Welcome & Introductions of Visitors
Lighting the Chalice Flame
* Affirmation: (in unison) Love is the spirit of this Congregation and service is its law. This is our great covenant: to dwell together in peace, to seek the truth in love and to help one another.
*Hymn #128: For All That Is Our Life
Introduction: A Spiritual Journey
Quiet Time/Meditation/Prayer
Readings
Offertory: Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol)
Message: My Spiritual Journey Lauren Baer
*Hymn # 123: Spirit of Life
Extinguishing the Chalice Flame (in unison) We extinguish this flame, but not the light of truth, the warmth of community, or the fire of commitment. These we carry in our hearts until we are together again.
Postlude: Don’t Stop Believing (Journey)
Gratitude & Applause
* Please stand in body or spirit
“We are not human beings on a spiritual journey. We are spiritual beings on a human journey”, Stephen Covey
Join Us for Refreshments & Fellowship in Ministers Hall
Hearing devices, and envelopes for cash pledges are available on the hymnal cart or ask an usher.
This Week
Today: Social Hour 11:30am in Ministers Hall. This week, Lois Friel, a representative from Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense, will be at the social hour to answer any questions about the work their organization is doing to help prevent gun violence. Stop by her table and you'll get a chance to win a free tee shirt! UU Pagans Coffee at 1pm in Ministers Hall.
Monday-Friday: Administration Office hours 9:30am-12:30pm
Thursday: Gentle Yoga with Meditation 11am in the Sanctuary, Catered dinner 6pm in Ministers Hall. Teaching Thursday presentation at 7pm “Important Spiritual Thinkers- The Pope”.
Saturday: Summer Book Club 10am in the Sanctuary.
Sunday: NewsTalk at 9:15am in Ministers Hall.
Gratitude
Thank you to all who contribute to our service and fellowship hour each week. This week:
• Music coordinator: Peilin Ko
• Guest Violinist: Valentina Paolucci
• Cover art: David Traupman
• Ushers: Gloria Golden & Jim Meyer
• Fellowship hour hospitality: Kathe Bannigan, assisted by Diana Colardi.
And to our permanent staff:
• Barbara Hatzfeld, office administrator
• Willie Nelson, sexton.
Announcements
Next Sunday: “A Broader Mother’s Day, Rev. Dr. Dan Lambert
Rev. Dr. Dan Lambert Office Hours: Tuesday 4-8pm and Thursday 9am-1pm. He is available other times by appointment. He & Tess have covenanted with each other to make Friday a sacred day off for both of them, so he will not be available for most Fridays unless there is an emergency. His e-mail is revdan@1stuupb.org.
Food Items collected during the offertory are donated to the Lake Park Food Pantry,
Shoes and Toiletry Articles collected are donated to the Haitian Community.
Dine A Round: May 26 at 5pm Gloria Golden & Jim Meyer Memorial Weekend BBQ $30 per, If you wish to attend, contact Frank Smith at fjsmithgcny@gmail.com and get payment into the office! You do not have a reservation until both are complete. Frank Smith, chair
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