SUNDAY PROGRAM – MARCH 1, 2026
Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church
Sunday, March 1, 2026|
“I Lift My Lamp”
Sunday Program – Welcome!
GATHERING MUSIC
Brett Carson, collaborative pianist
GATHERING SONG
“Soon the Day Will Arrive” by Nurit Hirsch
Brett Carson, piano
Sarah Jebian, Guest Musician
RINGING THE BELL
Wes Fanhani, Worship Associate
PRELUDE
“Son binocle” from Les trois valses distinguées du précieux dégoûté
(Erik Satie)
Brett Carson, piano
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENT
Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister
Linda Russell, Board President
GREETING ONE ANOTHER
Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister
REGATHERING SONG
“This Land Is Your Land” by Woody Guthrie
Brett Carson, piano
Sarah Jebian, Guest Musician
LIGHTING OF THE CHALICE Angela Canestrano
We are Unitarian Universalists. A people with open minds Listening ears.
Loving hearts. And helping hands
TIME FOR ALL AGES
“Marwan’s Journey”
by Patrica de Arias and Laura Borràs
Rosie Reid
SUNG BLESSING
Brett Carson, piano
Sarah Jebian, Guest Musician
As you go may joy surround you, as you go, go in peace. Know our love is with you always, as you go, as you go
CALL TO WORSHIP
Wes Fanhani, Worship Associate
CONGREGATIONAL SONG
“#1029 Love Knocks and Waits for Us to Hear”
Brett Carson, piano
Sarah Jebian, Guest Musician
JOYS & SORROWS
Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister
MEDITATION SONG
“Coming Home” by Rev. Shari Woodbury
Brett Carson, piano
Sarah Jebian, Guest Musician
PRAYER FOR THE CHILDREN
Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister
MUSICAL OFFERING
“Children of the Wind from the musical Rag”
Sarah Jebian, soloist
CALL FOR THE OFFERING
Mark Chase, Board Member
OFFERTORY
“Improvisation”
Brett Carson, piano
Each week during the Offertory we light two pillar candles to acknowledge that we are living in a nation at war. The candles represent our wishes for all whose lives are endangered by the conflict, and our hopes for peace. While the offering is received you are invited to come forward and select a stone to place in the column of water representing our community life, sharing it as a sign of remembrance and hope. Feel free to watch and hold your intention as your stone settles into the water’s embrace.
DEDICATION OF THE OFFERING
SHARE 1
Maria Rieger
MUSICAL BRIDGE
SHARE 2
Angela Canestrano
MUSICAL MOMENT
Brett Carson, piano
MESSAGE
“I Lift My Lamp.”
Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister
CLOSING SONG
“#159, This Is My Song”
Brett Carson, piano
Sarah Jebian, songleader
BENEDICTION
Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister
POSTLUDE
“Hot House” (Tadd Dameron)
Brett Carson, piano
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NEXT SUNDAY SERVICE: SUNDAY, MARCH 8 – “The Sugar Bowl: Power, Permission, and the Practice of Joy.”
When young Harriet Tubman stole a sugar cube from her mistress’s sugar bowl and ran, she was brutally punished. Join us as we explore different questions from this historical story, depending on our position in society. This service calls us to an honest reckoning with our different positions in systems of oppression and our shared responsibility to destroy the bowls that limit joy for everyone. The music and the messages in this time together will center us around a greater Love that moves us to collective liberation.
Please join us for our virtual coffee hour after the service at: https://zoom.us/j/99389517494 or dial in (669) 900-9128 then enter Meeting ID: 993 8951 7494 #
Thanks to our AV Tech staff.
To Give or Pledge go to: https://www.mduuc.org/give
2025-2026 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Linda Russell, President
Andrew Oswald, Vice President
Mark Chase, Secretary
Elizabeth Dietsch, Treasurer
Andy Smith, Board Member
Jim Lincoln, Board Member
Kevin Hsieh, Board Member
Mary Kelly Persyn, Board Member
Patricia Craven, Board Member
board@mduuc.org
MINISTERS AND STAFF
Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister / leslie@mduuc.net
Rev. Rodney Lemery, Associate Minister /rodney@mduuc.org
Marena McGregor, Director of Religious Education / marena@mduuc.org
Jyvonne Haskin, Music Director / jyvonne@mduuc.org
Jen Marsh Prink, Church Administrator / jenm@mduuc.org
Aiden McMahon, Ministerial Intern /aiden@mduuc.org
Brett Carson, Accompanist / brettcarson@mduuc.org
Ging Lee, Communications Assistant / ging@mduuc.org
Eric Chapot, Facilities Staff / eric@mduuc.org
Rev. Dr. David Sammons, Minister Emeritus
Rev. Ranwa Hammamy, Community Minister
Rev. Meg Richardson, Community Minister
LIVING OUR VALUES
https://mduuc.org/living-our-values/
At Mt. Diablo UU Church we strive to bring to life our Unitarian Universalist values as we seek truth and work for justice and bridge the divisions that wound the human family. Please visit our “Living our Values” page to locate virtual and physical ways you can be a part in building a better world. If you have suggestions for items on this page, please email them to livingourvalues@mduuc.org.
Please consider taking 20-30 minutes of your day to review our Living our Values web page to participate in a number of cyberactivist activities that can collectively make a difference in our local and world communities. This week we have a number of Climate Justice and Racial Justice petitions and calls to action that could really use your help!