Order of Service
Worship With Us on Sunday January 5, 2025
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Order of Service
Coffee: Kathy Farrell & Julie Armstrong Flowers: Edele Panessidi
Greeter: Allison Jones Zoom Host: Glenn Rivard
10:00 AM Family Worship: Freedom Soup
Our friends in Haiti and Haitian people all over the world celebrate their Independence Day on January 1. In honor of this, we will learn about the history of Haiti and help our World Blessings kids prepare for their class today.
Music Upon Entering Mel Springer, Music Director
Two “Valses” from “Espana,” Opus 165 “Valse Sentimental” and “Valse Brillante” by Enrique Granadas (Barcelona, Spain, 1867-1916
Welcome & Announcements
Chalice
We light this chalice for Unitarian Universalism.
This is a congregation of open minds.
This is a congregation of helping hands.
This is a congregation of loving hearts.
Together we work for peace and friendship in our world.
Covenant
Love is the doctrine of this church
The quest for truth is its sacrament
And service is its prayer.
To dwell together in peace,
To seek knowledge in freedom,
To serve humanity in fellowship,
To the end that all souls shall grow
Into harmony with the divine:
Thus we do covenant together.
Joys & Concerns
“Wait and see, wait and see, what a world there can be,
if we share, if we care, you and me..”
Meditation Hymn #1009 Meditation on Breathing
Story & Discussion: Freedom Soup by Tami Charles, Rev. Jolie Olivetti, Minister
Closing Words
In the rest of our time together and in the days ahead,
May we listen to our deepest selves.
May we be open to life’s gifts.
And may we be moved to serve needs greater than our own.
Go Now In Peace
10:30 AM Worship: Question Box!
From time to time we have a special family service devoted to asking and answering people’s BIG questions together. Our Worship Committee was wondering, why do the kids and parents get to have all the fun? So, Rev. Jolie is in the hot seat this week. What questions do you have for her? She reserves the right to get input from the congregation, and to say “I don’t know” when she simply doesn’t know. What have you been wondering about Unitarian Universalism? Or religion and faith communities generally? Or… something else?
Music Upon Entering Mel Springer, Music Director
“Villanueva” Spanish Dance #4 by Enrique Granadas Lleida-Barcelona, Spain, 1867-1916)
Welcome & Announcements Peter Raskin, Worship Coordinator
Prelude Spanish Dance #5 (untitled) by E. Granadas
Opening Words Darkest Before Dawn by James Crews Rev. Jolie Olivetti, Minister
Opening Hymn #359 When We Are Gathered
Chalice Lighting & Covenant (see previous page)
Centering Hymn #123 Spirit of Life
Centering Breath
Joys & Concerns
“Wait and see, wait and see, what a world there can be,
if we share, if we care, you and me..”
Offertory Spanish Dance #10 (untitled) by E. Granadas
The January Brown Envelope collections will once again support the 6 local food pantries in our surrounding communities of Foxboro, Walpole, Norwood, Canton, Stoughton/Sharon and the First Congregational Church of Sharon’s local pantry. The post-holiday season is difficult for them, and requests for help remain at overwhelming levels. Thank you for your support.
Text “Give” to (781) 614-7277 to donate to the Unitarian Church of Sharon. The first time you do so you will be prompted to provide payment information and to select the recipient of your gift.
Reading “What Does It Mean To Be a People of Curiosity?” by Scott Tayler Rev. Jolie Olivetti
Hymn #209 398 To See the World
Question Box! Rev. Jolie Olivetti
Interlude Spanish Dance #2 “Oriente” by E. Granadas
Prayer & Meditation Rev. Jolie Olivetti
Closing Hymn #1057 Go Lifted Up
.Closing Words Rev. Jolie Olivetti
Postlude Spanish Dance “12 (untitled) by E. Granadas
Upcoming Events
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Zoom information: Meeting ID: 945 6326 5033 Password: 3652
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