WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – Rev. Talia Raymond

PRELUDE – “All Things Bright and Beautiful”
The children will play the song on the chimes, then we will invite you to join in singing.

CALL TO WORSHIP
                                                           
Aiyana and Nati: We are amazed by the creation of the world and all the living creatures in the earth, sky, and sea.

ALL: We are thankful, O God.

Vivienne: For the gentle eyes of the deer, the friendship of dogs, the purr of cats, the strength of bears, the beauty of a hippo, the humor of chimps, the intelligence of gorillas, the grace of dolphins, and the magnificence of whales. Help us to keep them safe.

ALL: We are thankful, O God.

Aiyana and Nati: For the bond between all living creatures created by the same author, and for the memory of our kinship to the animal world kindled each time a rainbow appears,

ALL: We are thankful, O God.

Vivienne: Keep us mindful of the vision of the peaceable kin-dom in which all living creatures dwell in harmony.

ALL: This we pray, O God.

Aiyana and Nati: Give us eyes to see our responsibilities, not just to the human community, but the community of all living creatures. Let us be mindful of the rabbinic instruction that, “The way a person treats an animal is an index to their soul.”

ALL: Help us to see, O God.

Vivienne: We pray this, O God. Help us be kind and gentle with all of creation, that we may help the sun shine on all of your creation with peace and love.

*OPENING SONG – “All God’s Critters”
            
Chorus:
All God’s critters got a place in the choir
Some sing low, some sing higher
Some sing out loud on the telephone wire
And some just clap their hands, or paws
Or anything they got.

Listen to the bass, it’s the one on the bottom
Where the bullfrog croaks and the hippopotamus
Moans and groans with a big to-do
The old cow just goes MOOOOO

The dog and the cat pick up the middle
While the honey bee hums and the cricket fiddles
The donkey brays and the pony neighs
And the old coyote howls

All God’s critters got a place in the choir
Some sing low, some sing higher
Some sing out loud on the telephone wire
And some just clap their hands, or paws
Or anything they got.

Listen to the top where the little birds sing
On the melody with the high note ringing
The hoot owl hollers over everything
And the jaybird disagrees

Singin’ in the night-time, singin’ in the day
Little duck quacks, and he’s on his way
The possum ain’t got much to say

TIME WITH CHILDREN & BIRTHDAYS – Rev. Talia Raymond & the CAMP UCG Kids

“So Many Animals” by Hi5

CAMP Slideshow

“Loving Kindness Song” Please receive and then join us in this song of blessing.

INTERLUDE
                                                
READING – From Being Human by Rowan Williams – Andrew Pitcher-Schneider

READING – “My Net Worth According to the Internet” by Alice Walker – Kate Boisseau 

SONG AND OFFERING – “Do Lord” #13, UCG Songbook

During the special music, we welcome your offerings as the Grushers pass the plates. Your gifts support all facets of the life of the UCG community. You can also give online at https://bit.ly/ucgplate.

READING FROM SCRIPTURE   – Luke 12:6

“Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten in God’s sight.”

SERMON – “What You’re Worth” – Rev. Bromleigh McCleneghan

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE      

*HYMN – “I Sing the Mighty Power of God”

BENEDICTION

ALLELUIA

Here are the UCG friends celebrating a birthday this week!

Happy Birthday!