Order of Service, December 30, 2018

Prelude: Here comes the Sun (G. Harrison)

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: #166 Years Are Coming 

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 Love All Graceful Things (E. Thiman)

Inspirational Message: Seeking a New You and New UU in 2019, Rabbi Barry Silver

*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: Wayfaring Stranger
* 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  
Megan Alioto & Lorraine Bromberg: Fellowship Hour Hospitality  
Jim Meyer & Gloria Golden: Ushers

Office Hours
Our office is open Monday – Friday 9:30–12:30 except for holidays.
CLOSED NEW YEAR’S DAY
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: Normal publications will resume January 7th.  

RABBI BARRY SILVER
Today’s guest, Rabbi Barry Silver, is a post-denominational rabbi practicing cosmic Judaism, a civil rights/environmental attorney, a former Florida legislator, song writer, and social activist rabbi-rouser.
He was raised in Stamford, Connecticut and has resided in Boca Raton, Florida since 1979 with his wife Francine, a wonderful public school teacher and mother of their two activist children athletes, Brandon and Ari.
His motto:  Cherish each day, Be a blessing, Experience the miracle of life.

Order of Service, December 23, 2018

Prelude: In December (J. Althouse)

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: #235 Deck the Hall

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: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (H. Martin)

Sermon: The Spiritual Discipline of Simplicity, Rev. Dr. Dan Lambert

*Hymn: Simple Gifts (J. Brackett)
'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free.
'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be.
And when we find ourselves in the place just right, 
'Twill be in the valley of love and delight.

When true simplicity is gain'd,
To bow and to bend we shan't be asham'd,
To turn, turn will be our delight,
Till by turning, turning we come 'round right.

'Tis the gift to have friends and a true friend to be,
'Tis the gift to think of others not to only think of "me,"
And when we hear what others really think and really feel,
Then we'll all live together with a love that is real.

The Earth is our mother and the fullness thereof,
Her streets, her slums, as well as stars above.
Salvation is here where we laugh, where we cry,
Where we seek and love, where we live and die.

When true liberty is found,
By fear and by hate we will no more be bound.
In love and in light we will find our new birth
And in peace and freedom, redeem the Earth.

'Tis a gift to be simple, 'tis a gift to be fair,
'Tis a gift to wake and breathe the morning air.
And each day we walk on the path that we choose,
'Tis a gift we pray we never shall lose.

When true simplicity is gain'd,
To bow and to bend we shan't be asham'd,
To turn, turn will be our delight,
Till by turning, turning we come 'round right.

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: Joy to the World (H. Axton)
* 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  
Coleen Conway & Pat Knight: Fellowship Hour Hospitality  
Margaret Robson & Mary Mansfield: Ushers

Office Hours
Our office is open Monday– Friday 9:30–12:30 except for holidays.CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY
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

Did You Know???
NEWSLETTER NOTE: Due to the coming holidays and special events, please note the next Newsletter will be published on December 27th.  Normal publications will resume January 7th.  
THERE ARE OVER TWO DOZEN RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS IN DECEMBER! And if you count secular celebrations, that number almost doubles. So when you wish someone “Happy Holidays!” you really are expressing an awareness that this season has a wide variety of diverse special days and events. As UUs we hold each of these holidays and observances as valuable. Enjoy whatever special day it is you celebrate this season!

Order of Service, December 16, 2018

SOLSTICE CELEBRATION WITH ELAINE SILVER

Welcome

Introductions

Announcements   

* Lighting the Chalice Flame: (in unison) Blessed is the fire we find within ourselves. As the winter solstice approaches, we cast our gaze within. On the longest night we kindle the fire of love, of warm tears, the glow of acceptance, patience, vision and hope. As darkness gathers round, so do we -- simple, humble souls holding the light of hope together for each other. Blessed is the fire within each soul and in this, our beloved community. 

Quiet Time/Meditation & Candle Lighting

Offertory:  On This Longest Night and I Call on the Light Within (Elaine Silver Music, BMI)

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.

Message: Celebration of the Solstice with Rev. Faerie Elaine Silver

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
* Please rise in body or spirit.
Hearing devices are available. Just ask an usher.
We live stream each service on Facebook.

Today’s guest artist, Elaine Silver, is no stranger to 1stUUPB. She has performed in concert for hundreds of thousands at colleges, festivals, churches, clubs and children's events throughout North America and Europe. She was featured nationally on The Wisdom Channel and on New Jersey Network's award-winning television program State of the Arts. 
Elaine has appeared in concert with Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Doc Watson, Tom Paxton, Suzanne Vega, Jorma Kaukonen, Tom Chapin and many best-selling authors including Alan Cohen, Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, don Miguel Ruiz, Marianne Williamson, Barbara G. Walker and Neale Donald Walsch. .
Elaine's musical life has evolved into a Metaphysical Ministry where she often  serves in settings such as New Thought Centers, Unity churches, Centers for Spiritual Living, Unitarian churches and other progressive centers. 
"Faerie Elaine" brings magic, love and blessings to her concerts and appearances as a bright light sharing herself and her music with emotion and authenticity.  
Elaine has CD’s available for purchase in Minister’s Hall.

Gratitude
Thank you to all who make our Sundays special: 
Larry Stauber: Worship Assistant 
Kim Hetrick: Office Administrator
Peilin Ko: Music Coordinator   
Willie Nelson: Sexton   
Megan Alioto: R.E. Assistant   
David Traupman: Cover Art  
Lynn Stevens & Harry Wolin: Fellowship Hour Hospitality  
Donna Valbuena & Lorraine Bromberg: Ushers

Office Hours
Our office is open Monday – Friday 9:30 – 12:30 except for holidays.
Rev. Dan is usually in his office Tuesday 3:00 – 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.

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

Did You Know???
NEWSLETTER NOTE: Due to the coming holidays and special events, please note that we will publish one newsletter for the combined weeks of December 24 & 31.  Any items for those weeks should be emailed to Kim (admin@1stuupb.org) by Thursday, December 20. 
THERE ARE OVER TWO DOZEN RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS IN DECEMBER! And if you count secular celebrations, that number almost doubles. So when you wish someone “Happy Holidays!” you really are expressing an awareness that this season has a wide variety of diverse special days and events. As UUs we hold each of these holidays and observances as valuable. Enjoy whatever special day it is you celebrate this season!

Order of Service, December 9, 2018

Prelude: Walking in the Air (H. Blake)

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: #126 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Social Justice Minute

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: Another Day in Paradise (P. Collins)

Sermon: The Spiritual Discipline Of Stewardship & Giving, Rev. Dr. Dan Lambert

*Hymn: #402 From You I Receive

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: Do They Know It’s Christmas (B. Geldof & M. Ure)
* 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  
Sam Irwin & June Kleeman: Fellowship Hour Hospitality  
Paul Ward & Lynn Stevens: Ushers
Sam Irwin: Candle Table Decorations

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 3–6pm 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.

Did You Know???
NEWSLETTER NOTE: Due to the coming holidays and special events, please note that we will publish one newsletter for the combined weeks of December 24 & 31.  Any items for those weeks should be emailed to Kim (admin@1stuupb.org) by Thursday, December 20. 
THERE ARE OVER TWO DOZEN RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS IN DECEMBER! And if you count secular celebrations, that number almost doubles. So when you wish someone “Happy Holidays!” you really are expressing an awareness that this season has a wide variety of diverse special days and events. As UUs we hold each of these holidays and observances as valuable. Enjoy whatever special day it is you celebrate this season!

Opportunities to Serve & Give
Poinsettia Drive: You are invited to bring a poinsettia like the ones on the stage area today.
Sunday Social Hour Snacks: Can you provide snacks for Social Hour one week in the next couple of months? If you are willing to help, please contact Diana Colardi (dcolardi@gmail.com) or sign up on the sheet in the kitchen.  
Christmas Eve Choir: Anyone can join the Choir for the Christmas Eve Service. Rehearsal each Sunday at 11:45.
Offering Counters: Beginning in January we are looking for volunteers to help count the offering each Sunday immediately following the service. If you are willing to help on a rotating basis, please contact our treasurer, Jesse Walters, at jesseinjupiter@gmail.com
Children's Home Society Gift Cards: We provide $10.00 gift cards from Walmart or Target for teens in the foster care system. Please see Judy Bonner or Sam Irwin, or drop the $10.00 gift cards in the collection plate on Sunday.
Mothers Against Murderers Association (MAMA): Please remember the children of the MAMAs this season. Bring toys, games, puzzles, cuddlies, jewelry.  There's a table inside Ministers Hall where you can place your donations.