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!
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