Next Sunday, March 3 - Leading Lives of Justice, Love and Hope Rev. Connie Simon with the Park/Dendy Family Band. This year s canvass theme is Leading Lives of Justice, Love and Hope. What does that mean for us as Unitarian Universalists? How do we support the work of the congregation in a way that allows us all to lead lives filled with justice, love and hope? The Flowers this Morning are from Lela Ruth Cooper in memory of her father, Murry Wesley Probst who was born Feb. 26, 1910, on a farm near Kennedale, TX. Lela is named for his mother Lela and his sister, Ruth. Sunday Morning Volunteer Program (MVP) Team Four is handling the duties of greeting, ushering, providing coffee service and clean-up today. Team Four is led by Jenny Krueger. She is joined by Tim Kraus, Carol Lloyd, Joe Busby, Jan Connelly, Beth McGrew, David Johnson, Denys Steele and Mike Krueger. Sound Technician: Doug Rohrer Assistive Listening Devices for people needing hearing enhancement are available at the rear of the sanctuary. All are invited to write their Joys and Sorrows in the book at the back of the sanctuary. Today s Family Programming Volunteers: Infant and Toddlers Katie Campbell; Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Laura or Brett Pipitone; First to Third grade Faith Maynard and Dot Christenson; Fourth and Fifth Sallie Barringer and Jo Ellen; Junior High Carly Wise; Senior High TBD. First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati 536 Linton Street * Cincinnati, Ohio 45219 (513) 281-1564 * www.firstuu.com Rev. Connie Simon, Minister revconnie@firstuu.com
First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati Are Our Doors Really Open to All? February 24, 2019 Rev. Connie Simon
Are Our Doors Really Open to All? February 24, 2019 Rev. Connie Simon Jera Cox, Director of Music Meredith Plummer, Director of Family Programming Patricia Rohrer, Worship Associate First Unitarian Singers Amy and Brandon Bottomley Welcoming and Announcements Prelude Chalice Lighting Gathering Open Your Hearts Mark Hayes Come Into this Room Susan Maginn Vision Song We are a liberal religious haven, welcoming wonder, and spiritually free. We re sustained by a loving tradition, moved and inspired by the future we see. Boldly seeking and working for justice, gently transforming lives through deeds great and small. Young and old, sharing meaning and mission, we joyfully offer our vision to all! Shelley Jackson Denham Greeting One Another Membership Moment Homily Story for All Ages Opening Hearts Story for All Ages Lucy s Picture Singing the Children Out You bring us hope and help to see our future world that s yet to be. You teach us much as years go by. You are our strength, our joy, our pride. Dot Christenson
Sharing of Concerns Sharing of Joys and Sorrows Concerns of the Larger Community Ritual and Honoring Disability Day of Mourning Meditation Hymn Offering Offertory disability Prayer Tina Yows #1053 How Could Anyone Commitment Reverie Felix Mendelssohn Receiving Reading Anthem Homily Your Body is Welcome Here Sean Neil-Barron Closer to the Flame David Lantz III Are Our Doors Really Open to All? Hymn Returning #1021 Lean on Me Extinguishing the Chalice We extinguish this flame, but not the light of truth, the warmth of community or the fire of commitment. These we carry in our hearts until we are together again. Closing Words and Call to Action Postlude This Little Light Clif Hardin
ESPECIALLY FOR VISITORS Welcome! We re delighted you re here today. Stop by the Welcome Counter (as you entered the building) for a pre-stamped information card that you can complete at home and mail back to us or fill out a card if you have time this morning. Then we can send you our newsletter and information on what s happening at First Church. Want to find out about Unitarian Universalism and First Church? Come to Getting to Know YoUU, an informal session with Rev. Connie today after the service. Get your questions answered and meet other visitors searching for a church home. No RSVPs needed and childcare is provided. Come to Room 207 up the stairs and to the end of the hall just after the service (about 11:15). For questions, please contact Carol Lloyd, 513.515.6891 or calloyd1102@gmail.com. Ready to join First Church? If you ve attended a Getting to Know YoUU session or have been a member of a UU church elsewhere and are interested in joining First Church, please contact Carol Lloyd. The next opportunity to join is during the service on March 24. TODAY Today in Sunday School your prekindergartner and kindergartner will learn that both boys and girls can. Your first to third grader will learn about abolitionist, suffragette and Unitarian Susan B. Anthony. Your fourth and fifth grader will learn about the Hopi bean festival, Powamu. Upstairs, your junior high youth will explore spiritual themes through art and discussion, while your senior high youth explores ethics in everyday life. The Opening Hearts Ableism Team invites everyone to attend a short Listening Circle immediately after today s sermon. We will meet in the Sanctuary from 11:15am-11:45am to introduce the Ableism Team goals and discuss Rev. Connie s sermon on the Disability Day of Mourning and what it means to have a truly inclusive ministry. Childcare will be available. Barbara Homlar, Becky Algenio, June Schlipf, Patricia Rohrer and Rev. Connie
UPCOMING EVENTS Heart and Hand Auction Thank you to all who participated in last week s auction. It was an amazing success! Go to the Fisher Room after the service to bid on a few remaining events and make payment on your winnings. Susan Christy Mon., Feb. 25 7 p.m. Ellen Hall Room Women Singing in Sacred Circle - Singing in Sacred Circle is an opportunity for each woman to look into her sister s eyes and share voice and spirit through song. Shelley Graff, the facilitator, is a longtime teacher/healer/singer /songwriter who believes her sacred journey is guiding her to share the Singing in Sacred Circle experience with other women. Sun., March 10 11:30 a.m. in Room 207 Join the First Church HUUmanists for Author Richard Hague s conversation with us about his most recent book, Earnest Occupations, in which he shares his experiences gardening, writing, teaching and roaming his boyhood home in Steubenville and his Cincinnati community of Madisonville. A background in Appalachia, years teaching English, and his insatiable interest in both the written word and the natural world give him a unique point of view. Dick taught English at Purcell Marian High School (1969-2014) and at Edgecliff College, Xavier University, Richard C. (Dick) Bozian, 513.521.2391, rcbozian@hotmail.com WONDER QUESTIONS o What make s Lucy s picture so special? o How many of the people that you know and love live with a disability? o Why is access important?
37th Annual Heart & Hand Auction Follow-Up Information Are there still items/events to bid on? Yes! Today s the last day for bidding. Check things out in the FISHER ROOM before or after today s service. What did I win and how much do I owe? Go to the FISHER ROOM before or after today s service to get a list of your winnings and pay your bill. If you have questions, contact Susan Christy at susan.christy42@gmail.com or 859.441.0171. When will I get a receipt for my donations and find out who won my items/events? Be on the lookout for a message in your email from Community Auctions" later this week. Today at 11: 30 in the Ellen Hall Room-- The Peace Committee will be hosting Central American immigrants who will give us first-hand accounts about the conditions which are sending so many asylum seekers to our southern borders. There will be a tamale lunch prepared by native Guatemalans who will also be joining us. Suggested donation of $10 to defray cost of food. Any additional money collected will be presented to our guests with our gratitude. Check with us at the at the Ellen Hall Room to see if there is still space if you have not previously signed up.