United Church of Gainesville
Sunday, November 6, 2022
At This Table
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they are now wherever we are.” – St. John of Chrysostom
WELCOME – Rev. Andy Bachmann
MOMENT FOR MISSION- Kim Kruse
PRELUDE – “Life” by the Avett Brothers. Offered by Eric Nelson on cello and Andy Bachmann on guitar.
During our prelude, congregants will bring photographs of loved ones who have died to place them on our altars. You are invited to participate as well! Who do you mourn today? Who are the saints of your lives?
If you have the name of someone who has died this past year that you would like us to read aloud, please type that into the chat, and our tech coordinators will bring them to us.
A Prayer for the Loving Departed – Rev. Talia Raymond
“Your love was like the dawn brightening our lives.
Though we need to weep your loss,
You dwell in that safe place in our hearts
Where no storm or night or pain can reach you.
Now you dwell inside the rhythm of breath,
As close to us as we are to ourselves.
Let us not look for you only in memory.
You would want us to find you in presence,
Beside us when beauty brightens,
When kindness glows and music echoes eternal tones,
When darkest winter has turned to spring,
Until we see your face again in that place
Where there is no more separation
Where tears are wiped away and we will never lose you.”
~ “On the Death of a Beloved” by John O’Donohue
LITANY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED
Gladys Lamason
Pamela Barry
Cathy Keathley
Mary Clark
Chuck Broward
OPENING HYMN
TIME WITH THE CHILDREN – Rev. Andy Bachmann
BIRTHDAYS
INTERLUDE
TIME FOR SHARING GIFTS AND PRAYERS – Rev. Bromleigh McCleneghan
Choral Response: “Confitemini Domino”
Con-fi-te-mi-ni Do-mi-no quo-ni-am bo-nus
Con-fi-te-mi-ni Do-mi-no Al-le-lu—ia!
Phillip will play this through once. Then we will sing it twice.
Translation-Come and fill our hearts with your peace. You alone are holy. Alleluia.
SCRIPTURE – Luke 12:22-34- offered by Rev. Bromleigh McCleneghan
SPECIAL MUSIC/OFFERTORY – “Seasons of Love” by Jonathan Larson Arranged by Roger Emerson and offered by the UCG Choir, directed by Phillip Herr-Klepacki
(During the song, we welcome your offerings as the plates are passed. Your gifts support all facets of the UCG community. You can also give online: bit.ly/ucgplate)
SERMON – ”Legends, Legacies and the Love Left Behind” – Rev. Andy Bachmann
COMMUNION At This Table
You are invited to bring your own elements to our time of communion, and as the congregation participates, please type into the chat, “I remember you” and write the name of another person present online.
SPECIAL MUSIC- “Ashokan Farewell” offered by Cindy Martin and Phillip Herr-Klepacki.
RESPONSIVE READING – from Stephen Mitchell’s Psalm 90
Leader: Teach us how short our time is; let us know it in the depth of our souls.
People: Show us that all things are transient. Our days pass by in your midst; our years reverberate like a solemnly spoken word.
Leader: Fill us in the morning with your wisdom; shine through us all our lives.
People: Let our hearts grow transparent in the radiance of your love.
Leader: Show us how precious each day is; teach us to be fully here, and let the work of our hands prosper for a little while.
HYMN – “I’ll Fly Away” verse 3. #595 UCC hymnal
See hymn above
BENEDICTION
ALLELUIA
POSTLUDE
Bulletin Cover Art by Susan I. Johnson
Here are the UCG friends celebrating a birthday this week!
Happy Birthday!
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Janet |
Thomas |
11/06 |
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Jan |
Adkins |
11/07 |
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Lori |
Robinson |
11/08 |
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Angela |
Mickle |
11/08 |
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Mary |
Nutter |
11/09 |
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Jim |
Wagner |
11/09 |
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Janie |
Stancyk |
11/10 |
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Deon |
Winchester |
11/10 |
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Jackie |
Trudeau |
11/11 |
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Dawn |
Beachy |
11/12 |
All Saints Day & Food First Sunday
9:15 & 11:15am Worship – Rev. Andy Bachmann
9:30am United Tribes – Education Wing
10:15am Fellowship and Beverages – Courtyard
RJC Banned Book Reception – Library
10:30am Seminar – see below
11:30am Storytelling: The Basics* – West Wing & via Zoom
12:15pm Young Adult Lunch – meet at the courtyard fountain
12:30pm Lessons & Carols Rehearsal – Sanctuary
Enlistment Committee – Library & via Zoom
2:00pm OWL Session* – West Wing
4:00pm Pet Blessing Service – a Courtyard Service
5:30pm MST & YU Sundays – Reimer Hall
*pre-registered small group
United Tribes – We will be trying out parts for our new Christmas Pageant, “The Time Travelers.” The Christmas pageant will be on December 18 with one service at 10am. Please click here for more information, rehearsal schedule and information for Lessons and Carols.
Sunday Seminar – ‘“Woken Up is Hard to Do”, led by Larry Reimer. Where did the idea of being “Woke” come from? Why is there so much anger against it? Meanwhile, I believe that being awake and thus “Woke” is one of the key foundations of a moral life. Let’s look at how and why. Join us at 10:30am in Reimer Hall or via Zoom. Meeting ID: 829 6457 0385, Passcode: 1624.
Pet Blessing is TODAY at 4pm in the courtyard – Please bring your pets to this courtyard service! If it would not be a blessing for your pet to attend, photos are also welcome. We will have a brief service followed by an individual blessing for each pet. Please come and join us!
A FUTURE WITH HOPE Enlistment Campaign – ends on November 20. If you haven’t already, please submit your pledge for 2023 now. All pledge information is confidential.
1. pledge online here or
2. fill out a pledge card available in the church office and foyer or
3. send an email to the UCG accountant at catherinec@ucgainesville.org
Winter Small Group Submissions Wanted – If you enjoy a hobby, or skill or want to connect with friends through outdoor activities, here’s your chance to share it with fellow UCGers. Please submit your ideas to https://bit.ly/winterSG22 by TODAY!
Reception for ONA/RJC’s banned bookshelf is TODAY at 10:15am. Come look at the collection and check out a book! Thank you to those who have contributed books.
Calling All Singers! Join your fellow vocalists as we prepare for UCG’s 31st Annual Service of Lessons & Carols to be held on December 11. This service combines the readings of the Christmas story with beautiful carols & music that enrich the meaning of the Advent season. No vocal experience necessary– new and/or once-in-a-while singers are welcomed enthusiastically! Rehearsals are normally scheduled most Thursdays (7:30-9pm) and Sundays (12:30-2:15pm) leading up to the service, so mark your calendars and make sure we have your current email address to contact you as plans change.
We are gathering writings and visual art for the 2022 Advent devotional booklet! This year’s Advent theme is Do You Hear What I Hear? We are looking for your favorite writings, an original piece of your own, or visual art. Please submit all writings as a word document or in the body of your email and all artwork as a JPG. Send submissions by TODAY to Taylor Williams at gutsandglorygnv@gmail.com.
A note to all puzzle lovers: Many of us forget to bring our puzzles to share, only to be reminded when we come on the fourth Sunday of the month and see the puzzle table. During November, bring your puzzles any Sunday to Seminar B, or during the week to the front office. Since both Thanksgiving weekend and Christmas Day fall on the fourth Sunday, we will have the puzzle table available on the third Sunday for those months: November 20 and December 18.
The next Supper Club of the fall will be Friday, November 18 at 7 pm and will feature a vegetarian menu with a spinach lasagna entrée. We meet in groups of 8-10 in the homes of participants. Recipes are provided so that each group shares the same menu. Please contact Anne Casella (annecasella@gmail.com, 378-0505) or Kimberly McCollough (Kimberly.mccollough@sfcollege.edu, 378-8371) if you would like to participate. Working people will be assigned make-ahead or easy recipes. If you are able to host one of the groups, please let them know. The deadline to sign up is TODAY!
All participants of our upcoming trip to Montgomery, Alabama November 18-20, please attend our pre-trip gathering on Thursday, November 10 at 7 pm in Reimer Hall. We will spend some time in preliminary conversations, getting to know the other participants from the N.A.A.C.P. and the Alachua County Community Remembrance Project. We will also go over last details before our trip. If you have not yet paid the full amount of your balance, please do so today!
UCG Landscaping Workday is Saturday, November 19 at 8:30am – Join other UCG members as we do some fall gardening and landscaping beautifying in the parking lot and around the Sanctuary, as well as seal the benches and picnic tables in the courtyard. Bring your favorite gloves and tools, however gloves and tools will also be provided. We will meet in the main parking lot and go until lunchtime.
Advent Contemplative Prayer: The season of Advent is meant to be a journey. There is time for silence, scripture and readings as well as time in small groups to reflect and listen and pray for one another. We will meet on three Wednesday evenings – Nov. 30, Dec. 7, and Dec. 14 – from 6 to 7pm in the Sanctuary. Participants are asked to commit to at least two of the three sessions. If you would like to participate and did not register in September, you can sign up by contacting Sandy Reimer at reimer.sandy@gmail.com by Sunday, November 20.
Grushers Needed on Sundays. Come 15 minutes early and be a welcoming presence for our friends and families at UCG. Please email hannah.norton@gmail.com or visit https://bit.ly/grusher to sign up now!
Your UCG “Re-Mod Squad” is looking for church attendees with skills in woodworking. We need to replace and upgrade small wooden signs for our Spiritual Garden and Chapel. If you can help, please contact Lisa Goldstein in the office or call (352) 378-3500.
November 4 COVID Update – According to the CDC, Alachua County residents have a low risk of serious illness from COVID-19 (the Green Zone). The number of new cases is up somewhat but the number of hospital admissions is down. Masks are optional even for people with medical risks.
Next Sunday, November 13
No service at UCG
Join us at 10 am at the Prairie Creek Lodge for our Annual Church on the Prairie!
The youth will spend the Saturday night at the Prairie check your email for details. Prairie Creek Lodge is located at 7204 SE County Road 234, Gainesville (about 25 minutes travel time from the church). Click here for directions. Printed directions are available in the Sanctuary foyer. If it rains, we will meet at the church! BRING: Outdoor chairs/blankets, your own picnic food, and utensils (no foods for grilling), sunscreen and bug spray. Water/lemonade will be provided. ENTERTAINMENT: Hogtown Pickers, children’s and intergenerational activities.