Mt Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church
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MDUUC’s Mission Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church is a welcoming religious community. We bring to life our Unitarian Universalist values as we: seek truth and work for justice; Mt. Diablo nurture compassion and courage; reach out to each other and to our larger community of faith; bridge the divisions that wound the human family; Unitarian Universalist transform ourselves and our world. The 7 Unitarian Universalist Principles Church We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: ❖ The inherent worth and dignity of every person; ❖ Justice, equity and compassion in human relations; ❖ Acceptance of one another and encouragement of spiritual growth in our congregations; ❖ A free and responsible search for truth and meaning; ❖ The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large; ❖ The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all; ❖ Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. 2018-19 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINISTERS AND STAFF Michele Carroll, President Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister / [email protected] Steve Hirsch, Vice President Rev. Neal Anderson, Minister for Engagement & Justice / Sharon Solstice, Secretary [email protected] David Stanley, Treasurer Rev. Ranwa Hammamy, Community Minister /[email protected] Ron Ahnen, Board Member Rev. Dr. David Sammons, Minister Emeritus Kathe Cairns, Board Member Aaron Eaves, Intern Minister / [email protected] Steve Reyes, Board Member Indigo Lewis, Director of Religious Education / [email protected] Kathy Teplitz, Board Member Chuck Rosene, Administrator / [email protected] Doug Tamo, Board Member Marena McGregor, Religious Education Asst. / [email protected] Jaynese Davis, Board Member Mark Tuning, Music Director / [email protected] [email protected] Jen Marsh Prink, Publications Coordinator / [email protected] Tristan Thielman, Facilities Manager / [email protected] Brett Carson and Larry Crummer, Accompanists “Breaking Bread, Keeping Faith” Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church Rev. Leslie Takahashi 55 Eckley Lane Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Sunday Meditation 9:00 a.m. Two Services Sundays 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. Indigo Lewis Office Hours: Tues-Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (925) 934-3135 Miranda Lennox www.mduuc.org For more information on MDUUC and our programs, please go to www.mduuc.org. December 1, 2019 OFFERTORY “Nocturne”, Op. 51, No. 3 (J. Sibelius) Johanna McShane (violin) & Brett Carson (piano) ORDER OF SERVICE December 1, 2019 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 WELCOME! 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 ❖ See ushers for large print copies of the order of service, hymn books, and hearing assistance devices. water’s embrace. ❖ A comfort room is available at the back of the sanctuary for those with small children. DEDICATION OF THE OFFERING ❖ A gender-neutral restroom is located in the White Building, which is across the patio. “To the work of this community, in transforming ourselves and our world, we dedicate ourselves and our offerings.” ❖ We use pronouns in our introduction to recognize the gender spectrum among us. ❖ Accessible seating spaces for wheelchairs are marked in several places around the Sanctuary. BREAKING BREAD TOGETHER Rev. Leslie Takahashi ❖ A Fragrance-Free Zone is located on the right side of the Sanctuary, marked on the back of chairs. MUSICAL INTERLUDE ❖ Please put your cell phone on a reverential setting. BREAD AND CIDER COMMUNION Rev. Leslie Takahashi GATHERING SONG #1010, “We Give Thanks” Special thanks to those who helped serve our bread and cider. This hymn was composed by Rev. Wendy Luella Perkins as a blessing during a retreat. Music: “A Place at the Table” (Lori True / Shirley Erena Murray) Jim Lewis PRELUDE “Larghetto” from Sonata no. 4 in D major (G.F. Handel) WORDS OF BLESSING AND RECOMMITMENT Johanna McShane (violin) & Brett Carson (piano) CLOSING HYMN #126, “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” WELCOME Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister The first verse was written by 18th century Methodist minister and hymnist Robert Robinson,. Verses 2-3 are by Eugene Ron Ahnen, Board Representative B. Navias, a Unitarian Universalist minister of religious education. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Rev. Rodney Lemery BENEDICTION AND EXTINGUISHING THE CHALICE Miranda Lennox Please remain standing. EXCHANGE OF GREETINGS POSTLUDE Allegro from Autumn (from the Four Seasons, RV293) (Antonio Vivaldi) INVOCATION #370, “All People That on Earth Do Dwell” Led by Jim Lewis Johanna McShane (violin) & Brett Carson (piano) All people that on earth do dwell, / sing ye aloud with cheerful voice; Please be seated. We ask that those who wish to leave during the Postlude please do so quietly, so that the music may be Let hearts in exultation swell, / come now together and rejoice. enjoyed in its entirety by those who choose to remain. LIGHTING OF THE CHALICE Marena McGregor Please join us for coffee hour following the service. Each week we light a chalice, which has become a symbol for Unitarian Universalists and our engagement in the world. The ushers areRobert Becker, Judith Becker, Jeff Galanti, Dave Shoemaker, Bill Yarborough and Cevina Targum. Audio LIGHTING OUR ADVENT WREATH Rev. Leslie Takahashi and video support is provided by Jim Botts and Liam Takahashi. The flowers were arranged by Marianne Kessler. Elsie SETTING THE TABLE Indigo Lewis Mills, Nancy Rivara and Paul Damrow will be at the Umbrella Table. Coffee Service is provided by Debbie Dannucci, HYMN #349, “We Gather Together” Jennifer TAte, Melissa Allen, and Carol Gogstad. The Caring Listeners are Betsy Livengood and Anne Pieper. NEXT SUNDAY: The Liberation of Empathy. Contemporary neuroscience knows a lot about Dorothy and Craig Senghas, UU’s from Vermont, wrote these lyrics and set them to a traditional Dutch hymn tune. WELCOMING ALL OF US Miranda Lennox empathy, what it is and how it helps us. Join Rev. Leslie Takahashi to explore more about this powerful emotional response and to hear about how it can be the basis for a more peaceful spirit in this busy and HYMN #407, “We’re Gonna Sit at the Welcome Table” complicated season. The Chalice Singers Choir will perform. This hymn was originally titled “I’m Gonna Sit at the Welcome Table,” and like so many hymns of the African PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PRINT-OUT AT THE TABLE AT THE BACK OF THE SANCTUARY American tradition, it had more than one meaning. It was about heaven and how hoping for that wonderful place could GREEN REMINDER: HE WHO KNOWS HE HAS ENOUGH IS RICH. - LAO TZU sustain people who were suffering under slavery and oppression, and it was also about freedom in this world that would surely come “one of these days.” In the 1960s black students sitting in protest at whites-only lunch counters sang it. CALL FOR THE OFFERING Indigo Lewis This Week at Mount Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church LIVING OUR VALUES At Mt. Diablo UU Church we strive to bring to life our Unitarian Universalist values as we seek truth and Sunday, December 1 work for justice and bridge the divisions that wound the human family. This is a place to learn a little about 9:00 a.m. Sunday Meditation Group (Fireside Room) 10:15 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) what is happening in our world and find quick ways you can take action. If you have suggestions, email to [email protected]. 11:30 a.m. Tech Cafe (Bortin Hall) 12:00 p.m. Harmony Singers Rehearsal (Fireside Room) ACTION NEEDED NOW 12:45 p.m. Adult Education Meeting (Owl Room) 4:00 p.m. AA Meeting (Fireside Room) DONATE 4:30 p.m. Al-Anon Parents Meeting (Owl Room) We are taking a special collection to help with expenses related to providing a home for our Monday, December 2 Honduran guest, E. and you can donate here: 7:00 p.m. Books and Connections (Fireside Room) https://mduuc.churchcenter.com/giving/to/sanctuary or text MDUUCSANCTUARY to 44-321. 7:15 p.m. Evening Yoga (Bortin Hall) EDUCATE Tuesday, December 3 ● A new initiative to close the corporate loophole and raise funds for education: 5:30 p.m. 12 Steps for UUs (Sequoia Room) 7:00 p.m. SURJ Steering Committee (Sequoia Room)l https://www.schoolsandcommunitiesfirst.org/ 7:00 p.m. Legacy Committee (Scaff Office) ● Jury Acquits Aid Worker Accused Of Helping Border-Crossing Migrants In Arizona: 7:30 p.m. Improv (White Building) https://www.npr.org/2019/11/21/781658800/jury-acquits-aid-worker-accused-of-helping-border 7:30 p.m. Stewardship Committee (Owl Room) -crossing-migrants-in-arizona Wednesday, December 4 ● Interested in what UUs are saying about Climate Justice: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Community Circle (Fireside Room) https://www.uumfe.org/get-involved/climate-action-network/ 6:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Group (Sequoia Room) ● Report on the Army Corps dredging of the Delta 6:30 p.m. Vespers (Sanctuary) https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2019/11/15/18828132.php 7:30 p.m. Ministers’ Questing for Faith: The Sources (Sanctuary) Thursday, December 5 ● Fossil Fuel Industry To Post Risk Bonds 10:30 a.m. Open Women’s Group (Bortin Hall) https://sustainable-economy.org/multnomah-county-commissioners-take-first-step-in-requiring-f 10:45 a.m. Parent/Toddler Group (Children’s Chapel) ossil-fuel-industry-to-post-risk-bonds/ 7:15 p.m.