Sunday Program- July 9, 2023
Tapas Service for 1pm is CANCELLED
Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church
Sunday, July 9, 2023
“Are You Sure? Certainly!”
Sunday Program - Welcome!
GATHERING SONG
#389 Gathered Here (Philip Porter)
PRELUDE
“Everything Must Change” (Bernard Ighner)
Julie Homi, Piano
WELCOME
Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister
Andrew Oswald, Board President
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.
The Dietsch Family
TIME FOR ALL AGES
“The Bean Bag Toss of Life”
Les Polgar & Marena McGregor
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
Evan Junker, Worship Associate
CONGREGATIONAL SONG
#118 “This Little Light of Mine”
JOYS AND SORROWS
Rev. Leslie Takahashi
MUSIC MEDITATION
#1015 “I Know I Can”by Jeanne Gagne
MEDITATION
Rev. Leslie Takahashi
MUSICAL OFFERING
“Here Comes the Sun” (George Harrison)
Julie Homi, Piano
CALL FOR THE OFFERING
Mark Watanabe, Board President
OFFERTORY
“Anthem” (Leonard Cohen)
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.”
READING
Words of Richard Feynman
Les Polgar
MESSAGE
“Are You Sure? Certainly!”
Les Polgar
Paul Halley (b. 1952) was Organist and Choirmaster at The Cathedral of St. John the Divine (New York, N. Y.) from 1977 to 1989, where he was instrumental in transforming the musical life of the cathedral into a richly diverse program. At the same time, he was a principal member of the Paul Winter Consort and was instrumental in bringing to the cathedral the annual concert of the Consort’s Missa Gaia.
CLOSING SONG
#139 “Wonders Still The World Shall Witness”
BENEDICTION AND EXTINGUISHING THE CHALICE
Les Polgar
POSTLUDE
“For What it’s Worth” (Stephen Stills)
Julie Homi, Piano
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NEXT SUNDAY:
Gaia, Mother Earth and the Oneness of Everything - worship service with musician Jim Scott -
We will celebrate the earth with Jim’s original songs, readings and personal reflections on Mother Earth or “Gaia” being one living organism. Our “spiritual response” is so timely now, as “the spirit of life on earth is in crisis. Jim’s uplifting songs provide the balance to the wake-up call, leaving us with vision and inspiration to take the healing into our own hands
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, Hector Tanabe and Clare Solstice
To Give or Pledge go to: https://www.mduuc.org/give
| 2023-24 BOARD OF TRUSTEES | MINISTERS AND STAFF |
| Mark David Watanabe,, President
Neysa Matt, Vice President Andrew Oswald, Secretary Sharon Solstice, Treasurer Jana Contreras, Board Member Steve Dietsch, Board Member Jaynese Davis, Board Member Kevin Hsieh, Board Member Jim Lincoln, Board Member |
Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister / leslie@mduuc.net
Rev. Dr. David Sammons, Minister Emeritus Rev. Rodney Lemery, Justice and Membership Engagement Minister /rodney@mduuc.org Rev. Jim Lewis, Consulting Minister / jimlewis@mduuc.org Rev. Ranwa Hammamy Community Minister Rev. Meg Richardson, Community Minister Marena McGregor, Director of Religious Education / marena@mduuc.org Jen Marsh Prink, Church Administrator / jenm@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!