Creativity in Crisis Rev. Kim Mason June 7, 2020 Order of Service
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Creativity in Crisis Rev. Kim Mason June 7, 2020 Order of Service Ringing of the Bowl Welcome and Announcements Norma Vogelweid Prelude Mit Freuden zart Ernst Pepping Call to Worship Rev. Kim Mason Hymn #1029 Love Knocks and Waits for Us to Hear Love knocks and waits for us to hear, to open and invite; Love longs to quiet every fear, and seeks to set things right. Love offers life, in spite of foes who threaten and condemn; embracing enemies, Love goes the second mile with them. Love comes to heal the broken heart, to ease the troubled mind; without a word Love bids us start to ask and seek and find. Love knocks and enters at the sound of welcome from within; Love sings and dances all around, and feels new life begin. Chalice Lighting Norma Vogelweid Sung Response Come as we light this candle of memory. Come as we light this candle of hope. Come as we light this candle of reverence. Come into the flame. Come into the flame. Story Say Something by Peter Reynolds Ben Rosensweig Prayer and Meditation Rev. Kim Mason Spirit of Life #123 Spirit of Life Spirit of life, come unto me. Sing in my heart all the stirrings of compassion. Blow in the wind, rise in the sea; Move in the hand, giving life the shape of justice. Roots hold me close; wings set me free; Spirit of Life, come to me, come to me. Story Ish, by Peter Reynolds Ben Rosensweig & Rev. Kim Mason Call for the Offering Rev. Kim Mason Offertory Shine on Me Arr. Rollo Dilworth Copyright (c) 2001 by HAL LEONARD CORPORATION International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved Reading Now is the Time, by Hafiz Norma Vogelweid Homily, Part 1 Creativity in Crisis Rev. Kim Mason Creativity in Crisis, featuring Circle ‘Round for Freedom performed by Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout and Allison Halerz and edited by Mike Halerz Images from… Homily, Part 2 Creativity in Crisis Rev. Kim Mason Hymn #30 Over My Head Over my head I hear music in the air. Over my head I hear music in the air. Over my head I hear music in the air. There must be a God somewhere. Over my head I hear singing in the air… Over my head I see trouble in the air… Over my head I feel gladness in the air … Over my head I see angels in the air … Benediction Rev. Kim Mason Postlude Allegro Vivace Hermann Schroeder Music Notes Ernst Pepping (12 September 1901 – 1 February 1981) was a German composer of classical music and academic teacher. He is regarded as an important composer of Protestant sacred music in the 20th century. His sacred works for choir a cappella included masses such as the Missa Dona nobis pacem, motets and chorales, for example the collection Spandauer Chorbuch (Spandau choir book). He also composed secular vocal music, organ music, orchestral works including three symphonies, and chamber music. Pepping based his church music on Protestant hymns, the vocal polyphony of the 16th and 17th century and modal keys. Hermann Schroeder (1904 –1984) was a German composer and a Catholic church musician. His main sphere of activity as composer, conductor and organist were supplemental to his work as a professor of choral conducting, counterpoint, and composition. He taught music theory at the Cologne Musikhochschule beginning in 1946, becoming a professor there in 1948 and deputy director in 1958. His notable students include Karlheinz Stockhausen.His catalog includes much organ music as well as folk-song settings, German settings of the Ordinary and Proper of the Mass, and chamber music (especially with the organ). Welcome to this religious community where we affirm the dignity, worth, and freedom of all who enter our doors. Here we seek to live together in relationship and respect so that we may embrace and celebrate our differences. Understanding that we need not think alike to love alike, our religious values invite us to a shared journey of truth and meaning. Sincerity and connection guide our religious community, and call us into deeper association with ourselves and our world. We welcome people of all ages, races, classes, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. First Unitarian Church of St. Louis is a Welcoming Congregation committed to the inclusion of LGBTQIAA+ individuals, families and communities in the life of our congregation. We are a Green Sanctuary Church, committed to sustainable practices and ethical consumption on our building and grounds. News for First Unitarian Church of St. Louis May 31st, 2020 Deadline for announcements: Wednesday, noon Designated Collection Send items to [email protected] As a way of putting our faith into action, our Until Further Notice - All Events and Meetings church periodically dedicates Sunday collections are being held online. to worthy non-profits or church programs. Sunday, May 31st ...Service at 10:00 am Next Designated Collection: June 14th 11:30 am - Knitting Ministry Father’s Support Center Monday, June 1st 6:30 pm - Covid Task Force Thank you for your generosity! Tuesday, June 2nd __________________________________________ 11:00 - 12:30 pm - Alliance Wednesday, June 3rd WEEKLY ONLINE EVENTS 10:00 - 11:00 am - Coffee with the Minister Women’s Alliance 5:00 - 6:30 pm - Exec Committee The Alliance is meeting every Tuesday at 11:00am 6:30 - 8:00 pm - Spiritual Practice Class via Zoom. All women of the church are invited to Thursday, June 4th join them. Contact Judi Crouch for details. 5:00 - 6:30 pm - Facilities 6:30 - 8:00 pm - Toward Justice Coffee with the Minister, every Wednesday, 7:00 - 8:00 pm - Midweek Renewal Service 10 am Sunday, May 17th ….Service at 10:00 am Bring your favorite morning beverage and drop in with Rev. Kim. (link available in the enews) Please check the Church Calendar on the Website for more information about gatherings Events and Announcements and how to join on-line meetings. Spiritual Practices Class Upcoming Services Wednesdays (6:30 - 8:00 pm) June 7th: From Age to Age, Rev. Kim Mason Join Rev. Kim for a four session class on spiritual June 14th: Where the Divine Dwells, practices. Discover what spiritual practice is, George Grimm-Howell explore the benefits of a regular spiritual practice, _________________________________________ learn about different types of practice and try various practices. This online class will be offered Joys and Concerns over zoom. Contact [email protected] to Congratulations to Alvin and Nadine Vlietstra who join the class. celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary earlier May 13, May 20, June 3, June 10 this month. First Church Community Fund Grants Virtual Unitarian Universalist Association The First Church Community Fund committee will General Assembly begin accepting grant proposals in July for year June 24 - 28, 2020 2020 grants. Grants are typically under $500 each The global pandemic has created disruptions in all and targeted to small, local, direct-service of our lives, including in how we gather for our non-profits serving the needy, those experiencing annual conference, General Assembly (GA). homelessness and the underserved. On average, Originally planned to be held in Providence, RI, 10-12 grants are awarded each year. UUA leadership and the Board of Trustees have Invitations to apply for our micro-grants are sent decided to transform the onsite event into an each year to more than 70 non-profits. If you have all-virtual event. Now is the most affordable time a non-profit that you would like to ensure receives ever to attend GA! GA has a wide variety of our RFP, we invite you to send key contact workshops and speakers and worship services. The information, including organization name, key prestigious Ware Lecture will be delivered by contact, title, address and email, by June 30th to: Naomi Klein. Full information at uua.org/ga [email protected]. The deadline for receipt of grant proposals is September 7 with grant awards announced by To continue our call for racial justice in our early October. world, the Toward Justice Anti-Racism group will continue to gather for silent, social Zoom Book Club witnessing every Saturday in June from 10:00 - First Discussion on Tuesday, June 23 @ 7 PM 11:00 am. As Unitarian Universalists we are called Starting Tuesday, June 23rd at 7 PM, our next book will be Walter Johnson's The Broken Heart to respond to the continued violence that people of of America. This book is a "A searing portrait of color face in our society and put our collective voices towards building a world that dismantles the racial dynamics that lie inescapably at the heart white supremacy and is, instead, guided by equity, of our nation, told through the turbulent history of justice and compassion for all. the city of St. Louis. From Lewis and Clark's 1804 We will gather on the sidewalk along expedition to the 2014 uprising in Ferguson, Kingshighway by the church building at 10:00 American history has been made in St. Louis. The Broken Heart of America will forever change am each Saturday in June. These will be a silent actions. how we think about the United States." Please Note: ● Spaces will be marked on the sidewalk How to Make Plate Collections Remotely Text to Give -- This is a giving option that allows for individuals or family groups to stand. ● The Church building will not be open. you to simply text an amount to donate. Ideal for ● Masks are required. collections. You need to set-up your account the ● If more people attend than we can safely first time, and after that it is automatic. accommodate with social distancing, we To get started - Text the dollar amount you wish to will spread out along other sidewalks in donate to this phone number: (833) 649-0088.