The Edge of Christmas: A Christmas Eve Service
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
December 24, 2024
Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Lindsay Dunckel, Worship Associate
Come, gather in open-hearted, open-minded community to celebrate “the gladness of Christmas, which is Hope, the spirit of Christmas, which is Peace, and the heart of Christmas, which is Love.” Carols, poetry, candlelight, messages for all and all ages to notice and celebrate what wants to be born in us.
Music for Gathering Betsy Haydon, harp, Kate Canan, flute/recorder, Randy McKean, clarinet, Toby Thomas-Rose, piano
Songs for Gathering
Deck the Hall #235
The First Nowell #237
Welcome Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Greeting
Land Acknowledgement Lindsay Dunckel, Worship Associate
Lighting of the Chalice Lindsay Dunckel with Members and Friends
Music Betsy Haydon, harp
Hope Lindsay Dunckel, All, Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Song O Come, O Come, Emmanuel #225 Traditional, adapted by John Helmore
Peace Lindsay Dunckel, All, Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Love Lindsay Dunckel, All, Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Song Gloria from Angels We Have Heard on High #231 French carol, words by Earl Bowman Marlatt
Offering Rev. Kevin For the MInister’s Discretionary Fund
Offertory Coventry Carol arr. by Barnaby Smith. UUCM Choir, Toby Thomas-Rose, director
Dedication Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Thank you
Closing Song and Passing of the Light Silent Night #251 words by Joseph Mohr, music by Franz Xaver Gruber
Closing Words
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth