July 23, 2023: Freedom, Reason, and Tolerance Revisited
Historically, freedom, reason, and tolerance have characterized the Unitarian movement as “necessary conditions for the fullest development of religious thought and life.” Yet, these are imperfect virtues. How do we reframe freedom, reason, and tolerance for twenty-first century Unitarian Universalism?
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Order of Service
Our order of service is available both here on our website and in print.Ringing of the World Bell
Prelude
“Can We Hear?” by Steve Pollitt
Performed by Cloud 7:
Julie Lawson, Andrew Appel, Licia Weber, Lisa Wickes, Dexter Edge, Susie Sullivan, Anabel Watson, Steve Pollitt
Welcome & Announcements
Abby Gitlitz
President, Board of Directors
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Ann Robins
Opening Words
Reverend Connie Grant
Land Acknowledgement
Opening Hymn
#145 As Tranquil Streams
Story
“The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles”
by Michelle Cuevas
Religious Education for Children:
Childcare is available from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in Room 108.
Ages 3-6 meet for Spirit Play in Room 105
and ages 7-12 meet for Kids' Club in Room 208
Children may be picked up at these rooms at 11:30 a.m.
Musical Interlude
Beverly McGahey, piano
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
“A Web of Holy Relationships” by Lyn Cox
Offertory
“Story of Our Town,”
and “The Resting-place On the Hill”
by Aaron Copland
Beverly McGahey, piano
During the Offertory, you are invited to silently light a candle to represent a joy or sorrow in your life.
You are invited to participate in this morning’s offering by contributing as the basket passes or online at uucb.churchcenter.com/giving. You may make a non-pledge gift or a contribution towards your annual pledge, or both, at that site. This fiscal year, 25% of our non-pledge Sunday offerings will be given to All-Options Pregnancy Resource Center, which provides cloth and disposable diapers/wipes, pregnancy tests, feeding supplies, and other essentials to families in need.
Reading
“I Call That Church Free” by James Luther Adams
Gift of Music
“If Ye Love Me” by Thomas Tallis
performed by Cloud 7
Sermon
Freedom, Reason, and Tolerance Revisited
Reverend Grant
Closing Hymn
#1028 The Fire of Commitment
Extinguishing the Chalice Flame
Benediction
Choral Benediction
“Walk Into the Light”
by Steve Pollit and Keaton Springfield
performed by Cloud 7
