December 28 at 10 a.m. Only - First Unitarian Universalist Church of
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December 28 at 10 a.m. Only - First Unitarian Universalist Church of
Sunday Worship Service Sunday Worship Service Sunday, December 28, 2014 at 10 a.m. Sunday, December 28, 2014 at 10 a.m. Centering Thought Centering Thought “I think in terms of the day’s resolutions, not the year’s.” Gathering Bell Opening Music Rev. Kathleen Owens, Lead Minister “Cantate Domino” — Hans Leo Hassler Chalice Choir Daniel Ratelle, Director Daniel Ratelle, Hillcrest Music Coordinator Opening Words Church Hymn (words in English and Spanish on screen) Church Aspiration and Kindling of the Chalice Welcome and Announcements Opening Song # 361 “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In” Children’s Affirmation Music Generosity Offering Music Reading Meditation Song Meditation Music Message “I think in terms of the day’s resolutions, not the year’s.” — Henry Moore Andrea Newall, song leader “Winter Wonderland” — Felix Bernard Justin Murphy-Mancini, Organist and Pianist “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” — P. I. Tchaikovsky # 1034 “De Noche” “Double Trouble” from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban — John Williams JUUL Tones Vocal Ensemble Andrea Newall, Director “This Little Light” Rev. Kathleen Owens, Lead Minister Closing Song # 118 “This Little Light of Mine” Blessing and Extinguishing of the Chalice Postlude “Variations on a French Carol” — Louis-Claude Daquin ** Our sign language interpreter is Lynnann Garrett. Question for Reflection— How will you let your light shine tomorrow? Gathering Bell Opening Music — Henry Moore Rev. Kathleen Owens, Lead Minister “Cantate Domino” — Hans Leo Hassler Chalice Choir Daniel Ratelle, Director Daniel Ratelle, Hillcrest Music Coordinator Opening Words Church Hymn (words in English and Spanish on screen) Church Aspiration and Kindling of the Chalice Welcome and Announcements Opening Song # 361 “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In” Children’s Affirmation Music Generosity Offering Music Reading Meditation Song Meditation Music Message Andrea Newall, song leader “Winter Wonderland” — Felix Bernard Justin Murphy-Mancini, Organist and Pianist “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” — P. I. Tchaikovsky # 1034 “De Noche” “Double Trouble” from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban — John Williams JUUL Tones Vocal Ensemble Andrea Newall, Director “This Little Light” Rev. Kathleen Owens, Lead Minister Closing Song # 118 “This Little Light of Mine” Blessing and Extinguishing of the Chalice Postlude “Variations on a French Carol” — Louis-Claude Daquin ** Our sign language interpreter is Lynnann Garrett. Question for Reflection— How will you let your light shine tomorrow? 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 and previous sermons online, scan this QR code. 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 and previous sermons online, scan this QR code. Announcements Rev. Kathleen’s Installation as Lead Minister January 11 (Sunday) at 4 p.m., Meeting House You are warmly invited to attend Reverend Kathleen’s Installation as Lead Minister. A light reception will follow the Service in Bard Hall, and no RSVP is necessary. Sunday Offerings in January go to UU Groups During the month of January, our Generosity Offering will be received to support UU causes. Each Sunday the offering will benefit one of the following groups. Thank you in advance for your generous support of these UU Causes. January 4: Filipino Partner Church Student Support The first Sunday our Offering will go to a new scholarship program for partner church families who can't afford to send their children to elementary school and high school. This generosity offering will provide seed money for us to establish the program and fund the kids' education for one year. We plan to continue the scholarship program on a family-to-family basis in future years. January 11: Latino Refugees This Offering will be received for the Pacific Southwest District Refugee Fund supporting child refugees from Latin America. UU congregations in the district have been collecting money and needed items and connecting with the refugees. The district is working with several groups in Southern California. January 18: Journey toward Wholeness This Sunday's offering will go to the Whitney Young Fund at the UUA for their important programs in support of racial and other marginalized groups. January 25: Youth Scholarships to Attend General Assembly in June Our Generosity Offering this Sunday will go to our General Assembly Youth Scholarship fund. At least six teens from our youth group are planning to attend General Assembly this June in Portland and they need financial aid. We want to support them because we realize that youth are the future of our movement. Sunday, December 28 Sunday Morning Meditation December 28 (Sunday) at 9:30 a.m., Room 323 Because our Worship Service this Sunday is at 10 a.m., we’ve adjusted Meditation to 9:30 a.m. Deep Conversations Sundays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m., Archive Room 313 Did you find yourself moved in some way by the sermon? Did the reflection question stir something in you? Join with others for a facilitated Deep Conversation around the sermon message. UU Christian Study Group December 28 (Sunday) at 11:30 a.m., Room 321 Our UU Christian Study Group will celebrate The Twelve Days of Christmas and beat the Holiday Blues with Charlie Brown and the real meaning of Christmas as we watch "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and share our favorite stories from Christmas past. UU Humanist Study Discussion Group December 28 (Sunday) at 1 p.m., Room 323 This month’s film for discussion is “Doctor Ruth Westheimer” a biography of the renowned psychologist, sex therapist, resistance fighter, and holocaust survivor. Announcements Rev. Kathleen’s Installation as Lead Minister January 11 (Sunday) at 4 p.m., Meeting House You are warmly invited to attend Reverend Kathleen’s Installation as Lead Minister. A light reception will follow the Service in Bard Hall, and no RSVP is necessary. Sunday Offerings in January go to UU Groups During the month of January, our Generosity Offering will be received to support UU causes. Each Sunday the offering will benefit one of the following groups. Thank you in advance for your generous support of these UU Causes. January 4: Filipino Partner Church Student Support The first Sunday our Offering will go to a new scholarship program for partner church families who can't afford to send their children to elementary school and high school. This generosity offering will provide seed money for us to establish the program and fund the kids' education for one year. We plan to continue the scholarship program on a family-to-family basis in future years. January 11: Latino Refugees This Offering will be received for the Pacific Southwest District Refugee Fund supporting child refugees from Latin America. UU congregations in the district have been collecting money and needed items and connecting with the refugees. The district is working with several groups in Southern California. January 18: Journey toward Wholeness This Sunday's offering will go to the Whitney Young Fund at the UUA for their important programs in support of racial and other marginalized groups. January 25: Youth Scholarships to Attend General Assembly in June Our Generosity Offering this Sunday will go to our General Assembly Youth Scholarship fund. At least six teens from our youth group are planning to attend General Assembly this June in Portland and they need financial aid. We want to support them because we realize that youth are the future of our movement. Sunday, December 28 Sunday Morning Meditation December 28 (Sunday) at 9:30 a.m., Room 323 Because our Worship Service this Sunday is at 10 a.m., we’ve adjusted Meditation to 9:30 a.m. Deep Conversations Sundays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m., Archive Room 313 Did you find yourself moved in some way by the sermon? Did the reflection question stir something in you? Join with others for a facilitated Deep Conversation around the sermon message. UU Christian Study Group December 28 (Sunday) at 11:30 a.m., Room 321 Our UU Christian Study Group will celebrate The Twelve Days of Christmas and beat the Holiday Blues with Charlie Brown and the real meaning of Christmas as we watch "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and share our favorite stories from Christmas past. UU Humanist Study Discussion Group December 28 (Sunday) at 1 p.m., Room 323 This month’s film for discussion is “Doctor Ruth Westheimer” a biography of the renowned psychologist, sex therapist, resistance fighter, and holocaust survivor. Monday, December 29 Monday, December 29 Church Office has Shortened Hours of Operation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church Office has Shortened Hours of Operation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Yoga As Meditation with Rolly Fanton Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Common Room Join for 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. Yoga As Meditation with Rolly Fanton Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Common Room Join for 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 Men’s Fellowship Fourth (Fifth Monday This Month) Monday Gathering December 29 (Monday) from 6 to 9 p.m., Common Room The Men's Fellowship (UUMF) will be having their usual Monday potluck and discussion group meeting on the fifth Monday in December. We will have the Yule Log Ceremony. We'll eat between at 6 p.m. and have a short presentation and longer discussion between 7 and 9 p.m. UU Men’s Fellowship Fourth (Fifth Monday This Month) Monday Gathering December 29 (Monday) from 6 to 9 p.m., Common Room The Men's Fellowship (UUMF) will be having their usual Monday potluck and discussion group meeting on the fifth Monday in December. We will have the Yule Log Ceremony. We'll eat between at 6 p.m. and have a short presentation and longer discussion between 7 and 9 p.m. 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 contact John Holl at 619-546-6525. 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 contact John Holl at 619-546-6525. Tuesday, December 30 Church Office has Shortened Hours of Operation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 31 Tuesday, December 30 Church Office has Shortened Hours of Operation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 31 Church Office has Shortened Hours of Operation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church Office has Shortened Hours of Operation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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. For more information, please contact John Holl at 619-546-6525. Meditation will be cancelled on December 24 (Wednesday). 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. For more information, please contact John Holl at 619-546-6525. Meditation will be cancelled on December 24 (Wednesday). Release the Old, Welcome the New December 31 (Wednesday) from 6 to 9 p.m., Expressive Arts in North Park Celebrate New Year's Eve 2014 in Community Creating Art with Erin Brown Vrugic. It will be an opportunity to celebrate 2014 through art making, releasing the old through ritual, and welcoming the New Year. The cost is $20 at the door, cash or check only. Contact Erin Vrugic to RSVP or visit erinbrownvrugic.weebly.com. Release the Old, Welcome the New December 31 (Wednesday) from 6 to 9 p.m., Expressive Arts in North Park Celebrate New Year's Eve 2014 in Community Creating Art with Erin Brown Vrugic. It will be an opportunity to celebrate 2014 through art making, releasing the old through ritual, and welcoming the New Year. The cost is $20 at the door, cash or check only. Contact Erin Vrugic to RSVP or visit erinbrownvrugic.weebly.com. Thursday, January 1 Thursday, January 1 Church Office is Closed for the New Years Day Holiday Church Office is Closed for the New Years Day Holiday A Course in Miracles January 1 (first Thursdays) from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Room 113 A Course in Miracles is a powerful, comprehensive, and mind-opening program to help us remove blocks to awareness of love's presence. The Course teaches that the way to universal love and inner peace is by undoing guilt through forgiving others and focuses on the healing of relationships and one’s self. Drop in. A Course in Miracles January 1 (first Thursdays) from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Room 113 A Course in Miracles is a powerful, comprehensive, and mind-opening program to help us remove blocks to awareness of love's presence. The Course teaches that the way to universal love and inner peace is by undoing guilt through forgiving others and focuses on the healing of relationships and one’s self. Drop in. Friday, January 2 Church Office has Shortened Hours of Operation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, January 2 Church Office has Shortened Hours of Operation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “I think in terms of the day’s y resolutions, not the year’s.” — Henry Moore “Cantate Cantate Domino Domino” b Hans Leo Hassler by l Chalice Choir Daniel Ratelle, Ratelle Director Justin Murphy-Mancini, Organist and Pianist Translated from Latin: Sing to the Lord a new song, all th earth. the th Sing Si to t the th Lord L d and d bless His Name. Announce the day of His salvation; and proclaim His glory to all nations, ti and d His Hi wondrous d works to all peoples. Please rise in body or spirit for our Ch h Hymn Church H and d Aspiration. A i ti First Church Hymn English: li h From all who dwell below the skies, skies Let faith and hope with love arise, arise L tb Let beauty, t truth, t th and d good db be sung Th Through h ev’ry ’ land, l d b ev’ry by ’ tongue. First Church Hymn Spanish: De todos bajo el gran sol Surja esperanza fe, amor Verdad, y belleza cantando, De cada tierra, cada voz. First Church Aspiration English: May love be the spirit of this church, M the May th questt for f truth t th be b its it sacrament,, And service be its prayer To dwell together in peace, To seekk knowledge k l d iin ffreedom, d And to help one another in fellowship, This is our Aspiration. First Church Aspiration Spanish: p El amor es la doctrina de esta iglesia, L bú La búsqueda d de d lla verdad d d es su sacramento Y el servicio es su oración. Habitar juntos en paz, Buscar la l verdad d d con lib libertad, d Y servir a la humanidad juntos, Esto es lo que pactamos unos con otros. Please be seated. Please rise in body or spirit for hymn # 361 in the grey hymnal “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In” Andrea Newall, Newall song leader Justin Murphy-Mancini, O Organist i and d Pianist i i “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In” Verse 1 of 5: Enter, rejoice, and come in. Enter, rejoice, and come in. Toda will Today ill be a jo joyful ful da day;; enter rejoice, enter, rejoice and come in. in “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In” Verse 2 of 5: Open your ears to the song. Open your ears to the song. Toda will Today ill be a jo joyful ful da day;; enter rejoice, enter, rejoice and come in. in “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In” Verse 3 of 5: Open your hearts ev’ryone. Open your hearts ev’ryone. Toda will Today ill be a jo joyful ful da day;; enter rejoice, enter, rejoice and come in. in “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In” Verse 4 of 5: Don’t be afraid of some change. Don’t be afraid of some change. Toda will Today ill be a jo joyful ful da day;; enter rejoice, enter, rejoice and come in. in “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In” Verse 5 of 5: Enter, rejoice, and come in. Enter, rejoice, and come in. Toda will Today ill be a jo joyful ful da day;; enter rejoice, enter, rejoice and come in. in Please be seated. Children’ss Affirmation Children We are Unitarian Universalists, Universalists a people of open minds, minds loving hearts, and welcoming hands. “Winter Winter Wonderland Wonderland” b FFelix by li Bernard d Justin Murphy-Mancini, Organist and Pianist Generosity Offering in December: Environmental Health Coalition (EHC) EHC is an organization fighting toxic pollution in San Diego and Tijuana. They empower residents id to advocate d ffor the h health of their children,, families,, and neighborhoods. To find out more about Environmental Health Coalition, Coalition come to the Social Justice Table or go to www.environmentahealth.org. “Dance Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Fairy” b PP. II. T by Tchaikovsky h ik k Justin Murphy-Mancini, Organist g and Pianist Where are the borderlands in your life? Please remain seated for hymn #1034 in the teal hymnal “De Noche” Andrea Newall, song leader J i Murphy-Mancini, Justin M h M i i Organist g and Pianist Spanish: “De Noche” De noche iremos,, de noche que para encontrar la fuente, fuente sólo la sed nos alumbra, alumbra sólo ól la l sed d nos alumbra. l b English: “De Noche” Byy night, g , we hasten,, in darkness to search for living water, water only our thirst leads us onward, onward only l our thi thirstt leads l d us onward. d “Double Double Trouble Trouble” from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by John Williams JUUL Tones T V Vocall EEnsemble bl Andrea Newall,, Director “This This Little Light Light” Rev. Kathleen Owens,, Lead Minister Where are the borderlands in your life? Please rise in body or spirit for hymn # 118 in the grey hymnal “This Little Light of Mine” Andrea Newall, song leader Justin Murphy-Mancini, O Organist i t and d Pianist Pi i t “This Little Light of Mine” V Verse 1 off 3: 3 This little light of mine, mine I’m gonna let l it shine. h This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. “This Little Light of Mine” V Verse 1 off 3: 3 This little light of mine, mine I’m gonna let l it shine. h Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. “This Little Light of Mine” V Verse 2 off 3: 3 Ev’rywhere Ev rywhere I go, go I’m gonna let l it shine. h Ev’rywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine. “This Little Light of Mine” V Verse 2 off 3: 3 Ev’rywhere Ev rywhere I go, go I’m gonna let l it shine. h Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. “This Little Light of Mine” V Verse 3 off 3: 3 Building up a world, world I’m gonna let l it shine. h Building up a world, I’m gonna let it shine. “This Little Light of Mine” V Verse 3 off 3: 3 Building up a world, world I’m gonna let l it shine. h Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. Please remain standing for the blessing. Please be seated. If you stay for the postlude, please refrain from talking. For some, the Postlude is a meaningful component of their Worship experience. “Variations Variations on a French Carol Carol” b LLouis-Claude by i Cl d Daquin D i Justin Murphy-Mancini, Organist and Pianist