What’s UUp Sunday, March 12, 2023
We offer a hybrid worship service, both in person and by zoom. livestream from Home Page
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For an introduction to the topic and the speaker or information about next week’s service go to Upcoming Services
I Got a Right to the Tree of Life
Speaker: Dr. Kathy Bullock
co-sponsored by the First Unitarian Women’s Alliance and the Worship Ministry
Gathering Music | . . | Ethan McCollum |
Chime and Welcome | . . | Devi Pierce |
Lighting the Chalice and Black Lives Matter Candle | Claudia Runge | |
Prelude | . . | Ethan |
Opening Words and Introduction of Speaker | Claudia | |
Call to Worship | . . | Dr. Kathy Bullock |
Hymn #149 | . Lift Every Voice and Sing Words: James Weldon Johnson Music: J. Rosamond Johnson . | congregation |
Moment for All Ages | . Parker Looks Up by: Parker and Jessica Curry illus: Brittany J. Jackson . | Claudia |
Song for Our Children | . 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. . | as they exit to RE |
Sermon | . I Got A Right to the Tree of Life . | Dr. Bullock |
Our Mission | . We are a church of reason and spirit that witnesses for progressive faith nurtures our community and transforms our world . | congregation |
Our Covenant | 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 | congregation |
Joys and Sorrows | . . | Claudia |
Musical Response | . . | Ethan |
Invitation to Generosity | . . | Devi |
Offertory | . Ella’s Song: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest Until It Comes by Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon . | Dr. Bullock |
Extinguishing the Chalice | . We extinguish this flame, but not the light of truth, the warmth of community, or the fire of commitment. These we carry in our hearts until we are together again . | congregation |
Announcements/ Stewardship Moment | . . | Claudia |
Postlude | . . | Ethan |
Closing Words | . . | Claudia |
Opportunities for Sharing: Donations and Pledges
Donations may be made on our website (firstulou.org/give), automatic banking
set up with your bank, or by phone using the Vanco Mobile app. Or you may mail payments to church at 809 S. 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40203. However, you choose to give, thanks.
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We welcome all persons to participate fully, openly, and equally, in all aspects of our congregational life, in ever-widening circles of inclusion. We respect and affirm diversity and its gifts in race, ethnicity, national origin, affectional or sexual orientation, family or relationship structure, gender identity, gender expression, sex, abilities, neurodiversity, age, socio-economic class, political views, religious belief, creed, or interpretation of religion.
Show Your LOVE for Your Community!!
Vaccination is no longer required for entrance to the building but highly encouraged: The evidence is clear – vaccines save lives. The booster shots now available protect more people, better and longer. Get your booster shot for yourself and for everyone.
Masks are Optional: We suggest that you please wear masks over your nose and mouth while in the building, whether you are vaccinated or not, in order to respect others’ concerns regarding safety. Even though the vaccine radically reduces the possibility of death and hospitalization, the virus can still be carried in the nose and throat of vaccinated people and transmitted to people who are susceptible. We will continue to provide masks and sanitizer by the entrances.
- 9:30-12:30 Nursery
- 11:00 am Celebration of Life – Children attend until about 11:15, leaving after the Moment for All Ages
- 11:15ish Children’s RE Grades preK – grade 4. Room 203 Every Sunday. Caregjvers pick up after the service
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Our Staff Rev. Lori Kyle, Minister Loren Crawford, RE Coordinator Ethan McCollum, Choir Director Barbara Creasy, Office Admin. Kristen Drehmel, Building Supervisor Michael Purintun, Bookkeeper Volunteer desk for general questions |
Contact the Church Office First Unitarian Church 809 S. 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40203 (502) 585-5110 |