What’s UUp Sunday and Order of Service
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February 21, 2021
Celebration of Life 11:00am online
Messages of Love
Rev. Lori Kyle
Due to the challenges of the past year and the continued stressors of the pandemic and division in our country in 2021, many of us agree with the message of Jackie DeShannon’s 1968 hit song What the World Needs Now is Love.
After making room for the UUA’s 30 Days of Love service on February 14th, the belated Valentine’s Day Celebration of Life will continue to focus on love, First U style – love for romantic partners, pets, children, and more. Join us for this gathering that will be sure to warm your heart!
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Order of Service for this Sunday
| Gathering – | Ethan McCollum – | |
| Welcome – | Barbra Justice – | |
| Chalice Lighting – | Rev. Lori Kyle – | |
| Call to Worship – | Rev. Lori – | |
| Moment for All Ages – | Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli illus Paul Yalowitz – | Hector Elizondo – |
| Song – | How Sweet It Is to be Loved by You Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Eddie Holland – | Barbra Justice – |
| Our Mission and Covenant – | Unison – |
We are a church of reason and spirit that witnesses for progressive faith, nurtures our community and transforms our world.
Love is the spirit of this church, and service is its law. This is our great covenant: to dwell together in peace, to seek the truth in love, and to help one another.
| Joys and Sorrows – | Rev. Lori – | |
| Musical Response – | We Give Thanks – | Michael Purintun and Ethan McCollum – |
| Moment of Prayer and Reflection – | Thoughts About Being in Love Bob Marley – | Rev. Lori – |
| Musical Response – | Ethan – | |
| Invitation to Generosity – | Barbra – | |
| Offertory | Immortal Love John Greenleaf Whittier Irish Melody – | First U Virtual Choir |
| Messages of Love I – | ||
| Homily | Reflections on Love – | Rev. Lori |
| Messages of Love II – | ||
| Hymn | Silent Noon Ralph Vaughan Williams – | Ethan |
| Extinguishing the Chalice – | Rev. Lori – | |
| Closing Words – | Words of Nicholas Sparks – | Rev. Lori – |
| Postlude – | I Just Called To Say I Love You Stevie Wonder – |
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We thank those that worked on the service.
- Rev. Lori Kyle
- Barbra Justice
- Michael Purintun
- Ethan McCollum
- Worship Ministry
- Tech Crew
- Jim Fry
- Lucy Hickerson
- Pam Middleton
- Trish Ramey