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Order of Service
Sunday, March 29, 2020, 10:50 AM
"Perspective: The Power of Climbing up onto the Balcony and What Can We See?"
Prelude
Reiko Oda Lane, organ
When in the Hour of Utmost Need Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750)
The Lone, Wild Bird American Southern Melody arr. Emma Lou Diemer (b. 1927)
Opening Body Meditation and Welcome
Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister
Hymn 86
My-Hoa Steger, piano; Brielle Neilson and Ben Rudiak-Gould, songleaders
Blessed Spirit of My Life PRAYER
Unison Chalice Lighting
We light this chalice for the light of truth,
the warmth of love,
and the fire of commitment.
We light this symbol of our faith
as we gather together.
Brief Invitations
Sharon Weld, Ministerial Intern
Covenant
Love is the spirit of this church, and service is its prayer.
This is our great covenant: to dwell together in peace,
to seek the truth in freedom, and to help one another.
Doxology
TALLIS' CANON
Ritual of Remembrance and Commitment
Sharon Weld, Ministerial Intern
Spoken and Silent Meditation
Meditation on Breathing
Reflection
David Heilbron, Worship Associate
Music
Ben Rudiak-Gould, tenor; My-Hoa Steger, piano
Come My Way from Five Mystical Songs Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
Reading
The Story of Kisa Gotami and the Mustard Seed
Offertory
The Offering today and all this week (all gifts not marked pledge) is being taken as a relief fund for those in financial distress during this time. Checks should be made to the Minister's Discretionary Fund.
Offertory Music
Brielle Neilson, mezzo soprano; My-Hoa Steger, piano
Hard Times Come Again No More Stephen Foster (1826-1864)
Sermon
Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister
Perspective: The Power of Climbing up onto the Balcony and What Can We See?
Hymn 108
My-Hoa Steger, piano; Brielle Neilson and Ben Rudiak-Gould, songleaders
My Life Flows On In Endless Song SINGING
Benediction
Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern
Postlude
Reiko Oda Lane, organ
Toccata Op. 59 Max Reger (1873-1916)
PARTICIPANTS
Service Notes
Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister
Sharon Weld, Ministerial Intern
David Heilbron, Worship Associate
Audio, Video, Livestream and Zoom Tech Team
Jonathan Silk
Eric Shackelford
Joe Chapot
Alex Darr
Musicians
Reiko Oda Lane, organ
My-Hoa Steger, piano
Brielle Neilson, mezzo soprano
Ben Rudiak-Gould, tenor
Jonathan Silk, drums on "Hard Times"
Virtual Coffee Hour
Starting at 12:15 PM, as soon as worship ends today, join us!
Join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/725737157
Meeting ID: 725 737 157
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,725737157# US (San Jose)
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UUSF Ministry
During these times we want you to have our email information handy. Please reach out to your ministers for any reason -- you are having a hard time (or know someone who is); you have a great idea for our new version of shared life in these times (or know someone with skills we could use in this chapter of life together); and because you don't know who to call about what's on your mind. Keep these handy:
What would you like to see happen or like to host?
Send your ideas to Senior Minister, Vanessa Rush Southern at VRSouthern@uusf.org
Or if it is an Adult Education/Spiritual Growth programming idea send it
to Associate Minister, Alyson Jacks, at AJacks@uusf.org
If you have pastoral needs (everything from wanting to talk about the strain of these times to being worried about needing food delivered) e-mail our Ministerial Intern, Sharon Weld, at SWeld@uusf.org
20s & 30s Community Craft Time - Mondays at 8PM
Join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/154195353
Meeting ID: 154 195 353
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,181918881# US (San Jose)
We’ll have a crafty thing anyone can do at home, or bring your own craft project. We’re just going to hang out and make art together.
