SUNDAY PROGRAM – FEBRUARY 22, 2026
Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church
Sunday, February 22, 2026
“Finding Our Voice(s)”
Sunday Program – Welcome!
GATHERING MUSIC
Julie Homi, collaborative pianist
GATHERING SONG
“#1015, I Know I can”
Jyvonne Haskin, songleader
Julie Homi, collaborative pianist
RINGING THE BELL
Sheli Cryderman
PRELUDE
“American Idiot” (Green Day)
Julie Homi, piano
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENT
Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister
Andy Smith, Board Member
GREETING ONE ANOTHER
Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister
REGATHERING SONG
“Prayer Chant (We Resist)” by Mark A. Miller
Jyvonne Haskin, songleader
LIGHTING OF THE CHALICE
Joan Redding
We are Unitarian Universalists. A people with open minds
Listening ears. Loving hearts. And helping hands
TIME FOR ALL AGES
Marena McGregor, Director of Religious Education
Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister
SUNG BLESSING
Jyvonne Haskin, songleader
Go in love, our hearts go with you. Go in joy, our hopes go too.
Learn in love and grow in wisdom. Shine your light in all you do
CALL TO WORSHIP
Sheli Cryderman, Worship Associate
CONGREGATIONAL SONG
“Joy in Resistance” by Abena Koomson-Davis
(Resistance Revival Chorus)
Jyvonne Haskin, Music Director
Julie Homi, piano
JOYS & SORROWS Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister
MEDITATION SONG
“Awareness Is A Mirror”
(Lyrics by Thích Nhất Hạnh, Music: Michael Ciborski)
Jyvonne Haskin, Music Director
MEDITATION ON BLACK ANCESTORS
Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister
MUSICAL OFFERING
“The Fire Fuels Our Fight”
Text adapted from “Still Here” by Langston Hughes
(Music & addt’l lyrics by Amanda Thomas)
MDUUC Chalice Choir
CALL FOR THE OFFERING
Mark Chase, Board Member
OFFERTORY
“The Times They Are A Changin’” by Bob Dylan
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
Kevin Hsieh, Board Member
LITANY IN MANY VOICES
Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister
MUSICAL MOMENT
Julie Homi, piano
MESSAGE “Happiness as Resilience”
Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister
CLOSING SONG
“#149, Lift Every Voice and Sing”
Jyvonne Haskin, songleader
Julie Homi, collaborative pianist
BENEDICTION Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister
POSTLUDE
“I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free” by Billy Taylor
Julie Homi, piano
NEXT SUNDAY SERVICE: SUNDAY, MARCH 1 – “I LIFT MY LAMP.”
Our nation has been shaped by immigrants from many shores. Though we no longer offer sanctuary and opportunity to people from other nations, let us celebrate their contributions. Join Rev. Leslie Takahashi for this service.
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 #
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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!