Order of Service, December 2, 2018

Prelude: Over the Rainbow (H. Arlen)

Welcome   

* Lighting the Chalice Flame: Come, Come, Whoever You Are
Come, come, whoever you are, 
Wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving.
Ours is no caravan of despair.
Come, yet again come.

*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. 

Introduction of Visitors

Announcements

*Hymn: #95 There Is More Love Somewhere

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Social Justice Minute: Brian Johnson & Judy Bonner -- Peace Pole

Moment of Silence & Candle Lighting

Religious Education Class: Children Pre-K through 4th Grade are invited! 
(In unison) Go now in peace, go now in peace; may the spirit of love surround you everywhere, everywhere you may go.

Offertory:  I Make My Own Sunshine (A. Bonagura)

Sermon: The Spiritual Discipline Of Positivity, Rev. Dr. Dan Lambert

*Hymn: I Can See Clearly Now (J. Nash)
I can see clearly now, the rain is gone,
I can see all obstacles in my way.
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It's gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) Sun-Shiny day.

I think I can make it now, the pain is gone
All of the bad feelings have disappeared.
Here is the rainbow I've been prayin' for
It's gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) Sun-Shiny day.

Look all around, there's nothin' but blue skies.
Look straight ahead, nothin' but blue skies.
I can see clearly now, the rain is gone,
I can see all obstacles in my way,
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It's gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) Sun-Shiny day.

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: You’ll Never Walk Alone (R. Rodgers)
* Please rise in body or spirit.
Hearing devices are available. Just ask an usher.
We live stream each service on Facebook! 

Gratitude
Thank you to all who make our Sundays special: 
Kim Hetrick: Office Administrator
Peilin Ko: Music Coordinator   
Willie Nelson: Sexton   
Megan Alioto: R.E. Assistant   
David Traupman: Cover Art  
Donna Valbuena & Natalie Lederer: Fellowship Hour Hospitality  
Diane Curry & Rob Curry: Ushers

This Week @ 1stUUPB
Today 
10:30am Sunday Service: The Spiritual Discipline of Positivity.
11:30am Social Hour in Ministers Hall.
11:45am Choir Practice for Christmas Eve Service in the Sanctuary – anyone can join. 
1pm Palm Beach Pagans Coffee in Ministers Hall.
Monday
7pm PEACE Issue Committee Night at St. Ann, WPB.
Thursday
5pm JAM Meeting in Ministers Hall. 
Friday
5pm Men’s & Women’s Dinner in Boynton Beach.
6pm First Friday Film Festival in Ministers Hall. This month’s movie is A Christmas Carol from 1951 starring Alastair Sim. 
Saturday
10am 1stUUPB Strategy Planning Meeting in Ministers Hall.
10am Second Saturday Book Group in the Sanctuary.  This month’s book is Educated: A Memoir, by Tara Westover.

Next Sunday: 
9:15am News Talk in Ministers Hall.
10:30am Sunday Service: The Spiritual Discipline of Stewardship & Giving.
11:30am Social Hour in Ministers Hall.
11:45am Choir Practice for Christmas Eve Service in the Sanctuary.
12pm Council Meeting in Channing Room.
12pm New to 1stUUPB Orientation in the Fuller Room.

Connect With Us
Call our office: 561-627-6105 
Email the office: admin@1stuupb.org  
Rev. Dan’s e-mail: RevDan@1stuupb.org. 
Call or text Rev. Dan: 561-628-6954 Visit our web page: 1stuupb.org 
Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/1stuupb

Office Hours
Our office is open Monday – Friday 9:30 – 12:30 except for holidays.
Rev. Dan is usually in his office Tuesday 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - Noon. He is also 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 most Fridays unless there is an emergency.

Did You Know???
SUNDAY SOCIAL HOUR SNACKS:  Each week we have small group of dedicated volunteers who bring snacks and set up for our Social Hour after the morning service. We have some Sundays open and are asking you to help provide snacks over the next few months. If you are willing to help, please contact Diana Colardi (dcolardi@gmail.com) or sign up on the sheet in the kitchen.  

Order of Service, November 25, 2018

Prelude: Long May You Run (N. Young)

Welcome   

* Lighting the Chalice Flame: Come, Come, Whoever You Are
Come, come, whoever you are,
Wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving.
Ours is no caravan of despair.
Come, yet again come.

*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. 

Introduction of Visitors

Announcements

*Hymn: #354 We Laugh, We Cry

Social Justice Minute: Sylvia Ansay – MAMA Christmas Gift Drive

Moment of Silence & Candle Lighting

Religious Education Class: Children Pre-K through 4th Grade are invited! 
(In unison) Go now in peace, go now in peace; may the spirit of love surround you everywhere, everywhere you may go.

Offertory: How Long Blues (L. Carr)

Sermon: The Spiritual Discipline Of Fasting, Rev. Dr. Dan Lambert

*Hymn: #100 I’ve Got Peace Like A River

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: Big Yellow Taxi (J. Mitchell)
* Please rise in body or spirit.
NOTE: Hearing devices are available. Just ask an usher!
Notice
We live stream each service on Facebook! 

Gratitude
Thank you to all who make our Sunday’s special: 
Kim Hetrick: Office Administrator
Peilin Ko: Music Coordinator   
Willie Nelson: Sexton   
Megan Alioto: R.E. Assistant   
David Traupman: Cover Art  
Mary Mansfield & Donna Valbuena: Fellowship Hour Hospitality  
Donna Valbuena & Suzanne Schluter: Ushers

Office Hours
Our office is open Monday – Friday 9:30–12:30 except for holidays.
Rev. Dan is usually in his office Tuesday 3–6pm and Thursday 9am-noon. He is also 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 most Fridays unless there is an emergency.

Connect With Us
Call our office: 561-627-6105 
Email the office: admin@1stuupb.org  
Rev. Dan’s e-mail: RevDan@1stuupb.org. 
Call or text Rev. Dan: 561-628-6954 Visit our web page: 1stuupb.org 
Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/1stuupb

This Week @ 1stUUPB
Today: 
11:30am Social Hour in Ministers Hall.
Friday:
6:30pm Art Friday At The UU Salon in Ministers Hall.
Next Sunday: 
9:15am News Talk in Ministers Hall.
10:30am Sunday Service: The Spiritual Discipline of Positivity.
11:30am Social Hour in Ministers Hall.
12:45pm Choir Practice for Christmas Eve Service – anyone can join. 
1pm Palm Beach Pagans Coffee in Ministers Hall.

POINSETTIA DRIVE: Margaret Robson would like to remind everyone about our annual holiday poinsettia decorations. You are invited to bring a poinsettia and help line the front of the stage with them. Please bring a paper plate to sit the planter on. 

NEWSLETTER NOTE: Due to the coming holidays and special events, please note the following:
* There will not be a newsletter for this coming week. 
* We will publish one newsletter for the weeks of December 24 & 31 due to Christmas & New Years. Any items for those weeks should be emailed to Kim (admin@1stuupb.org) by Thursday, December 20. 

Polly Morgan, one of our beloved long-time members, passed away late last Saturday night after a long battle with cancer. 
Polly moved from Minnesota to Jupiter, FL in 1973, and lived in the Waterford retirement community in Juno Beach from 2011 on. She loved her family, her friends, the residents and the staff at the Waterford, and the members of the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palm Beaches. 
She was curious, kind and thoughtful, and she lived life to the fullest. Polly is survived by three children, two grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and many friends. 
Donations in honor of Polly's life may be made to the Loggerhead Marine Life Center in Juno Beach by calling 561-627-8280, or online at www.marinelife.org.

Order of Service, November 18, 2018

Prelude: Wind Beneath My Wings (J. Silbar & L. Henley)

Welcome   

Call to Worship: Blessing of Gratitude, Celebration, and Support (Gwen Matthews) (Adapted)

* Lighting the Chalice Flame: Come, Come, Whoever You Are
Come, come, whoever you are 
Wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving.
Ours is no caravan of despair.
Come, yet again come.

*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. 

Introduction of Visitors

Announcements

*Hymn: #68 Come, Ye Thankful People Come

Social Justice Minute: Bob Ashmore – Heifer International

Moment of Silence & Candle Lighting - A Thanksgiving Meditation (Naomi King)
Every day we experience hunger and yearning:
for food, for approval, for respect, for love,
for meaningful work, for any and enough work,
for home, for family, for friends,
for health, for healing, for hope,
for the departed, for the newly arrived,
for the green trees, for the cool clean waters,
for shade in the heat of the day, and for stars to light the velvet night.
Every day we are invited anew to be thankful:
for food, for approval, for respect, for love,
for meaningful work, for any and enough work,
for home, for family, for friends,
for health, for healing, for hope,
for the departed, for the newly arrived,
for the green trees, for the cool clean waters,
for shade in the heat of the day, and for stars to light the velvet night.
Our hearts beating in liberating flight, we soar in gratitude for all the gifts we have in this day, in this lifetime of being, and turn again to share this bounty with all that is.

Religious Education Class: Children Pre-K through 4th Grade are invited! 
(In unison) Go now in peace, go now in peace; may the spirit of love surround you everywhere, everywhere you may go.

Offertory: Thank You (Dido)
Today is the 3rd Sunday of the month, so we are also collecting for the Justice Action Ministry Grants.

Sermon: The Spiritual Discipline Of Gratitude, Rev. Dr. Dan Lambert

*Hymn: #128 For All That Is Our 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: Thankful (J. Groban)
* Please rise in body or spirit.
Hearing devices are available. Just ask an usher!
We live stream each service on Facebook! 

Gratitude
Thank you to all who make our Sunday’s special: 
Kim Hetrick: Office Administrator
Peilin Ko: Music Coordinator   
Willie Nelson: Sexton   
Megan Alioto: R.E. Assistant   
David Traupman: Cover Art  
Sue Justicz & June Kleeman: Fellowship Hour Hospitality  
Donna Valbuena & Chris Juhl: Ushers

Office Hours
Our office is open Monday – Friday 9:30 – 12:30 except for holidays.
The office will be CLOSED 11/22 & 11/23 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Rev. Dan is usually in his office  Tuesday 3–6pm and Thursday 9am-Noon. He is also 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 most Fridays unless there is an emergency.

Connect With Us
Call our office: 561-627-6105 
Email the office: admin@1stuupb.org  
Rev. Dan’s e-mail: RevDan@1stuupb.org. 
Call or text Rev. Dan: 561-628-6954 Visit our web page: 1stuupb.org 
Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/1stuupb

This Week @ 1stUUPB
Today: 
11:30am Thanksgiving Potluck in Ministers Hall.
Thursday: 
Thanksgiving Day – Enjoy those people who are a blessing to you, and be a blessing to whomever you’re with.   
Friday:
6:30pm Art Fridays at The UU Salon in Ministers Hall.
Saturday:
10am Spirituality Book Group in the Sanctuary.
Next Sunday: 
9:15am News Talk in Ministers Hall.
10:30am Sunday Service: The Spiritual Discipline of Fasting & Chastity
11:30am Social Hour in Ministers Hall. 

Gentle Yoga with Meditation by Peilin Ko is taking a break and will return in a few weeks.
Due to the coming holidays and special events, please note the following:
* We will publish one newsletter for the weeks of November 19 & 26 due to Thanksgiving. 
* We will publish one newsletter for the weeks of December 24 & 31 due to Christmas & New Years. Any items for those weeks should be emailed to Kim (admin@1stuupb.org) by Thursday, December 20. 

Order of Service, November 11, 2018

Prelude: Mission Impossible (L. Schifrin)

Welcome   

Opening Words: Welcome to this place of possibility! (M. H. Cotter)

* Lighting the Chalice Flame: We light our chalice this morning, grateful for the love that we experience in this beloved community.  May the flame light the way for all who seek such abundance. (D. S. Cooley)

Introduction of Visitors

Announcements

*Hymn: #6 Just as Long as I Have Breath

Social Justice Minute: Larry Stauber

Moment of Silence & Candle Lighting

Story for All Ages: A Drop with a Dream (read by Amy Stauber) 

Religious Education Class: Children Pre-K through 4th Grade are invited! 
(In unison) Go now in peace, go now in peace; may the spirit of love surround you everywhere, everywhere you may go.

Offertory: The Impossible Dream (M. Leigh/J. Darion)  

Reading: Dream Big Dreams (D. Stewart)

*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. 

Sermon: Mission: Possible  Dr. Paul Ward

*Hymn: #95 There Is More Love Somewhere

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.      

Closing Words

Postlude: Imagine (J. Lennon)
* Please rise in body or spirit.
Hearing devices are available. Just ask an usher!
We live stream each service on Facebook! 

Gratitude
Thank you to all make our Sundays special: 
Kim Hetrick: Office Administrator
Peilin Ko: Music Coordinator   
Willie Nelson: Sexton   
Megan Alioto: RE Assistant   
David Traupman: Cover Art  
Thom Burke & Tom Barry: Fellowship Hour Hospitality  
Margaret Robson & Ben Juhl: Ushers

Office Hours
Our office is open Monday–Friday 9:30–12:30 except for holidays.
Rev. Dan is usually in his office  Tuesday 3–6pm and Thursday 9am-Noon. He is also 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 most Fridays unless there is an emergency.

Connect With Us
Call our office: 561-627-6105 
Email the office: admin@1stuupb.org  
Rev. Dan’s e-mail: RevDan@1stuupb.org. 
Call or text Rev. Dan: 561-628-6954 Visit our web page: 1stuupb.org 
Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/1stuupb

NEWSLETTER NOTE: Due to the coming holidays and special events, please note the following:
* We will publish one newsletter for the weeks of November 19 & 26 due to Thanksgiving. Any items for those weeks should be emailed to Kim (admin@1stuupb.org) by Thursday, November 15.
* We will publish one newsletter for the weeks of December 24 & 31 due to Christmas & New Years. Any items for those weeks should be emailed to Kim (admin@1stuupb.org) by Thursday, December 20. 

This Week @ 1stUUPB
Today: 
11:30am Social Hour in Ministers Hall.  
12noon  Council Meeting in Channing Room. 
Tuesday:
6:30pm Board of Trustees Meeting in Channing Room.
Thursday Gentle Yoga with Meditation by Peilin Ko is taking a break and will return in a few weeks.
Friday:
6:30pm Art Fridays At The UU Salon in Ministers Hall.
Next Sunday: 
9:15am News Talk in Ministers Hall.
10:30am Sunday Service: The Spiritual Discipline of Gratitude & Thanksgiving
11:30am All/Congregation Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner in Ministers Hall following the service.  Watch for details in the Newsletter.

Help Spread The Word!!
As we continue to use social media as way to get the word out about who we are and what we’re all about at 1stUUPB, you can help us a lot in just a few clicks (if you have a Facebook account, that is).
*Find our Facebook page by searching for us by name, and make sure you have “Liked” the page.
*Whenever you see a post from us in your newsfeed, don’t just scroll past it. Please click on it and select a “Like” option. If you hover over the Like button with your cursor and wait a moment without clicking, a few other options show up. You can choose a thumbs up, a heart, a laugh, a “what in the world?!? face, a sad face or a mad face. Make a comment on the post.
*Share the post either on your own page or share it with someone you think might be interested in it.
*Give us a 5 star rating and tell what you enjoy about our Congregation.
*If you have the Facebook app on your smart phone, anytime you are at 1stUUPB for a Sunday service or NewsTalk or Teaching Thursday or yoga or a movie or a meeting or whatever, please check in to let people know you are here.
Why are we asking you to do all this? Because it is an easy way to spread the word about who we are and the important work we do here. Plus, all this is FREE marketing! Who doesn’t like free?!?

Order of Service, November 4, 2018

Prelude: Easy (L. Richie)

Call to Worship: Sabbath Invitation (J. Gibb Millspaugh)
Leave aside the little thoughts that distract you from the depths of your soul,
For this is a holy place, and now is a holy time.
Join with the others in this room, this community of seekers,
and together, let us find our Sabbath.

Welcome   

* Lighting the Chalice Flame: Come, Come, Whoever You Are  
Come, come, whoever you are,
Wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving.
Ours is no caravan of despair.
Come, yet again come.

*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. 

Introduction of Visitors

Announcements

*Hymn: #204 Come, O Sabbath Day

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Social Justice Minute: Richard Lake – 2nd Chance Amendment

Moment of Silence & Candle Lighting 

Religious Education Class: Children Pre-K through 4th Grade are invited! 
(In unison) Go now in peace, go now in peace; may the light of love surround you everywhere, everywhere you may go.

Offertory: Margaritaville (J. Buffett)

Sermon: The Spiritual Discipline Of Sabbath Rest, Rev Dr Dan Lambert

Sabbath Rest Affirmation
Minister: Because the daily pressure of life weighs heavy on our minds, on our bodies, and on our spirits.
All: We need a time of sabbath rest.
Minister: Because the stresses of our culture often leave us feeling burdened and looking for hope.
All: We need a time of sabbath rest.
Minister: Because rest, fun, leisure, and naps help us cope and feel refreshed.
All: We need a time of sabbath rest.
Minister: Because we think more clearly, love more freely, and share more joyfully when we are well rested.
All: We need a time of sabbath rest.
Ali: Giver of Life, help us recognize when we need to stop and care for ourselves. Allow us to enjoy a sabbath as often as we need one. Allow us to rest without guilt so that we may work with more joy. We are thankful for the gift of sabbath rest. 

*Hymn: #352 Find A Stillness

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: Sittin’ On the Dock of the Bay (O. Redding)
* Please rise in body or spirit.
Hearing devices are available. Just ask an usher
We live stream each service on Facebook

Gratitude
Thank you to all make our Sundays special: 
Kim Hetrick: Office Administrator
Peilin Ko: Music Coordinator   
Willie Nelson: Sexton   
Megan Alioto: R.E. Assistant   
David Traupman: Cover Art  
Kathe Bannigan: Fellowship Hour Hospitality  
June Kleeman & Don Hughes: Ushers

NEWSLETTER NOTE: Due to the coming holidays and special events, please note the following:
* We will publish one newsletter for the weeks of November 19 & 26 due to Thanksgiving. Any items for those weeks should be emailed to Kim (admin@1stuupb.org) by Thursday, November 15.
* We will publish one newsletter for the weeks of December 24 & 31 due to Christmas & New Years. Any items for those weeks should be emailed to Kim (admin@1stuupb.org) by Thursday, December 20. 

Connect With Us
Call our office: 561-627-6105 
Email the office: admin@1stuupb.org  
Rev. Dan’s e-mail: RevDan@1stuupb.org. 
Call or text Rev. Dan: 561-628-6954 Visit our web page: 1stuupb.org 
Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/1stuupb

Office Hours
Our office is open Monday – Friday 9:30 – 12:30 except for holidays.
Rev. Dan is taking some much needed days off this coming week. He will be out of the office and unavailable by email or phone Tuesday, Nov. 6 - Monday, Nov. 12. Please contact one of the Board members if you have an emergency need during that time.

This Week @ 1stUUPB
Today: 
11:30am Social Hour in Ministers Hall.  
12noon New to 1stUUPB Orientation in the Sanctuary.
1pm Pagans Coffee in Ministers Hall.
Tuesday:
5:30pm Men’s & Women’s Dinners at PBG Mall. The men will meet at Brio and the women at PF Chang’s. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, contact Frank Smith. Everyone welcome!
Thursday: 
11:00am Gentle Yoga with Meditation in the Sanctuary. 
Friday:
6:30pm Art Fridays at The UU Salon in Ministers Hall.
Saturday:
10am 2nd Saturday Book Group in the Sanctuary. This month’s book is Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng.
Next Sunday: 
9:15am News Talk in Ministers Hall.
10:30am Sunday Service: “Mission Possible” by Paul Ward.
12noon Council Meeting in Channing Hall.

Save The Date
All/Congregation Thanksgiving Dinner Sunday, November 18th following the service.  Watch for details in the Newsletter.