"Art as a Spiritual Practice" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, August 2, 2026

Gathering Music - Improvisation by Mary Bopp

Welcome & Announcements (David Klotz)

Centering

Prelude

Chalice Lighting and Opening Words

Opening Hymn

#20 "Be Thou My Vision"

Words: Ancient Irish

Music: Traditional Irish

Introduction to the Service

Joys and Concerns

Musical Interlude

Offering

Offering Music

Reflection - Karin Dionne

Musical Interlude

Reflection - Marian Vitale

Musical Interlude

Reflection: Jane Penfield

Closing Hymn

#21 "For the Beauty of the Earth"

Words: Folliott Sandford Pierpoint

Music: Conrad Kocher

Extinguishing the Chalice

"The Flame in Our Hearts Never Ceases Burning"

Closing Circle

May faith in the spirit of life

And hope for the community of earth

And love of the light in each other

Be ours now, and in all the days to come.