Draw the Circle Wide

Описание: Unitarian Universalists have an array of belief systems that impact the way that we encounter the world. We will explore what it means to be a congregation dedicated to the pluralism that holds our traditions, principles and shared values.

Enter to Worship
^Please rise in body and/or in spirit.

Ingathering Music

“Alle, Alle, Alle” Trad. Jamaican, arr. Will Schmid
Cedar Lane Choir

“Come and Go With Me” African American Spiritual
Cedar Lane Quartet
^Greet your Neighbor

Tolling the Bells
We are called into worship with a recording of the bells ringing in our Partner Church in Dicsöszentmárton, Transylvania (Romania).

Welcome Rev. Ali K.C. Bell

Invocation Who You Are Enriches Us All Rev. Dayna Edwards
by Rev. Monica Jacobson-Tennessen, adapted

^Kindling the Chalice Raj Rajendran, Worship Associate
Welcoming Multiple Truths from Rev. Julianne Lepp, adapted by Rev. Ali K.C. Bell

We are seekers. We are on a journey to find answers to our deep and personal questions.
As we seek, may we hold ourselves open to the unexpected answers.
As we seek may we allow
the light of our chalice to guide each of us in our journey.
Knowing that this is a community of warmth,
of wisdom, and it is welcoming of multiple truths.

^Hymn 1054 “Let This Be A House of Peace”
Words & Music: Jim Scott

Invitations to Involvement Revs. Bell & Edwards

Joys and Sorrows Raj Rajendran

Silence
During the silence, those grieving a loss or commemorating an anniversary of a loss are invited to rise in mourning and memory.

Prayer Rev. Bell

Hymn 123 “Spirit of Life”
Words & Music - Carolyn McDade

Affirmation Macey Smith

Invitation to the Offering Rev. Edwards
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Offertory “When Dreams Take Flight”
by Rollo Dilworth, CL Quartet, Dr. Jasmin Lee, piano, Chris Mauro, drums

Reading Excerpts from The 1819 Baltimore Sermon by William Ellery Channing Rev. Bell

Anthem I Need You To Survive
By Hezekiah Walker, CL Quartet, Dr. Jasmin Lee, piano, Chris Mauro, drums

Reflection: Draw the Circle Wide Rev. Bell

^Hymn Draw The Circle Wide
Words by Gordon Light, Music by Mark Miller

Benediction Rev. Bell

Postlude

DEPART TO SERVE
Join us for coffee and fellowship after service!
We are grateful for everyone:
who creates this community in person and at home.
whose generosity and support ensure financial support for our worship services and ministries - our Annual Fund Campaign pledgers and contributors
to our worship, music ministry, and our A/V teams for preparing and co-creating worship together with the congregation today.
to our facilities and office staff, our membership and faith formation staff, ushers, greeters, and caring team volunteers, for engaging with and caring for our community.
Kate Harrison for the beautiful flower arrangement.

Next Sunday, May 12, 2024:
9 AM: Quiet Callings with Kathleen Holmay
10:30 AM Pulpit Exchange: “Under Construction” Rev. Kristin Grassel Schmidt- Whether with buildings or faith, deconstruction can become necessary even as it brings its own challenges. Deconstructing patterns of belief has led some of us to leave past religious communities, support systems, and even family members and friends. The purpose of deconstruction is not just to dismantle the old, but to make space for the new. This week we explore what’s possible after deconstruction.