Order of Service, January 13, 2019

Today’s Order of Service

WHAT WE MEAN WHEN WE SAY “GOD”

Worship Assistant: David Traupman

Prelude: What if God Was One of Us (E. Bazilian)

Welcome
   
Call to Worship

We Don't Like Responsive Readings, by Mohan Embar

Leader: Responsive Reading runs contrary to everything you believe in as a Unitarian Universalist, because instead of formulating your own thoughts and opinions in your own unique way, you simply repeat words that I have chosen for you.
All: Like a store-bought greeting card, Responsive Reading saps us of the ability to choose the words and expressions that we ourselves would have chosen.

Look! I can make you moo like a cow.
Moo!

Or bleat like a sheep!
Ba!

Repeat after me: I will never, ever mindlessly repeat words that someone else has chosen for me.
I will never, ever mindlessly repeat words that someone else has chosen for me.

And I will always take charge of my thoughts by formulating them in my own unique way.
And I will always take charge of my thoughts by formulating them in my own unique way.

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: #20 Be Thou My Vision

Social Justice Minute: Petition for Expansion of Medicare in Florida – Harry Wolin

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: God Help the Outcast 
(A. Menken & S. Schwartz)

Sermon: What We Mean When We Say “God,” Rev. Dr. Dan Lambert

Hymn: #134 Our World is One World

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: Fly Me to the Moon (B. Howard)

Benediction
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   
Kayla Nielsen: R.E. Coordinator   
David Traupman: Cover Art  
Ben Juhl & Peter Koos: Ushers
Amy Stauber, Caren Haeusser & Committee Members: Fellowship Hospitality Hour

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

Did You Know???
YOU can participate in the annual Rev Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade! Please join us as we walk (or ride) (or stand) in the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in Riviera Beach on Saturday morning, January 19. We will gather as early as 7:30am to car pool from the church, and it’s a good idea to arrive by 8 to avoid parking problems and closed roads. The parade starts at the intersection of Blue Heron & Congress (which is where to find us if you don’t car pool).
Also, we could use a large passenger van to borrow to give rides to people who want to participate but can't walk that far.
Please contact Bob or Lynn Tomlinson to sign up or for more information. tomlinson.lynn@gmail.com