This Sweet Earth
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
September 29, 2024
Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Cheryl Morris, Worship Associate
Unitarian Universalist congregations from across the nation are joining in a two-day Climate Justice Revival this weekend. In solidarity, we too turn our attention to climate justice, and to finding our way in an age of climate change, through the beauty and the hope of the struggle.
Today was ‘TRASH SUNDAY!’ Paul Elias lead the adopt-a-road litter pick-up before the service and gave a presentation about “The State of Trash in Nevada County” after the service.
Song for Gathering For the Beauty of the Earth #21 words by Folliot Sandford Pierpoint, music by Conrad Kocher
Greeting Rev. Kevin Tarsa
Land Acknowledgement read by Eileen Hale
Lighting of the Chalice Committed to Respond by Jerrie Kishpaugh Hildebrand read by Katie Ianni
Singing the Children on Their Way
Welcome Cheryl Morris, Worship Associate
Opening Words Ancient Mother #1069 inspired by a traditional Navajo (Diné) prayer
Sermon, part 1 This Sweet Earth Rev. Kevin Tarsa and all
Joys & Sorrows
Reading Earth by Mark Belletini, read by Allison Rivers
Earth Music
Sermon, part 2 This Sweet Earth Rev. Kevin Tarsa and all
Offering Cheryl Morris, Worship Associate
Offertory
Dedication Cheryl Morris
Thank you & Announcements
Closing Song Blue Boat Home #1064 words by Peter Mayer, music by Roland Hugh Prichard,
arr. Peter Mayer
Closing Words Rise by Gretchen Haley
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth