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Episodes
![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 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)
![Dec. 31, 2023- Thresholds](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4274/logoshield_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023- Thresholds
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
“No threshold need be a threat, but rather an invitation and a promise. Whatever comes, the great sacrament of life will remain faithful to us, blessing us always with visible signs of invisible grace. We merely need to trust.” – John O’Donohue
Join us as we cross the threshold of the new year together. We will slow down to greet the invitations and promises awaiting each of us with ritual stations. We’ll have opportunities to release what no longer serves us, remember our original belovedness, receive healing blessings and seek our next chapters of becoming with trust.
Music for Gathering- I Know This Rose Will Open- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (:30)
Call to Worship and Chalice Lighting- Mark Caswell (2:42)
Singing Together- Dona Nobis Pacem- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (10:21)
Community Prayer- Rev. Arif Mamdani (14:45)
Reading- Thresholds by John O'Donohue- Mark Caswell (21:30)
Intro to Ritual Stations- Rev. Ashley Harness (26:08)
Ritual Stations (38:01)
Practice of Giving and Receiving- Rev. Ashley Harness (41:25)
Benediction- Rev. Ashley Harness (46:45)
![Nov. 26, 2023- Staying at the Table Feeds Us All](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4274/logoshield_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Nov. 26, 2023- Staying at the Table Feeds Us All
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
This Sunday, the whole community, people of all ages, take a heartfelt journey to “Destination Gratitude,” as we immerse ourselves in the rich teachings of the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address. Embracing the wisdom of the Turtle Clan, Wolf Clan, and Mohawk tribe, we acknowledge the importance of not just feeling gratitude but actively directing it toward each other.
![Nov. 19, Staying at the Table Starts with Grace](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4274/logoshield_300x300.jpg)
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Nov. 19, Staying at the Table Starts with Grace
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
This Sunday’s ‘Staying at the Table: Starts with Grace’ celebrates the joy of embracing new members, showcasing the grace that defines our community spirit across our whole lives long. As Thanksgiving approaches, bringing its complex weave of anticipation and anxiety around encounters with all kinds, we invite you to a service that rekindles the essence of connection through the simple, yet profound act of sharing grace.
Opening Hymn- Gathered Here - Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (:31)
Call to Worship and Welcome- Sherry Merriam (5:04)
Time for All Ages- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (13:10)
Welcoming New Members Ritual- Jeff Snyder, Rev. Arif Mamdani, Liz Farmer (19:53)
Prayer- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (28:38)
Giving and Receiving- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (36:01)
Wisdom Story- The Parable of the Lost Spoons- Sherry Merriam (40:31)
Amthem- Building Bridges- Paolo Dubuque and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (42:02)
Message- Staying at the Table Starts with Grace- Rev. Arif Mamdani (46:04)
Singing Together- Love Will Guide Us - Paolo Dubuque and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (1:00:56)
Benediction- Rev. Arif Mamdani (1:02:57)
![October 15, 2023- Mental Health Sunday](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4274/logoshield_300x300.jpg)
Monday Oct 16, 2023
October 15, 2023- Mental Health Sunday
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Our mental well-being is deeply linked with the relationships we cultivate and the social networks we are part of. By learning to understand and nurture each other in deeper ways, we can gain insight into our own mental health and well-being.
Just like our Earth thrives on diversity, so do we. The diversity of our connections and experiences make us stronger. However, to tap into this strength, we need to be open to giving and receiving wisdom, even when it's uncomfortable or challenging.
Along this enlightening journey to worship and wisdom, we will also create a simple ritual of candlelight–a time to honor our individual and collective mental health journeys, to learn and remember that we can navigate these journeys together, as a community.
There is space for hope if we break down the walls of communication and stigma that often separate us. This service promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of how we are part of each other's health, and an invitation to the heart to honor the many truths of each unfolding story.
Singing to Gather- Open the Window, Children - Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Paolo Dubuque, piano (:29)
Call to Worship- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (6:43)
Mental Health Sunday Ritual Intro- Rev. Arif Mamdani (15:45)
Singing Together- This Little Light of Mine-Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Paolo Dubuque, piano (20:21)
Lighting Candles for our Mental Health- (23:51)
Prayer and Cycle of Life- Rev. Arif Mamdani (31:48)
Practice of Giving and Receiving- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (37:48)
Offertory- Paolo Dubuque, piano (43:10)
Message- Katherine Harrell (51:47)
Anthem- Lean On Me- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Paolo Dubuque, piano (1:07:19)
Benediction- Katherine Harrell (1:08:24)
![Sept. 10, 2023- Water Communion](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4274/logoshield_300x300.jpg)
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Sept. 10, 2023- Water Communion
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Water Communion is a very special tradition we celebrate each year at First Universalist. All are welcome, whether it’s your first or fortieth time! Come and be a part of this joyous time where the waters mingle and set a new year of community on its way.
Singing to Gather- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (:29)
Words of Welcome- Rev. Jen Crow (7:11)
Story for All Ages- Worship Leaders (14:26)
Practice of Giving and Receiving- Allison Connelly and Rev. Arif Mamdani (24:20)
Offertory- Peace Like a River (28:24)
Prayer and Cycle of Life- Rev. Jen Crow (31:13)
Water Communion Ritual- Worship Leaders (40:43)
Singing Together and Benediction- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (1:03:46)
![August 27, 2023- Backpack Blessing](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4274/logoshield_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
August 27, 2023- Backpack Blessing
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
As summer comes to an end, don’t miss our annual Backpack Blessing and worship service this Sunday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. The multigenerational service will offer children, youth, and adults of all ages the opportunity to reflect upon how we might carry the love of our church community and the tools of our faith with us wherever we go.
Singing to Gather- I'm On My Way (:31)
Words of Welcome and Call to Worship- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (5:19)
Singing Together- Oh We Give Thanks (10:33)
Story for All Ages- The Invisible String by Patrice Karst- Allison Connelly-Vetter and Willa (12:08)
Community Prayers - Rev. Ashley Harness (20:51)
Homily- I Carry Your Heart- Rev. Jen Crow (27:34)
Practice of Giving and Receiving- Rev. Ashley Harness (34:20)
Backpack Blessing- Allison Connelly-Vetter and Rev. Jen Crow (37:46)
Singing Together- You've Got a Light (44:53)
Celebrating and Saying Goodbye to Franco- Rev. Jen Crow and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (48:19)
Singing Together- Where You Go I Will Go, Beloved by Shoshana Jedwab (52:06)