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ORDER OF SERVICE Sunday, July 20, 2008 Bruce Martin, pianist |
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"These
are the seductive voices of the night: the Sirens.... It would be doing them
an injustice to think that they wanted to seduce; they knew they had claws...
and they lamented this aloud. They could not help it if their laments
sounded so beautiful." Franz Kafka |
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Intoning the Chime |
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Call to Gather
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Scott
Emison Clair |
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Chalice Lighting
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Leader:
Life is a gift for which we are grateful. |
Dave Proudfit |
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*Hymn #154 |
No More Auction Block for Me |
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Welcome
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Scott
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Sharing a Story
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“Jubal's
Wish” by Audrey Wood |
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Singing Children Out
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Children’s Benediction by B. Bradfield “Go in joy. Go in peace to meet
the day. With open hearts embrace life’s
wonder. We will guide you. We
will love you on your way.” |
words by Barbara Pescan |
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Sharing our Abundance |
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Joys and Concerns |
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Meditation
Responsive
Silent |
Romans 12 Who Can Say |
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“On
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Special
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Kol Nidrei by Max Bruch |
Derek Claussen, cello |
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Sermon
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“The Parable Parabola” |
John
Domini |
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*Hymn #141
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I’ve Got a New Name |
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*Closing Words
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Scott
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*Extinguishing
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Leader:
I extinguish the symbolic flame of this gathering. May we carry its
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*Closing in Song
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Hymn of Valor (see inside back cover of hymnal) |
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Special Thanks to Today’s Service Participants … |
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Greeters |
Barb and
David Hurd |
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Ushers |
Judith
Muller and Bill Paxson |
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Coffee & Treats |
Bob Baker |
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ON
PARABLES by Franz Kafka Many
complain that the words of the wise are always merely parables and of no use
in daily life, which is the only life we have. When the sage says:
"Go over," he does not mean that we should cross to some actual
place, which we could do anyhow if the labor were worth it; he means some
fabulous yonder, something unknown to us, something too that he cannot
designate more precisely, and therefore cannot help us here in the very least.
All these parables really set out to say merely that the incomprehensible is
incomprehensible, and we know that already. But the cares we have to
struggle with everyday; that is a different matter. Concerning
this a man once said: Why such reluctance? If you only followed the
parables you yourselves would become parables and with that rid of all your
daily cares. Another
said: I bet that is also a parable. The first
said: You have won. The
second said: But unfortunately only in parable. The first
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A warm welcome to all guests today. We’re glad you’re here!
Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion with Jewish-Christian roots and
many branches upon which members have searched for meaning. It affirms the
dignity of all persons, advocates freedom of belief and the pursuit of
advancing truth and provides a warm, open, supportive community. If you would
like to find
out more about the church or receive our newsletter, stop in the entryway at
the Visitor Information Table. We welcome the opportunity to meet you! |
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One-half
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Next Sunday Service: “Engaging Fundamentalisms.” This sermon brings together
lessons member Joan McAlister
learned while teaching a course titled “Rhetoric and Politics: Engaging Fundamentalism”
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As a
reminder, we ask that you refrain from bringing beverages and/or food into
the Auditorium during Religious Services. |
THIS WEEK AT
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Sunday 7/20 |
9:00 am 10:00 am 10:45 am |
“The Parable Parabola”
with John Domini …Auditorium |
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Monday 7/21 |
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Tuesday 7/22 |
7:00 pm |
SGM Facilitators…Mark’s Office |
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Wednesday 7/23 |
6:00 pm |
Welcome Home Wednesdays…Multiple Locations |
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Thursday 7/24 |
6:00 pm |
SGM…Mark’s Office |
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Friday 7/25 |
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Saturday 7/26 |
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Sunday 7/27 |
9:00 am
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“Engaging Fundamentalisms”
with Joan McAlister …Auditorium |
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
Windbreakers’ “Jerry Karbeling Memorial” Ball Game, TODAY at 1:05 pm This fun,
relaxed event is a highlight of many UU’s summers.
Bring the kids! Maybe they will catch a foul. The Windbreakers are sponsoring
the event and selling tickets in the gathering space on Sundays. All tickets
are $8, and proceeds will go to our church's general fund. Contact Mark
Campbell at wallynorton@yahoo.com or
515-274-3769. |
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* * * * COMMUNITY
NEWS / UPCOMING EVENTS * * * * |
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Women’s
Potluck, Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 pm This group of women loves to get together to eat
and visit. Please bring a dish to share. All women are welcome.
Please RSVP to host Karen Nicholson at 515-277-7116 or knich0448@hotmail.com. |
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Church Potluck Picnic
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Come join us for the second of
three church gatherings this summer: meet new friends and reconnect with
familiar faces. We will meet up after services at Please
bring a dish to share, outdoor games, and
swimsuits for the wading pool. We
supply burgers & hotdogs (vegetarian and meat), beverages, condiments,
paper products, & utensils. Please RSVP to Lori Emison Clair at
515-453-2999 or via e-mail at membership@ucdsm.org. |
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Bridge,
Friday, August 1, 7:00 pm This is
an open group that meets at the church at 7 pm. Knowledge of the fundamentals
of bridge is needed, but beyond that, skill levels range from novice to
expert. Hosting each month is rotated among the group. Please RSVP to the
hosts so that they can plan for tables of four. Contact Ellen Taylor at 515-277-9715 or eltaylor@dwx.com for information. |
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The “Mostly Music Soiree” Aids Benefit has
been postponed to Friday, October 3 to align with the city Pride events that
weekend. |
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* * * * ADULT UU
CONTINUING EDUCATION * * * * |
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Great
Books Discussion Group meets in Mary Safford Room Wednesday, July 23, 6:45-8:45 pm This month’s discussion is Flannery
O’Connor’s short story “Good Country People.” Using a shared inquiry method of
discussion, we examine significant works of fiction, philosophy, political
science, poetry, and drama - probing the many questions raised by a text.
Discussions are lively, engaging, friendly, sometimes contentious,
enlightening–and a good deal of fun. Contact Greg Pelley at
515-255-5696 or gspelley@msn.com. |
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Energy and Justice For All, July
27, 10:15 am, Mary Safford Room. Explore the link between climate change, energy and justice;
then work with us to help turn the world away from disaster. Contact Jon Knapp McAlister at 515-961-2524
or jandjmcalister@hotmail.com. |
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First Unitarian Summer RE Programming: “Caring for our planet earth, the home we share with all
living things.” We will be focusing on the 7th Principle, Respect for the
Interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. Because of this,
most activities will be outside, weather permitting. Please be sure that your
children wear appropriate clothing. If you wish to have your child wear
sunscreen or insect repellant, please be sure to take care of this prior to
coming to church. We will be unable to provide either. |
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Outdoor project: The west entrance into the
church is perceived by many to be the front door. The area under the two oak
trees is becoming overgrown with saplings & assorted weeds and doesn’t create
a very good impression. The grounds committee is looking for a handful of
gardeners and willing workers to clean up the area,
replant the Hosta and spread woodchips to keep down
the weeds. If possible, we’d like to add a path thru the area so people can
look at the Hosta and a bench so people can wait
for their ride, or just sit there and enjoy the shade. This project will probably take
4-5 weeks depending on the number of volunteers. It’s July and it’s HOT,
so if you are lucky enough to be retired & working in the morning works
better for you, after an initial meeting to share the plan, we have no
problem with people working at their own schedule. After the area is
replanted, we will need 2-3 people that would be willing to maintain (weed
& water) the area thru the first growing season. Please contact Pat Headley (265-3354) or Theresa Miller (720-2614) if you are
interested & can help. Plan on being at the church, Tuesday July 29 at
6:30 pm, unless it’s pouring rain. Please bring your favorite digging/dividing
tool and rakes, etc. |
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Welcome Home Wednesdays: starts
at 6:00 pm. No childcare for summer. 6:00 pm Mind/body Yoga combines the ancient Hatha Yoga practice with modern fitness movements and safety guidelines with Andrew
Salgado A donation of $5.00 is
requested. 6:45-7:45 Meditation Group: Join Gary Keast and Denise Daniels for a weekly mediation
group. Beginners and experienced
practitioners are welcome. If you would be willing to volunteer
with any of these programming events for adults or youth, please contact Lori Emison Clair at membership@ucdsm.org or 515-453-2999. |
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UUs in Action is hosting a school supply drive for children served through programs of
Children & Families of |