Women s Chorus Lynn Mendoza-Khan, Director Opening Words. Elizabeth Bukey, Intern Minister Opening Song

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1 Sunday Worship Service December 1, 2013 at *9:30 and **11:30 a.m. Today s flowers are given by Sophie Galante in celebration of renewed spirit through community. Centering Thought If you believe in God, the best thing you can do for yourself is to suspend your belief for a while, because undoubtedly your God is too small and you must grow beyond that God. On the other hand, if you don t believe in God, your very disbelief is a stumbling block. Rev. Dr. Forrest Church Gathering Bell Opening Music Pat-A-Pan Salsa Tom Fettke Women s Chorus Lynn Mendoza-Khan, Director Opening Words Elizabeth Bukey, Intern Minister Opening Song # 27 I Am That Great and Fiery Force Lynn Mendoza-Khan, vocals and song leader Angie Serrano, vocals Moises Flores, vocals Bill Shreeve, instrumentalist Danny Green, piano Dave Pschaida, drums Dana Decker, Associate Director of Music Welcome and Announcements Lighting of the Menorah Church Hymn (words in English and Spanish on screen) Church Aspiration and Kindling of the Chalice Everett Howe, Worship Associate Children s Affirmation Liz Jones, Director of Religious Education and Family Ministry Reading From The Cathedral of the World Rev. Dr. Forrest Church Generosity Offering Music Light One Candle Peter Yarrow Meditation Song Meditation Message # 1048 Ubi Caritas The God We Don t Believe In Elizabeth Bukey, Intern Minister Closing Song # 23 Bring Many Names Blessing and Extinguishing of the Chalice Postlude I Have a Little Dreidel Samuel Goldfarb ** Our sign language interpreter is Paul Lambert. Question for Reflection How would you describe a God you might believe in?

2 Church Hymn From all who dwell below the skies, Let faith and hope with love arise, Let beauty, truth, and good be sung Through ev ry land, by ev ry tongue. De todos bajo el gran sol surja esper anza fe, amor Verdad, y belleza cantando, de cada tierra, cada voz. Church Aspiration May love be the spirit of this church, May the quest for truth be its sacrament, And service be its prayer To dwell together in peace, To seek knowledge in freedom, And to help one another in fellowship, This is our Aspiration. El amor es la doctrina de esta iglesia, la búsqueda de la verdad es su sacramento y el servicio es su oración. Habitar juntos en paz, buscar la verdad con libertad, y servir a la humanidad juntos, Esto es lo que pactamos unos con otros. To hear today s sermon online, please scan the QR code below.

3 SuperCard The Caring Ministry team will have a Thinking of You SuperCard for Peggy Holl, who is in recovering from recent surgery. Stop by and sign today to let her know you are thinking of her. Announcements Rev. Kathleen is on vacation and will be on study leave next week. She will be back in the Office on December 10 (Tuesday). Honor World AIDS Day with Mama's Kitchen Today December 1 (Sunday) from 5 to 7 p.m., Village Hillcrest, 3965 Fifth Avenue Free event featuring special guest speakers, candlelight vigil, and holiday music by the San Diego Gay Men's Chorus. If you scan the QR Code (the odd looking block puzzle) on Sunday mornings as you walk in for Worship, to can use your smart phone or tablet to follow along with the Service, get announcement information, and even have a personal digital copy of the hymn slides, all right at your fingertips. When you shop online, at the same time you are able to generate income for First Church. Simply start by visiting the First Church website, and clicking on either the igive or Amazon store links. Your browsing and shopping history is completely private. The Generosity Ministry Team encourages you to let your family and friends know about this terrific passive fundraising technique which is available through our website yearround. This year s Crafts Fair is on December 8 (Sunday). If you are interested in selling your wares, please pick up a registration form at the Young Adult and Campus Ministry Table on the Sunday Patio, call the Church Office or pick one up from the Crafts Fair mailbox in the Volunteer Work Room. Forms are due by December 1 (Sunday). Five percent of the proceeds go to the Church s Operating fund to support the Young Adult and Campus Ministry Program. Winter Solstice News The 17 th Annual Winter Solstice Celebration will take place at the Hillcrest Campus on December 21 (Saturday) at 6:30 p.m. There will be magic and wassail on the patio starting at 5:30 p.m. Festive attire is encouraged and children are welcome! Suggested donation for tickets is $10 for Adults and Children 12 years old and younger are $5. There is no charge for infants. Tickets are available on the Hillcrest Campus patio on Sundays. Lay Ministers Are Available for Your Pastoral Needs A gentle reminder that the holidays can be a difficult time for folks and Lay Ministers are here at support you. If you would like a Lay Minister to talk with and to listen to you, please contact Carol Angell at or to carolangell@cox.net or contact Rev. Kathleen Owens at Sunday, December 1 Cosmos: The Great Story with Keith Mesecher December 1 (first Sundays) from 1 to 3 p.m., Room 323 Celebrate the birth and evolution of the universe and humanity s role in this magnificent, cosmic unfolding; the great powers at work in it and our damage to it. Discover our potential to be a positive, healing and transformative force, living in mutually enhancing relationships with the life and non-life forms that constitute the earth community. There will be no Cosmos gathering in January.

4 Monday, December 2 Yoga and Meditation with Rolly Fanton December 2 (Monday) from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Bard Hall This is a restorative yoga class with a focus on personal body awareness and self-care; to aide in stress relief for both mind and body, by mindfully practicing the poses, guiding our minds to focus on positive thoughts and lighting our lives with laughter and community. After our poses we have a 15-minute meditation. Bring a yoga mat and a blanket. Wear loose-fitting clothing. Avoid heavy scents. Come early to get comfortable. Drop in. UU Women Annual Holiday Party December 2 (Monday) from 6 to 9 p.m., Bard Hall Join us as we celebrate the holidays and end of the year. This is a potluck event please bring a dish to share along with a serving utensil if needed. The kitchen will be closed. We will have beverages and disposable plates, flatware, and napkins. Cash donations for the Big Sister League will be appreciated. Monday Evening Meditation Sangha Mondays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Room 323 All are welcome for a silent sitting meditation from 7 to 7:20 p.m., followed by an open discussion of our meditation or practice. The remainder of the time will be focused on a recorded dharma talk and discussion. For more information, please John Holl or call Wednesday, December 4 Wednesday Morning Meditation Sangha Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Room 323 All are welcome for a silent sitting meditation from 10 to 10:40 a.m., followed by a discussion of practice. The remainder of the time will be focused on a recorded dharma talk and discussion. No sitting on December 25 (Christmas Day) or January 1 (New Year s Day). For more information, please contact John Holl at Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice Fiesta de Quinceañera: 15 th Anniversary Gala December 4 (Wednesday) from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Join us to celebrate the 15 th Anniversary of the Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice and the San Diego Cluster of Unitarian Universalist Ministers, who will be honored at this important event. This annual benefit highlights the important work ICWJ is doing in advocating for worker s rights and economic justice in our community. Tickets for the event are $85 and can be purchased through ICWJ. For more information, contact Steve Rivera at voices4justice@icwj.org or at If you would like to sit with fellow UUs, please indicate that on your registration. We hope you can join us! Thursday, December 5 Food Handler Certification Class December 5 (Thursday) from 6 to 9 p.m., Room 323 We have now scheduled a new food handler classes with a class size limit of 10 people. Upon receiving a passing grade of 70% or better, Chef Ray Evans, our Supervising Food Safety Kitchen Manager can issue the participant with a Food Handler Certification that is only good for working at our site. The classes are free. Please RSVP to Robie Evans, Director of Operations at

5 How to Become a Member in 3 Easy Steps. 1) Complete a membership form. You can get one today at the Becoming a Member Orientation, following each worship service, held upstairs in the Welcome Center at 10:45 & 12:45. Rod Serling, Writer & UU Clara Barton, Activist & UU 2) Chat with a Membership Leader. This meeting is arranged to easily fit your schedule and takes less than an hour. 3) Meet with a Minister. These wonderful meetings are offered twice a month, every month, on weekdays and weekends. For more information contact Suzette at or suzette@firstuusandiego.org All members make a financial pledge to support the work of this church. While there is no minimum amount required, many members are working towards contributing 5% of their income. A pledge should be an amount that is meaningful to you and can be paid over a year. Paul Newman, Actor & UU

6 NOW 2013 RUAUU2? I find myself looking forward to Sunday worship. I read through the weekly church bulletin, The Window and fantasize about getting involved. I often wonder how much better the world would be if more people knew about this church. I feel good when I contribute to the monthly offering. I have considered attending the Becoming a Member Orientation. I think this church is becoming an important part of my life. If you answered YES to any of the above...it s time to take the next step in developing your Unitarian Universalist Identity. Become a member of this church.

7 Please stand in body or spirit.

8 Verse 1 of 3: I Am That Great and Fiery Force I am that t great and fiery force sparkling in everything that lives; in shining of the river s course, in greening grass that glory gives.

9 Verse 2 of 3: I Am That Great and Fiery Force I shine in glitter on the seas, in burning sun, in moon and stars. in unseen wind, in verdant trees I breathe within, both near and far.

10 Verse 3 of 3: I Am That Great and Fiery Force And where I breathe there is no death, and meadows glow with beauties rife. I am in all, the spirit s s breath, the thundered word, for I am Life.

11 Band Members: Lorelei Isidro, vocalist Kamau Kenyatta, instrumentalist Danny Green, piano Dave Pschaida, drums Dana Decker, Associate Director of Music

12 Please be seated.

13 Please stand in body or spirit.

14 First Church Hymn English: From all who dwell below the skies, Let faith and hope with love arise, Let beauty, truth, th and good be sung Through ev ry land, by ev ry tongue.

15 First Church Hymn Spanish: De todos bajo el gran sol surja esperanza fe, amor Verdad, d y belleza cantando, de cada tierra, cada voz.

16 English: First Church Aspiration May love be the spirit of this church, May the quest for truth be its sacrament, And service be its prayer To dwell together in peace, To seek knowledge in freedom, And to help one another in fellowship, This is our Aspiration.

17 Spanish: First Church Aspiration El amor es la doctrina de esta iglesia, la búsqueda de la verdad es su sacramento y el servicio es su oración. Habitar juntos en paz, buscar la verdad con libertad, y servir a la humanidad juntos, Esto es lo que pactamos unos con otros.

18 Please be seated.

19 Children s Affirmation We are Unitarian Universalists, a people of open minds, loving hearts, and welcoming hands.

20 Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)of San Diego The San Diego County chapter of GLSEN works with teachers, school districts and Gay-Straight Alliance Clubs (GSAs) at more than 50 schools, striving to assure that all members of our school communities are valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

21 Please remain seated for our meditation hymn.

22 Verse: Ubi Caritas Ubi caritas et amor, ubi caritas Deus ibi est. Latin Translation: Where charity and love abound, Gd God is there.

23 The God We Don t Believe In Elizabeth Bukey, Intern Minister

24 Please stand in body or spirit.

25 Bring Many Names Verse 1 of 6: Bi Bring many names, beautiful and good; celebrate in parable and story, holiness in glory, living, loving God: hail and hosanna, bring many names.

26 Bring Many Names Verse 2 of 6: Strong mother God, working night and day, planning all the wonders of creation, setting each equation, genius at play: hail and hosanna strong mother God!

27 Bring Many Names Verse 3 of 6: Warm father God, hugging g ev ry child, feeling all the strains of human living, caring and forgiving till we re reconciled: hail and hosanna, warm father God!

28 Bring Many Names Verse 4 of 6: Old, aching God, grey with endless care, calmly piercing evil s new disguises, glad of new surprises, wiser than despair: hail and hosanna, old, aching God!

29 Verse 5 of 6: Bring Many Names Young, growing God, eager still to know, willing to be changed by what you ve started, quick to be delighted, singing as you go: hail and hosanna, young, growing God!

30 Verse 6 of 6: Bring Many Names Great, living God, never fully known, joyful jy darkness far beyond our seeing, closer yet than breathing, everlasting home: hail and hosanna, great, living God!

31 Please be seated.