Past Services

Todos Iguales
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
April 30, 2023
Lindsay Dunckel

Have you heard the saying “We are the people we have been waiting for?” Come hear the story of the Mexican-American families in Lemon Grove, California who fought an attempt to create a segregated school for their children in the early 1900s. Their courageous acts of resistance underpin the rights of schoolchildren in California today. Come gain some inspiration to step into our role as the people we have been waiting for.

Greeting / Welcome: Lindsay Dunckel  

Song for Gathering Un Corrido de Lemon Grove by Christy Hale & Hernán Epelman
[Verse 1 in English and Spanish] 

Todos Iquales / All Equal by Christy Hale read by Lindsay Dunckel 

Land Acknowledgement read by Cheryl Spaulding 

Todos Iguales Lindsay Dunckel

Greeting One Another 

Todos Iguales Lindsay Dunckel 

Lighting of the Chalice An Invocation for Resistance by Rev. David Breden, read by Tom Wernigg  

Todos Iguales Lindsay Dunckel 

Joys & Sorrows Tom Wernigg, Lay Pastoral Care Team member 

Todos Iguales Lindsay Dunckel 

Music A Ballad of Lemon Grove by Christy Hale & Hernán Epelman
performed by Randy McKean, Tom Wernigg, and Kathryn Young

Todos Iguales Lindsay Dunckel 

Offering Lindsay Dunckel 

Offertory  

Dedication Lindsay Dunckel 

Todos Iguales Lindsay Dunckel 

Music A Ballad of Lemon Grove by Christy Hale & Hernán Epelman
performed by Randy McKean, Tom Wernigg, and Kathryn Young

Todos Iguales Lindsay Dunckel 

Music A Ballad of Lemon Grove by Christy Hale & Hernán Epelman
performed by Randy McKean, Tom Wernigg, and Kathryn Young

Reflection Lindsay Dunckel 

Closing Song Un Corrido de Lemon Grove by Christy Hale & Hernán Epelman
[Verse 1 in English and Spanish] 

Closing Words Lindsay Dunckel 

Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice  

Our tradition has a history of people resisting the dogma of their times. The story of Ferenc David and Georgio Biandrata rivals the best of courtroom dramas. The verdict resonates today with the struggle over the fate of the Rosia Montana gold mines in Romania – the same part of the world where David was martyred. […]

In an interview with James Baldwin in 1961, this statement rang true: “The artists are here to disturb the peace”. This small phrase came at an opportune time, predating the Black Power Movement. In this way, Hooper will explore where are the artists today and how do we curate unrest for change?

A tribute to Norbert Capek’s Flower Communion in celebration of the Easter season

A musical service to inspire us to action inwardly and outwardly. Known for fearless, truth-telling lyrics and melodies you can’t resist singing, Emma’s Revolution is the dynamic, award-winning activist duo of Pat Humphries and Sandy O.

They say grandmothers are a vulnerable group, but what happens when they gather, one by one, to stand witness together. Join us as we turn this service into a Readers’ Theater directed by Catz Foresman with an all-star UUCM cast. Worship Associates Cheryl Morris & Gail Johnson Vaughan.

What Hurts? 
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
March 19, 2023
Rev. Jan Onnie

Join us as Rev. Jan points the way to turn our interpersonal vulnerabilities into strengths. Much of what shapes our responses to matters large and small are unresolved hurt feelings. Sharing them makes us vulnerable.  A community of non-judgmental listeners can help us learn to trust that we will be heard, although not necessarily healed. Through this process we can turn our vulnerability into the strength to own our scars and find common experiences with others unlike ourselves.

Greeting Gail Johnson Vaughan 

Land Acknowledgement Theresa Houtman 

Welcome Cheryl Morris 

Lighting of the Chalice/Opening Words by Rev. Scott Tayler, read by George Dunstan 

Song (Hymn) #1002 Comfort Me 

Wisdom for All Ages The Story of the Bandaid, told by Rev. Jan Onnie    

Joys & Sorrows Gail Johnson Vaughan with George Dunstan, Lay Pastoral Care Team Member 

Prayer & Meditation Sending You Light, by Melanie DeMore & Julie Wolf (music video) 

Song #1037 We Begin Again in Love composer Les Kleen, words by Robert Eller-Isaacs  

Reading Our Whole Life is Sign Language, by Rev. Jan Onnie 

Sermon What Hurts?  Rev. Jan Onnie 

Member Moment & Offering Tom Wernigg 

Offertory Toby Thomas-Rose 

Dedication  Tom Wernigg 

Announcements – Gail 

Thank you – Gail 

Closing Song #101 Abide with Me – Gail leads 

Closing Words Meditation by Rev. Jone Johnson Lewis,  read by Cheryl Morris 

Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice  

Ready to explore the pros and the cons of opening ourselves to others? Do you wonder how we face an unknown future with both hope and anxiety? And what can we control and what requires stepping out with openness and faith? Join us as our own Rev. Karyn Packard returns and invites us to dare to be human creatures, vulnerable to the beauty of existence. Her goal? enhanced relationships both individually and in community.

What’s Love Got to Do with It?
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
February 26, 2023
Rev. Jan Onnie

The value of love is woven locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.  As we invite people to center love for UUCM as they consider their annual pledge we also will explore how the Unitarian Universalist Association is centering love in the updating of Article II of the bylaws.   

Greeting Rev Jan Onnie 

Land Acknowledgement Tracy Pepper 

Welcome Rev. Jan Onnie 

Lighting of the Chalice by Amy Carol Webb, read by George Dunstan 

Song for Gathering When Our Heart is in a Holy Place #1008, words and music by Joyce Poley, sung by Jordan Thomas-Rose 

Wisdom for All Ages: An Exploration of Our Community Love Altar Bringing It All Home, Tracy Pepper  

Invitation to Pledge Responsive Reading Maryann Currington and Congregation  

Joys & Sorrows Rev Jan Onnie 

Prayer & Meditation Hear Our Prayers, by Angela Herrera from Reaching for the Sun, read by Rev. Jan Onnie 

Song Listen, Listen, composed by Paramhansa Yogananda 

Reading Faith and Belief by Jackie Clement from Voices from the Margins, read by Rev Jan Onnie 

Sermon What’s Love Got to Do With It Rev. Jan Onnie 

Offering Beth Karow 

Offertory Rev. Kevin Tarsa 

Dedication Beth Karow 

Thank you Beth Karow 

Closing Song Love Will Guide Us #131, lyrics by Sally Rogers  

Closing Words Tracy Pepper 

Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice  

Music for Going Forth How Can I Keep From Singing (video)  

Have you ever had your heart break open in response to something you read or saw? A tender heart would seem a fragile thing, but what if it’s really a superpower? Join us as we consider how the tenderness of our hearts can make the world a better place. […]