Sermon School – 1: Spirituality
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
October 20, 2024
Guest Speaker Jenny Dewey
Cheryl Morris, Worship Associate
What does it mean to be spiritual? As Unitarian Universalists this is for each of us to define for ourselves. We can listen to wisdom from other cultures, from the natural world, to an internal voice, and to each other. Jenny Dewey has completed “sermon school” with Rev. Kevin and is stepping up courageously to share her sermon with us. We will accompany her on a spiritual journey that began when she was a child and continues to this day.
Jenny Dewey, guest speaker, with Cheryl Morris, Worship Associate
Song for Gathering There’s a River Flowin’ in My Soul #1007 by Faya Ora Rose Touré, arr. Kenny Smith
Greeting Sophia McKean
Land Acknowledgement read by Gene Gilligan
Lighting of the Chalice A True Story by Li Kynvi read by Cheryl Spaulding
Singing the Children on Their Way
Welcome Sophia McKean
Opening Words Cricket written and read by Jenny Dewey
Reading The Whisper of our Souls by Rev. Scott Taylor read by Corrie Silva
Joys & Sorrows Carol Richey, Lay Pastoral Care Team
Prayer & Meditation Listen! The Spirit is Calling by John Saxon read by Carol Richey
Song The Lone, Wild Bird #15 words by H. R. MacFayden,
music from William Walker’s Southern Harmony
Sermon School 1: Spirituality Jenny Dewey
Offering Sophia McKean
Offertory
Dedication Sophia McKean
Thank you & Announcements
Closing Song Spirit of Life #123 by Carolyn McDade
Closing Words Hozho Prayer read by Jenny Dewey and Sophia McKean
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth