Gathering Hymn

I know this rose will open,

I know my fear will burn away,

I know my soul will unfurl its wings,

I know this rose will open.

Please stand in body or spirit

Call To Worship #442

We Bid You Welcome                                        Richard S. Gilbert

Prelude

Prelude                                                                Maksim Velichkin

Chalice Lighting

Opening Hymn #298

Covenant

Love is the doctrine of this church.     

The quest of truth is its sacrament,

And service is its prayer.

To dwell together in peace;

To seek knowledge in freedom;

To serve humankind in fellowship;

Thus do we covenant with each other.

Hymn of Praise

From all that dwell below the skies

Let songs of hope and faith arise

Let peace, good will on earth be sung

Through every land, by every tongue.           

~ based on Isaac Watts

Offering for the Westside Food Bank

Dedicating Ourselves to Our Children

Milo Lowney Lankton, born March 31, 2012

son of David and Robin Lowney Lankton

Congregational Welcome

We welcome Milo Lowney Lankton.

We rejoice with his family in the promise he brings.

We will try to live our lives as models of pride and integrity to the young.

We take upon ourselves the privilege and responsibility of helping to nurture the character and spirit of our children.

We pledge to him and his family the love and support of this community as a warm and caring place for religious growth.

Song of Blessing #16

‘Tis a Gift to Be Simple

A Time for Community

Offertory 

Podnoshenie                                                   Maksim Velichkin                                          

Devotional Time

 Joys and Sorrows

 Loving-Kindness Meditation

 A Time of Silence

Music for the Morning

Intermezzo                                                      Maksim Velichkin                                         

Reading

The Man Who Woke Up                                      Huston Smith                                                     

Sermon

“Wake Up”                                      Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur

Closing Song #397

Morning Has Come

Please remain standing in body or spirit and hold hands for the benediction.

 Benediction

 

Please be seated for the postlude.

Postlude

Proschaniye                                                    Maksim Velichkin                              

Extinguishing the Chalice—˜™

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Greeters:

Dwight Flowers & David Olson

Ushers:

Michael Young & Patrick Meighan

Coffee: 

Amy Lacombe & Jennifer Westbay

Office:

Peggy Rhoads

Book Table:

Nancy Babbit

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Service Notes

In the month of August, we celebrate Unitarian Universalism with support for UU-affiliated ministries and service organizations. This week, our Generous Congregation offering will benefit the UU Legislative Ministry of California (UULM), a statewide justice ministry that cultivates and connects leaders and communities to empower the public voice of those who share UU values. Learn more about their support for UU young adults through Spiritual Activist Leadership Training (SALT) at www.uulmca.org/programs/salt