Bring Your God(s) to Church Day
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
July 21, 2024
Sophia McKean, Worship Associate
In Unitarian Universalism, “God” can be a tricky word. Not all of us believe in God, and those of us that do have many different visions of the concept. In a pluralistic religion, we sometimes try to “address” this difference by avoiding the topic altogether. Alternatively, this Sunday is an invitation for us to talk about God(s) and our various relationships to Her/Him/Them/etc, while still leaving room for all of our various (dis)beliefs.
Song for Gathering Bring Many Names #23 words by Brian Wren, music by Carlton R. Young
Greeting Sophia McKean
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting of the Chalice God Become Infinitely Larger, excerpt, by Joan D. Chittister, read by Beth Rose
Singing the Children on Their Way
Welcome & Opening Words Sophia McKean
Reading god is no noun written by Glen Thomas Rideout, read by Shanti Emerson
Reflection Tracy Pepper
Joys & Sorrows
Reflection Jo Waters
Prayer & Meditation Sophia McKean
Song Spirit of Life #123 by Carolyn McDade
Reflection Diana Gibson
Offering Sophia McKean
Offertory True Story by Barbara Higgbie performed by Gabrielle Lawson
Dedication Sophia McKean
Thank you & Announcements
Closing Song Immortal Love #10 words by John Greenleaf Whittier, Traditional Irish Melody
Closing Words
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth