9:00 AM Order of Service
September 13, 2026

You Got a UU Friend
Led by
Rev. Deborah Bennett

Thank you to this morning’s Worship Team
Music Director: Nonetta Shatakhtsian

Usher: Bob Walker
Tech Host: Lance Collins

Centering Thought:

“Do not be too timid or squeamish with your actions. All life is an
experiment. The more experiments you make the better.”

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Chime

Welcome and Opening Words Rev. Deborah

Introduction of Our Director of Spiritual and Ethical Exploration for Kids   Rosalie Fry

Chalice Lighting   words by Rev. Molly Gordon

*Hymn    #1008, When Our Heart Is In A Holy Place

*Unison Affirmation
Love is the spirit of this church
And service our mission
This is our great covenant
To dwell together in peace
To seek the truth in love
And to help one another

Call for the Offering   The Sharing Locker, Allie DeLong

Meditation Rev. Deborah

Joys and Sorrows

Musical Interlude

Homily     You Have a UU Friend, Rev. Deborah

Water Communion Ritual

*Closing Song    You’ve Got a Friend
                            soloist Linda Hartley and everyone

Closing Words from Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron, Rev. Deborah

*Extinguishing the Chalice
Carry the Flame of Peace and Love Until We Meet Again
(repeat)

 

10:30 AM Order of Service
You Got a UU Friend

Led by 
Rev. Deborah Bennett

Thank you to this morning’s Worship Team

Worship Partner:  Al Jeffries
Music Director: Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Listening Care Associate:  Kamila Barzykowski
Usher: Renee Bucklin
Tech Host: Lance Collins

Centering Thought: 

“Do not be too timid or squeamish with your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.” 
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Chime

*Hymn  #361  Enter, Rejoice, and Come In

Welcome   Al Jeffries

Introduction of  Our Director of Spiritual and Ethical Exploration for Kids Rosalie Fry

Chalice Lighting    words by  Rev. Molly Gordon

Choir  Come to the Music


*Unison Affirmation
Love is the spirit of this church
And service our mission
This is our great covenant
To dwell together in peace
To seek the truth in love
And to help one another

Call for the Offering    The Sharing Locker,  Al Jeffries & Allie DeLong

Time for All Ages   Rev. Deborah and Rosalie Fry

Glads and Sads for All Ages   Kamila Barzykowski

Homily  You Have a UU Friend,  Rev. Deborah

Water Communion Ritual

*Closing Song    You’ve Got a Friend  by Carole King,  soloist Linda Hartley and everyone

Closing Words  Rev. Deborah

*Extinguishing the Chalice
Carry the Flame of Peace and Love Until We Meet Again (repeat)