United Church of Gainesville
Resistance
Sunday, July 9, 2023 – 10:00 a.m.
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“You want a revolution?
I want a revelation!”
-Lin Manuel Miranda, in “The Schuyler Sisters”
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS – Rev. Bromleigh McCleneghan
PRELUDE – “Dona Nobis Pacem” – offered by Lois McNamara, Sally Simonis, and Ruth Saunders
RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP – from enfleshed
One: We gather in the presence of God to encounter Love that sets free.
Many: We do not come seeking crumbs of justice but a way of life that liberates.
One: Together, we practice courage in resisting evil and rejecting the temptations of complicity and complacency.
Many: The Spirit leads us in power and truth.
One: Our faith is placed in Love Eternal that lifts broken spirits and brings new life from places of ruin.
Many: With hope that is neither narrow nor fragile, we come to follow God, However Known.
HYMN – “To You, O God, All Creatures Sing”
TIME WITH CHILDREN – “I Like Myself,” by Karen Beaumont, illustrated by David Catrow
BIRTHDAYS
INTERLUDE – Phillip Herr-Klepacki
READING
“The real power behind whatever success I have now was something I found within myself – something that’s in all of us, I think. A little piece of God just waiting to be discovered.” – Tina Turner
SPECIAL MUSIC & OFFERTORY, “I Know a Place,” by MUNA, offered by Jasmine Angelini-Knoll, Catherine Cake, Hannah Norton, and Phillip Herr-Klepacki
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Please join in singing the chorus:
I know a place
I know a place we can go
Where everyone gonna lay down their weapon
Lay down their weapon
Just give me trust and watch what’ll happen
‘Cause I know
I know a place we can run
Where everyone gonna lay down their weapon
Lay down their weapon
Don’t you be afraid of love and affection
Just lay down your weapon
READING – Acts 9:1-19 – Offered by Daniel Webster
Saul has a revelation of Jesus and experiences a dramatic change of heart.
SERMON – “Resistance and Revelation,” Rev. Bromleigh McCleneghan
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
SONG – “The Kingdom is Within You”
BENEDICTION
ALLELUIA
Here are our UCG friends celebrating a birthday this week!
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Tracy |
Bachmann |
07/09 |
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Reid |
Schreiber |
07/10 |
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Stasia |
Snowden |
07/10 |
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Larry |
Loesch |
07/11 |
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John |
Harvey |
07/12 |
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Liz |
McCulloch |
07/12 |
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Laura |
Robertson |
07/12 |
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Lizzie |
Dixon |
07/12 |
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Brandon |
Telg |
07/12 |
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Curt |
DeGroff |
07/13 |
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Holden |
Martin |
07/13 |
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Mark |
Martin |
07/13 |
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Jenna |
White |
07/13 |
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Walt |
Barry |
07/14 |
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Darren |
Burgess |
07/14 |
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Aubrey |
Ingram |
07/14 |
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Lauren |
McIntyre |
07/15 |
Announcements
10:00 a.m. Worship
10:30 a.m. Activity Time
11:00 a.m. Fellowship & Beverages
11:15 a.m. Board of Membership
6:00 p.m. Sacred Sound SymphonyNo Sunday Seminars for July! Seminars will return in August.Parents’ Night Out Friday, July 14 at 5:30 p.m. at UCG – Infants and children through 5th grade are invited for a night of pizza and fun. The cost is $15 for the first child and $10 for each additional child. RSVP by Wednesday, July 12 to Julia Crawford at juliac@ucgainesville.org.C.A.M.P. UCG for children entering K-6th Grade will be July 24-28, 2023! 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
The Small Groups Committee wants to remind UCGers that there are ongoing small groups open to new participants during the summer. You can find a list of offerings here.
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.
10:00 a.m. Worship
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.
