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Minister: Rev. Michelle Collins Director of Music Ministries: Julie Keefer Worship Associate: Susan Goekler Board Representative: Len Bowman January 20, 2019

Embracing the Darkness… Reading

Dark and Light, Light and Dark, by Jacqui James

Sharing

Embracing the Darkness…

Susan Goekler

* We Sing #1055

How Sweet the Darkness

Reflection

Living the Darkness

Lyrics on screen Rev. Michelle

Opening Words Prelude

Listen to the Winter Wind, by Jerry Estes

Chalice Lighting

UUSD Choir

Howard Thurman, adapted

We abandon all that we think we are, All that we hope to be, All that we believe we possess. We let go of the past, We withdraw our grasping hands from the future. And in the great silence of the moment, We alertly rest our souls.

Going from Here… Offertory

Up To The Mountain arr. Mac Huff Valerie McNickol, soloist; sung by UUSD Choir

* We Sing #1053

How Could Anyone

Lyrics on screen

Closing Words

Gathering as a Community…

Extinguishing the Chalice (music in back of gray hymnal) Words: Rev. D. Michael Smith, Music: Dr. Marcelle Schiff We extinguish the flame in this chalice, but not the one in our hearts. This is the light of our soul that shines forth when the world seems too dark; it is the spark that ignites hope when that seems lost. Your light is precious; carry it with you … always.

Welcome & Announcements

Postlude

Affirmation James Vila Blake Love is the spirit of this church, and service its law. This is our great covenant: To dwell together in peace, To seek the truth in love, And to help one another.

* Please rise in body or in spirit.

Time for All Ages

Children’s Recessional, T. Benjamin For you shall go out in joy, for you shall go out in joy, and come back in peace, and come back in peace, blessed be. (sung twice)

Good morning and welcome visitors! This is a place where we teach love, we encourage compassion and justice, and we celebrate diversity. Our services vary in form and content from week to week. We encourage you to join us for several weeks to get a more complete idea of who we are and what we are about.

Joys and Sorrows This is an opportunity to share a significant, meaningful event that has touched your life, refraining from general announcements or political comments. Please identify yourself and speak briefly from the heart.

This month we will have an experimental series in worship. It is the product of many voices and ideas from many UUSD members and gives us a chance to try a few new and exciting things for the month, including using the projector & screen for the month. We hope you enjoy it!

* We Sing #55

Visual Meditation

Dark of Winter

Lyrics on screen

Name That Sound!

Animals & Flowers That Come Alive at Night

Blue Moon, by Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart

Congregational Greeting – After the service, join us for coffee and conversation in the Gathering Area. The coffee served at UUSD is Fair Trade CertifiedTM and ethically sourced. Today’s refreshments are provided by the Men’s Covenant Group.

Last week’s Attendance: 128 Adults 13 Children