March 14, 2026: Memorial Service for Beth Henkel
A Memorial Service for Beth Henkel will be held on Saturday, March 14, at 2 p.m. in the Meeting Room. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
View the video archive of this service here:
"My Variation of the Five Remembrances" by Beth Henkel
Gathering Music
Ray Fellman
Prelude
Cello Suite No. 1 by J.S. Bach
Dan Henkel (video)
Ringing of the World Bell
Opening Words and Welcome
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Chalice Lighting
Hannah Montgomery, granddaughter
Hymn
#1009 Meditation on Breathing
Reading
“The Five Remembrances of My Life” by Beth Henkel
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Eulogy
Sarah Montgomery, daughter
Gift of Music
“Solstice Song” by Alouette Iselin, arr. Amidon
UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
Remembrances from Friends and Family
Abby Henkel Roman, daughter
Tom Henkel, son
Juliette Nehring, friend
Anne Johnson, friend
Hymn
#123 Spirit of Life
Reading
“My Variation of the Five Remembrances” by Beth Henkel
Closing Words
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Recessional
Ray Fellman
Yes, I am of the nature to grow old. I will not hold my life at bay.
Yes, I am of the nature to have ill-health. I will not turn away.
Yes, I will be separated from all that I love. I will love anyway.
Yes, I am of the nature to die. I will know that this moment is precious; I will know when to let go.
My deeds are my closest companions, I am the beneficiary of my deeds, my deeds are the ground on which I stand.
I will whole heartedly engage in life, hold nothing back, do everything for all its worth.
I will sit with my beloved friends, just to engage, just to breathe, just to live in this moment and keep each other good company.
Just to do the practice, just to eat, just to sleep, just to fluff the pillow
and roll over.
Just to be stuck in traffic, just to argue with passion, love with passion,
seek justice with passion.
Just to seek peace and love, to smile, to grasp the good energy that surrounds me,
Just to take these keys of happiness into my heart, keep only what I need,
And give the rest away.
