UPCOMING EVENTS - First Unitarian Universalist Society of San
WELCOME TO THE FIRST UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY OF SAN FRANCISCO UPCOMING E VENTS Newcomers Orientation 12:30 PM, Fireside Room (TODAY!) Would you like to learn more about this congregation and Unitarian Universalism? If so, come to the Newcomers Orientation today from 12:301:30 PM in Fireside Room led by Intern Minister Cindy Pincus. Children are welcome to attend. Questions? Contact Alyson Jacks, Associate Minister, 415776-4580 x232, [email protected]. Humanists and Non-Theist Potluck and Discussion 6PM, Chapel (TODAY!) SHAPING WORTH; Continuing the Humanist and Non-Theist Discussion of UUSF Sunday Service. A great deal of effort by many talented people goes into planning our Sunday morning service. How is this planning done? What are the objectives of our Sunday morning assembly, the one time when most of us are together for a common purpose? Our Senior Minister, Rev. John Buehrens, Assistant Minister, Rev. JD Benson and UUSF Worship Committee Chair Alison Rittger will join us in this discussion of the practices in our community of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. Our potluck begins at 6PM (bring something to share if you are able). The discussion begins at 6:30 PM. Everyone is welcome. Climate Justice Month: Week 3 (Green Committee) Energy Advocacy Stop by the Climate Action Team table to pick up an informational pamphlet on energy! Designed specifically for UUSF congregants, learn the issues surrounding energy in the Bay Area and California. Support CleanPowerSF and the switch to renewable energies. First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco S ince its founding in 1850 this congregation has been a beacon of religious liberalism in this city. During the Civil War, the Rev. Thomas Starr King was credited with keeping California in the Union. He also challenged racism, raised millions for humanitarian relief and inspired new efforts in education. Unitarianism and Universalism in America both arose in New England during the American Revolution. Because the roots of both traditions are in the Judeo-Christian tradition, you will see on the walls of our sanctuary two inscriptions: "What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" (from the Hebrew prophet Micah) and “The Kingdom of God is within you.” (from the Gospels) Our religious forebears were far more interested in the religion of Jesus than in beliefs about Jesus. Today we agree more about how we strive to treat others than we do about beliefs. Our backgrounds and spiritual orientations are diverse. Among us are people who consider themselves atheists, agnostics, humanists, Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Muslims, and people guided by other forms of spirituality and belief. Belief is many things, and so is disbelief. But we are interested in what happens to us when we open our minds to wider truth, our hearts to compassion, and our souls to the call to work for justice and peace. If you are interested in learning more, we invite you to a Newcomers Orientation usually held on the first Sunday of each month following the service. At the Welcome Table you will find pamphlets and other information. For more about our congregation, please visit our website at www.uusf.org. Stories of Resurrection Passover Seder (April 10 @ 6:30 PM) 12:30 PM, Sign-up at a table in the Gallery (TODAY!) This year we celebrate Passover on the last night of the eight-day festival. Join us for this moving recollection of the Exodus, and of every liberation from oppression to freedom. Bring your children and invite your friends! We’ll provide Maria’s famed Matzo-ball soup, all the ceremonial foods, matzo, wine, grape juice, macaroons, and the non-veg entrée, roast chicken--plus a user-friendly haggadah. You just bring a salad or veggie dish, plus a small contribution ($5 to $10 per person) to cover shared costs. If you can help with set up, let us know. Otherwise, you’ll be expected to help with clean-up. This annual event will be a happy highlight of the spring! We’ll eat, sing, learn, and reflect together. Sign up at the table after today's service or contact Maria Solis 415-221-2575, [email protected] or John Buehrens at [email protected]; 415-776-4580, x 132. Registration for the Annual All Church Retreat is open! UUSF STAFF Title Name Ext. Email Senior Minister Associate Minister Assistant Minister Intern Minister Director Finance & Administration Center Facilities Director Building Manager Communications Manager Youth & Young Adult Coordinator Music Director Organist Rev. John Buehrens Rev. Alyson Jacks Rev. JD Benson Cindy Pincus Emily Wilson Kerry E. Parker Donald Johnson Jonathan Silk Molly Johnson Dr. Mark Sumner Reiko Oda Lane 132 232 162 302 152 202 272 192 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ewilson @uusf.org [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 252 [email protected] 282 [email protected] May 23-25 (Memorial Day Weekend) We retreat at the wonderful CYO camp in Occidental. The ALL CHURCH RETREAT is open to all ages. We'll have workshops, worship, a talent show, games, hikes and time to relax and connect with friends. To register (uusf. eventbrite.com). Questions? Gino Fortunato at [email protected] 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 415-776-4580 ; FAX 415-776-4400 www.uusf.org/ [email protected] April 5, 2015 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements “We give thanks for all the stirrings of life renewed, for the soul's triumph in the transmuting of tragedy, and for all the good and true which are crucified but ever arise. Let not Easter come to earth, O Spirit of Life, and not come to our spirits! Amen.” Bill Klingelhoffer, Board Member Greeting One Another *Reciting Our Congregational Covenant Call for Volunteers for the PCD District Assembly! Love is the spirit of this church, and service is its prayer. This is our great covenant: to dwell together in peace, to seek the truth in freedom, and to help one another. - after A. Powell Davies *Doxology From De 5 faith fé, 8 Sonata Prima for Trumpet Giovanni Viviani Tom Dambly, trumpet Reiko Oda Lane, organ Chalice Lighting and Opening Words Cindy Pincus Out of the dusk a shadow; then, a spark. Out of the cloud a silence; then, a lark. Out of the heart a rapture; then, a pain. Out of the dead, cold ashes; life again. *Hymn #269 Easter Ritual Story for All Ages Lo, the Day of Days Is Here Rev. John Buehrens Rev. Alyson Jacks Rev. JD Benson The Morning of the Third Day Bell Choir Now the Green Blade Riseth French Carol Stories of New Life Song Stories of Revived Community Jubilate Deo Responsive Reading #628 Rolling Away the Stone Anthem Ubi Caritas Pastoral Prayer and Meditation *Hymn #266 Rev. John Buehrens Now the Green Blade Riseth A- Mike Rufo, guitar & vocals Rev. John Buehrens Benjamin Britten Sara Moores Campbell Maurice Durufle Rev. Alyson Jacks Noel Nouvelet The district assembly is a one-day event this year and runs from 8 AM to 6PM on Saturday, April 25. Volunteers are needed for the following positions: • 4–6 people to take turns sitting at the registration table (8 AM–10 AM) • 2–4 people to welcome people as they arrive (8 AM–10 AM) • 2 or 3 people to wear “ask me!” ribbons and direct people to the right rooms (10:15 PM on ... Help get people to workshop rooms...) • 2 people to help set up breakfast goodies and coffee (caterer will provide food etc.) • 4 people to help clean up at the end of breakfast • 2 people to help set up lunch • 4 people to help clean up at the end of lunch (we may need the MLK room for a workshop after lunch) • 2–3 people to help with cleanup at the end of the day. Questions or if you can volunteer? Thad Smith, chair, Denominational Affairs Committee ([email protected] or 510-528-8540) men. men. Offertory Sentence Offertory Air from Water Music Suite *Hymn 270 *Benediction Postlude O Day of Light and Gladness Te Deum G.F. Handel Lancashire Marc-Antoine Charpentier * Please rise if you are able. Welcome If you are visiting today, please take a moment to fill out the yellow Newcomer Card located in the pew rack. It will allow you to sign up for our weekly e-newsletter, The Flame. Please stop by our Welcome Table in the gallery after the service or speak with a minister to learn more about our liberal religious home. arr. Kevin McChesney Rev. JD Benson Juanita Anthem Llanfair ev -land, ery by land, by ev tongue. - ery tongue. ev - ery ev - ery da - rra, tie - rra, ca -voz. da voz.A ca - daca -tie ca - da Prelude faith a - Let rise; peace, Let peace,- good will on earth be through sung through a - rise; good will - on earth be sung a - ver mor;- ver _be -- za lle - za can - tan de afé,- mor; dad, - ydad, _be - ylle can - tan do, - do, de 8 Fromthat all dwell that be dwell be -the low skies; the skies; let songs of and hope and all - low let songs of hope De - dosto -ba dos- joba - el jo gran el sol; gran sur sol;- ja, sur pe -- za ran - za to _es--ja, pe_es - -ran 5 Tallis' Canon This is the first time in many years that UUSF has hosted the Pacific Central District Assembly and your HELP is needed to make it a success. We will be hosting UU’s from across northern California and Hawaii. There are 24 assignments, but each assignment is a discrete task of about 30 minutes, so it may be that one person would be willing to volunteer for more than one task. About Today's Special Guest Musicians Tom Dambly (trumpet) enjoys performing a wide-ranging repertoire, from Baroque music on period instruments to modern classical music and jazz. As an author and translator, he has published numerous articles and books about the trumpet and about music technology. Tom is also active as a recording producer, with several commercial credits, including a Grammy-winning recording. Mike "Roof" Rufo is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, civil liberties/anti-war/social justice activist, and sustainable energy consultant. Roof's songs and poems arc across the waves of life. Streets of Plenty, his recent CD, includes cuts from his early songwriting days, like Recessions Impressions, through recent tunes such as Can You See Me and Three Skies. Roof's songs are gripping and eclectic, reflecting his impassioned engagement with tone and texture. His musical language builds upon powerful lyrics, soaring vocals, driving rhythms, and melodic riffs that explore emotional depths and transformation. Mike also plays his original songs, and those written by co-band leader, David Johnson, in the Bay Area rock group No Exit.* Mike and No Exit have performed throughout the Bay Area at venues including the Awaken Café, Night Light, The Monkey House, DNA Lounge, 50 Mason Social House, the Red Devil Lounge, Piedmont Jazz/Harvest Festival, the Solano Stroll, Ashkenaz, and the 23 Club in Brisbane. Upcoming Service Sunday, April 12, 11AM, Sanctuary BIG QUESTIONS The Ministers and the Rites of Passage Kids We have 12 third and fourth graders in our Rites of Passage class. They have prepared some big questions to ask the Ministers. Join us for a joyous and interactive pondering of what smart young minds have developed as their big questions about life and death, God and meaning. Upcoming Events Friday, April 10, 6:30 PM, King Rooms Passover Seder (sign up after church!) Led by John Buehrens and Maria Solis. Sunday, April 12, 9:30 AM MLK Room Forum: Society for Community Work (SCW) Introducing beneficiaries of its work throughout the year. Sunday, April 12, 9:30 AM Fireside Room Minister's Seminar " The Untold Story of Spiritual Friendships" With Rev. John Buehrens We are a caring, compassionate community! Do you need a listening ear, a helping hand? Do you know of a church member who may be in need? Call or email Assistant Minister Rev. JD Benson, x162, [email protected]. Monday, April 13, 11AM Chapel Veola Lovotti Remembered A memorial service for this much-loved and longtime church member. Saturday, April 18, 11AM, Stebbins Room Starting A Spiritual Practice An Introduction to "Living by Heart" with John Buehrens. Sunday, April 19, 12:30 PM Stebbins Room Invitation to Membership We recommend you make an appointment with one our Ministers before joining. Email [email protected] to schedule a meeting today! Meet with John! Rev. Buehrens is eager to meet with church members and friends individually. Contact John to schedule an appointment.
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