SOLSTICE CELEBRATION WITH ELAINE SILVER
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.
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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
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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!
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