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Gathering Music (Mary Bopp)   Welcome (Rev. Josh Pawelek)   Announcements   Centering   Prelude “Allegro” from Flute Quartet in D, KV 285 by Wolfgang A. Mozart Greig Shearer, flute Anhared Stowe, violin Patricia Vance, viola Pablo Issa, cello     Chalice Lighting and Opening Words You Are Beloved, and You Are Welcome Here By the Rev. Joan Javier-Duval  Opening Hymn #360 “Here We Have Gathered” Words by Alicia Carpenter Music: Genevan psalter, 1543   Here we have gathered, gathered side by side; circle of kinship, come and step inside! May all who seek here find a kindly word; may all who speak here feel they have been heard. Sing now together this, our hearts’ own song.   Here we have gathered, called to celebrate days of our lifetime, matters small and great: we of all ages, women, children, men, infants and sages, sharing what we can. Sing now together this, our hearts’ own song.   Life has its battles, sorrows, and regret: but in the shadows, let us not forget: we who now gather know each other’s pain; kindness can heal us: as we give, we gain. Sing now in friendship this, our hearts’ own song.   Time for All Ages “The Parable of the Great Banquet” Music “Adagio” from Flute Quartet in D, KV 285 by Wolfgang A. Mozart Greig Shearer, flute Anhared Stowe, violin Patricia Vance, viola Pablo Issa, cello     Joys and Concerns   Musical Interlude   Offering For the month of September, our Community Outreach offering will be shared by two organizations:   She Leads Justice She Leads Justice advocates for under-resourced, marginalized women in Connecticut. They work to close the civil legal justice gap and to create state policy for economic security. Formerly known as the Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund, their work supports women who identify as cisgender and transgender, and non-binary individuals, as well as people of all marginalized gender identities.   Manchester Latino Affairs Council   The Manchester Latino Affairs Council (M.L.A.C.) was established in January of 2007.  Its current mission is to address social issues with a focus on diversity, inclusivity and equality within Manchester’s Latino community. MLAC sponsors Manchester’s annual Hispanic Heritage Day and is looking forward to its first public “Three Kings Celebration” in January and a “Latina Heart Health Walk” next April. Offering Music   “Rondeau” from Flute Quartet in D, KV 285 by Wolfgang A. Mozart Greig Shearer, flute Anhared Stowe, violin Patricia Vance, viola Pablo Issa, cello     Sermon “Sitting at the Messianic Table” Rev. Josh Pawelek   Closing Hymn #407 “We’re Gonna Sit at the Welcome Table” Traditional   We’re gonna sit at the welcome table. We’re gonna sit at the welcome table one of these days, hallelujah! We’re gonna sit at the welcome table, gonna sit at the welcome table one of these days.   All kinds of people around that table…   No fancy style at the welcome table…   Extinguishing the Chalice   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.

Greetings CYM Families & Friends! If you haven’t registered for CYM classes beginning in September, please do so now! Register here ! The time has arrived, our liturgical year is set to renew this Sunday marked by our annual Homecoming service, followed by a UUSE picnic!  This Sunday also marks the return to two Sunday services each week, one occurring at 9 AM and the same service repeated at 11 AM.  Children and families are always welcome to attend either service, but will generally see other families with children at the 11 AM service, as it aligns with our Children & Youth Ministry programming set to officially begin September 22nd.  (But don’t skip out on next week September 15!  We will hold a Parent and Volunteer Orientation for all CYM stakeholders to discuss and prepare for the upcoming year, as well as an Orientation for all High School Youth Group members, both orientations beginning at 11 AM on the Garden Level.) I am so excited to see you all this Sunday as we return to gather in our sacred space with our beloved community.  You are invited to bring your backpack, briefcase, or whatever you may carry to participate in our “Blessing of the Backpacks” ritual honoring the return to work or study after a summer break.  And stay for a community lunch, the UUSE Homecoming picnic, directly after the 11 AM service.  If you haven’t registered your child for Children & Youth Ministry Programming yet, please do so, even if you’re brand new or not sure how often you might attend.  This helps us prepare for your family and get to know you better. And last but not least, I want to shout out a huge thank you to the CYM committee members and CYM assistant for a tremendous amount of work they have put in this summer to support the launch of our 2024-2025 program year!  Let’s get this party started! Here’s what’s happening in Children & Youth Ministry on Sunday, September 8, 2024: Nursery:  Childcare will be available in our Garden Level nursery at 11 AM for children 3 and under.  Care is provided by two regular childcare staff including our Nursery Coordinator, Molly, who grew up at UUSE and is now raising her kindergartener, as well as our Nursery Assistant, Lilly-Rose, a terrific high school senior equipped with lots of experience, patience, and creativity.  New families are welcome to tour and hang in the nursery at any time. All Congregation Sunday Service :  “Homecoming”   This Sunday we launch the new congregational year with morning worship and our Homecoming picnic following the second service. We celebrate our liberal faith, our congregational community and what it means to offer a wide invitation. Remember to bring your backpack, briefcase, workbag, pocketbook, etc. for our annual end-of-summer "Blessing of the Backpacks."  Coordinators: Emmy Galbraith and Josh Pawelek September Happenings: September 15: CYM Orientation: All Parents and (non-parenting) Volunteers should attend!  (Please let me know ahead of time if you can’t attend) @ 11 AM Parent and Volunteer Orientation in Children’s Chapel Orientation for Youth Group participants in Youth Group Room Childcare for all ages (outdoors/classroom) Food provided for all groups @12:15 PM Childcare provider training for youth in Youth Group Room* September 22: Harvest Brunch & 1st Day of Classes @10 AM - Meet in the Children’s Chapel for an All Congregation Harvest Brunch between services (which happens to be the date of the pagan festival Mabon!) @11 AM - Children and Youth in 1st grade and up will join their families in the Sanctuary (as they will every Sunday), and will be dismissed after a Time For All Ages (TFAA).   (Nursery is available beginning at 10:50 as usual.)   September 29: 2nd Day of Classes All Congregation Fire Drill (alarm will not sound) We’re starting off with lots of opportunity to join in community as you are able.  I hope to see you soon! *If your 7th-12th grader is interested in being on the list of certified babysitters for UUSE, they should attend this training.  Childcare providers are recruited by several committees throughout the year, in line with our safe congregation policy, which offers youth opportunities for employment and a feeling of purpose and connection to our UUSE community.  Feel free to reach out with any questions. With Love and Gratitude, Emmy Galbraith dcym@uuse.org Cell: (860)576-7889 CYM Committee Members : Desiree Holian-Borgnis, Chair Michelle Spadaccini Paula Baker Sudha Sevins Committee email: uusecym@uuse.org Angela Attardo, CYM Program Assistant CYMAsst@uuse.org

The 2024-25 season CYM classes are starting. Be sure to register here . Programs are listed here

Goods & Services Auction and Chili Cookoff The Chili Cook-off & Auction is coming back—and it’s better than ever! Save the date: January 27, 2024. TASTE some of the region’s best chili! BID on terrific items and experiences! And HEAT up a cold January evening in the company of friends, new and old. To volunteer or ask a question email auction@uuse.org . Click for Auction Site Online Silent Auction Monday, January 15, 8 AM through Friday, January 26, 10 PM at fundraiser.bid/uubid . You can go there now to REGISTER to participate in the auction. Live Event Saturday, January 27 at 5 PM at the meetinghouse The Chili Cook-Off is Back! Enjoy a free, delicious chili dinner with vibrant beloved community, including beer & wine, cornbread, salad and dessert, plus pizza for those who don’t eat chili. Free! Exclusive Live Event Items Places at dinners and activities offered by members and the fabulous live auction items like Rev. Josh’s sermon will only be available at the live event. You will be able to preview all of these offerings under the “Live Events” tab at fundraiser.bid/uubid . If you cannot go to the live event but want to bid on something, just ask a friend! Your proxy can get your bidder number from us at the registration table at the live event (or register you if you haven’t already) and your bill will go to directly to you. For the Kids There will be a Kids Bid Table with items for kids ONLY to bid on. There will also be fun activities and childcare available! Raffle Basket Drawing The winners of the raffle baskets will be drawn at the Live Event, too. You do not need to be present to win. We’ll contact you! Lend a Hand! The Auction Committee would greatly appreciate an hour of your time to help this event run smoothly! We need help with set up, clean up and during the event. Contact auction@uuse.org if you can take a shift. The auction is one of our biggest fundraisers. It’s important to our congregation. We look forward to seeing you there! How You Can Help Donate! What can you contribute to auction off at this extraordinary event? Could you teach, repair, entertain, bake? Share your talent in other ways? We’ll have the ever-popular dinners, group activities, lessons, services and select items that need a new home. Contact your favorite merchants to ask for donations. If you love a place, others will, too. Stop by our table after services or email auction@uuse.org . Email your donation details to auction@uuse.org or complete our form ( 2024 Auction Donation ) by January 10, sooner is better. Include: • a thorough description • value of the item or service • time and date for any events (setting this in advance is a good idea!) • the number of places or offerings • photos: We can include several photos of each item. Use a plain background for best results. If you need help taking photos, let us know as soon as possible. • If you have a firm minimum bid requirement, please let us know. In general, we open bidding at 1/3 to 1/2 of the item’s value to promote active bidding. We will contact you about the timing to drop off your items. Space is very tight, so please don’t drop anything off until we ask. Raffle Baskets We are asking committees and small groups to compile and donate a themed basket for the Basket Raffle at the auction, but individuals are welcome to donate a basket, too. We will display the baskets in the lobby, and sell advance tickets for them, on Sunday, January 14 and 21. The drawing will be at the live event on Saturday, January 27. Timeline By Jan. 1: Claim your theme! There’s a 10-basket limit and we want them all to be different. Email auction@uuse.org. By January 9: Submit the description of your basket and its contents to auction@uuse.org . Write up a fun description that we can post on the auction site and estimate the value. We can include several photos in the posting, so feel free to take pictures of the contents individually or in small groups. Use a plain background for best results. If you need help taking photos, let us know as soon as possible. January 9-11: Drop the basket off at the meetinghouse. We can help package it if you need. We find that wrapping it in plastic is neither desirable nor necessary! What to include? Use your imagination! The value should Enter the Chili Cook-Off! Who makes the best chili? Enter your tried and true family recipe or a new experiment you’ve been wanting to try. Vegan, vegetarian and with meat—all are welcome! Bragging rights and a beautiful UUSE Chili Cook-Off Apron are up for grabs for the winners! Entry is limited, so contact auction@uuse.org ASAP to reserve your spot. Plan on making a crock pot full. You will receive detailed instructions before the event. Bid High and Often! Online Silent Auction Monday, Jan. 15 – Friday, Jan. 26, at fundraiser.bid/uubid . Share the link with your friends! Live Event Saturday, January 27 at 5 PM at the meetinghouse The Auction Committee— Robin Byrne, Susan Gabriele, Jennifer Klee, Chris Larson, Stan McMillen & Nancy Pappas Questions? Email auction@uuse.org !

Deck The Halls There is no Deck the Halls Scheduled for 2023. Deck The Halls is where kids and families get together to decorate the sanctuary for the holiday season, making constrution paper chains, threading popcorn, hanging lights and ornaments on the tree, singing carols and enjoying good cheer. Heading 2

Music Music plays a huge part in our worship and in our community, and there's room for everyone to participate in our music programs. Many talented individuals take part in our services individually, in groups, in singing circles, and in choirs. Whether it's leading hymns, participating in choirs, playing piano or guitar, or even gifted professional musicians providing spirited musical themes, everyone can play a part. Our music director, Mary Bopp, with help from a very active music committee, plays a key role in all of the musical offerings that take place at UUSE. Mary Bopp Music Director Mary has served UUSE since 2015, after over 30 years as a professional full-time musician in New York City! An award-winning artist, Mary brings more than hymns and classical composers' music to our services. She is also an improv-magician to many, directs our choir with her unique creativity and adaptability, and brings a variety of professional artists to perform at services and more! Mary is a beloved inspiration to us all. Choir News No Choir news for September Music Reporting The Music Report lists all of the music performed at UUSE Sunday Services during the reporting period Starting Mon Apr 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) today is Sun Sep 15 2024 06:15:08 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) -------------------------------------------------------- "People Need People" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, April 7, 2024 Gathering Music --------------------- - "The Rainbow Connection" - Words and music by Paul Williams and Kenny Ascher - "Sing" - Words and music by Joe Raposa - Dorothy Bognar, piano Prelude --------------------- - "People" - Music by Jule Styne; lyrics by Bob Merrill - Dorothy Bognar, piano Opening Hymn --------------------- - #134 "Our World is One World" - Words and music by Cecily Taylor - Dorothy Bognar, piano Offertory Music --------------------- - "In My Life" - by John Lennon - Andy Ricci, guitar and vocals Hymn --------------------- - #298 "Wake Now My Senses" - Words: Thomas J. S. Mikelson - Music: traditional Irish melody - Dorothy Bognar, piano Music --------------------- - “Imagine” - By John Lennon - Andy Ricci, guitar and vocals -------------------------------------------------------- "Notes on Interdependence" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, April 14, 2024 Prelude --------------------- - "The Oneness of Everything" - by Jim Scott Opening Hymn --------------------- - #203 "All Creatures of the Earth and Sky" - Words attributed to St. Francis of Assisi - Music from - Verses 1-3 Offering Music --------------------- - "Sarabande" from Suite Pour le Piano - Claude Debussy Closing Hymn --------------------- - #7 "The Leaf Unfurling" - words by Don Cohen; music by John Corrado -------------------------------------------------------- "Earth Day and the Arts: We Won't Give Up!" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, April 21, 2024 Prelude --------------------- - "Big Yellow Taxi" - Words and Music by Joni Mitchell Opening Hymn --------------------- - #1064 "Blue Boat Home" - Words: Peter Mayer - Music: Roland Hugh Prichard, adapted by Peter Mayer Offering Music --------------------- - "Hymn to Gaia" - by Mary Bopp -------------------------------------------------------- "Shine" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, April 28, 2024 Prelude --------------------- - "I Can See Clearly Now" - by Johnny Nash - Jennifer Richard, guitar and vocals Opening Hymn --------------------- - #126 "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" - Words by Robert Robinson and Eugene B. Navias - Music by John Wyeth Hymn --------------------- - #15 "The Lone, Wild Bird" verse 1 - Words by H. R. MacFayden - Music: William Walker's Hymn --------------------- - #15 "The Lone, Wild Bird" verse 2 - Words by H. R. MacFayden - Music: William Walker's Offering Music --------------------- - "Shine" - by Ed Roland (and Collective Soul) - Jennifer Richard, guitar and vocals Closing Hymn --------------------- - #131 "Love Will Guide Us" - Words by Sally Rogers - Music: traditional, arr. by Betty A. Wylder -------------------------------------------------------- "Lifted by Pluralism" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, May 5, 2024 Prelude --------------------- - Members of the Manchester Women's Sacred Singing Circle Opening Hymn --------------------- - "Come, Come, Whoever You Are" - #188 in - Words adapted from Rumi, Music by Lynn Adair Ungar Hymn --------------------- - "Meditation on Breathing" - #1009 in - Music and Lyrics by Sarah Dan Jones Offering Music --------------------- - "Journeys" - Original Piece by Mary Bopp Closing Hymn --------------------- - "When Our Heart is in a Holy Place" - #1008 in - Music and Lyrics by Joyce Poley -------------------------------------------------------- "Longing to Belong: Reflections on Pluralism" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, May 12, 2024 Prelude --------------------- - "Bad Kids from Out of Town" - by Luke Harper Opening Hymn --------------------- - #1023 "Building Bridges" - Words: The women of the Greenham Common peace occupation in England, 1983 - Music: Contemporary English Quaker Road Offering Music --------------------- - "Star Trek" - by Luke Harper Closing Song --------------------- - #162 "Gonna Lay Down My Sword and Shield" - words and music: African American spiritual -------------------------------------------------------- "Flower Communion" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, May 19, 2024 Processional Hymn --------------------- - #361 "Enter, Rejoice and Come In" - Words and music by Louise Ruspini Prelude --------------------- - "The Chrysanthemum" - by Scott Joplin Music --------------------- - "Andante Cantabile" - "by unknown" Offering Music --------------------- - "Intermezzo" - by Heinz Provost - Anhared Stowe, violin; Mary Bopp, piano Hymn --------------------- - #8 "Mother Spirit, Father Spirit" - words and music by Norbert F. Capek Closing Hymn --------------------- - #12 "O Life That Maketh All Things New" - Words by Samuel Longfellow - Music: Thomas Williams's -------------------------------------------------------- "Aging--What's Next?" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, May 26, 2024 Prelude --------------------- - "The Older I Get" - by Alan Jackson Hymn --------------------- - #1010 "We Give Thanks" - Words & music: Wendy Luella Perkins Hymn --------------------- - #1007 "There's a River Flowin' in My Soul" - Words & music: Rose Sanders -------------------------------------------------------- "Free at Last!" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, June 2, 2024 Prelude --------------------- - "Rainbow Fantasy" - by Harold Arlen - arr. Mary Bopp Opening Hymn --------------------- - #1002 "Comfort Me" - by Mimi Bornstein-Doble Offering Music --------------------- - "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" - music by Harold Arlen, lyrics by Yip Harburg - Sandy Johnson, vocals -------------------------------------------------------- "May the River Renew Us" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, June 9, 2024 Gathering Music --------------------- - “Sarabande” from Keyboard Partita #1 - By J.S. Bach - Dorothy Bognar, piano Prelude --------------------- - “Prelude” from Keyboard Partita #1 - By J.S. Bach - Dorothy Bognar, piano - Opening Hymn --------------------- - #1008 “When Our Heart is in a Holy Place” - Words and music by Joyce Poley Responsive Hymn --------------------- - “What is this Church?” - words adapted from Eugene Sander - Music by Jean Sibelius - Musical Interlude --------------------- - excerpt from Menuet I and II from Keyboard Partita #1 - By J.S. Bach - Dorothy Bognar, piano Offering Music --------------------- - “Deep River” - by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor - Dorothy Bognar, piano Closing Hymn --------------------- - #65 “The Sweet June Days” - Words by Samuel Longfellow - Music: English Melody, arr. by Ralph Vaughan Williams - -------------------------------------------------------- "CYM Sunday" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, June 16, 2024 Prelude --------------------- - "My Heart is Open" - by Mary Bopp Opening Hymn --------------------- - #346 "Come Sing a Song With Me" - by Carolyn McDade Music --------------------- - "You Are My Sunshine" - Lucy Diamond, piano Offering Music --------------------- - "Awaken Me" by Abigail McBride - "Amazed" by Linda Hirschorn - "Gratitude" by Ina - The Manchester Women's Sacred Singing Circle Closing Hymn --------------------- - #123 "Spirit of Life" - by Carolyn McDade -------------------------------------------------------- "The Bitter with the Sweet" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, June 23, 2024 Prelude --------------------- - "The Path" - Improvisation by Mary Bopp Opening Hymn --------------------- - #298 "Wake Now My Senses" - Words: Thomas J. S. Michelson - Music: Traditional Irish Melody Offertory Music --------------------- - "Rainbow" - (Kacey Musgraves, Shane McAnally, Natalie Hemby) Hymn --------------------- - #396 "I Know This Rose Will Open" - Words and Music by Mary E. Grigolia -------------------------------------------------------- "What Renews Your Spirit?" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, June 30, 2024 Prelude --------------------- - [Video] "Fathom: Flute Meditations on the Atlantic" - by Kristen Dockendorff Opening Hymn --------------------- - #1009 "Meditation on Breathing" - Words and Music by Sarah Dan Jones Offering Music --------------------- - "I Can See Clearly Now" - By Johnny Nash Closing Hymn --------------------- - #1007 "There's a River Flowin' in My Soul" - Words and Music by Rose Sanders -------------------------------------------------------- "The Many Faces of Truth" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, July 7, 2024 Gathering Music --------------------- - "Amazing Grace" - Words by John Newton - Arr. by Mary Bopp Prelude --------------------- - "Clair de Lune" - by Claude Debussy Opening Hymn --------------------- - #1008 "When Our Heart Is in a Holy Place" - Words and Music by Joyce Poley Musical Interlude --------------------- - Watermark - by Enya Offertory Music --------------------- - "Adagio Cantabile" from Sonata op. 13 - Ludwig van Beethoven Closing Hymn --------------------- - #1057 "Go Lifted Up" - Words and Music by Mortimer Barron -------------------------------------------------------- "Principles and Values: Reflections on Article 2" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, July 14, 2024 Prelude --------------------- - "Teach Your Children Well" - by Graham Nash - Pat Eaton-Robb, guitar Opening Song --------------------- - #1031 "Filled With Loving Kindness" - Traditional Buddhist meditation, ad. by Mark W. Hayes - Music by Ian Riddell Offering Music --------------------- - "All Some Kind of Dream" - By Josh Ritter - Pat Eaton-Robb, guitar Closing Song --------------------- - #95 "There is More Love Somewhere" - African American hymn -------------------------------------------------------- "Let Us All Sing" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, July 21, 2024 Prelude --------------------- - "Sing Break Into Song" - Members of the - Manchester Women's Sacred Singing Circle What Makes a Hymn UU? --------------------- - --Reading from the Preface to - Read by Nancy Madar Opening Hymn --------------------- - #108 "My Life Flows On in Endless Song" - Words: Traditional, Verse 3 by Doria Penn - Music: Robert Lowry Congregational Hymn Sing Part 1 --------------------- - #123 "Spirit of Life" - Words and music: Carolyn McDade - Introduced by Martha Larson - #205 "Amazing Grace" - Words: John Newton - Music: Columbian Harmony, arr. by J. Jefferson Cleveland - Introduced by Anne Vaughan - #16 "'Tis a Gift to Be Simple" - Words: Joseph Brackett - Music: American Shaker tune - Introduced by Martha Larson Congregational Hymn Sing Part 2 --------------------- - #159 "This Is My Song" - Words: Lloyd Stone - Music: Jean Sibelius - #1064 "Blue Boat Home" - Words: Peter Mayer - Music: Roland Hugh Prichard, adapted by Peter Mayer - Introduced by Stacey Musulin Congregational Hymn Sing Part 3 --------------------- - #1053 "How Could Anyone" - Words & music: Libby Roderick - Introduced by Leslie Greene - #203 "All Creatures of the Earth and Sky" - Verses, 1, 2, 3 - Words attributed to St. Francis of Assisi - Music: Ausserlesene Catholische Kirchengesang, - Adapted by Ralph Vaughan Williams - Introduced by Stacey Musulin - "In the Garden" - Words and music: Charles Miles - Introduced by Martha Larson Closing Hymn --------------------- - #1057 "Go Lifted Up" - Words and music: Mortimer Barron -------------------------------------------------------- "Spinoza's God: Wisdom from the 1600s" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, July 28, 2024 Prelude --------------------- - "God is All, All is God" - by Mary Bopp Opening Hymn --------------------- - #155 "Circle Round for Freedom" - by Linda Hirschhorn Offering Music --------------------- - "Lawful Harmony of the World" - by Mary Bopp Closing Hymn --------------------- - #1064 "Blue Boat Home" - by Peter Mayer -------------------------------------------------------- "Sacred Words" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, August 4, 2024 Prelude --------------------- - "The Song the World Still Sings" - Music and Lyrics by Jenn Richards Opening Hymn --------------------- - "Morning Has Broken" - #38 in - Words by Eleanor Farjeon; Music: traditional Gaelic melody Offering Music --------------------- - "The End" - Music and Lyrics by Lucky Luke Harper Closing Hymn --------------------- - “May Nothing Evil Cross This Door” - #1 in - Words by Louis Untermeyer, Music by Robert N. Quaile - - -------------------------------------------------------- "Unearthing Our Spiritual Roots" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, August 11, 2024 -------------------------------------------------------- "Ritual and Repetition: The Pathways to Spirituality" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, August 18, 2024 Prelude --------------------- - "Secret of Life" - by James Taylor - Andy Ricci, guitar and vocals Offertory Music --------------------- - "Circle Game" - by Joni Mitchell - Andy Ricci, guitar and vocals Hymn --------------------- - #1009 "Meditation on Breathing" - by Sarah Dan Jones - Dorothy Bognar, piano Musical Meditation --------------------- - "Meditation on Breathing" Closing Hymn --------------------- - #1031 "Filled with Loving Kindness" - Ancient Buddhist Chant - Adapted by Mark W. Hayes; Music by Ian W. Riddell -------------------------------------------------------- "Coffee House Worship" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, August 25, 2024 Gathering Music --------------------- - “Turn, Turn, Turn” - by Pete Seeger/Ecclesiastes - Pat Eaton-Robb, vocals, guitar Prelude --------------------- - “I Will” - by Paul McCartney - Sandy Johnson, vocals; Dan Thompson and Andy Ricci, guitars Opening Song --------------------- - “Morning Has Broken” - by Eleanor Farjeon - Pat Eaton-Robb, vocals, guitar Offering Music --------------------- - "Nosebleeds" - by Luke Harper Music and Poetry --------------------- - Original Song (to be announced) - Nick Glomb, guitar and vocals - “Independence Day” - by Gretchen Peters (Martina McBride version) - Kate Howard-Bender, guitar and vocals - “Rearview Mirror” - by Cory Clark - - “Girl from Ipanema” - Antonio Carlos Jobim - Sandy Johnson, vocals; Dan Thompson and Andy Ricci, guitars - “Wisdom of Athena” - by Bill Lautenbach - "Healing Time On Earth" - by John Denver - Nancy Madar, guitar and vocals; Joe Madar, vocals Closing song --------------------- - #131 “Love Will Guide Us - by Sally Rogers -------------------------------------------------------- "You're Invited!" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, September 1, 2024 Prelude --------------------- - Original Composition - by Mary Bopp Opening Hymn --------------------- - #361 Enter, Rejoice, & Come In - Words & Music by Louise Ruspini Closing Hymn --------------------- - #188 "Come, Come, Whoever You Are" - Words adapted from Rumi - Music by Lynn Adair Unger -------------------------------------------------------- "Homecoming" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, September 8, 2024 Prelude --------------------- - “Bulgarian Rhythm from Mikrokosmos” - By Béla Bartók - Mary Bopp, Dorothy Bognar, pianos Opening Hymn --------------------- - #361 “Enter, Rejoice and Come In” - Words and Music by Louise Ruspini Offertory Music --------------------- - “Allegro Molto ed Appassionato” from - Edvard Grieg - Anhared Stowe, violin; Mary Bopp, piano Chant --------------------- - “Love is the Spirit of This Church” - words by James Vila Blake, music by Mary Bopp Closing Hymn --------------------- - #1010 “We Give Thanks” - Words and music by Wendy Luella Perkins - -------------------------------------------------------- "Sitting at the Messianic Table" -- UUSE Virtual Worship, September 15, 2024 Prelude --------------------- - “Allegro” from - by Wolfgang A. Mozart - Greig Shearer, flute - Anhared Stowe, violin - Patricia Vance, viola - Pablo Issa, cello Opening Hymn --------------------- - #360 “Here We Have Gathered” - Words by Alicia Carpenter - Music: Genevan psalter, 1543 - Music --------------------- - “Adagio” from - by Wolfgang A. Mozart - Greig Shearer, flute - Anhared Stowe, violin - Patricia Vance, viola - Pablo Issa, cello - Offering Music --------------------- - “Rondeau” from - by Wolfgang A. Mozart - Greig Shearer, flute - Anhared Stowe, violin - Patricia Vance, viola - Pablo Issa, cello - “Sitting at the Messianic Table” - Rev. Josh Pawelek Closing Hymn --------------------- - #407 “We’re Gonna Sit at the Welcome Table” - Traditional