A list of the resources used in worship at CONVO will be available through the UUMA website following this event.
We will be singing Love Will Guide Us Sally Rogers, a contemporary songwriter whose works promote justice, unity, and peace, wrote this hymn.
We will be singing Just As Long As I Have Breath The words to this hymn are written by Alicia Carpenter, a Unitarian Universalist professional singer and author living in San Antonio, Texas.
We will be singing The Fire of Commitment Mary Katherine Morn and Jason Shelton wrote the text to this hymn, and Jason composed the music.
We will be hearing Beloved, Let Us Love One Another Music: Arthur Foote Text: I John 4: 7-8 Arthur Foote (March 5, 1853-April 4, 1937), Unitarian church musician and influential music teacher, was a leading member of a group of composers known as the Boston Six or the Second New England School.
We will be hearing Calling My Children Home Written in 1978 by bluegrass musicians Charlie Waller, Bill Yates and Doyle Lawson. The song has been covered by Emmylou Harris, Ralph Stanley and the choral group Chanticleer.
We will be hearing United in Song (Tous Unis En Chanson) Original work by Paul Halley Composed for an Ottawa choral festival marking the millennium
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Prelude Wendy Bartel, saxophone Jane Perry, piano
Choral Introit Beloved, Let Us Love One Another Music: Arthur Foote Text: I John 4: 7-8 Arthur Foote (March 5, 1853-April 4, 1937), Unitarian church musician and influential music teacher, was a leading member of a group of composers known as the Boston Six or the Second New England School.
Our Story Gathered Read by the Planning Team Brian Kopke, chair Brian Kiely Debra Faulk Kathy Sage Joseph Santos-Lyons Leslie Takahashi Morris Wayne Walder Kate Walker
Chalice Lighting The Rev. Kathy Sage
Hymn Love Will Guide Us Sally Rogers, a contemporary songwriter whose works promote justice, unity, and peace, wrote this hymn
Love will guide us Peace has tried us Hope inside us Will lead the way
On the road from Greed to giving Love will guide us Through the hard night
If you cannot Sing like angels If you cannot Preach before thousands
You can give from Deep within you You can change the world With your love
Love will guide us Peace has tried us Hope inside us Will lead the way
On the road from Greed to giving Love will guide us Through the hard night
Reading The Rev. Kate Walker Words of Josh Searle-White
Choral Offering Calling My Children Home Written by Charlie Waller, Bill Yates and Doyle Lawson Arranged by Joseph Jennings of Chanticleer
Seeding Stories: A Ritual of Going Forth Rev. Wayne Walder Rev. Leslie Takahashi Morris
Hymn Just As Long As I Have Breath The words to this hymn are written by Alicia Carpenter, a Unitarian Universalist professional singer and author living in San Antonio, Texas.
Just as long as I have breath, I must answer, Yes, to life; Though with pain I made my way, still with hope I meet each day. If they ask what I did well, tell them I said, Yes, to life.
Just as long as vision lasts, I must answer, Yes, to truth; In my dream and in my dark, always that elusive spark. If they ask what I did well, tell them I said, Yes, to truth.
Just as long as my heart beats, I must answer, Yes, to love; Disappointment pierced me through; still I kept on loving you. If they ask what I did best, tell them I said, Yes, to love.
Taking Leave The Rev. Debra Faulk
Choral Offering United in Song (Tous Unis En Chanson) Jane Perry and Marg Stubington, piano
Translation of First Verse (sung in French) Come, my friends, Now the wind fills the sails, We are bound for the wide open sea. Here's the rising sun, It's the dawn of a new day.
We will go where the rivers run free. For the waters of life Are the waters that we sail, And our boat is the bond of love.
And the wind is our hope, That can never ever fail, And our guide is the light that shines above.
Gratitude The Rev. Leslie Takahashi Morris
Closing Hymn The Fire of Commitment Mary Katherine Morn and Jason Shelton wrote the text to this hymn, and Jason composed the music. Used by permission.
From the lights of days remembered Burns a beacon bright and clear Guiding hands and hearts and spirits Into faith set free from fear.
When the fire of commitment Sets our mind and soul ablaze Then our promise finds fulfillment And our future can begin.
From the stories of our living Rings a song both brave and free Calling pilgrims still to witness To the life of liberty
When the fire of commitment Sets our mind and soul ablaze When our hunger and our passion Meet to call us on our way
When we live with deep assurance Of the flame that burns within Then our promise finds fulfillment And our future can begin.
From the dreams of youthful vision Comes a new, prophetic voice Which demands a deeper justice Built by our courageous choice
When the fire of commitment Sets our mind and soul ablaze When our hunger and our passion Meet to call us on our way
When we live with deep assurance Of the flame that burns within Then our promise finds fulfillment And our future can begin.
Benediction The Rev. Joseph Santos-Lyons
A list of the resources used in worship at CONVO will be available through the UUMA website following this event.
Meal Blessing