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![July 21st, 2024 - Art and Soul with Glen Thomas Rideout](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4274/logoshield_300x300.jpg)
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What hidden stories do photographs reveal? This Sunday, I invite you to join me, and John Steitz as we explore “See and Say” in the final week of our annual Art and Soul series. John, our talented sound engineer and celebrated photographer, will share his journey and the profound moments he’s captured through his lens. Together, we’ll ask: How does photography reveal hidden truths and balance power? What unseen details become visible through the lens? How do images evoke deeper connections and understanding? How can those without sight experience the essence of photography?
We’ll delve into how photography can deepen our understanding of social justice, environmental stewardship, and personal connection. Through John’s lens, we are invited to see the unnoticed, to feel the unspoken, and to connect with the world in new ways. This service promises to be a visual and reflective journey, inspiring us to look closer and appreciate the art in everyday life.
I also encourage you to visit the Social Hall after the service to view an exhibit of John’s work. This exhibit features powerful excerpts from his documentary collection of George Floyd Square. It captures moments of resistance and relationship in the wake of tragedy.
Come ready to be inspired and to see the world through a new lens. Together, let’s explore how photography can help us give, receive, and grow the beloved community.
- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Director of Worship Arts Ministries
Worship Leaders: Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Aimee K. Bryant
Breathing together (1:27)
Singing, Breathing In, Breathing Out (2:50)
Singing, Meditation on Breathing (8:18)
Words of Welcome and Call to Worship (11:54)
Making Art Together (19:36)
Singing - There Is A Love (30:56)
Prayer (33:00)
Art and Soul Presentation (45:20)
Closing Hymn (1:22:09)
![July 14th, 2024 - Art and Soul with Glen Thomas Rideout, Caren Stelson, and Selina Alko](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4274/logoshield_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Imagine life as a giant, ever-changing canvas, where colors shift and blend, sometimes beyond our control. This Sunday, as part of our “Art and Soul” series, we will explore this theme in our service titled “The Rest is Still Unwritten.” We’ll learn how to take life’s unexpected twists and turns and turn them into something beautiful. Our guest artist, Adam Podd, a talented pianist and music director from Brooklyn, will join us to share his experiences of making music a shared, communal joy, even during challenging times. We’ll also hear from Caren Stelson, an award-winning children’s book author, and Selina Alko, a gifted illustrator. They will share their insights on telling important historical stories to young ones with sensitivity and care, despite having completed their work independently. Through music, storytelling, and reflection, we’ll discover how to embrace the unexpected and create harmony from life’s dissonance. Join us for a family-friendly service filled with creativity, inspiration, and the promise that our story is still being written.
Worship Leaders: Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Ashley Harness
Singing to Gather (:23)
Words of Welcome and Call to Worship (9:15)
Singing Together- This Little Light of Mine (10:53)
Story - Aimee K Bryant (21:08)
Prayer (32:15)
Art and Soul Presentation (45:00)
Offering (1:10:23)
Offertory (1:11:58)
Collaborative Musical Excercise (1:16:13)
Closing Hymn (1:30:20)
Benediction (1:32:03)
![June 16, 2024- Dad Joke Sunday](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4274/logoshield_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
June 16, 2024- Dad Joke Sunday
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Father’s Day gives us a chance to reflect on the wisdom that often comes wrapped in humor from those who fill the roles of mentors, guides, or fathers. As we explore the lighter side of life, we’re reminded of the broader roles these figures play. Their playful approach teaches us resilience and reveals the human spirit in everyday moments. It shows us how, sometimes, the deepest wisdom is shared in moments of lift and levity, that joy is the vehicle for the strength we need to make change for good!
Worship Leaders: Paolo Debuque and Choir, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Arif Mamdani, Rev. Ashley Harness
Singing to Gather (:31)
Opening Hymn- Though I May Speak With Bravest Fire (3:33)
Words of Welcome and Call to Worship (6:04)
Singing Together- Guide My Feet (19:01)
Prayer (21:49)
Offering (33:35)
Offertory (36:09)
Message (40:13)
Closing Hymn (1:05:00)
Benediction (1:08:42)
![June 9, 2024- Stop in the Name of Love](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4274/logoshield_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
June 9, 2024- Stop in the Name of Love
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
This Sunday, we explore how ordinary people can create extraordinary change. Retelling the stories of Norbert Čapek and Waitstill and Martha Sharp, as well as the village of Le Chambon, we’ll reflect on the profound impact of simple acts of courage and compassion. By examining historical and modern examples of collective action and resilience, we’ll see how our community can support and inspire each other in the face of challenges. Join us to deepen our commitment to justice and compassion, to realize the extraordinary potential within each of us.
Worship Leaders: Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Katherine Harrell, Rev. Jen Crow, Rev. Ashley Harness
Opening Hymn- We Rise (:22)
Words of Welcome (3:09)
Call to Worship (9:51)
Singing Together- We Are Building a New Way (15:50)
Prayers and Cycle of Life (18:54)
Offering (28:24)
Reading- Courage by Anne Sexton (32:53)
Anthem- If I Can Help Somebody by Mahalia Jackson (34:30)
Message- Stop in the Name of Love (37:12)
Singing Together- Woyaya (59:45)
Benediction (1:01:32)
![June 2, 2024- Flower Communion](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4274/logoshield_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
June 2, 2024- Flower Communion
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
The opportunity has come again, as it has for a century (to say the least), for the flowers to remind us of the audacious beauty of collective action; to remind us to love differences that define and distinguish us; to keep our faith in the call of love in common.
Worship Leaders: Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Mark Caswell, Rev. Jen Crow, Rev. Arif Mamdani, Rev. Ashley Harness, Barb Brooks
Opening Hymn: Come Sing a Song With Me (:23)
Words of Welcome and Call to Worship (3:12)
Singing Together: We Would Be One (8:35)
Flower Communion Ceremony (11:26)
Offering Intro and Collection (22:42)
Offertory- This Little Light of Mine (26:16)
Flower Communion, continued (30:37)
Prayer and Cycle of Life (39:54)
Benediction (48:07)
![May 26, 2024- The Body Knows](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4274/logoshield_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
May 26, 2024- The Body Knows
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
What rituals and practices help us remember and bring care to the grief and loss we know as individuals and communities? How might we move it through our bodies, and what roles do beauty and singing and laughter have to play? How might we hold multiple stories and experiences within and among ourselves all at once? Join us on Sunday for shared song and story and searching as we explore the origins of Memorial Day and strengthen ourselves for the journey ahead.
Worship Leaders: Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Nancy Nyquist Potter, Allison Connelly-Vetter, Rev. Jen Crow
Opening Song- Hold Everybody Up! (:33)
Words of Welcome (4:57)
Singing Together (8:47)
Prayer and Cycle of Life (13:21)
Offering Recipient Intro (22:20)
Offertory (25:47)
Message- The Body Knows (29:07)
Closing Hymn (59:05)
Benediction (1:03:51)
![May 19, 2024- Bridging Ritual](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4274/logoshield_300x300.jpg)
Monday Jun 03, 2024
May 19, 2024- Bridging Ritual
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Share in a celebration of life’s meaningful moments this Sunday at First Universalist. As we proudly honor our high school graduates moving forward into new adventures, we also widen our embrace to acknowledge all the transitions our community members are navigating. We welcome back the soul-stirring music of Ellis Delaney, to grace our gathering with stories sung to life. Big or small, each change marks a meaningful point in our journey. We offer a space for everyone to share their experiences, reflect on personal growth, and cross a symbolic bridge in supportive community. Join us to celebrate these transitions together, reinforcing the ties that bind us one with another, loving the stories that make each one of us whole.
Worship Leaders: Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Allison Connelly-Vetter, Ellis Delaney, Deb Keller
Opening Hymn- Where Do We Come From? (:33)
Words of Welcome and Call to Worship (1:42)
Time for All Ages (6:51)
Singing Together- Come and Go With Me (12:44)
Prayers and Cycle of Life (15:52)
Practice of Giving and Recieving (31:24)
Offertory (34:22)
Briding Ritual (38:24)
Benediction (58:23)
![May 12, 2024- Coming of Age Sunday](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4274/logoshield_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday May 28, 2024
May 12, 2024- Coming of Age Sunday
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
This Sunday, we are Navigating Transitions: From Loyalty to Legacy, a gentle exploration of the threads that connect one generation to the next. As we honor the voices of our Coming of Age youth and pause to lift up those who love and guide us as mothers of all kinds, we’ll weave together the timeless stories of loyalty and the quiet, steadfast acts that shape our stories. Come, be part of crafting a future rich with wisdom and guided by the cherished values passed down through the ages.
Worship Leaders: Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Arif Mamdani, Kaden Colton, Coming of Age Youth, First Universalist Choir
Opening Song- There Is a Love (:27)
Words of Welcome (4:04)
Hymn- Lean On Me by Bill Withers (9:52)
Community Prayers- (13:33)
Practice of Giving and Receiving (21:44)
Offertory- Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder (23:51)
Reading- From Generation to Generation by Antoine de St.Exupery (28:47)
Anthem- 23rd Psalm (30:49)
Introduction to and Reading of Coming of Age Credos (34:12)
Singing Together- Love Will Guide Us (55:50)
Blessing of Coming of Age Youth, Mentors, and Advisors (57:33)
Benediction (59:19)
![May 5, 2024- A Community of Practice](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4274/logoshield_300x300.jpg)
Monday May 13, 2024
May 5, 2024- A Community of Practice
Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
This Sunday, First Universalist joyfully celebrates New Member Sunday, a testament to our community’s growth and resilience. Worship Leaders will guide us through a reflective conversation on the essence of openness. They invite us to examine how vulnerability, grace, and kindness are more than spiritual practices—they are vital for deepening our communal bonds. This service challenges us to dismantle the barriers that often lead to isolation, making every interaction a profound connection. As we celebrate this enriching occasion, reflect on your journey: What is your next step toward deeper engagement in our community? Join us for a transformative experience.
Worship Leaders: Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Meleah Houseknecht, Rev. Jen Crow, Liz Farmer, Matt Keller
Opening Hymn- Building Bridges (:27)
Call to Worship and Words of Welcome (4:37)
Wisdom Story (10:39)
Singing Together- Come and Go With Me (20:14)
New Member Welcome Ritual (21:41)
Prayers and Cycle of Life (28:50)
Practice of Giving and Receiving (37:17)
Offertory- If You're Out There by John Legend (43:07)
Reading- Safety Net by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer (46:06)
Anthem- Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand) by Diana Ross (47:18)
Message- A Community of Practice (49:35)
Closing Song- Love Will Guide Us (1:08:06)
Benediction (1:10:00)
![April 28, 2024- Count the Ways](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4274/logoshield_300x300.jpg)
Monday May 06, 2024
April 28, 2024- Count the Ways
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
This Sunday, we kick off a four-week Season of Gratitude, and immerse ourselves in the rich languages of love and gratitude. We warmly invite everyone to join us as we explore how these sincere expressions deepen our bonds and strengthen the fabric of our community. It’s an ideal moment to celebrate the diverse ways we can express our appreciation for each other’s efforts within our beloved community.
Worship Leaders: Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Ashley Harness, Rev. Arif Mamdani
Singing to Gather- Morning Has Come (:18)
Call to Worship and Welcome (1:44)
Singing Together- Oh, We Give Thanks (12:15)
Community Prayer (13:23)
Stewardship Update (20:18)
Celebrating Volunteers (27:46)
Offering and Offertory (32:35)
Readings- from All About Love by bell hooks and What is Love? by Haddaway (36:23)
Message- Count the Ways (38:14)
Singing- Make Channels for the Streams of Love (54:29)
Benediction (56:08)