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Dear Cedar Lane Newcomers Dear Cedar Lane Newcomers, Welcome! Thank you for joining us for worship today! If you are visiting us for the first time, we invite you to return often and make Cedar Lane your spiritual home. Here’s how you can connect with our community after the service: Ask Questions: The Welcome Table in the Lounge is a great place to find more information about the Cedar Lane congregation and Unitarian Universalism. Our greeters are waiting for you! Sign-Up for our eNews: Keep up with current events at Cedar Lane by filling out a guest form at the Welcome Center in the Lounge. Follow Us! FB.com/cedarlaneuu | Twitter.com/cedarlaneuu | bit.ly/CLUUCYouTube | instagram.com/cedarlaneuuchurch | pinterest.com/cedar_lane Interested in Membership? If you want to join our movement by becoming a member of Cedar Lane, see a minister after worship. If you have questions about membership, please connect with Sara Davidson, Director of Membership Engagement, at [email protected] or 301-493-8300 x202. If you would like to meet with a minister before joining, please contact the Rev. Katie Romano Griffin, Assistant Minister, at [email protected] or 301.493.8300 x204. Please see our announcements insert for information about upcoming newcomer opportunities. Music Notes: Music Man was composed by Chris Mauro in memory of Lew Gulick, a great musician and wonderful friend. Chris writes, “His enthusiasm for jazz music was infectious and he was always up for a jam session on his vibes or the piano." Pi is another original composition by Chris that features live drums played against a recorded part consisting of 14 drums and percussion instruments. The recorded instruments include a bodhran, cymbals, gong, snare drum, finger cymbals, cowbell, tuned drums and wooden cricket. The structure of the piece features call and response drumming plus improvisation. Vatapi Ganapatim is a Sanskrit hymn in praise of Lord Ganesha, the god of new beginnings and remover of obstacles. Bantu Reethi is a Telugu hymn in praise of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, in which the composer seeks to be in Rama’s presence always as his guard and companion. Govardhan Giridhara is a Sanskrit hymn in praise of Lord Krishna, another incarnation of Lord Vishnu, one who “lifts Mount Govardhan, destroys people’s fears, fells demons, and loves to dance.” Grateful thanks to Arvind Venugopal, Cedar Lane member and multi-faceted percussionist Chris Mauro, Intern Minister Christin Green, Vina Etwaroo, and Lakshmi Swaminathan, for the amazing music and dance that enlivened today’s Spirit Experience! Silence O R D E R O F C E L E B R A T I O N Song: Bantu Reethi Saint Tyagaraja (1767-1847) November 11, 2018 9 & 11 am Arvind Venugopal, vocal Welcome Abhi Janamanchi & Wangari Kamau, Worship Associate Reflection Abhi Janamanchi Opening: Music Man Chris Mauro, percussion Love Offering: Pi Chris Mauro, percussion The Spirit Experience is made possible in part due to a generous grant from the Unitarian Universalist Invocation from Kalidasa Funding Program and individual gifts and donations from people like you. You may place your offering gift in the plate or text to donate: “CLUUC $[Amount]” to 73256. Thank you for your generous support. Salutation: Vatapi Ganapatim Muthuswami Dikshitar (1775-1835) Dancer: Vina Etwaroo * We Sing Om Jai Lakshmi Maata (In praise of Goddess Lakshmi) * Kindling the Light from the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, in Sanskrit & English Om Jai Lakshmi Mata, Maiya Jai Lakshmi Mata, Tumko Nisadin Sevat, Har Vishnu Vidata May the light from our chalice lead us Om Jai Lakshmi Mata from untruth to truth, from ignorance to wisdom, from animosity to love, from bondage to freedom. * Blessing We rededicate ourselves before this light to affirm and promote truth, wisdom, love, and freedom Celebration Arvind Venugopal, Chris Mauro, & Christin Green today and in the days to come. * We Sing: Atma Rama (in praise of Lord Rama) Atma Rama Ananda Ramana, Atma Rama Aananda Ramana Acchutha Kesava Hari Narayana, Acchutha Kesava Hari Narayana Stories of Diwali Abhi Janamanchi & Arvind Venugopal Song: Govardhan Giridhara Narayana Teertha (1650-1745) Arvind Venugopal, vocal Centering Abhi Janamanchi & Christin Green, Intern Minister * Please rise in body and/or in spirit .
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