Sunday Program- May 19, 2024

Mt.  Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church

Sunday, May 19, 2024

“Our Whole Lives Program”

Sunday Program - Welcome!

GATHERING SONG
Love Story ( by Taylor Swift)
House Band
Neysa Matt song leader
Brett Carson, piano 

Taylor Swift was inspired to write “Love Story” when she was going through a difficult situation with a boy she liked, whom she wasn’t “officially” dating. Please sing along if you know the words but the chorus words will be on the screen

PRELUDE
Improvisation
Brett Carson, piano 

WELCOME
Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister

Steve Dietsch, Board Representative

GREETING ONE ANOTHER
Rev. Leslie Takahashi

MINDFUL MOMENT
Boundary Song
Marena McGregor, DRE

LIGHTING OF THE CHALICE
Hana Naulleau & Avery Christian

Each week we light a chalice, which has become a symbol for Unitarian Universalists and our engagement in the world.

TIME FOR ALL AGES
Will Ladybug Hug
Thomas Cryderman & Magnolia Nelson

SINGING THE CHILDREN OUT

Go in love our hearts go with you.
Go in joy,  our hopes go too.
Learn in love and grow in wisdom.
Shine your light in all you do

CALL TO WORSHIP
Tea Time
Ananda Jallepalli

MEDITATION SONG
You Will be Found (by Natali Grant)
MDUUC House Band

The song from the musical Dear Evan Hanson is about being part of a community that can hold us even when we do not realize they are there.  We can be found even in our lowest moments of life. Please sing along if you know the words but the chorus words will be on the screen

MEDITATION
Body Scan Payton
Barbe Yolchelson

MUSICAL OFFERING
“Try” by Colbie Calait
MDUUC House Band

This pop ballad is about not trying to be someone else to make others happy. Caillat was feeling pressure to be someone she was not, both musically and image-wise. This song uplifts our ability to be authentically ourselves.

CALL FOR THE OFFERING
Jim Lincoln, Board Member

OFFERTORY
”You Will Be Found” instrumental
Brett Carson, piano

Each week during the Offertory we light two pillar candles to acknowledge that we are living in a nation at war. The candles represent our wishes for all whose lives are endangered by the conflict, and our hopes for peace. While the offering is received you are invited to come forward and select a stone to place in the column of water representing our community life, sharing it as a sign of remembrance and hope. Feel free to watch and hold your intention as your stone settles into the water’s embrace.

DEDICATION OF THE OFFERING
Jim Lincoln, Board Member

REFLECTION#1
Forest Sinclair

MUSICAL BREAK
“Try” Brett Carson, piano

POEM READING
“I Can’t Understand”By Payton Barbe Yochelson
Payton Barbe Yochelson

MUSICAL BREAK
“Try”
Brett Carson, piano

REFLECTION #2
Reflections on the Circles of Sexuality with a Litany
Rev. Rodney and all

CLOSING SONG
Born This Way (by Lady Gaga)
MDUUC House Band

“Born This Way” is a song by Lady Gaga about self-liberation, and loving every part of yourself, no matter your race, gender, or sexuality. 

Please sing along if you know the words but the chorus words will be on the screen

BENEDICTION
Thomas Cryderman & Magnolia Nelson

POSTLUDE
Playing Us Out MDUUC
House Band

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NEXT SUNDAY:
Of War and Peace.
Join us for this Memorial Day service as we honor our aspirations towards a world with less war and create a space to honor those who lost their lives in times of war.

Please join us for our virtual coffee hour at after the service at: https://zoom.us/j/811493869 or dial in 669 900 9128 then enter Meeting ID: 811 493 869 #

Thanks to our AV Tech staff: Liam Takahashi  Emma Brody, Aiden Lewis

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