Soup’s On!
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
May 22, 2022
Rev. Kevin Tarsa, with Cheryl Morris and Beth Karow, Worship Associates
Rev. Mary Katherine Morn writes, “We are here together to borrow courage for the task of coming alive.” On this day of UUCM’s annual meeting, anchored in the metaphor of stone soup, we look for truth, beauty, goodness, and courage in community. Music with Toby Thomas-Rose.
People were invited to bring a meaningful stone to donate to the set of stones we use for our weekly Joys and Sorrows rituals.
Song for Gathering We Are Building a New Way #1017 by Martha Sandefer, Steve Wiley, drums, Toby Thomas-Rose, piano
Land Acknowledgement read by Lisa Haden
Lighting of the Chalice Nurturing Beauty by Rev. Suzelle Lynch
Welcome Cheryl Morris, Worship Associate
Wisdom for All Ages Corona Soup by Dr. Tamara Pizzoli, illustrated by Cynthia Berrera, read by Shanti Emerson. Offered with the generous permission of the author. For this book and more, visit TheEnglishSchoolhouse.com
Joys & Sorrows With new stones contributed by attendees
Music Toby Etude-tableaux op. 33 no 2, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Toby Thomas-Rose, piano
Prayer & Meditation
Song There’s a River Flowin’ in my Soul #1007 by Faya Ora Rose Touré
Sermon/Conversation Soup’s On! Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Offering Cheryl Morris
25% of our offering this month will support: Child Advocates of Nevada County, whose mission is to help Nevada County’s children grow up safe, secure, and ready for the future. Child Advocates of Nevada County provides emotional and practical support to help children overcome trauma and isolation caused by abuse and neglect so that they can rise to their potential.
Offertory Prelude no 1 in C major WTC volume I, J.S. Bach, Toby Thomas-Rose, piano
Dedication Cheryl Morris
Thank you
Closing Song Answering the Call of Love #1014 by Jason Shelton
Closing Words
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for moving to soup!