Sunday Program- August 13, 2023

Mt.  Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church

Sunday, August 13, 2023

“When The Spirit Says Do”

Sunday Program - Welcome!

GATHERING SONG
#1024 “When The Spirit Says Do”
Scott Schrader, Song Leader

PRELUDE
“I Wish I Knew How it Would Feel to be Free” by Billy Taylor”
Julie Homi, Piano 

WELCOME

Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister

TBA, Board Representative

GREETING ONE ANOTHER

LIGHTING OF THE CHALICE 

Each week we light a chalice, which has become a symbol for Unitarian Universalists and our engagement in the world.

Linda Russell

TIME FOR ALL AGES
“Objects in the Mirror Are Larger (and Smaller) Than They Appear”

Rev. Leslie Takahashi

SINGING THE CHILDREN TO ACTIVITIES

As you leave this friendly place, love give life to ev’ry face,

may the kindness that you learn light your hearts ‘till you return.

CALL TO WORSHIP
Patricia Craven, Worship Associate

CONGREGATIONAL SONG
“#38 Morning Has Broken
Scott Schrader

JOYS AND SORROWS
Rev. Leslie Takahashi

MUSIC MEDITATION 
# 396 “ I Know This Rose Will Open”

TIME OF PAYING ATTENTION!
Rev. Leslie Takahashi

MUSICAL OFFERING
“Little Star” Plum Village Band

CALL FOR THE OFFERING
Andrew Oswald, Board Representative

OFFERTORY
“Dindi” by Antonio Carlos Jobim
Julie Homi, 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 

“To the work of this community, in transforming ourselves and our world, we dedicate ourselves and our offerings.”

MEDITATION
Rev. Leslie Takahashi

MUSICAL MEDITATION
Julie Homi, Piano

MESSAGE
“When The Spirit Says Do”
Rev. Leslie Takahashi

CLOSING SONG
#1008 “When Our Heart Is In A Holy Place”
Scott Schrader

BENEDICTION AND EXTINGUISHING THE CHALICE
Rev. Leslie Takahashi

POSTLUDE
“My Life” by Billy Joel
Julie Homi, Piano

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NEXT SUNDAY:
Bubbling Up!
Let’s launch a year of learning with this service celebrating our children and families. We will have a fun introduction to the values we will be focusing on this year and a chance to celebrate the generations together (with bubbles). Come and celebrate the wonder of our families and children! Led by Marena McGregor and Rev. Leslie Takahashi.

Please join us for our virtual coffee hour at after the service at: https://zoom.us/j/811493869 or dial in 669 900 9128 then enter Meeting ID: 811 493 869 #

Thanks to our AV Tech staff:
Liam Takahashi, Clare Solstice

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