the heartfelt desire to honor the wonder SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2017 The world, in spite of oppression, is a beautiful place. Assata Shakur in Assata: An Autobiography
ORDER OF SERVICE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2017 +Opening Music Thank U by Alanis Morissette Opening Words Rev. Jay Leach, Minister +*Opening Song 1000 [Teal Hymnal] Morning Has Come *Chalice Lighting Words Mike Long, Lay Service Leader Trustee, UUCC Memorial Endowment Trust +*Chorus We Give Thanks by Wendy Luella Perkins Oh, we give thanks for this precious day, For all gather d here, and those far away; For this time we share with love and care, Oh, we give thanks for this precious day. Welcome
+Musical Offering Keepers of the Earth by Joyce Poley We are blessed by ev ry river, Ev ry river makes us whole. With its riches and its beauty Ev ry river feeds our soul. And we are called as keepers of the earth, We are called to speak its sacred worth. For our children and our children s children, We are called as keepers of the earth. Reading by Sharon Welch from Sweet Dreams in America: Making Ethics and Spirituality Work +Musical Interlude The Ash Grove Traditional Sermon the heartfelt desire to honor the wonder A Time for Silent Reflection Musical Interlude What a Wonderful World by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss
Personal Reflection Concerns of the Congregation Musical Offering Blessed by Lucinda Williams We were blessed by the minister who practiced what he preached We were blessed by the poor man who said that heaven was within reach We were blessed by the girl selling roses who showed us how to live We were blessed by the neglected child who knew how to forgive We were blessed by the battered woman who didn't seek revenge We were blessed by the warrior who didn't need to win We were blessed by the blind man who could see for miles and miles We were blessed by the fighter who didn't fight for the prize We were blessed by the mother who gave up the child We were blessed by the soldier who gave up his life We were blessed by the teacher who didn't have a degree We were blessed by the prisoner who knew how to be free We were blessed, Yeah, we were blessed We were blessed by the mystic who turned water into wine We were blessed by the watchmaker who gave up his time We were blessed by the wounded man who felt no pain By the wayfaring stranger who knew our names We were blessed by the homeless man who showed us the way home Blessed by the hungry man who filled us with love By the little innocent baby who taught us the truth We were blessed by the forlorn forsaken and abused We were blessed...
Meditation and Aspiration Offering Words Offertory Thanksgiving by George Winston New Member Recognition Minister: From a variety of places, an extensive array of circumstances, a wide range of religious traditions, our paths now meet here in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte. Today, we celebrate these who have recently found their ways to us and have become ones of us. UUCC Members: We welcome those of you who are new to this congregation. May you find here inspiration for your individual journeys, support in times of trouble, encouragement in moments of despair, fellow celebrants in your occasions of joy, and the ongoing challenge to be your best selves. May you give of yourselves your time, energy, resources, and wisdom that together we may sustain and strengthen this, our spiritual community. New Members: We accept your welcome with gratitude and gladly join our lives with yours. As we have been the beneficiaries of the community you have created, we commit to partner with you in energetic and generous support of our congregation. We will strive to believe the best about our congregation and to offer our best to it. May our journey together be long and fruitful.
Minister: Let us now say together the Vision of this congregation: All: We are a loving, liberating religious community inspiring spiritual, societal and environmental transformation in the larger community, in our congregation, and in the personal lives of children, youth, and adults *Closing Hymn 163 [Gray Hymnal] For the Earth Forever Turning *Closing Words and Extinguishing the Chalice Closing Music Simple Gifts by Liz Story NOTES Thank you to the pledging members of this congregation whose generosity makes our Sunday services possible. John Herrick, Jay Leach and Mike Long contributed to the planning of this service. Our musicians include Rich Green on bass, Emily Katz on vocals, Rob Katz on piano, Dave Lauderbaugh on electric guitar, Jim Lay on dobro and guitar, Ben Schomp on guitar and Patrick Sullivan on drums. John Herrick plays the piano and organ. The Children s Choir sings under the direction of Donna Fisher. Manny Allen, Niall Paule and Doug Swaim assist with A/V for today s services. Large print copies of the Order of Service and personal hearing assistance devices are available on the table at the entrance to the Sanctuary.
Images displayed in today s service include: 1. The Street Pavers Umberto Boccioni (1882 1916), 1914 2. Mt. Katahdin (Maine), Autumn #2 Marsden Hartley (1877 1943), 1939 40 3. Autumn Ivy Ogata Kenzan (Japanese, 1663 1743), Edo period (1615 1868), after 1732 4. Autumn Millet and Small Birds Attributed to Kano Sanraku (Japanese, 1559 1635), Edo period (1615 1868) 5. Alley of Chestnut Trees in Autumn Ferdinand Hodler (1853 1918), circa 1892 6. Buddhist Vestment (Kesa) Made from a Noh Costume (Karaori) with Autumn Grasses and Butterflies, Edo period (1615 1868), 18th 19th century 7. The North Country Willard Metcalf (1858 1925), 1923 8. States of Mind II - Those Who Stay Umberto Boccioni (1892 1916), 1912 9. Alley in Autumn Stanislav Zhukovsky (1873 1944), Date unknown 10. Grays, Autumn, Stonington, Maine John Marin (1870 1953), 1921 11. The Arbor in Late Autumn Edvard Munch (1863 1944), 1926-1930 12. Autumn Grasses in Moonlight Shibata Zeshin (1807 1891), second half of the 19th century 13. Simultaneous Visions Umberto Boccioni (1892 1916), 1911 14. Autumn Maple Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807 1891), Meiji period (1868 1912) 15. Arm of the Jeufosse, Autumn Claude Monet (1840 1926), 1884 16. Autumn Giovanni Giacometti (1868 1933), 1903 17. Landscape of Lake Maggiore Umberto Boccioni (1892 1916), 1916 18. Study of a Female Face Umberto Boccioni (1892 1916), 1910 The flowers in the niche are provided by Tawana Wilson-Allen and Manny Allen in memory of their son Bruce Wesley Wilson Jr.