In and Of this World
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
October 15, 2023
Rev. Kevin Tarsa with UUCM’s Humanist Group
Randy McKean, Worship Associate
Humanism – a “religious” perspective here grounded in the natural rather than the supernatural – finds a unique home in Unitarian Universalism, born of our tradition’s and our ancestors’ long-time commitment to religious freedom, to the use of reason, and to expansive tolerance. No matter your theological stance, consider yourself in good company.
Song for Gathering The Fire of Commitment #1028 by Mary Katherine Morn and Jason Shelton
Greeting Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Singing the Children on Their Way
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting of the Chalice UU Heritage Chalice Lighting by Elizabeth M. Strong, read by Rochelle Elias
Singing the Children on Their Way
Welcome Randy McKean, Worship Associate
Honoring Anita Wald-Tuttle René Wiley and Kathryn Young
Opening Words Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Song We Are the Earth Upright and Proud #303 text by Kenneth Patton, music by Martin Luther
Joys & Sorrows
Meditation
Song To Mercy, Pity, Peace, and Love #93 words by William Blake,
music by Nikolaus Herman and J.S. Bach
On Humanism George Dunstan and Dave MacLeod, UUCM Humanism Group
Sermon In and Of this World Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Offering
Dedication
Thank you & Announcements
Closing Song Be Ours a Religion text by Theodore Parker, new tune by Toby Thomas-Rose
Closing Words
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth