WHAT WE MEAN WHEN WE SAY “RELIGION”
Worship Assistant: Barbara Hatzfeld
Prelude: I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For (U2)
Welcome
Call to Worship: We Need a Religion by Scott Alexander
(Leader) In a world with so much hatred and violence,
(All) We need a religion that proclaims the inherent worth and dignity of every person.
In a world with so much brutality and fear,
We need a religion that seeks justice, equity, and compassion in human relations.
In a world with so many persons abused and neglected,
We need a religion that calls us to accept one another and encourage one another to spiritual growth.
In a world with so much dogmatism and falsehood,
We need a religion that challenges us to a free and responsible search for truth and meaning.
In a world with so much tyranny and oppression,
We need a religion that affirms the right and conscience and the use of the democratic process.
In a world with so much inequity and strife,
We need a religion that strives toward the goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all.
In a world with so much environmental degradation,
We need a religion that advocates respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
In a world with so much uncertainty and despair,
We need a religion that teaches our hearts to hope, and our hands to care.
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: #131 Love Will Guide Us
Social Justice Minute: UU Service Committee – Judy Bonner
Moment of Silence & Candle Lighting
Religious Education Class: At this time we invite all children Pre-K through 4th grade to join our RE class.
(In unison) Go now in peace, go now in peace; may the spirit of love surround you everywhere, everywhere you may go.
Offertory: Turn! Turn! Turn! (P. Seeger)
Sermon: What We Mean When We Say “Religion,” Rev Dr Dan Lambert
Hymn: #116 I’m On My Way
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.
Benediction
Postlude: This Little Light of Mine (H. Loes)
Hearing devices are available. Just ask an usher.
We live stream and archive our services on YouTube.
Gratitude
Thank you to all who make our Sundays special:
Kim Hetrick: Office Administrator
Peilin Ko: Music Coordinator
Willie Nelson: Sexton
David Traupman: Cover Art
Chris Juhl & Donna Valbuena: Ushers
Judy Bonner, Brian Johnson & Suzanne Schluter: Fellowship Hospitality Hour
Office Hours
Our office is open Monday–Friday 9:30–12:30 except for holidays.
CLOSED MLK DAY 01/21/19
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 email: 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
Peace Pole Dedication (Please join us outside for a very brief dedication ceremony. Bring this with you and we will read the Peace Declaration/Pledge together.
Peace Declaration/Pledge
We, the people of planet Earth,
In recognition of the interconnectedness of all life
And the importance of the balance of nature,
Hereby acknowledge our interdependence
And affirm our dedication
To life-serving environmental stewardship,
The fulfillment of universal human needs worldwide,
Economic and social well-being,
And a culture of peace and nonviolence,
To insure a sustainable and harmonious world
For present and future generations.
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