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ORDER OF SERVICE Sunday, August 17, 2008 Bruce Martin, pianist |
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Half the pleasure of solitude
comes from having with us some friend to whom we can say how sweet solitude
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Intoning the Chime |
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Call to Gather
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Greg
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Chalice Lighting
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Leader:
Life is a gift for which we are grateful. |
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*Hymn #317 |
We Are
Not Own Own |
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Welcome
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Sharing a Story
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“Why
Wisdom Is Found Everywhere” |
Andy Troxell |
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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
Spoken
Silent |
The Human Touch Can Light the Flame |
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the
words of Parker Palmer |
Cat
Morris |
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Special
Music |
Telemann
Duet |
Kris Shay and Sharon Stilwell recorders |
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Sermon
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“Lessons
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Curt
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*Hymn #145
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As
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*Closing Words
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*Extinguishing
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Leader:
I extinguish the symbolic flame of this gathering. May we carry its
light into the world. |
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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, Ushers, Coffee &
Treats |
Mark
Campbell, Larry Schlatter, and Xenda
Lindel Bob Baker |
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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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Sharing our abundance: we pass two baskets each Sunday
– one for the church and one for community outreach. The outreach collection
will be split evenly between Children and Families of Iowa's |
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Next Sunday Service: “Sorting Ourselves Out” with Rev.
Mark Stringer Inspired
by the recent book by Bill Bishop (The
Big Sort), who contends that our national polarization has not been
thrust upon us by political machinations and manipulations, but by our own
choices of where and how we live together (or not), this sermon will consider
the challenges that accompany our tendencies to cluster in communities of
like-mindedness. |
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Church Potluck Picnic
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Come join us for our last church
summer picnic: 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 wading pool. We supply burgers and hotdogs (vegetarian and
meat), beverages, condiments, paper products, and utensils. |
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THIS WEEK AT
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Sunday 8/17 |
9:00 am 10:00 am 10:30 am |
“Lessons Learned” with member Curt Simmons …Auditorium |
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Wednesday 8/20 |
6:00 pm |
Meditation…Channing Hall |
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Thursday 8/21 |
6:30 pm |
Grays |
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Saturday 8/23 |
2:00 pm |
Wedding…Auditorium |
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Sunday 8/24 |
9:00 am
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“Sorting Ourselves Out” with Rev. Mark Stringer …Auditorium |
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Women’s Book Club,
Wednesday, August 20, 5:30 pm, Off-site Meet for
5:30 dinner at Michael’s Restaurant, |
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Energy and Justice For All, August
24, 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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Great Books Discussion Group meets Wednesday, August 27, 6:45-8:45 pm in Mary Safford Room. This
month’s discussion is Edith Wharton’s short story “Roman Fever.” 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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September will mark the beginning of a new initiative for hospitality at
First Unitarian. Currently, we
are seeking members who would be glad to help, as part of a team, five
times a year with greeting
and/or ushering and/or making coffee or bringing treats. If you have not
been contacted and would like to help, please look for the sign-up sheets at
a table in the gathering area. Working on one of these teams is an
easy way to make connections with eight to twelve people you may or may not
already know. Please consider! Contact Ellen Taylor at eltaylor@dwx.com
or 277-9715 or Marge Graves at mgraves@iowatelecom.net
or 641-792-8339. |
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As a reminder, we ask that you
refrain from bringing beverages (except for water) and/or food into the Auditorium
during Religious Services. |