Upstairs/Downstairs: Living & Learning Together

Upstairs/Downstairs: Living & Learning Together
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
August 11, 2024
Cheryl Spaulding, UUCM’s Family Ministry co-Chair
Carol Nimick, Worship Associate

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”  John Dewey (1859-1952) 

Here at UUCM, children, youth, and grownups co-create educational and transformational life experiences, both upstairs in our Kids’ Connection spaces and downstairs in the spaces where we all work, play, and socialize together. 

Song for Gathering   Enter, Rejoice, and Come In #361 by Louise Ruspini

Greeting  Rev. Kevin Tarsa

Land Acknowledgement  Briar Broadbent

Lighting of the Chalice from UUCM’s Kids Connection

Singing the Children on Their Way  

Welcome  Carol Nimick, Worship Associate

Opening Words  Adapted by Pat Hoertdoerfer from an excerpt of a speech by Rev. Dr. Patrick T. O’Neill

Joys & Sorrows  Rev. Kevin Tarsa and All   

Prayer & Meditation Rev Kevin Tarsa 

Song  When I am Frightened #1012 by Joyce Poley 

Message  Upstairs/Downstairs: Living and Learning Together 
Cheryl Spaulding, UUCM Family Ministry Team 

Offering  Carol Nimick, Worship Associate

Offertory  Toby Thomas-Rose, piano

Dedication  Carol Nimick, Worship Associate

Thank you & Announcements

Closing Song  This Little Light of Mine #118 African-American spiritual

Closing Words  Rev. Kevin Tarsa

Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice  
                Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.   

Music for Going Forth