SUNDAY PROGRAM – MARCH 15 2026
Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church
Sunday, March 15, 2026
“The Nonviolent 45”
Sunday Program – Welcome!
GATHERING MUSIC
Brett Carson, collaborative pianist
GATHERING SONG
“Building A New Way”
MDUUC House Band
RINGING THE BELL
Casey Gardner, Worship Associate
PRELUDE
“Homage to Milhaud” (Lou Harrison)
Brett Carson, piano
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENT
Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister
Kevin Hsieh, Board Member
GREETING ONE ANOTHER
Rev. Leslie Takahashi
REGATHERING SONG
“Heart Wide Open” (Lea Morris)
MDUUC House Band
LIGHTING OF THE CHALICE
We light this chalice to celebrate Unitarian Universalism.
This is the church of the open mind.
This is the church of the helping hands.
This is the church of the loving heart.
Together we care for our earth and work for friendship and peace in our world.
TIME FOR ALL AGES
Aiden McMahon, Intern Minister
SUNG BLESSING
“Reeb Children’s Benediction” (Iam W. Riddell)
MDUUC House Band
Brett Carson, piano
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
WHY I COMMIT TO MDUUC
Mary Schreiber
CALL TO WORSHIP
Casey Gardner, Worship Associate
CONGREGATIONAL SONG
“Guide My Feet”
MDUUC House Band
JOYS & SORROWS
Rev. Rodney Lemery, Associate Minister
MEDITATION SONG
“May I Be Light” (Rev. Mykal Slack)
MDUUC House Band
PRAYER
Rev. Leslie Takahashi
MUSICAL OFFERING
“It’s A Good Day To Fight The System”
MDUUC House Band
CALL FOR THE OFFERING
Mark Chase, Board Member
OFFERTORY
“Ida Lupino” (Carla Bley)
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
VALUES BINGO PART II
MESSAGE
Rev. Leslie Takahashi
RITUALS OF RELEASE
CLOSING SONG
“Blessed Unrest” (Zo Tobi)
MDUUC House Band
BENEDICTION
Rev. Leslie Takahashi
POSTLUDE
“Plutonian Nights” (Sun Ra)
Brett Carson, piano
NEXT SUNDAY SERVICE: SUNDAY, MARCH 22 – “Chiaroscuro”
Twice a year, the world has an equal share of day and night. In this celebration of the Spring Equinox, let’s take some time to appreciate the beauty of both, especially as they are held in perfect tension. Join Intern Aiden McMahon 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 #
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!