Sunday Program- September 3, 2023

Mt.  Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church

Sunday, September 3, 2023

“How We Flow Together”

Sunday Program - Welcome!

GATHERING SONG
#1074, “Turn the World Around” (Harry Belafonte)

Ondine, Liam, Talia Young Skeen family,  Nathan Jew

 Julie Homi

PRELUDE
 “The River” by Bruce Springsteen Julie Homi, Piano 

WELCOME
Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister

Jana Contreras, Board Representative

SUNG BLESSING
#361 “Enter, Rejoice and Come In”

Ondine, Liam, Talia Young Skeen family,  Nathan Jew
Julie Homi, Piano

GREETING ONE ANOTHER

LIGHTING OF THE CHALICE
Glen Youngmin Kim

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

CALL TO WORSHIP
Peter Morse, Worship Associate

THE POWER OF WATER
Rev. Rodney Lemery

CHILDREN’S BLESSING

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.

GREETING ONE ANOTHER AGAIN, WELCOME HOME
Rev. Leslie Takahashi

MUSICAL OFFERING
# 212 by the Waters of Babylon

Ondine, Liam, Talia Young Skeen family,  Nathan Jew
Julie Homi, Piano

HOW WE FLOW TOGETHER
Rev. Leslie Takahashi

MEDITATION SONG
#11 (Las voces del camino)  “De noche iremos” (We Go Through the Night)
(Words: Luis Rosales; Music: Jacques Berthier)

PRAYER FOR THE PLANET  
Rev. Leslie Takahashi

MUSICAL OFFERING
 #1046 “Shall We Gather at the River”
Julie Homi, Piano

CALL FOR THE OFFERING
Jaynese Davis,Board Representative

OFFERTORY
”The Water is Wide “ Traditional
Ondine, Liam, Talia Young Skeen family,  Nathan Jew
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.

SHARING OF WATERS: A RITUAL OF RENEWAL
#100 “I’ve got Peace like a River”

HOW WE FLOW TOGETHER
Rev. Leslie Takahashi

CLOSING SONG
#347, “Gather the Spirit” (Jim Scott)

This hymn was composed by U.U. singer-songwriter (and former member of the Paul Winter consort) Jim Scott of Shrewsbury, MA.

BENEDICTION
Rev. Leslie Takahashi

POSTLUDE
“Moon River” Jazz standard
Juli Homi, Piano

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NEXT SUNDAY:
Love At The Center.
In this time when so much hatred and division is proliferating in our world, we need a new commitment to an engaged and liberating love. Join Revs. Leslie Takahashi and Rodney Lemery as they unpack this central value for our faith. 

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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