What’s UUp This Sunday 3/23?

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Investing in a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Future
Our Annual Pledge Campaign Ends March 23
Turn in your pledge in person, pick up a QR code,
or use the online pledge form.
Thank you for all your generosity in all the ways you give throughout the year. The funds you pledge now will fund our ministry for the church year 2025 – 2026. This church relies on our yearly pledges and giving to fund this building, our minister and staff, and all of our programs. Combined, our giving ensures the healthy continuation of a ministry that has been here in Louisville since the 1830’s.

 

Adult RE Offerings

New to UU Class  9:45am

New to UU – Stirring the Hornets’ Nest Continues March 23
Do you want to learn more about our religion?  What does it mean to be a Unitarian Universalist? Find out at our two-part series on Sunday mornings March 16th and March 23  from 9:45 to 10:45 in the church parlor.

  • In session one, we will explore the history of UUism and some of the interesting facts about our activist tradition.
  • In session two we’ll learn more about our Louisville church and explore opportunities for activism . We will also explore where each of us is in our continuing spiritual journey.
    Miss part one? Feel free to attend the second part anyway!

Childcare is available on both Sunday mornings and refreshments will be provided.  Sign-up here and contact us at  Connections Ministry if you have any questions.
10:00am RE – Calling Viola: It’s the 60th anniversary of the martyrdom of Viola Liuzzo outside of Selma, the only white woman martyred during the modern civil rights movement. Let’s honor what she did (her choices), not how she died (the Klan’s choice).

 

Children and Youth Activities
Contact the Director of Religious Exploration (DRE) to be included on the mailing list for discussion and frequent activity opportunities for all ages.

Celebration of Life 11am in the Sanctuary

March 23

Cultivating Trust:
And Mycelium Mushrooms

Speakers:

The Folks That Get Things Done at First U
There are many ways to connect within the church.  Learn how you can get more involved from leaders of various groups that help make the church run. Whether you prefer a more behind-the-scenes type of serving, want to try your hand at community advocacy, or want to assist in leading worship, we will help you find your place.
For the zoom link, Click here. The Meeting ID is 4508929882 if you can’t attend in person.  You will not need a password. Contact the volunteer desk if you have trouble getting online.

The Order of Service (Bulletin)

Gathering Music

Chime and Welcome   

Prelude         

Lighting the Chalice and Black Lives Matter   

Hymn #360       Here We Have Gathered
Words: Alicia S. Carpenter; Music: Genevan psalter, 1543

Opening Words         
          Cultivating Trust: Lessons from Mycelium Mushrooms
by Adaku Utah *
see continued information about the source below

Moment for All Ages       

Song for Our Children           
Go in love, our hearts go with you.
Go in joy, our hopes go to.
Learn in love and grow in wisdom.
Shine your light in all you do.

Our Mission and Covenant              
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.

Thoughts from a Seminary Student            

Joys and Sorrows      

Musical Response #1002         Comfort Me 
Words and Music: Mimi Bornstein-Doble

Meditation and Common Prayer                               

Musical Response           

Invitation to Generosity      

Offertory        Simple Gifts          

Sermon                                                                                                                              

Hymn #131           Love Will Guide Us
Words: Sally Rogers; Music: traditional, arr. Betty A. Wylder

Extinguishing the Chalice             
We extinguish these flames, 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.

Postlude  

Benediction           

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Opening Words: source continued
from “Let the Choir Say Wow,” an Online Zine to Accompany Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by adrienne maree brown on uua.org.

Have Questions? Want to Connect?
The speakers will be available in the Social Hall after the
service to answer questions and help you get connected.