First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington, Vermont Order of Service February 7, 2021

“Beloved community is formed not by the eradication of difference but by its affirmation, by each of us claiming the identities and cultural legacies that shape who we are and how we live in the world.” - bell hooks, American author, professor, feminist, social activist (1952 - )

Prelude That’s What Friends Are For Sam Whitesell Burt Bacharach & Carole Bayer Sager; arr. Dan Coates

Welcome Judy Brook

Chime

Chalice Rev. Patricia Hart “We kindle this chalice flame to remind ourselves of the light of truth, the warmth of community, and the fire of commitment.”

Call to Worship “It is not by chance that you arrived here today…” by Kimberlee Anne Tomczak Caralson

Meditation Spoken Words Joys & Sorrows Silence

Musical Meditation Tallis Canon FUUSB Adult Choir

Reflection

Offering Introduction Today’s offering will be shared with Migrant Justice, whose mission is to build the voice, capacity, and power of the farmworker community and engage community partners to organize for economic justice and human rights.

Offertory Improvisation Sam Whitesell

Offering Dedication Bernie Carver & Sal Millichamp “With gratitude, we dedicate these gifts in the service of our mission to inspire spiritual growth, care for each other and our community, seek truth, and act for justice.”

Sermon “What Is Beloved Community?”

Hymn #155 Circle ‘Round for Freedom Words & music by Linda Hirschhorn; performed by Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout & Allison Halerz; editing by Mike Halerz. Singing: Circle Round for Freedom - YouTube

Chalice Extinguishing “We extinguish this flame, but not the light of truth, the warmth of community, or the fire of commitment. These we carry in our hearts and share with the world until we are together again.”

Benediction

Postlude We Are the World Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie

TODAY’S WORSHIP CREATORS Developmental Senior Minister Rev. Patricia Hart Worship Associate Judy Brook Director of Music, Video Production James Stewart Musicians Sam Whitesell FUUSB Adult Choir Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout & Allison Halerz Videography Thayer Newport, George Voland Flowers Claire Graham-Smith

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