Singing the Mystery: A Singing Meditation
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
December 10, 2023
Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Cheryl Morris, Worship Associate
Our annual December meditation service once again takes the form of a singing meditation circle – singing into silence into singing into silence, in a deepening rhythm. Whether you choose to sing, or hum, or let the sound wash over you, come enter the mystery and magic of the moment. Take a breath before the holiday rush takes hold.
(Note: Each chant or song is repeated many times. Some people find this soothing and transcendent. And other people…not so much. Just wanted you to know.)
Song for Gathering Meditation on Breathing #1009 By Sarah Dan Jones
Land Acknowledgement Cynthia Burton
Lighting of the Chalice The Humming of the Universe – Draoícht by Lynn Ungar, read by Toby Thomas-Rose
Silence
Humming the Children on Their Way
Song Where Do We Come From #1003 words by Paul Gaugin, music by Brian Tate and
Gathered Here (in the Mystery of the Hour) #388 by Philip A Porter
Silence
Song Peace, Salaam, Shalom by Pat Humphries and Sandy Opatow
Silence
Song Sweet Surrender
Silence
Joys, Sorrows, Intentions, and Prayers I am Sending You Light by Melanie DeMore
Silence
Song Easter Alleluia (refrain) by Pachelbel and Kevin Tarsa
Silence
Offering Cheryl Morris
Offertory Dona Nobis Pacem #388 Traditional Latin, arr. Hal Hopson
Dedication Cheryl Morris
Thank you & Announcements
Closing Song Amen, Aṣẹ, Thank You
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth