United Church of Gainesville
Sunday, July 16, 2023 – 10 a.m.
Resistance
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“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me:
I am a free human being with an independent will.”
-Charlotte Brontë, “Jane Eyre”
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS – Rev. Talia Raymond
PRELUDE – Phillip Herr-Klepacki
RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP – adapted from “maybe,” by Kobi Yamada
One: You are the only you there ever has been or ever will be.
Many: I have so much to offer.
One: Your life is Yours. Do everything with love.
Many: Maybe I am here to help in ways that only I can.
One: There will be struggles, there will be fears, and it won’t always be easy.
Many: I may fall down. I may fail.
One: There is something powerful, even magical, about you.
Many: I already have everything it takes to do big things.
One: One thing is for sure, you are here. And because we are here…
Many: anything is possible.
HYMN – “Will You Come Come and Follow Me”
TIME WITH CHILDREN – “maybe,” by Kobi Yamada, illustrated by Gabriella Barouch
BIRTHDAYS
INTERLUDE – “Spirit of the Living God”
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE – Rev. Ellen Ribe
SPECIAL MUSIC & OFFERTORY – “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” arr. by Mark Hayes, offered by the UCG Choir
READING – Selections from “The Acts of Paul and Thecla”
SERMON – “Resistance is Calling,” Rev. Talia Raymond
SONG – “In the Midst of New Dimensions”
BENEDICTION
ALLELUIA
The Worship Center includes plants to support Resistance: succulents (symbolizing tenacity and strength) and cacti (symbols of endurance, courage, and power in the face of adversity).
Here are our UCG friends celebrating a birthday this week!
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Cindy |
Bergbower |
07/16 |
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Miles |
Wolcott-Durante |
07/17 |
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Christie |
King |
07/18 |
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Linda |
Ledbetter |
07/18 |
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Sandy |
Reimer |
07/18 |
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Jamie |
Baldwin |
07/19 |
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Suzanna |
Smith |
07/19 |
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Mike |
Ward |
07/19 |
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Keith |
Berg |
07/20 |
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William |
Dougherty |
07/21 |
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Steve |
Goldstein |
07/21 |
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Elliot |
Kiker |
07/21 |
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Kimberly |
McCollough |
07/21 |
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Ginny |
Reed |
07/21 |
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Ewan |
Johnson |
07/21 |
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Phoebe |
Papadi |
07/22 |
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Elora |
Parbst |
07/22 |
Announcements
10:00 a.m. Worship – Rev. Talia Raymond
10:30 a.m. Activity Time
11:00 a.m. Fellowship & BeveragesNo Sunday Seminars for July! Seminars will return in August.
There is still time to register! C.A.M.P. UCG for children entering K-6th Grade will be July 24-28! Our theme is “All God’s Critters: Flying Animals Edition.” There will be special guests, a water slide day, yummy snacks, spiritual exploration, and a visit from some flying animals! Rates: $30 per child (8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.), $50 family cap for children in the same household. Aftercare Rate: (12-5 p.m.) $100 for the week, $20 per day. Email taliar@ucgainesville.org with any questions, or to volunteer with: crafts, STEM lessons, snacks, outdoor games, or if you have a connection to a community group that can teach our children about critters, however known. Monetary donations or gift cards to grocery/big box stores are also welcome. Register at https://bit.ly/campucg23
LifeSouth Blood Drive is next Sunday, July 23 in the east parking lot. Receive a $20 e-gift card for all donors. Please consider giving the gift of life.Gathering Water – Wherever you are this summer – in your yard, at the beach, in another state or country – remember to gather a small amount of water to bring to our annual “Gathering of Waters” service on August 13. This service is our ritual of re-gathering as a church community at the end of the summer.The Small Groups Committee wants to remind UCGers that there are ongoing small groups open to new participants during the summer. Click here to view the list of groups. Click here for events of interest in the greater community.
10:00 a.m. Worship – The Board of Parish Ministry welcomes Dr. Zoharah Simmons
10:30 a.m. Activity Time
11:00 a.m. Fellowship & Beverages
6:00 p.m. Sacred Sound SymphonyParking Reminder – Please note that on Sunday mornings, the west parking lot by the education wing is reserved for handicapped parking only. Thank you for your cooperation.