Sunday, January 22, 2023 – 9:15 am
Taking Flight
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“The only difference, the very only one, is that they have begun to understand what they really are and have begun to practice it.” – from Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach
WELCOME- Rev. Talia Raymond
PRELUDE- “The Color Purple” by Willis, Russell, and Bray. Offered by the UCG Choir, accompanied by Phillip Herr-Klepacki
Dear God, dear stars, dear trees, dear sky
Dear peoples, dear everything, Dear God.
God is inside me and everyone else
That was or ever will be
I came into this world with God
And when I finally looked inside, I found it.
God is in the flowers and everything else
That was or ever will be.
And when you find the truth so real
And when you love the way you feel, you found it.
Just as sure as moonlight bless the night.
Rising like a sun
Is the hope that sets us free
Your heartbeat make my heart beat
When we share love.
Like a blade of corn, Like a honeybee, Like a waterfall,
All a part of me
Like the color purple, Where do it come from?
Now my eyes are open. Look what God has done.
It take a grain of love to make a mighty tree.
Even the smallest voice can make a harmony.
Like a drop of water keep the river high,
There are miracles for you and I.
I don’t think us feel old at all. I think this is the youngest us ever felt. Amen.
RESPONSIVE READING – The Gospel According to Shug: to bless is to help from The Temple of My Familiar by Alice Walker -Rev. Andy Bachmann
please respond with the bolded text
HELPED are those who are content to be themselves; they will never lack mystery in their lives and the joys of self-discovery will be constant.
HELPED are those who love the entire cosmos rather than their own tiny country, city, or farm, for to them will be shown the unbroken web of life and the meaning of infinity.
HELPED are those who create anything at all, for they shall relive the thrill of their own conception and realize a partnership in the creation of the Universe that keeps them responsible and cheerful.
HELPED are those whose every act is a prayer for harmony in the Universe, for they are the restorers of balance to our planet. To them will be given the insight that every good act done anywhere in the cosmos welcomes the life of an animal or a child.
HELPED are those whose every act is a prayer for peace; on them depends the future of the world.
HELPED are those who are shown the existence of the Creator’s magic in the Universe; they shall experience delight and astonishment without ceasing.
HELPED are those who laugh with a pure heart; theirs will be the company of the jolly righteous.
HELPED are those who love all the colors of all the human beings, as they love all the colors of the animals and plants; none of their children, nor any of their ancestors, nor any parts of themselves, shall be hidden from them.
HELPED are those who find the courage to do at least one small thing each day to help the existence of another–plant, animal, river, or human being. They shall be joined by a multitude of the timid.
HELPED are those who lose their fear of death; theirs is the power to envision the future in a blade of grass.
HELPED are those who love and actively support the diversity of life; they shall be secure in their differences.
HELPED are those who know. Amen.
OPENING SONG – “God’s Eye is on the Sparrow”
TIME WITH THE CHILDREN- Rev. Talia Raymond
BIRTHDAYS
INTERLUDE
PASTORAL PRAYER – Rev. Bromleigh McCleneghan
SPECIAL MUSIC AND OFFERTORY- “Be” by Neil Diamond. Offered by Wayne Raymond
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Lost
On a painted sky
Where the clouds are hung
For the poet’s eye
You may find him
If you may find him
There
On a distant shore
By the wings of dreams
Through an open door
You may know him
If you may
Be
As a page that aches for a word
Which speaks on a theme that is timeless
And the one God will make for your day
Sing
As a song in search of a voice that is silent
And the sun God will make for your way
And we dance
To a whispered voice
Overheard by the soul
Undertook by the heart
And you may know it
If you may know it
While the sand
Would become the stone
Which begat the spark
Turned to living bone
Holy, Holy
Sanctus, Sanctus
Be
As a page that aches for a word
Which speaks on a theme that is timeless
While the one God will make for your day
Sing
As a song in search of a voice that is silent
And the one God will make for your way
SCRIPTURE- Exodus 3:1-14
SERMON “Be(coming)”- Rev. Talia Raymond
FINAL SONG- “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness” verses 1&4
BENEDICTION
ALLELUIA
Many thanks to artists Ron Haase who created the banner at the front of the Sanctuary, Glenn Terry who created the two bird sculptures and Glen Purdy, who created the mobile specifically for our worship theme.
Here are our UCG friends celebrating a birthday this week!
Happy Birthday!
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Sandi |
Chance |
01/22 |
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Suzanne |
Newman |
01/22 |
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Andrew |
Bittikoffer |
01/24 |
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Flo |
Turcotte |
01/24 |
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Mark |
Robinson |
01/25 |
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Rob |
White |
01/25 |
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Orlando |
Barros |
01/25 |
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Ron |
Nutter |
01/26 |
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Nan |
Ryan |
01/26 |
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Heidi |
Stein |
01/26 |
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Nicholas |
Thompson |
01/26 |
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Nora |
Hoover |
01/27 |
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Maggie |
Nelson |
01/27 |
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Spencer |
Wise |
01/27 |
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Aaron |
Mickle |
01/27 |
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Anna |
Heineman |
01/28 |
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Karen |
Lovett |
01/28 |
Announcements
Today at UCG
9:15 & 11:15am Worship – Rev. Talia Raymond
9:30am United Tribes Time
10:15am Fellowship & Beverages – Courtyard
Celebration of Taylor Bourg –West Wing
Puzzler Exchange – Courtyard
MST & YU – Youth Room
Art in the Library Reception – Library
10:30am Sunday Seminar – Reimer Hall
12:30pm Vinery Luncheon – Reimer Hall
Young Adult Lunch @ Vinery Luncheon
2:00pm OWL Sessions* – West Wing
5:30pm New Members Potluck – Reimer Hall*Pre-registered group
Sunday Seminar – “Growing Up Shared: How Parents Can Share Smarter on Social Media and What You Can Do to Keep Your Family Safe in a No-Privacy World,” with UF Law Professor Stacey Steinberg- “Sharenting” is the practice of parents publicizing sensitive content about their children on internet platforms and Professor Steinberg’s book on the subject has been quoted in the New York Times and Washington Post. Don’t miss the chance to hear about this critical topic affecting anyone with a child, grandchild, niece, or nephew. Join us in Reimer Hall or on Zoom.
Art in the Library Reception Today – The new exhibit in the library is a series of botanical watercolors by Kelly Perez. Join the artist at a reception today at 10:15am.
Calling all puzzle lovers – Stop by the Puzzlers’ Table in front of Seminar B on this morning. Take home some puzzles this week, a great substitute for TV watching, and good for your brain!
Today is Taylor Bourg’s last day as our Child Care Coordinator. Join us in the West Wing at 10:15 am as we say goodbye to him and celebrate his time with us!
Our UCG Creation Care and Climate Justice (C3J) Task Force is supporting the Florida “Right to Clean and Healthy Waters” Constitutional Amendment Initiative. We are tabling to offer petitions for your signatures as registered voters today and on subsequent Sundays. Both the petitions and the full text of the proposed amendment are available today in the courtyard during the coffee break.
Vinery Luncheon Today at 12:30 pm in Reimer Hall– We invite anyone interested in helping plot the next steps of engaging our university neighbors — particularly if you’re a student, faculty, or staff member at Santa Fe or UF (retired or current!) — to join us for a working lunch.
Small Groups Submissions! If there is a particular topic or place that you would like to explore, a book you want to discuss, or a skill or hobby you’d like to share, consider submitting a small group to https://bit.ly/sgspring23. The deadline for submissions is January 29.
The Food 4 Kids program was selected by the Blooming 4′ Good program to receive $1 in donations for every $12.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet sold at Winn-Dixie 1459 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville FL. Please consider purchasing a bouquet for the remaining month of January to benefit our Food 4 Kids program. Thank you!
We are seeking submissions for this year‘s Lenten devotional booklet! If you would like to submit a piece of art, original writing, or a favorite reading to honor the Lenten season, we would love to hear from you. Please email your submissions to Taylor williams at gutsandglorygnv@gmail.com. For written word, please submit it in the body of your email or as a word document if possible. Please send all pictures and art pieces in a JPEG format. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, February 12. This year’s Lenten theme is “The Work of the People.”
~ Call to the Winter Congregational Meeting ~
Next Sunday, January 29 at 10:30 am.
Please plan to attend this important meeting in the life of the church.
Next Sunday, January 29
Winter Congregational Meeting – Welcoming New Members
9:15am Worship – Rev. Bromleigh McCleneghan
9:30am United Tribes Time
10:15am SG – Women’s Easy Backpacking*
10:30am Winter Congregational Meeting
2:00pm OWL Sessions*
5:30pm SG- Climate Justice Movie Night “Before the Flood”
*Pre-registered group
Climate Movie Night: Sunday, January 29, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in Reimer Hall – Join us for MOVIE NIGHT! with popcorn, and your favorite beverage! “Before the Flood,” narrated by Leo DiCaprio, and produced by National Geographic (96 minutes long). Following the movie, we’ll have a short discussion. BYOB and we’ll provide the popcorn! Hosted by Connie Caldwell and Jackie Davis.All Ages Skating at Skate Station Wednesday, January 25 – Join Shanna Swiers for a Wednesday evening of skating at Skate Station. Admission is $6. All ages and skating skills are welcome! Come anytime between 5:30-8:00 pm.
January 20 Covid Update – According to the CDC, Alachua County residents have a high risk of serious illness from COVID-19 (the Orange Zone). Hospitalizations and new cases both continue to rise. The data on deaths is still being suppressed. Masks are required for everyone in the Sanctuary. Church goers are also encouraged to leave space between family units
