Sunday Program – January 8, 2023
Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church
Sunday, January 8, 2023
“Provisions for the Journey”
Sunday Program - Welcome!
GATHERING SONG
#1003, “Where Do We Come From?”
These words attributed to artist Paul Gauguin were set to music by Canadian gospel musician Brian Tate.
PRELUDE
"Solitary Traveler" from Lyric Pieces, Op. 43, No. 2 (Edvard Grieg)
Brett Carson, piano
WELCOME
Rev. Leslie Takahashi
Steve Dietsch, Board Member
GREETING ONE ANOTHER
INVOCATION
Spirit of Life, come unto me. / Sing in my heart all the stirrings of compassion.
Blow in the wind, rise in the sea; / move in the hand, giving life the shape of justice.
Roots hold me close; wings set me free; / Spirit of Life, come to me, come to me. — Carolyn McDade
LIGHTING OF THE CHALICE
Jeff Hearns
Each week we light a chalice, which has become a symbol for Unitarian Universalists and our engagement in the world.
TIME FOR ALL AGES
Rev. Rodney Lemery
SINGING THE CHILDREN TO CLASS
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.
A WORD AS WE WORSHIP
Rev. Leslie Takahashi
CONGREGATIONAL SONG
#295, “Sing Out Praises for the Journey”
(Words: Mark M. DeWolfe, rev. Joyce Painter Rice; Music: Henry Purcell)
Mark M. DeWolfe was a UU minister whose life was cut tragically short by AIDS. He was the first openly gay minister in Canada.
JOYS AND SORROWS
Michael Macias
MUSIC MEDITATION
#299, “Make Channels for the Streams of Love”
Annabel Morris Buchanan set these words of 19th-century Anglican Bishop Richard Chenevix Trench to an American folk tune.
TIME OF MEDITATION
Rev. Leslie Takahashi
MUSICAL OFFERING
“Guiding Light” (Marc Mumford) House Band
CALL FOR THE OFFERING
Jana Contreras
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
“To the work of this community, in transforming ourselves and our world, we dedicate ourselves and our offerings.”
MESSAGE
Rev. Leslie Takahashi
CLOSING SONG
#1030, “Siyahamba”
Born in the South African Freedom Movement during the Apartheid era, this Zulu and English song invites us to act in solidarity with all who are oppressed. Its “we” identifies the struggle as our own.
BENEDICTION AND EXTINGUISHING THE CHALICE Rev. Leslie Takahashi
POSTLUDE
"Footprints" (Wayne Shorter)
Brett Carson, piano
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NEXT SUNDAY: —-Keeping the Dream Alive-Perseverance in a Time of Peril. Please join Rev. Rodney Lemery, Intern Minister Michael Macias and the entire worship team as we reflect on the words and life of Martin Luther King Jr. and his ability to persevere in the face of struggle and exhaustion. How might his words and life lesson be a beacon of inspiration for us to continue the work of justice even when we feel our ability to contribute might be low? Join us live or virtual to use music, story and ritual to inspire us to continue the works of justice!
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House Band
Laura Zucker, vocal & guitar
Brynne Fay, vocal
Mark Tuning, vocal & keyboard
Brett Carson, piano
Bill Younger, drums
Song Lyrics
# 1003 Where Do We Come From?
Where do we come from?
What are we?
Where are we going?
Where do we come from?
Mystery. Mystery.
Life is a riddle and a mystery.
Where do we come from?
Where are we going?
#295 Sing Out Praises for the Journey
Sing out praises for the journey,
pilgrims, we, who carry on,
searchers in the soul's deep yearnings,
like our forebears in their time.
We seek out the spirit's wholeness
in the endless human quest.
Look inside, your soul's the kindling
of the hearth fire pilgrims knew.
Find the spirit, always restless,
find it in each mind and heart.
Touch and hold that ancient yearning,
kindling for a newfound truth.
3 Stand we now upon the threshold,
facing futures yet unknown.
Hearth behind us, wayside hostel
built by those who knew wild roads.
Guard we e'er their sacred embers
carried in our minds and hearts.
#299 Make Channels for the Streams of Love
Make channels for the streams of love
where they may broadly run;
and love has overflowing streams
to fill them every one.
But if at any time we cease
such channels to provide,
the very founts of love for us
will soon be parched and dried.
For we must share, if we would keep
this gift all else above;
we cease to give, we cease to have–
such is the law of love.
#1030 Siyahamba
Zulu: Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos', siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos'.
Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos',
siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos.
Siyahamba (oo)
Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos',
Siyahamba (oo)
Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos'.
We are marching in the light of God,
we are marching in the light of God.
We are marching in the light of God,
we are marching in the light of God,
We are marching, (oo)
We are marching in the light of God,
We are marching, (oo)
We are marching in the light of God,
We are… (repeat ad lib)
Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos', siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos'.
Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos',
siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos.
Siyahamba (oo)
Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos',
Siyahamba (oo)
Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos'.
| 2022-23 BOARD OF TRUSTEES | MINISTERS AND STAFF |
| Linda Russell, President
Ron Ahnen, Vice President Neysa Matt, Co-Secretary Davina Smith,Co-Secretary Chris Carter, Treasurer Jana Contreras, Board Member Steve Dietsch, Board Member Jaynese Davis, Board Member Mark David Watanabe, Board Member Andrew Oswald, Board Member |
Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister / leslie@mduuc.net
Rev. Dr. David Sammons, Minister Emeritus Rev. Rodney Lemery, Community Minister/rodney@mduuc.org Rev. Jim Lewis, Consulting Minister / jimlewis@mduuc.org Michael Macias, Intern Minister /michael@mduuc.org Rev. Ranwa Hammamy CommunityMinister Rev. Meg Richardson, Community Minister Marena McGregor, Director of Religious Education / marena@mduuc.org Jen Marsh Prink, Church Administrator / jenm@mduuc.org Brynne Fay, Communications Coordinator / brynne@mduuc.org Mark Tuning, Music & Tech Director /musicdir@mduuc.org Eric Chapot, Facilities Manager / eric@mduuc.org Brett Carson, Accompanist / brettcarson@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!