Beyond Belonging
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
September 25, 2022
Rev. Kevin Tarsa
with Randy McKean, Worship Associate
You’ve found a place where you feel welcome, what next? With Great Belonging does there also come Great Responsibility? We explore the notion that Belonging encourages us to actively participate as our true selves and to extend its blessings to the greater community.
Song for Gathering Welcome Here
Opening Words A Blessing Called Sanctuary (excerpt) by Jan Richardson (janrichardson.com) from Circle of Grace, read by Connie Wright
MUSIC I Want To Be Happy by Vincent Youmans & Irving Caesar, performed by Michael Bankston, trumpet, Randy McKean, reeds, Al Feeney, piano , Tim Bulkley, drums
Welcome Randy McKean, Worship Associate
Land Acknowledgement read by Catz Forsman
Lighting of the Chalice/Opening Words We Gather to Draw a Wider Circle by Rev. Gretchen Haley, read by René Wiley
Wisdom for All Ages Strictly No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev, Illustrated by Taeeun Yoo, read by Gail Johnson Vaughan
Singing our Children on their Way
Joys & Sorrows
Music Hard Times Come Again No More by Stephen Foster
Meditation
Reflection Randy McKean
Musical Reflection Oh, Lady Be Good by George & Ira Gershwin, Randy McKean & Musicians
Sermon Beyond Welcome Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Offering Randy McKean
Offertory Daisy by Al Feeney
Dedication Randy McKean
Thank you Randy McKean
Closing Song Come and Go With Me #1018
Closing Words Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.