Acknowledgement read by Dave Canan
Lighting of the Chalice Blessed Are We by Andrea Hawkins-Kamper, read by Beth Karow and Randy McKean
Wonder Box & Singing the Children on Their Way
Welcome & Opening Words Beth Karow
Candle of Compassion, Resistance, and Resilience The Reverse St. Francis Prayer, author unknown, often attributed to Rina Wintour and Pat Lavercombe, read by Beth Karow
Song Sitting in Limbo by Jimmy Cliff and Guillermo, Randy McKean, banjo & Mark Grove, bass
Joys & Sorrows
Music Sitting in Limbo by Jimmy Cliff and Guillermo, Mark Grove mandolin and Randy McKean, bass clarinet
Reflection Randy McKean
Reading A Prayer for the Kind of Peace that Doesn’t Behave by Mark Sandlin, read by Beth Karow
Offering Beth Karow
Offertory I Wish I Knew Howby Billy Taylor and Dick Dallas, Randy McKean, alto sax & Mark Grove, bass
Dedication Beth Karow
Thank you & Announcements
Closing Words Beth Karow
Closing Song Woyaya #1020, by Amoa, Amarfino, Bailey, Bedeau, Osei, Richardson and Tontoh arr. Jeannie Gagne
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth