Weekly Order of Service

Sunday September 25th at 10:30am “Looking Deeper thru the Telescope”
Lay Minister: Paula Sejut-Dvorak
Worship Associate: Linda Rio Music: Jamie Pastman/Julia Beckman and the Celebration Singers/Dennis Sejut

Opening Music	Come in from the Firefly Darkness Jamie Pastman Julia Beckman and the Celebration Singers
Opening Words	Paula Sejut-Dvorak
Chalice Lighting	Linda Rio
Time for All Ages	James Webb Space telescope
Sending the Children off to RE	Linda Rio
Joys & Concerns Candle Lighting	Linda Rio and Paula Sejut-Dvorak
Musical Offering	Spirit of Life Dennis Sejut
Meditation	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnXgYhSZA3c
Reading	The Dalai Lama on Quantum Physics and Spirituality(abridged) Linda Rio
Hymn	#1064 Blue Boat Home
Reading	When my mother died…. Thich Nahn Hanh Linda Rio
Sermon	Looking Deeper thru the Telescope
Offertory Words	Linda Rio
Offertory Music	Back to the Earth Dennis Sejut
Celebration Singers	Autumn
Extinguishing the Chalice	Linda Rio
Benediction	Paula Sejut-Dvorak
Closing Music	Jamie Pastman

Sunday September 18th at 10:30am “The First Response is Yes!”
Guest Minister: Rev. Karen Madrone
Worship Associate: David Lloyd/ Music: Jamie Pastman

Opening Music	Jamie Pastman
Opening Words	“Embracing the Unexpected” By Krista Flanagan David Lloyd https://www.uua.org/worship/words/opening/embracing-unexpected
Chalice Lighting	David Lloyd https://www.uua.org/worship/words/chalice-lighting/yesterday-tomorrow-today
Church Announcements	David Lloyd
Hymn	Enter, Rejoice, and Come In (# 361)
Time for All Ages	Rev. Karen Madrone
Sending off of children to RE	David Lloyd
Joys & Concerns Candle Lighting	David Lloyd
Meditation	Rev. Karen Madrone
Reading	Interactive quotes on Improv Multiple people
Sermon	The first response is Yes! Rev. Karen Madrone https://youtu.be/ggnk1fCQENw
Hymn	Let’s Go Fly a Kite https://youtu.be/D-P-aO0PgD0
Offertory	David Lloyd
Offertory Music	Jamie Pastman
Hymn	My Life Flows On in Endless Song (#108)
Extinguishing the Chalice	David Lloyd https://www.uua.org/worship/words/chalice-extinguishing/kindle-new-sparks
Benediction	Rev. Karen Madrone
Closing Music	Jamie Pastman

Sunday September 11th at 10:30am
Ingather Water Communion

Opening Music
Opening Words: “InGathering”
Welcome
Chalice Lighting
Opening Hymn: #361 Enter, Rejoice and Come In
Responsive Reading: “We Join Together in Spirit”
Sound Meditation
Story: “Higgins, a Drop with a Dream”
Message: “Fill the Bucket”
Water Communion
Hymn: # 100 I’ve Got Peace Like a River
Offering
Offering Music
Extinguishing the Chalice
Church Life
Benediction: “All Rivers Run to the Sea”
Closing Music

Sunday June 5th at 10:30am Flower Communion Celebration
Rev. Pam Rumancik
Worship Associate: Pam Fodor/ Pianist: Jamie Pastman

Opening	Love & Blessings by Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman	Rolling announcements Jamie Pastman
Opening Words	I thank You God for this most amazing by e.e.cumming	Rev Pam
Chalice Lighting	UCH Covenant The members and friends of Unitarian Church of Hinsdale promise each other to: Listen and learn together with compassion, curiosity, and an open mind; Stay engaged and participate to create a warm, welcoming, and financially healthy church community; Work together and beyond our walls to address social and environmental challenges; and Support our church and its mission with time, talent, and treasure.	-
Church Life	-	Rev Pam
Opening Hymn	*#44 We Sing of Golden Mornings*	-
All Ages Story	Plants Can’t Sit Still By Rebecca E Hirsch Illustrations by Mia Posada	Pam Fodor
Gratitude Moment	Thanks to our volunteers	Rev Pam
Sharing/Offering	This church is made up of all of us. It is what we learn together, the work we do together, the fun we have together. It is what we share with one another, with people around us, and with all the world.	-
Meditation	Flowers Grow	Pam Fodor
Collection of Flowers	*Doxology for Flower Communion #370* By Lisa Doege *In colors bright and essence sweet,* Like flowers we bloom when we meet. O, Source of Life, our song we raise, This beauty fills our hearts with praise.	Jamie Pastman
Prayer & Candle Lighting	-	Jonathan Hand
Reflection	*Ukrainian Prayer* John Rutter	Celebration Singers
Reading	Making Community in the Modern World by Ram Dass and Paul Gorman	Pam Fodor
Message	Beautiful Community	Rev Pam
Anthem	*We Are One* Brian Tate	Celebration Singers
Flower Blessing	A Plain and Simple Beauty by Janeen K. Grohsmeyer	Rev. Pam & Pam Fodor
Extinguishing Chalice	We extinguish this flame, but not the light of its truth the warmth of this community nor the fire of our commitment. These we carry in our hearts and share with all the world.	-
Flower Communion Recessional	*#21 For the Beauty of the Earth*	Jamie Pastman

Sunday May 22nd at 10:30am Body, Mind & Spirit UU Trinity
Rev. Pam Rumancik
Worship Associate: Susan Hebble / Pianist: Jamie Pastman

Opening	Love & Blessings by Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman	Rolling announcements Jamie Pastman
Opening Words	*From Great Occasions* by Elder Olson**	Rev Pam
Chalice Lighting	UCH Covenant The members and friends of Unitarian Church of Hinsdale promise each other to: Listen and learn together with compassion, curiosity, and an open mind; Stay engaged and participate to create a warm, welcoming, and financially healthy church community; Work together and beyond our walls to address social and environmental challenges; and Support our church and its mission with time, talent, and treasure.	-
Announcements	-	Rev Pam
Opening Song	*#38 Morning Has Broken*	Jonathan Hand
All Ages Story	*Joy and Heron* Passion Studios	Video
Gratitude Moment	Thanks to our volunteers	Rev Pam
Sharing/Offering	This church is made up of all of us. It is what we learn together, the work we do together, the fun we have together. It is what we share with one another, with people around us, and with all the world.	-
Reading	Mysteries, Yes, Mary Oliver	Susan Hebble
Meditation Candle Lighting	And Now We Will Count to Twelve Pablo Neruda	Rev Pam
Reflection	#123 Spirit of Life	Jonathan Hand
Video	*Japanese Bowl* Peter Mayer	-
Reading	Excerpt from Broken Open Elizabeth Lesser	Susan Hebble
Message	Body, Mind, Spirit, UU Trinity	Rev Pam
Music Video	*God is a River* Peter Mayer	-
Extinguishing Chalice	We extinguish this flame, but not the light of its truth the warmth of this community nor the fire of our commitment. These we carry in our hearts and share with all the world.	-
Closing Hymn	*#354 We Laugh, We Cry*	Jonathan Hand
Closing Words	Blessed Are You Who Bear the Light Jan Richardson	Rev Pam
Closing Music	*Prelude No. 2* by David Carr Glover	Jonathan Hand

Sunday May 8th at 10:30am Taking Courage to Build Brave Spaces
Rev. Karen Mooney
Worship Associate: Pam Fodor/ Pianist: Jamie Pastman

Opening	Love & Blessings by Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastma	Rolling announcements Jamie Pastman
Reading	Hospitality as Blessing by Canaan Banana of Zimbabw	Karen
Chalice Lighting	UCH Covenant The members and friends of Unitarian Church of Hinsdale promise each other to: Listen and learn together with compassion, curiosity, and an open mind; Stay engaged and participate to create a warm, welcoming, and financially healthy church community; Work together and beyond our walls to address social and environmental challenges; and Support our church and its mission with time, talent, and treasure.	Karen - read
Church Life	Announcements	Karen
Opening Song	#323 Break not the circle	Jamie Pastman
All Ages Story	Love Z. – Jessie Sim	Pam Fodor
Religious Ed	Sing Children to their classes	Jamie Pastman
Gratitude Moment	-	Karen
Offering	This church is made up of all of us. It is what we learn together, the work we do together, the fun we have together. It is what we share with one another, with people around us, and with all the world.	Karen
Meditation Candle Lighting	Rev. Lisa Boveee-Kemper	Karen
Music	Spirit of Life	Jamie Pastman
Reading	Wild Emancipation for All of Us By Rebekah Taussig	Karen
Reflection	Brave Space	Karen
Closing Hymn	#131 Love Will Guide Us	Jamie Pastman
Extinguishing Chalice	We extinguish this flame, but not the light of its truth the warmth of this community nor the fire of our commitment. These we carry in our hearts and share with all the world.	Karen
Benediction	Prayer for living in tension	Karen
Parting Music	#94 What Is This Life	Jamie Pastman

Sunday May 1st at 10:30am Coming of Age Service
Coming of Age
Worship Associate: Pam Fodor/ Pianist: Jamie Pastman

Ingathering Music	-	-
Call To Worship	-	-
Lighting the Chalice	UCH Covenant The members and friends of Unitarian Church of Hinsdale promise each other to: Listen and learn together with compassion, curiosity, and an open mind; Stay engaged and participate to create a warm, welcoming, and financially healthy church community; Work together and beyond our walls to address social and environmental challenges; and Support our church and its mission with time, talent, and treasure.	-
Welcome and Announcements	-	-
Opening Hymn	#1008 When our Heart is in a Holy Place-	-
Time For All Ages	What’s in your Suitcase?	-
Sing the Children Out	-	-
Meditation	-	-
Joys and Sorrows Candles	-	-
Music For Meditation	#123 Spirit of Life	-
Message	What is Coming of Age? Introduction Ritual Mentored Learning	Liz Reyes
Hymn	#1021 Lean on Me	-
Message: What is Coming of Age?	Testing Celebration	Grey Hopkins, Becca Snouffer
Rite of Recognition	-	-
Offering	This church is made up of all of us. It is what we learn together, the work we do together, the fun we have together. It is what we share with one another, with people around us, and with all the world.	-
Offering Music	Value	-
Gifting of a Care Shawl	*#94 What Is This Life*	-
Closing Hymn	#118 This Little Light of Mine	-
Extinguishing the Chalice	We extinguish this flame, but not the light of its truth the warmth of this community nor the fire of our commitment. These we carry in our hearts and share with all the world.	-
Benediction	-	-
Parting Music	-	-

Sunday April 24th at 10:30am Nature All Around Us
Green Sanctuary
Worship Associate: Dave Lloyd/ Pianist: Jamie Pastman

Opening	-	Rolling announcements Jamie Pastman
Musical Interlude	-	Karen Hays
Chalice Lighting	Land Acknowledgement	Charlie Fischer
Opening Song	*Hymn #77 Seek Not Afar for Beauty*	Jamie Pastman
Story	-	Karen McDowell
Reading	Chief Dan George	Suzanne Williams
Announcements	-	Dave Lloyd
Candle Lighting	-	Dave Lloyd
Meditation	-	-
Introduction	-	Charlie Fischer
Message	Something	Jerry Adelmann
Offering	This church is made up of all of us. It is what we learn together, the work we do together, the fun we have together. It is what we share with one another, with people around us, and with all the world.	Dave Lloyd
Offering Music	-	Karen Hays
Call to Action	Homegrown National Park	Jane Foulser
Closing Song	*#94 What Is This Life*	Jamie Pastman
Extinguishing Chalice	We extinguish this flame, but not the light of its truth the warmth of this community nor the fire of our commitment. These we carry in our hearts and share with all the world.	Dave Lloyd
Benediction	-	Dave Lloyd
Closing Music	-	Karen Hays

Sunday April 17th at 10:30am A Miracle
Karen Mooney
Worship Associate: Ashley Kennedy Makdad / Pianist: Jamie Pastman

Opening	Love & Blessings by Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman	Rolling announcements Jamie Pastman
Reading	We Gather	Karen Mooney
Chalice Lighting	UCH Covenant The members and friends of Unitarian Church of Hinsdale promise each other to: Listen and learn together with compassion, curiosity, and an open mind; Stay engaged and participate to create a warm, welcoming, and financially healthy church community; Work together and beyond our walls to address social and environmental challenges; and Support our church and its mission with time, talent, and treasure.	Karen - read Ashley - light
Introit	I Dreamed of Rain	Celebration Singers
Church Life	Announcements	Karen Mooney
Opening Song	#18 What Wonderous Love 3 verses	Jamie Pastman
All Ages Story	Rechenka’s Eggs By Patricia Polacco	Pam Fodor
Religious Education	Sing Children to their classes	Jamie Pastmn
Gratitude Moment	-	Karen Mooney
Offering	-	Karen Mooney
Reading	The Empty Tomb By Carl Scovel	Ashley Kennedy Makdad
Meditation Candle Lighting	This church is made up of all of us. It is what we learn together, the work we do together, the fun we have together. It is what we share with one another, with people around us, and with all the world.	Karen Mooney
Music	Freedom Song (in honor of Ukraine)	Celebration Singers
Reflection	-	Ashley Kennedy Makdad
Choir	The Prayer By David Foster, Carole Bayer Sager, Tony Renis, and Alberto Testa	Celebration Singers
Reflection	-	Karen Mooney
Closing Hymn	Sing A New World Into Being 3 verses Music – Beethoven (Ode to Joy) Lyrics – Mary Louis Bringle	Jamie Pastman
Benediction	Margaret Wheatley	Karen Mooney
Extinguishing Chalice	We extinguish this flame, but not the light of its truth the warmth of this community nor the fire of our commitment. These we carry in our hearts and share with all the world.	Ashley Kennedy Makdad
Parting Music	-	Jamie Pastman

Sunday April 3rd at 10:30am 2020: Year of Joy (Really!)
Susan Morrison Hebble
Worship Associate: Julia Beckman / Pianist: Jamie Pastman

Opening	*Love & Blessings* by Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman	Rolling announcements Jamie Pastman
Opening Words	#525 “Web”	Susan Morrison Hebble
Chalice Lighting	UCH Covenant The members and friends of Unitarian Church of Hinsdale promise each other to: Listen and learn together with compassion, curiosity, and an open mind; Stay engaged and participate to create a warm, welcoming, and financially healthy church community; Work together and beyond our walls to address social and environmental challenges; and Support our church and its mission with time, talent, and treasure.	Susan Morrison Hebble
Announcements	-	Julia Beckman
Opening Hymn	#38 “Morning Has Broken”	-
Story for All Ages Story	Joy	Pam Fodor
Words for Meditation	“Window Wonders” (by Karen McDowell)	Julia Beckman
Meditation	-	Led by Julia Beckman
Candle Lighting	-	Susan Morrison Hebble and Julia Beckman
Message	“2020, Year of Joy (Really!)”	Susan Morrison Hebble
Offering	This church is made up of all of us. It is what we learn together, the work we do together, the fun we have together. It is what we share with one another, with people around us, and with all the world.	Julia Beckman
Offering Music	-	Julia Beckman
Closing Video	“Ode to Joy”	https://youtu.be/kbJcQYVtZMo
Extinguishing Chalice	We extinguish this flame, but not the light of its truth the warmth of this community nor the fire of our commitment. These we carry in our hearts and share with all the world.	Julia Beckman
Benediction	-	Susan Morrison Hebble
Closing Music	-	Jamie Pastman

Sunday March 27th at 10:30am The Ties That Bind
Rev Allison Farnum
Worship Associate: Cathy Blanford / Pianist: Jamie Pastman

Opening	*Love & Blessings* by Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman	Rolling announcements Jamie Pastman
Opening Words	by Sonya Renee Taylor	Rev Allison
Chalice Lighting	UCH Covenant The members and friends of Unitarian Church of Hinsdale promise each other to: Listen and learn together with compassion, curiosity, and an open mind; Stay engaged and participate to create a warm, welcoming, and financially healthy church community; Work together and beyond our walls to address social and environmental challenges; and Support our church and its mission with time, talent, and treasure.	Board Member
Announcements	-	Cathy
Opening Song	*#1010 We Give Thanks*	-
All Ages Story	*Renewing Faith by Lonnie Smith*	Rev Allison
Sharing/Offering	This church is made up of all of us. It is what we learn together, the work we do together, the fun we have together. It is what we share with one another, with people around us, and with all the world.	Cathy
Reading	Thanks to our volunteers	Rev Allison
Meditation Candle Lighting	-	Rev Allison
Reflection	*#123 Spirit of Life*	Jamie
Reading	excerpt from “The Ties That Bind” by William Peeples	Cathy
Message	“Renewing Faith in Humanity”	Rev Allison
Music	-	Jamie
Extinguishing Chalice	We extinguish this flame, but not the light of its truth the warmth of this community nor the fire of our commitment. These we carry in our hearts and share with all the world.	-
Closing Hymn	-	-
Closing Words	*Lean On Me*	Rev Allison
Closing Music	-	Jamie Pastman

Sunday March 20th at 10:30am Care of the Soul
Rev Karen Mooney
Worship Associate: Ron Solberg / Pianist: Jamie Pastman

Opening	*Love & Blessings* by Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman	Rolling announcements Jamie Pastman
Opening Words	To Worship by Rev. Jacob Trapp	Rev Karen
Chalice Lighting	UCH Covenant The members and friends of Unitarian Church of Hinsdale promise each other to: Listen and learn together with compassion, curiosity, and an open mind; Stay engaged and participate to create a warm, welcoming, and financially healthy church community; Work together and beyond our walls to address social and environmental challenges; and Support our church and its mission with time, talent, and treasure.	Ron Solberg
Church Life	-	Rev Karen
Opening Song	*#347 Gather the Spirit*	Jamie Pastman
All Ages Story	The Day you Begin by Jacqueline Woodson	Rev Karen
Song	Reeb Children’s Benediction - Ian W Riddell *Go in love, our hearts go with you,* *Go in joy, our hopes go too.* *Learn in love and grow in wisdom,* *Shine your light in all you do.*	Jamie Pastman
Gratitude Moment	Thanks to our volunteers	Rev Karen
Sharing / Offering	This church is made up of all of us. It is what we learn together, the work we do together, the fun we have together. It is what we share with one another, with people around us, and with all the world.	Rev Karen
Reading	The Paradox of Organized Religion By Dan Hotchkiss	Ron Solberg
Meditation Candle lighting	We Gather by Phillip Hewwitt	Rev Karen
Hymn	*#123 Spirit of Life*	Jamie Pastman
Reading	Why Liberal By Rev. Dr. James Luther Adams	Ron Solberg
Message	Care of the Soul	Rev Karen
Music Reflection	-	Jamie Pastman
Extinguishing Chalice	We extinguish this flame, but not the light of its truth the warmth of this community nor the fire of our commitment. These we carry in our hearts and share with all the world.	Ron Solberg
Closing Hymn	*#6 Just as long*	Jamie Pastman
Closing Words	The Purpose of This Community by Rev. Erik Walker Wikstrom	Rev Karen
Closing Music	-	Jamie Pastman

Sunday March 13th at 10:30am Lessons from Oz
Anita Jencks
Worship Associate: Megan Griffin / Pianist: Jamie Pastman
Singers: Cecelia Teppema, Jonathan Hand, Joe Saintcross, John Cooperrider

Gathering Music	*Love & Blessings* by Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman	Rolling announcements Jamie Pastman
Opening Song	We're Off to See the Wizard	Value
Welcome	-	Anita Jencks
Opening Words	-	Megan Griffin
Lighting the Chalice	UCH Covenant The members and friends of Unitarian Church of Hinsdale promise each other to: Listen and learn together with compassion, curiosity, and an open mind; Stay engaged and participate to create a warm, welcoming, and financially healthy church community; Work together and beyond our walls to address social and environmental challenges; and Support our church and its mission with time, talent, and treasure.	Value
Reading #1	Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein	Megan Griffin
Munchin Story Time	-	DRE Pam Fodor
Offeratory	This church is made up of all of us. It is what we learn together, the work we do together, the fun we have together. It is what we share with one another, with people around us, and with all the world.	-
Rainbow Meditation Congregation	*#123 Spirit of Life*	Jamie Pastman
Joys and Concerns	-	-
Reading #2	L. Frank Baum - Author of the Wizard of Oz	-
Sermon	The Wizard of Oz and the Wisdom Within	Anita Jencks
Closing Song	Follow the Yellow Brick Road	-
Extinguish Chalice Light	We extinguish this flame, but not the light of its truth the warmth of this community nor the fire of our commitment. These we carry in our hearts and share with all the world.	-
Closing Words	Value	Anita Jencks
Closing Music	Value	Jamie Pastman

Sunday March 6th at 10:30am Widening the Circle: Respecting our Wise Elders
Rev Pam Rumancik
Worship Team: Rev Pamela Rumancik, Susan Hebble, Jamie Pastman, Gene Schafer, Alex Dvorak

Opening	*Love & Blessings* by Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman	Rolling announcements Jamie Pastman
Opening Words	Welcome on a Difficult Morning by Rev. Erika Hewitt	Rev Pam
Chalice Lighting	8th Principle We affirm journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.	Susan Hebble
Church Life	Value	https://youtu.be/CIGoVGwkCOc
Opening Song	*#1 May Nothing Evil Cross this Door*	-
All Ages Story	Whoever You Are by Mem Fox	https://youtu.be/f0J6tKoT53Y
Song	Reeb Children’s Benediction - Ian W Riddell *Go in love, our hearts go with you,* *Go in joy, our hopes go too.* *Learn in love and grow in wisdom,* *Shine your light in all you do.*	Jamie
Gratitude Moment	Thanks to our volunteers	Rev Pam
Sharing / Offering	This church is made up of all of us. It is what we learn together, the work we do together, the fun we have together. It is what we share with one another, with people around us, and with all the world.	-
Reading	I Dream a World by Langston Hughes	Susan Hebble
Meditation Candle lighting	Listening with the Heart by Gary Kowalski	Rev Pam
Reading	What the Clamoring’s For? by Rev. Tracey Robinson-Harris includes quotations by bell hooks	Susan Hebble
Music Reflection	*#123 Spirit of Life*	-
Reading	UUA Original Principles	Susan Hebble
Message Part 1	Seeing Through New Eyes: Why Words Matter	Rev Pam
Video	Young@Heart Trailer	https://youtu.be/CjnfoFg7i7g
Message Part 2	Celebrating Wise Elders	http://www.thepassionsproject.com/
Music	*Don’t Get Around Much Anymore* by Duke Ellington	Jamie Pastman
Extinguishing Chalice	We extinguish this flame, but not the light of its truth the warmth of this community nor the fire of our commitment. These we carry in our hearts and share with all the world.	Susan Hebble
Closing Hymn	*#159 This Is My Song*	-
Closing Words	The Purpose of This Community by Rev. Erik Walker Wikstrom	Rev Pam
Closing Music	*What’s Going On* by Marvin Gaye	Jamie Pastman

Sunday February 27th at 10:30am The Little Things
Rev Pam w Karen McDowell
Worship Team:

Opening	*Love & Blessings* by Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman	Rolling announcements Jamie Pastman
Opening Words	Holy and Whole Rev Pam Rumancik	Rev Pam
Chalice Lighting	UCH Covenant The members and friends of Unitarian Church of Hinsdale promise each other to: Listen and learn together with compassion, curiosity, and an open mind; Stay engaged and participate to create a warm, welcoming, and financially healthy church community; Work together and beyond our walls to address social and environmental challenges; and Support our church and its mission with time, talent, and treasure.	Karen McDowell
Church Life	-	Rev Pam Rumancik
Opening Song Video	*#389 Gathered Here*	Masked Celebration Singers
All Ages Story	Ordinary Mary’s Extraordinary Deed Emily Pearson, Illustrated Fumi Kosaka	Pam Fodor
Shawl Blessing	-	Nancy Weill, Karen McDowell, Pam Fodor, Rev Pam
Song	Reeb Children’s Benediction - Ian W Riddell Go in love, our hearts go with you, Go in joy, our hopes go too. Learn in love and grow in wisdom, *Shine your light in all you do.*	Jamie
Gratitude Moment	Thanks to our volunteers	Rev Pam Rumancik
Sharing / Offering	This church is made up of all of us. It is what we learn together, the work we do together, the fun we have together. It is what we share with one another, with people around us, and with all the world.	-
Reading	Small Kindnesses by Danusha Lameris	Karen
Meditation Candle lighting	The moment of prayer is an invitation by Rev. Earl Holt III	-
Music Reflection	*#159 This is My Song* Sibelius	https://youtu.be/014SQqrp8M0
Reflection	It’s the Little Things	Karen McDowell
Music Video	*One Winter’s Night* Strength in Numbers	https://youtu.be/FeyzpahvE4k
Message	That Change the World	Rev Pam
Music	*What a Wonderful World* Bob Thiele (using the pseudonym George Douglas) and George David Weiss	Jamie Pastman
Extinguishing Chalice	We extinguish this flame, but not the light of its truth the warmth of this community nor the fire of our commitment. These we carry in our hearts and share with all the world.	-
Closing Video	*This Little Light of Mine*	Masked Celebration Singers
Closing Words	Nothing in Nature Lives for Itself. Sanskrit origin	Karen McDowell
Closing Music	*Simple Gifts* Aaron Copeland arr.	Jamie Pastman

Sunday February 20th at 10:30am When Stangers Meet
Rev Katie Romano Griffin
Worship Team:

Opening Song	*Love & Blessings* by Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman	Rolling announcements Jamie Pastman
Opening	*Mozart Sonata 16* – arr. Jamie Pastman	Jamie Pastman
Welcome & Church Life	UCH Covenant The members and friends of Unitarian Church of Hinsdale promise each other to: Listen and learn together with compassion, curiosity, and an open mind; Stay engaged and participate to create a warm, welcoming, and financially healthy church community; Work together and beyond our walls to address social and environmental challenges; and Support our church and its mission with time, talent, and treasure.	Rev Pam Rumancik
Invocation	When Strangers Meet by The Rev. Fuldgence Ndagijamanna Bilingual adapted by Rev. Katie Romano Griffin	Rev Pam Rumancik
Hymn	*My Life Flows on in Endless Song*	Masked Celebration Singers
Chalice Lighting	8th Principle Beloved Community happens when people of diverse racial, ethnic, educational, class, gender, abilities, sexual orientation backgrounds/identities come together in an interdependent relationship of love, mutual respect, and care that seeks to realize justice within the community and in the broader world. Let us reignite this chalice flame to honor the fire of our shared commitment to building the beloved community and a world where there is truly justice for all.	Marian Honel-Wilson
Time for All Ages	*Wanda’s Roses* by Maryann Cocca-Leffler	Pam Fodor and Rev. Katie
Hymn #128	*For All That Is Our Life*	Masked Celebration Singers
Meditation & Candle Lighting	Excerpt from Emergent Strategies by Adrienne Marie Brown	Rev Pam Rumancik
Music Reflection	Hymn#123 Spirit of Life/Fuente de Amor All Souls DC Virtual Choir	https://youtu.be/LikvoIiN_bU
Gratitude Moment	Thanks to our volunteers	Rev Pam Rumancik
Sharing/Offering	This church is made up of all of us. It is what we learn together, the work we do together, the fun we have together. It is what we share with one another, with people around us, and with all the world.	-
Offering Response	Offering Song: I Believe by Comin’ Home The Band	https://youtu.be/dZjcjDAHbIs
Reading	Excerpt from the I Have a Dream Speech by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.	Rev Pam Rumancik
Music Offering	*Everybody’s Got A Right To Live* Yara Allen from the Poor People’s Campaign	https://youtu.be/7G4D8bdkqE0
Message	Embodying the 8th Principle and Building Beloved Community	Rev Katie Romano Griffin
Extinguishing Chalice	We extinguish this flame, but not the light of its truth the warmth of this community nor the fire of our commitment. These we carry in our hearts and share with all the world.	Rev Pam Rumancik
Closing Music	*Wade in the Water* arr. Jamie Pastman	Jamie Pastman

Sunday February 13th at 10:30am Siding with Love - All Community Service
Rev Pam Rumancik & Pam Fodor
Worship Team: Pam Fodor, Jamie Pastman
Musicians: Tim Hays, Jeff & Sara Teppema, Carolyn May, Tony Meador, Karen Mooney, Julia Beckman & some members of Celebration Singers

Opening	*Love & Blessings* by Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman	Rolling announcements Jamie Pastman
Opening Words	Community Means Strength by Starhawk	Rev Pam Rumancik
Chalice Lighting	UCH Covenant The members and friends of Unitarian Church of Hinsdale promise each other to: Listen and learn together with compassion, curiosity, and an open mind; Stay engaged and participate to create a warm, welcoming, and financially healthy church community; Work together and beyond our walls to address social and environmental challenges; and Support our church and its mission with time, talent, and treasure.	Pam Fodor
Announcements	-	Rev Pam Rumancik
Opening	*Welcome Back* J. Sebastian Lyrics by Jamie Pastman	Jamie Pastman, Jeff & SaraTeppema, Tim Hays, Karen Mooney Celebration Singers
All Ages Video	I’ll Love You Forever Robert Munsch	https://youtu.be/qbBXkrJBEu8
Gratitude Moment	Thanks to our volunteers	Rev Pam Rumancik
Sharing/Offering	This church is made up of all of us. It is what we learn together, the work we do together, the fun we have together. It is what we share with one another, with people around us, and with all the world.	Value
Reading	Fifteen Years Later, I See How It Went Rosemaerry Wahtola Trommer	Pam Fodor
Meditation	Loving Kindness Meditation	Rev Pam Rumancik
Reading	The Love Letter Anika Aldamuy Denise	Pam Fodor
Ritual Music Reflection	-	-
Message	Siding With Love	Rev Pam Rumancik
Music	*L-O-V-E* Nat King Cole	Jamie Pastman, Tim Hays, Jeff Teppema
Responsive Reading	No One Is Outside the Circle of Love Rev. Erika A. Hewitt & Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray	Pam Fodor & Rev Pam
Extinguishing Chalice	We extinguish this flame, but not the light of its truth the warmth of this community nor the fire of our commitment. These we carry in our hearts and share with all the world.	Pam Fodor
Closing Words	The Love Letter excerpt Anika Aldamuy Denise	Rev Pam Rumancik
Closing Music	*Linus and Lucy (Charlie Brown Theme)* Vince Guaraldi Trio	Jamie Pastman, Carolyn May, Jeff Teppema

Sunday January 30th at 10:30am Confessions of a Former Theist
Rev Pam Rumancik
Worship Team: Ron Solberg, Jamie Pastman

Opening	*Love & Blessings* by Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman	Rolling announcements Jamie Pastman
Video	*Hymn #184 Be Ye Lamps Unto Yourselves*	https://youtu.be/zcsq9A3YCuk
Opening Words	This Is How We Are Called by Kimberly Beyer-Nelson	Rev Pam Rumancik
Chalice Lighting	UCH Covenant The members and friends of Unitarian Church of Hinsdale promise each other to: Listen and learn together with compassion, curiosity, and an open mind; Stay engaged and participate to create a warm, welcoming, and financially healthy church community; Work together and beyond our walls to address social and environmental challenges; and Support our church and its mission with time, talent, and treasure.	Jonathan Hand
Announcements	-	Rev Pam Rumancik
Opening Song Video	*God is a River* Peter Mayer	https://youtu.be/BFQAwJLsjNw
All Ages	Story of Gaura Devi Pam Fodor	https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WdEEtx9X_j26HP26vcF6BrMATdilnDOD/view?usp=sharing
Gratitude Moment	Thanks to our volunteers	Rev Pam Rumancik
Sharing/Offering	This church is made up of all of us. It is what we learn together, the work we do together, the fun we have together. It is what we share with one another, with people around us, and with all the world.	-
Video	Alice Walker Reads from The Color Purple	https://youtu.be/YUje1HpHSHs
Reading	The Vastness of Connection Rainer Maria Rilke translated by Joanna Macy & Anita Barrows	Jonathan Hand
Music Video	*We Are All Connected* Symphony of Science	https://youtu.be/XGK84Poeynk
Video	Debbi Daniel Wayman	https://drive.google.com/file/d/14boBPIpCkB5-3DHaHnMBc15zn91Aq5Qk/view?usp=sharing
Meditation	God, whom we know as love by Rev Wayne Arnason	Rev Pam Rumancik
Music Reflection	*You've Got a Friend* James Taylor	Dennis Sejut
Reading	Emmanuel by Rev Sarah Movius Schurr	Jonathan Hand
Video	Psyche & Symbol: God is Not One Joseph Campbell	https://youtu.be/etjudPqIkIY
Video	Taylor Wolfram	https://youtu.be/YUje1HpHSHs
Video	*God is Trying to Tell You Something* from The Color Purple	https://youtu.be/V-BfHlRvtlw
Message	Confessions of a Former Theist	Rev Pam Rumancik
Music	*Holy Now* Peter Mayer	https://youtu.be/CaGnQc5Vmhs
Extinguishing Chalice	We extinguish this flame, but not the light of its truth the warmth of this community nor the fire of our commitment. These we carry in our hearts and share with all the world.	Jonathan Hand
Closing Video	*#123 Spirit of Life*	Masked Celebration Singers
Closing Words	Singing in the Night by Rev David O. Rankin	Rev Pam Rumancik
Closing Music	*Hush, Somebody's Calling My Name* Sunbeams Choir	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S20TTam_Nm4
Soul Works	If you are interested in participating you can click on the link to the form below to sign up: https://forms.gle/En8WHVvbxjo3D9sHA	At least 4 people must commit to the longer projects to make them work. If you have an idea or a class you are willing to offer, contact Rev Pam.

Sunday January 23th at 10:30am Why Church?
Rev Karen Mooney
Worship Team: Ron Solberg, Jamie Pastman

Opening	*Love & Blessings* by Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman	Rolling announcements Jamie Pastman
Opening Words	Abetting Creation Annie Dillard	Rev Karen
Chalice Lighting	UCH Covenant The members and friends of Unitarian Church of Hinsdale promise each other to: Listen and learn together with compassion, curiosity, and an open mind; Stay engaged and participate to create a warm, welcoming, and financially healthy church community; Work together and beyond our walls to address social and environmental challenges; and Support our church and its mission with time, talent, and treasure.	Megan Griffin
Announcements	-	Rev Karen
Opening Song Video	#370 Here We Have Gathered	Masked Celebration Singers
All Ages	Story of Rachell Carson Pam Fodor	-
Gratitude Moment	Thanks to our volunteers Marian Honel-Wilson	Rev Karen
Sharing / Offering	This church is made up of all of us. It is what we learn together, the work we do together, the fun we have together. It is what we share with one another, with people around us, and with all the world.	Value
Reading	Why Church? by Rev Pam Rumancik	Megan Griffin
Meditation Candle Lighting	Into this One Life	Rev Karen
Music Reflection	*#123 Spirit of Life*	Masked Celebration Singers
Reading	Traveling Mercies excerpt Anne Lamont	Megan Griffin
Video	One in Spirit 4 Now	https://youtu.be/7OSrcArElec
Message	Why Church?	Rev Karen
Music	*Petite Etude* Robert Schumann	Jamie Pastman
Extinguising Chalice	We extinguish this flame, but not the light of its truth the warmth of this community nor the fire of our commitment. These we carry in our hearts and share with all the world.	Megan Griffin
Closing Video	*#108 My Life Flows On*	Masked Celebration Singers
Closing Words	Church as Home	Rev Karen
Closing Music	*Piano Sonata 16, No. 3 Rondo* W. A. Mozart	Jamie Pastman

Sunday January 16th at 10:30am Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Rev. Pam Rumancik
Worship Team: Ron Solberg, Jamie Pastman

Opening	*Love & Blessings* by Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman	Rolling announcements Jamie Pastman
Opening Words	#580 The Task of the Religious Community Mark Morrison-Reed	Rev Pam
Chalice Lighting	UCH Covenant The members and friends of Unitarian Church of Hinsdale promise each other to: Listen and learn together with compassion, curiosity, and an open mind; Stay engaged and participate to create a warm, welcoming, and financially healthy church community; Work together and beyond our walls to address social and environmental challenges; and Support our church and its mission with time, talent, and treasure.	Julia Beckman
Announcements	-	Rev Pam
Opening Song Video	*Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ‘Round* Roots	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ6mhRZ8LjM
All Ages	Story of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Pam Fodor	https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HJNBJA-udTf9-HrGt6V7qLSqYS1LL9vK/view?ts=61e07b4a
Gratitude Moment	Thanks to our volunteers	Rev Pam
Video	Ex Slaves talk about Slavery in the USA	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZfcc21c6U o
Sharing / Offering	This church is made up of all of us. It is what we learn together, the work we do together, the fun we have together. It is what we share with one another, with people around us, and with all the world.	-
Reading	#579 The Limits of Tyrants Frederick Douglas	Julia Beckman
Meditation Candle lighting	A Life Dedicated to Justice, Equality, & Peace by Paul S Sawyer	Rev Pam
Music Reflection	-	Jamie Pastman
Reading	**excerpt UUA Seasons of Giving Newsletter Rev. Lauren Smith**	Julia Beckman
Video	Dr Martin Luther King Jr	https://youtu.be/AJhgXKGldUk
Message	And Miles to Go – Honoring Dr King	Rev Pam
Video	President Barack Obama	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uOZoMo2H-Q
Music	*Prelude II* by George Gershwin	Jamie Pastman
Extinguishing Chalice	We extinguish this flame, but not the light of its truth the warmth of this community nor the fire of our commitment. These we carry in our hearts and share with all the world.	Julia Beckman
Closing Video	*A Change is Gonna Come* Sam Cooke	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEBlaMOmKV4
Closing Words	We Shall Overcome By Jonalu Johnstone	Rev Pam
Closing Music	-	Jamie Pastman

Sunday January 9th at 10:30am Slow Down
Rev. Pam Rumancik
Worship Team: Ron Solberg, Jamie Pastman

Opening	*Love & Blessings* by Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman	Rolling announcements Jamie Pastman
Opening Words	Out Of Our Busyness by Rev. Susan Manker-Seale	Rev Pam
Meditation Moment	Snow falling	https://youtu.be/nmNqz74EOPE
Chalice Lighting	UCH Covenant The members and friends of Unitarian Church of Hinsdale promise each other to: Listen and learn together with compassion, curiosity, and an open mind; Stay engaged and participate to create a warm, welcoming, and financially healthy church community; Work together and beyond our walls to address social and environmental challenges; and Support our church and its mission with time, talent, and treasure.	Ron Solberg
Announcements	-	Rev Pam
Opening Song Video	*Gathered Here*	Masked Celebration Singers
All Ages	Heroic Stories	Pam Fodor
Gratitude Moment	Thanks to our volunteers	Rev Pam
Meditation Moment	Birds	https://youtu.be/4joV8bgLSDo
Offering	UUANI - video	-
Sharing / Offering	This church is made up of all of us. It is what we learn together, the work we do together, the fun we have together. It is what we share with one another, with people around us, and with all the world.	-
Meditation Moment	Backyard garden	https://youtu.be/ghREb-wPaxQ
Reading	Sanctuary: Creating a Space for Grace in Your Life by Terry Hershey	Ron Solberg
Meditation Moment	Beach	https://youtu.be/j0_8A6N2gh4
Meditation Candle lighting	The Healing Moment by Rev. Elizabeth Tarbox	Rev Pam
Music Reflection	*Today* Randy Sparks, Guang Rong Chen, Loy Mow Chow	Jeff & Sara Teppema
Reading	How Hobbies Infiltrated American Life By Julie Beck	Ron Solberg
Video	Slow TV excerpt	https://youtu.be/Xo_KNDOuP5c
Message	Slowing Down	Rev Pam
Video	Train trip	https://youtu.be/hvHK4yZNXpk
Message	Slow Down	Rev Pam
Music	-	Jamie Pastman
Reading	Peace of the Wild Things by Wendell Berry	Ron Solberg
Extinguishing Chalice	We extinguish this flame, but not the light of its truth the warmth of this community nor the fire of our commitment. These we carry in our hearts and share with all the world.	Ron
Closing Video	*My Life Flows On*	Masked Celebration Singers
Meditation Moment	*River Campfire*	https://youtu.be/Ftm2uv7-Ybw
Closing Words	Finding Time by Marv Hiles, adapted	Rev Pam
Closing Music	Breathe by Pink Floyd	Jamie Pastman
Other Slow TV links	Rocky cove Rain on porch Greenland boat ride	https://youtu.be/gEQLKmQ5uss https://youtu.be/hUs-YL_ddt8 https://youtu.be/heiD4L5N724

Sunday December 12th at 10:30am Celebrating Bodhi Day
Rev. Pam Rumancik / Lenny Edgin
Worship Team: Linda Rio & Jamie Pastman

Opening Love & Blessings   Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman
Opening Words The Forming Edge       Kathleen McTigue
Chalice Lighting Covenant          Linda Rio

The members and friends of Unitarian Church of Hinsdale promise each other to:
Listen and learn together with compassion, curiosity, and an open mind;
Stay engaged and participate to create a warm,
welcoming, and financially healthy church community;
Work together and beyond our walls to address
social and environmental challenges; and
Support our church and its mission with time, talent, and treasure.

Video The Buddha's Enlightenment
Opening Music    Hymn # 184 Be Ye Lamps Unto Yourselves
Gratitude Moment Volunteer Thanks - Dvorak Family      Rev Pamela Rumancik
Share the Plate PADS Donate Here

This church is made up of all of us.
It is what we learn together, the work
we do together, the fun we have together.
It is what we share with one another,
with people around us, and with the world.

Reading Strawberries  by Pema Chodrom Linda Rio
Meditation #505 Thich Nhat Hanh
Music        Peace Piece by Bill Evans Jamie Pastman
Reading   The Faith of a UU Buddhist    James Ishmael Ford
Message UU Buddhism Lenny Edgin
Music video Constant Craving k.d. lang
Message A Bodhi Day Reflection Rev Pam Rumancik
Musical Reflection A Love Supreme by John Coltrane   arr. Jamie Pastman
Extinguishing Chalice We extinguish this Flame       Linda Rio

We extinguish this flame,
but not the light of its truth
the warmth of this community
nor the fire of our commitment.
These we carry in our hearts
and share with all the world.

Closing Video   #112 Do You Hear?       Masked Celebration Singers
Benediction    #595 Free From Suffering    Bodhsattva Vows - adapted
Closing Music        Trois Gymnopedies by Eric Satie      Jamie Pastman arr.

Sunday December 5th at 10:30am Widening the Circle: Waiting
Rev. Pam Rumancik
Worship Team: Paula Sejut-Dvorak & Jonathan Hand

Opening Love & Blessings   Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman
Opening Words The Longing for Something More    Rev Pam Rumancik
Chalice Lighting Covenant          Paula Sejut-Dvorak
Opening Video One in Spirit/O Come O Come Emmanuel   4Now
Gratitude Moment Volunteer Thanks    Rev Pamela Rumancik
Share the Plate Local Asylum Seekers        Donate Here
Reading Letter from a Birmingham Jail   by Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.
Meditation    A Survival Meditation by Nathan Walker
Music    Breathe In, Breathe Out     Peter Mayer
Video The Masks We Wear   Maya Angelou
Reading In the Midst of the World Rebecca Parker
Message Waiting   Rev Pam Rumancik
Musical Reflection Prelude No. 2 by David Carr Jonathan Hand
Reading At One Victoria Stafford
Extinguishing Chalice We extinguish this Flame      Paula
Closing Video   We Are the People       Tricia Alexander
Benediction    A Prayer for the World    Rabbi Harold S Kushner
Closing Music        The Holly & the Ivy   Jonathan Hand

Sunday November 28at 10:30am
Dave Lloyd & Paige Costelloe
Pianist - Jamie Pastman

Opening Love & Blessings   Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman
Welcome Dave Lloyd & Paige Costelloe
Chalice Lighting Covenant
Church Life There's a Lot Going On
Music   Signs     Five Man Electrical Band
Meditation Dave
Reading Paige
Candle Lighting Dave & Paige
Offering Local Asylum Seekers        Donate Here
Music    Jaime Pastman
Conversation Can We Work it Out? Dave & Paige
More Conversation The sign says, “Everybody’s Welcome” Everybody
Music Video We Can Work It Out       The Beatles
Extinguishing Chalice We extinguish this Flame       Dave & Paige
Recessional Music    Hello Goodbye     Jamie Pastman

Sunday November 21 at 10:30am Simple Gifts - Thanksgiving Service
Rev. Pam Rumancik
Worship Team: Ron Solberg & Jamie Pastman

Opening Love & Blessings   Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman
Opening Words When Giving is all We Have by Alberto Rios Rev Pam Rumancik
Chalice Lighting Covenant          Ron Solberg
Opening Song   1621: A Gathering    Jamie Pastman
Gratitude Moment Volunteer Thanks    Rev Pamela Rumancik
Share the Plate Local Asylum Seekers        Donate Here
Reading Three Gratitudes by Carrie Newcomer Ron Solberg
Meditation    Sensory Reflection by Claudene Oliva
Music    Tis a Gift to be Simple Masked Celebration Singers
Reading Too Many to Count Alison Luterman Ron
Message Simple Gifts Rev Pam Rumancik
Bread Communion
Responsive Reading Let Us Give Thanks by Max Coates
Music   Thanksgiving by George Winston        Jamie Pastman
Extinguishing Chalice We extinguish this Flame    Ron
Closing Hymn   We Gather Together Masked Celebration Singers
Benediction    Bring Happiness by Barbara Cheatham Rev Pam
Closing Music        Adaptation of Ode to Joy Jamie Pastman
Beethoven

Sunday November 14 at 10:30am Grief, Gratitude & Transformation
Rev. Pam Rumancik
Worship Team: Julia Beckman & Jamie Pastman

Opening Love & Blessings   Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman
Opening Words Wild Geese by Mary Oliver    Rev Pam Rumancik
Chalice Lighting Covenant          Julia Beckman
Opening Song   Today     Sara & Jeff Teppema
Gratitude Moment Volunteer Thanks    Rev Pamela Rumancik
Share the Plate Local Asylum Seekers    Donate Here
Reading A Sorrow Shared by Henri J M Nouwen   Julia Beckman
Video Reflection Embracing Pain
Meditation Breathing Through
Video    Hallelujah  by Leonard Cohen Sheku Kanneh Mason
Reading The Future Enters Us by Rainer Maria Rilke Julia
Message Grief, Gratitude & Transformation   Rev Pam Rumancik
Music   Here's That Rainy Day by Jimmy Van Heusen     Jamie Pastman
Extinguishing Chalice We extinguish this Flame    Julia
Closing Hymn   The String Peter Mayer
Benediction Free to Live, Free to Love Rev Pam
Closing Music        Adaptation of Ode to Joy Jamie Pastman
Beethoven

Order of Service for this Week

Sunday November 7 at 10:30am Widening the Circle: Who is our 'We'?
Rev. Pam Rumancik
Worship Team: Jonathan Hand & Jamie Pastman

Opening Love & Blessings   Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman
Opening Words Toward a Place of Wholeness Viola Abbitt Rev Pam Rumancik
Chalice Lighting Covenant          Jonathan Hand
Opening Song   #323 Break Not the Circle    Karen Mooney
Gratitude Moment Volunteer Thanks    Rev Pamela Rumancik
Reading Wider Sense of Self   Jonathan
Video Reflection Just Do Right Maya Angelou
Reading        Widening the Circle of Concern UU Commission Institutional Change    Video    Tribalism
Reading Outwitted Edwin Markham
Message Widening Our Circle: Rev Pam Rumancik
Music      Jamie Pastman
Extinguishing Chalice We extinguish the Flame    Jonathan
Closing Hymn Here We Have Gathered
Benediction Our Circles Rev Pam
Closing Music        Jamie Pastman

Sunday October 31 at 10:30am The Masks We Wear
Rev. Pam Rumancik
Worship Team: Dave Lloyd & Jamie Pastman

Opening Love & Blessings   Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman
Opening Words The Great Teachers in Life Jason Cook Rev Pam Rumancik
Chalice Lighting Covenant          David Lloyd
Opening Song When Our Heart is in a Holy Place Masked Singers
Gratitude Moment Volunteer Thanks    Rev Pamela Rumancik
Share the Plate    Planned Parenthood of Illinois - October Donate Here
Reading Telling by Laura Hershey Dave
Video Reflection   The Masks We Wear
Reading        Revealing Your True Self
Video    I'll Wear This Mask       Carla Jae
Reading Listening for Our Song    David S Blanchard
Video Warning by Jenny Joseph
Message The Masks We Wear   Rev Pam Rumancik
Music   Medley:
  Tubular Bells /Theme from Halloween/This Is Halloween Jamie Pastman Extinguishing Chalice We extinguish the Flame    Dave
Benediction Be Your True Self Rev Pam
Closing Music        All I Ask of You    Jamie Pastman
Andrew Lloyd Weber

Sunday October 24 at 10:30am We Can Do Hard Things
Rev. Pam Rumancik
Worship Team: Paula Sejut Dvorak & Jamie Pastman

Opening Love & Blessings   Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman
Opening Words The Church is a Body by Victoria Weinstein   Rev Pam Rumancik
Chalice Lighting Covenant          Paula Sejut Dvorak
Opening Song   Tired of Traveling Alone  Jason Isabel Jeff Teppema
Gratitude Moment Volunteer Thanks    Rev Pamela Rumancik
Share the Plate    Planned Parenthood of Illinois - October Donate Here
Video Reading Heavy    by Mary Oliver    Paula
Meditation Hard Times -  Emmylou Harris & Nash Ramblers
Reading        What Makes Some People More Resilient Eilene Zimmerman
Reflection Toxic Positivity Paula Sejut Dvorak
Video       I can Do Hard Things     Jennifer Nettles
Reading Excerpt from Untamed      Paula
Message We Can Do Hard Things    Rev Pam Rumancik
Music   Pick Yourself Up  by Kern/Fields       Jamie Pastman
Extinguishing Chalice We extinguish the Flame       Paula
Benediction Strength – Eleanor Roosevelt Rev Pam
Closing Music        Gulf Coast Highway       Jeff Teppema
   Nancy Griffith & James Hooker

Th Sunday October 17 at 10:30am What Do You See?
Rev. Pam Rumancik
Worship Team: Jula Beckman & Jamie Pastman

Opening Love & Blessings   Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman
Opening Words Remembrance by Marcel Proust   Rev Pam Rumancik
Chalice Lighting Covenant     Julia Beckman
Opening Song   Allegretto B. Godard Carolyn May & Jamie Pastman
Gratitude Moment Volunteer Thanks    Rev Pamela Rumancik
Share the Plate    Planned Parenthood of Illinois Donate Here
Video Reading   Everything is Waiting for You David Whyte
Meditation #123 Spirit of Life      Masked Celebration Singers
Reading The Rashomon Effect    John Jennings
Video    Selective Attention Test Daniel Simons
Message What Do You See?    Rev Pam Rumancik
Music Baroque and Blue: Suite No.1 for    Carolyn May & Jamie Pastman
  Flute and Jazz Piano Claude Bolling
Closing Music        On a Clear Day Trailer
Extinguishing Chalice We extinguish the Flame
Benediction Other Eyes – Marcel Proust
Closing Music I Can See Clearly Now  Johnny Nash Jamie Pastman arr.

Sunday October 10 at 10:30am Perfectionism, Punctuality & Purity
Rev. Chip Roush - Minister serving South Bend, IN Unitarian Universalist Church
Worship Leader: Ron Solberg Worship Associate: Jonathan Hand

Opening Love & Blessings   Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman
Chalice Lighting In the Light of Truth
Opening Song When Our Heart is in a Holy Place     Masked Celebration Singers
Gratitude Moment Volunteer Thanks
Share the Plate Planned Parenthood of Illinois Donate Here
Reading What the Window Said to the Black Boy Clint Smith III / Aidan Cox
Meditation
Video Pretty Hurts by Beyonce
Message Perfection, Punctuality & Purity Rev Chip Roush
Reading   A Higher Form of Hierarchy C. JoyBell C.
Reading Each Time a New Flower Blooms   Laurence Galian
Closing Hymn     For All That is Our Life      Masked Celebration Singers
Extinguishing Chalice We extinguish the Flame
Benediction Video Go in Peace by Clint Smith III Rev Chip Roush
Closing Music          Jamie Pastman arr.

Sunday October 3rd at 10:30am Is Anyone Really WokeWorship Leader: Rev Pamela Rumancik Worship Associate: Paula Sejut-Dvorak

Opening Love & Blessings   Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman
Opening Words   All of Us are Welcome Here by Rev Erika A Hewitt
Chalice Lighting The Hearth of the Chalice          by Bear W Qolezcua
Opening Song Awake    Peter Mayer
Gratitude Moment Volunteer Thanks
Reading When Being Woke Means Losing White Friends by Suzanne Mungalez
Meditation
Reading   Excerpt from UnTamed   Glennon Doyle
Video Woke Season 1 trailer on Hulu
Message Is Anyone Really Woke?     Rev Pam Rumancik
Video He Ain't Heavy - the Hollies   Jamie Pastman
Reading A Blessing for Risk-Takers and Failures   by Rev Robin Tanner     Closing Hymn     Wake Now My Senses   Karen Mooney, Jamie Pastman
Extinguishing Chalice We extinguish the Flame
Closing Words Gentleness in Living by Rev Richard S Gilbert
Closing Music   He Ain't Heavy - the Hollies      Jamie Pastman arr.

Sunday September 26th at 10:30am Interdependent Web of Life
Worship Leader: Rev Pamela Rumancik Animal Ministry Team: Gemma Guenther, Tiff & Gene Schafer, Pat & Joe Gwozdz, Taylor Wolfram

Opening Love & Blessings   Paul Simon – arr. Jamie Pastman
Opening Words   Widening Circles    Ranier Maria Rilke
Chalice Lighting There is Light        by Eric Williams
Opening Song    #21 For the Beauty of the Earth   ~Masked Singers
All Ages Story   Amrita’s Tree, an ancient tale retold by Rev. Beth Chronister
Gratitude Moment What Are You Grateful For?
Reading   How My Cat Made Me an Animal Advocate by Pat Gwozdz
Reflection I Think I Could Turn And Live With Animals...   by Walt Whitman read by Joe Gwozdz
Meditation Who Am I Not to Be Blessed? by Chris Jimmerson
Music   #123 Spirit of Life    ~Masked Singers
Reading   Love All God's Creation   Fyodor Dostoevsky
Video    How is Everything Connected?      PBS Idea Channel
Message Our Interconnected Web   Rev Pam Rumancik
Music   Blue Boat Home         Peter Mayer
Extinguishing Chalice We extinguish the Flame
Closing Words   Dominion excerpt    Matthew Scully
Closing Music Hound Dog       Elvis   Jamie Pastman arr.

Order of Service for this Week

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