“MT. DIABLO UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH Sunday, February 7, 2021 “The Theology of a Backwoods Barbie”
UNDAY ROGRAM ELCOME S P - W ! GATHERING MUSIC Julie Homi, piano WELCOME Rev. Rodney Lemery Jaynese Davis, Board Representative PRELUDE “Islands in the Stream” (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb & Maurice Gibb) Julie Homi, piano LIGHTING OF THE CHALICE Indigo Lewis and Family Each week we light a chalice, which has become a symbol for Unitarian Universalists and our engagement in the world. TIME FOR ALL AGES “Coat of Many Colors” (Dolly Parton) Laura Zucker, Congregation & Marena Mcgregor SINGING THE CHILDREN TO THEIR CLASSES Marena McGregor As you go, may joy surround you, as you go, go in peace. Know our love is with you always, as you go, as you go. SONG “God only Knows” Dolly Parton and King & Country (video) (Joel Smallbone / Luke Smallbone / Jordan Reynolds / Joshua Peter Kerr / Tedd Tjorhom) REFLECTION Michelle Paquette INTERLUDE Julie Homi, piano JOYS AND SORROWS Rev. Rodney Lemery MEDITATION SONG "Here I Am” (Dolly Parton) Breanna Lemery and Christian Perry TIME OF MEDITATION AND PRAYER Miranda Lennox CALL FOR THE OFFERING Steve Hirsch OFFERTORY “Just When I Needed You Most” (Randy Van Warmer) Julie Homi, piano Each week during the Offertory we light two pillar candles to acknowledge that we are living in a nation at war. The candles represent our wishes for all whose lives are endangered by the conflict, and our hopes for peace. While the offering is received you are invited to come forward and select a stone to place in the column of water representing our community life, sharing it as a sign of remembrance and hope. Feel free to watch and hold your intention as your stone settles into the water’s embrace. DEDICATION OF THE OFFERING “To the work of this community, in transforming ourselves and our world, we dedicate ourselves and our offerings.” SPECIAL MUSIC “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” (Dolly Parton) MDUUC House Band (recorded at the Ordination of Rev. Jim Lewis, February 2, 2020) REFLECTION Rev. Leslie Takahashi SONG “I Still Believe” (Dolly Parton & Kent Wells) Laura Zucker REFLECTION Rev. Rodney Lemery CLOSING SONG “Faith” (feat. Mr. Probz) Galantis & Dolly Parton (video) (Songwriters: Christian Karlsson / David Saint Fleur / Dennis Stehr / Dolly Parton / Eric Aukstikalnis / Henrik Nils Jonback / Jan Postma / Jazelle Rodriguez / John Hiatt / Jordi Fluiter De / Samuel James Zammarelli) BENEDICTION AND EXTINGUISHING THE CHALICE POSTLUDE “Have a Little Faith” (John Hiatt) Julie Homi, piano ______NEXT SUNDAY: Love and Healing. So much has happened in our nation and in our individual lives. We have lost loved ones, we have learned new ways of being together, we have seen relationships dissolve, we have faced fears we knew and some we could not imagine. Join Rev. Leslie Takahashi for this service of healing. For the Affirmation of Community, send in photos of yourself as it will be healing to see one another!
Please join us for our virtual coffee hour at after the service at: https://zoom.us/j/811493869 or dial in 669 900 9128 then enter Meeting ID: 811 493 869 # Thanks to our AV Tech staff, Colin Ketcham (who ran the presentation, video and audio clips), Liam Takahashi (video creation and editing) Troy Yochelson (Sanctuary cameras) and Mark Tuning (music recording, presentation creation, video and audio editing) Please remember that we are trying to keep staff safe by using virtual giving. If you can, please consider using on-line donations or text to give: To Give or Pledge go to: https://www.mduuc.org/give/ Questions? Contact [email protected] for technical questions or [email protected] for financial questions.
2020-21 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINISTERS AND STAFF Steve Hirsch, President Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister / [email protected] Linda Russell, Vice President Rev. Dr. David Sammons, Minister Emeritus Ron Ahnen, Secretary Rev. Rodney Lemery, Community Minister/[email protected] Chris Carter, Treasurer Rev. Jim Lewis, Consulting Minister / [email protected] Sharon Solstice, Board Member Miranda Lennox, Intern Minister / [email protected] Michelle Paquette, Board Member Rev. Ranwa Hammamy CommunityMinister Doug Tamo, Board Member Rev. Meg Richardson, Community Minister Jaynese Davis, Board Member Indigo Lewis, Director of Religious Education / [email protected] Neysa Matt, Board Member Marena McGregor, Assistant DLRE. / [email protected] Davina Smith, Board Member Marie Arce, Church Administrator / [email protected] [email protected] Jen Marsh Prink, Church Administrator / [email protected] Mark Tuning, Music Director /[email protected] Tristan Thielman, Facilities Manager / [email protected] Brett Carson, Accompanist / [email protected]