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