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WHEN THE SPIRIT SAYS DO The Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen August 29, 2021
GATHERING MUSIC Mark Vogel
THE BELL CALLS US TO WORSHIP
WELCOME Rev. D. Scott Cooper
OPENING SONG *
"Gathered Here" By Philip A. Porter
CALL TO WORSHIP The Rev. Dr.
Colin Bossen
CHALICE LIGHTING
Celebremos compartiendo nuestras
vidas, encendiendo esta luz
We kindle this light in
celebration of the life we share.
SPECIAL MUSIC
excerpt from by Antonin Dvorak;
"Romance, Op. 11" Sophia Singleton, violin
EMBRACING MEDITATION &
CANDLE RITUAL
Silence
Response "This Is My Prayer"
In the quiet of this place, let this moment fill with grace.
This is my prayer, this is my prayer, ah.
May the sense of mystery guide us through our journey.
This is my prayer, this is my prayer, ah.
This is my prayer. By Jen Rathbun
* You are invited to rise in body and/or spirit
ORDER of
OFFERING SERVICE
Invitation Becky Smith
Offertory
Dedication
To the work of this church, which is weaving
a tapestry of love and action, we dedicate
our lives and these our offerings.
READING
“Cantos nuevos, Agosto Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
de 1920 (Vega de Zujaira)” & Becky Smith
por Federico García Lorca;
Translation by Catherine Brown
MUSIC FOR CENTERING
Allemande from Partita No. 1 by Johann Sebastian Bach;
B minor Sophia Singleton, violin
SERMON
When the Spirit
Says Do
Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
MUSIC FOR REFLECTION
C L O S I N G S O N G*
African American
"When the Spirit Says Do"
Spiritual
EXTINGUISHING We extinguish this flame, but not
the light of truth, the warmth of
THE CHALICE community, or the fire of
commitment. These we carry in our
hearts until we are together again.
BENEDICTION
TODAY at
FIRST UU CHURCH Sun
AUG 29
BOARD & HCT
10:45 AM & 12:45 PM,
Second Floor
Join us after each service for our weekly Inquirers Series,
covering a new topic about First UU Church and Unitarian
Universalism each week! This week's session introduces
you to our Board of Directors and our Healthy
Communications Team (HCT).
DISCUSSION CIRCLE
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM, Online via Zoom
Meet & Greet begins at 10:00 AM.
STRING BAND
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM, Room 304
TODAY: THE FEAST OF ALL GOOD CHILDREN
Immediately after each service this morning, our children and
their families will gather in the children's courtyard for our
annual ritual of the Feast of All Good Children. This year, as the
drum rolls, each child will tell us about the transitions in their life,
then jump over a small fire symbolizing their brave journey. Each
child will take home a cupcake as a symbol of the good wishes of
our church community.
EL GRUPO DE CRECIMIENTO ESPIRITUAL
Este grupo se estará reuniendo el 3er. jueves de cada mes a partir
de septiembre. Hacemos una cordial invitación a todas las
personas que deseen participar, para que nos acompañen a las
7:00 p.m. el próximo jueves, 16 de septiembre. Por favor tomar
nota que estaremos conversando y participando en español.
Acompáñenos también el sábado 2 de octubre a las 5:30 p.m.
cuando tendremos ¡el primer servicio en español en persona!
Todos están invitados.
THE SHARED OFFERING
TODAY WILL BENEFIT
The Texas
Organizing ProjectTHIS WEEK at
FIRST UU CHURCH
SPACE FOR REFLECTION AND SHARING
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tues
NEW: For members and friends who are AUG 31
experiencing difficulty with the effects of the
pandemic and are seeking a safe space for
expression &support. Contact scott@firstuu.org.
Sun
MINDFUL MEDITATION
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Practice mindful sharing and listening about
our meditation experiences, with meditative
Sept 5
music followed by short guided meditations
each week via Zoom.
Sun
EARLY MORNING BOOK GROUP
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join a weekly sharing of perspectives gained
from reading 60 pages of a non-fiction book.
Sept 5
This group is meeting in hybrid form, both
online and in-person.
Unless otherwise noted, please email programs@firstuu.org
to participate in our hybrid or online groups.
Help us keep our community
healthy!
We are asking all members, friends, and visitors to contact us
in the event that they become sick with, or test positive for,
COVID-19 after attending a service or group. Your
information will be kept confidential by staff, and will only be
used to facilitate contact tracing within our church. Please
contact covid@firstuu.org to self-report your attendance and
illness or positive COVID-19 test results.
VOLUNTEER Pulpit Flowers
APPRECIATION Sam Wilson and Sarah
and Mark Mangapora,
Worship Associate in loving memory of
Becky Smith Pat ModisettSPECIAL
EVENTS
9/11 S E R V I C E OF LAMENT ATION
Sat On the 20th anniversary,
join us for a recitation of
SEPT 11 names in remembrance of all
lives lost as a result of the
7:46 AM September 11, 2001 attacks.
We invite you to join us in reciting these names in
person. Look for the sign-up link in our weekly
newsletter or email info@firstuu.org.
MINISTERS & STAFF
Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen Rev. D. Scott Cooper
Senior Minister Assistant Minister of
Congregational Life
Carol Burrus
Director of Religious Community Mark Vogel
Music Director
Tawanna Grice
Business Administrator
Alma Viscarra
Membership, Communications
Alex Keimig & Spanish Language Ministry
Administrative & Programs Coordinator
Assistant
Christian Holmes
Cheryl Rivers A/V Technician
Bookkeeper
Janet & Roberto Ferreira
Rev. Dan King Sextons
Minister Emeritus
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