1. art and entertainment
2. shows and events
3. classical concert

Sunday Worship Service
Sunday, October 12, 2014 at * 9:30 and **11:30 a.m.
Today’s flowers are dedicated by Kim Balkan in honor of her uncle Larry Minton,
who passed away this summer of pancreatic cancer. The color purple has been used to symbolize the
purple ribbon that represents pancreatic cancer awareness.
Centering Thought
“If you have come here to help me, you are wasting our time.
But if you have come here because your liberation is tied up with mine, then let us work together.”
– Lilla Watson, Australian Aborigine social activist
Gathering Bell
Opening Music
Rev. Kathleen Owens, Lead Minister
“Wake Up, My Spirit”
— Beverly McLarry,
words by Cathey Edwards
Chalice Choir
Daniel Ratelle, Director
Opening Words
Roy Whitaker, Worship Associate
Church Hymn (words in English and Spanish on screen)
Church Aspiration and Kindling of the Chalice
Welcome and Announcements
Opening Song
# 21 “For the Beauty of the Earth”
Children’s Affirmation
Music
Generosity Offering
Music
Reading
Meditation Song
Meditation
Music
Message
Daniel Ratelle, song leader
Dr. Melissa James, Director of Children and
Family Ministries
“Fragile Prelude No. 4”
— Arthur Lourié
Justin Murphy-Mancini, Organist and Pianist
“Chaconne in F ”
— J. C. F. Fischer
# 1072 “Evening Breeze”
“Rejuvenation!”
— Tobin Stokes
Eric Hybertsen, saxophone
“On the Doctrine of Discovery”
Rev. Kathleen Owens, Lead Minister
Closing Song
# 1064 “Blue Boat Home”
Blessing and Extinguishing of the Chalice
Postlude
“Perdido”
— Juan Tizol
Robie Evans, violin
** Our sign language interpreter is Paul Lambert.
Question for Reflection—
How might you begin to repair a broken relationship in your life ?
Church Hymn
From all who dwell below the skies,
Let faith and hope with love arise,
Let beauty, truth, and good be sung
Through ev’ry land, by ev’ry tongue.
De todos bajo el gran sol
Surja esper‿anza fe, amor
Verdad, y‿belleza cantando,
De cada tierra, cada voz.
Church Aspiration
May love be the spirit of this church,
May the quest for truth be its sacrament,
And service be its prayer
To dwell together in peace,
To seek knowledge in freedom,
And to help one another in fellowship,
This is our Aspiration.
El amor es la doctrina de esta iglesia,
La búsqueda de la verdad es su sacramento
Y el servicio es su oración.
Habitar juntos en paz,
Buscar la verdad con libertad,
Y servir a la humanidad juntos,
Esto es lo que pactamos unos con otros.
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Music Notes
Music Notes
Announcements
Announcements
Sunday, October 12
Sunday, October 12
Arthur Lourié (1892 to 1966) was a Russian experimental composer who escaped the Soviet
crackdown on artistic freedoms by emigrating to France and later the United States. Although he
explored avant-garde techniques, this early Prelude owes more to the music of Scriabin and
Stravinsky. Little of J.C.F. Fischer’s (1656 to 1746) music survives, but he was well-respected
by both Bach and Handel, who sometimes borrowed motifs from his music. This “Chaconne” is a
set of variations that grows more and more virtuosic before returning to its quiet beginnings.
Canadian composer Tobin David Stokes (b. 1966) is notable for his work in opera, choral music
and television, including scores for documentaries by the BBC, ABC, and PBS. His
“Rejuvenation” is rooted in the American gospel tradition. “Perdido,” written by trombonist
Juan Tizol, became a Jazz standard after its recording by Duke Ellington in 1941.
– Daniel Ratelle
United Nations (UN) Sunday is Next Week, October 19 (Sunday)!
On UN Sunday Children's Religious Education and Youth Groups will be commemorating UN
Day, a day which celebrates international cooperation in peace-building and human rights. Join
us during social hour for an international food fair. The children and youth will be selling food
and drink from countries which they have studied as a fundraiser for UNICEF. At 10:30 a.m.,
this fair is hosted by the Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade classes and Jr. High Youth
Group. At 12:30 p.m., this fair will be hosted by the Jr. and Sr. High Youth Groups.
Arthur Lourié (1892 to 1966) was a Russian experimental composer who escaped the Soviet
crackdown on artistic freedoms by emigrating to France and later the United States. Although he
explored avant-garde techniques, this early Prelude owes more to the music of Scriabin and
Stravinsky. Little of J.C.F. Fischer’s (1656 to 1746) music survives, but he was well-respected
by both Bach and Handel, who sometimes borrowed motifs from his music. This “Chaconne” is a
set of variations that grows more and more virtuosic before returning to its quiet beginnings.
Canadian composer Tobin David Stokes (b. 1966) is notable for his work in opera, choral music
and television, including scores for documentaries by the BBC, ABC, and PBS. His
“Rejuvenation” is rooted in the American gospel tradition. “Perdido,” written by trombonist
Juan Tizol, became a Jazz standard after its recording by Duke Ellington in 1941.
– Daniel Ratelle
United Nations (UN) Sunday is Next Week, October 19 (Sunday)!
On UN Sunday Children's Religious Education and Youth Groups will be commemorating UN
Day, a day which celebrates international cooperation in peace-building and human rights. Join
us during social hour for an international food fair. The children and youth will be selling food
and drink from countries which they have studied as a fundraiser for UNICEF. At 10:30 a.m.,
this fair is hosted by the Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade classes and Jr. High Youth
Group. At 12:30 p.m., this fair will be hosted by the Jr. and Sr. High Youth Groups.
UU Christian Study Group
October 12 (Sunday) at 1 p.m., Room 321
Jesus in the Gospel of Mathew and Thomas says some very contradictory things about prayer
and fasting but it seems as though faith and spiritual integrity is the key. Arjay will lead us in a
discussion of these texts and how we can make sense out of them.
UU Christian Study Group
October 12 (Sunday) at 1 p.m., Room 321
Jesus in the Gospel of Mathew and Thomas says some very contradictory things about prayer
and fasting but it seems as though faith and spiritual integrity is the key. Arjay will lead us in a
discussion of these texts and how we can make sense out of them.
UPTOWN Update
October 12 (Sunday) from 1 to 2 p.m., Room 323
How does UPTOWN Faith Community Services help homeless and economically challenged
local people? Learn how you can help. Irene Grumman will give a short presentation, followed
by a Question and Answer period.
UPTOWN Update
October 12 (Sunday) from 1 to 2 p.m., Room 323
How does UPTOWN Faith Community Services help homeless and economically challenged
local people? Learn how you can help. Irene Grumman will give a short presentation, followed
by a Question and Answer period.
Be the Change! For Ages 18-35
A UU Training for Building Multicultural, Anti-Racist Beloved Community
October 12, December 14, January 25 (Sundays) from 1:15 to 4:45 p.m.
This training is free to participants, but all three sessions are required. For more information or
to register, contact Alice King, Young Adult and Campus Ministry Team Coordinator at 619398-4443.
Be the Change! For Ages 18-35
A UU Training for Building Multicultural, Anti-Racist Beloved Community
October 12, December 14, January 25 (Sundays) from 1:15 to 4:45 p.m.
This training is free to participants, but all three sessions are required. For more information or
to register, contact Alice King, Young Adult and Campus Ministry Team Coordinator at 619398-4443.
Tuesday, October 14
Join First Church and Looking Glass Theatre “Laramie Project” Cast at San Diego
Remembers
October 14 (Tuesday) at 7 p.m., at 1029 University Avenue in Hillcrest
San Diego will commemorate the 15th anniversary of Matthew Sheppard's death with a candlelight walk and gathering. Community members of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences
are invited to this year's march and ceremony, which is themed "Building a Bridge from Generations of Intolerance to a Generation of Hope." The cast of “Laramie Project: 10 Years Later” will
be attending this event, and we invite you to join them wearing your First Church or Standing
on the Side of Love T-shirt for this evening of remembrance. The vigil is followed by a program
at the LGBTQ Center starting at 8 p.m. For more information, contact Bobbi Karpinski or go to
The San Diego Remembers website.
Tuesday, October 14
Join First Church and Looking Glass Theatre “Laramie Project” Cast at San Diego
Remembers
October 14 (Tuesday) at 7 p.m., at 1029 University Avenue in Hillcrest
San Diego will commemorate the 15th anniversary of Matthew Sheppard's death with a candlelight walk and gathering. Community members of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences
are invited to this year's march and ceremony, which is themed "Building a Bridge from Generations of Intolerance to a Generation of Hope." The cast of “Laramie Project: 10 Years Later” will
be attending this event, and we invite you to join them wearing your First Church or Standing
on the Side of Love T-shirt for this evening of remembrance. The vigil is followed by a program
at the LGBTQ Center starting at 8 p.m. For more information, contact Bobbi Karpinski or go to
The San Diego Remembers website.
Tuesday, October 14
Tuesday, October 14
SOLACE (Souls Offering Loving And Compassionate Ears)
October 14 (Tuesday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m., South Bay Campus
There are other opportunities for to help SOLACE even if one chooses not to visit (letterwriting, data entry, assisting with orientations. etc.) For more information, please contact the
new leadership of SOLACE: Kay Chandler at 619-238-7368, Gene Lockett at 619-326-4945,
or Soledad "Chole" Diaz at 619-420-1354.
SOLACE (Souls Offering Loving And Compassionate Ears)
October 14 (Tuesday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m., South Bay Campus
There are other opportunities for to help SOLACE even if one chooses not to visit (letterwriting, data entry, assisting with orientations. etc.) For more information, please contact the
new leadership of SOLACE: Kay Chandler at 619-238-7368, Gene Lockett at 619-326-4945,
or Soledad "Chole" Diaz at 619-420-1354.
An Introduction to Sufi Healing with Jamil Larry Sweet
October 14 (Tuesdays) from 7 to 8 p.m., Room 321
This week: An Introduction to Sufi Healing. In this class we will explore the uses of meditation,
breath, sacred phrases and wazifa, practices for individual healing. Next week: The ancient healing practices of the Sufis were distilled to formulate the Absent Healing Ceremony.
An Introduction to Sufi Healing with Jamil Larry Sweet
October 14 (Tuesdays) from 7 to 8 p.m., Room 321
This week: An Introduction to Sufi Healing. In this class we will explore the uses of meditation,
breath, sacred phrases and wazifa, practices for individual healing. Next week: The ancient healing practices of the Sufis were distilled to formulate the Absent Healing Ceremony.
Wednesday, October 15
Coffee Conversations with Rev. Kathleen
October 15 (Wednesdays) at 6:45 p.m., Room 323
Part I, “Introduction” and “The Garden”: Eschatology – Where are we going? Join us at 6:45
p.m. for coffee and conversation. At 7 p.m., Rev. Kathleen will lead conversations around the
book “A House for Hope” shows how religious liberals have countered fundamentalists for generations, and provides progressives with a theological and spiritual foundation for the years
ahead. Drop in.
Thursday, October 16
Wednesday, October 15
Coffee Conversations with Rev. Kathleen
October 15 (Wednesdays) at 6:45 p.m., Room 323
Part I, “Introduction” and “The Garden”: Eschatology – Where are we going? Join us at 6:45
p.m. for coffee and conversation. At 7 p.m., Rev. Kathleen will lead conversations around the
book “A House for Hope” shows how religious liberals have countered fundamentalists for generations, and provides progressives with a theological and spiritual foundation for the years
ahead. Drop in.
Thursday, October 16
Movie Lovers Gabfest (Affinity Group)
October 16 (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m., Room 311
We are into the Fall season and new movies keep arriving. What movies (new and old) have
moved you or made you laugh? What are your favorite DVD’s? We meet the third Thursday of
every month. If you have any questions, please call Bobbi Karpinski at 619-819-8594.
Movie Lovers Gabfest (Affinity Group)
October 16 (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m., Room 311
We are into the Fall season and new movies keep arriving. What movies (new and old) have
moved you or made you laugh? What are your favorite DVD’s? We meet the third Thursday of
every month. If you have any questions, please call Bobbi Karpinski at 619-819-8594.
A Chosen Faith with Rev. Jim Grant, Part 2
October 16 (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m., Room 323
This discussion-based course will explore various aspects and qualities of UUism examined in the
book, “A Chosen Faith.” Please join us and share what is meaningful about our chosen faith.
A Chosen Faith with Rev. Jim Grant, Part 2
October 16 (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m., Room 323
This discussion-based course will explore various aspects and qualities of UUism examined in the
book, “A Chosen Faith.” Please join us and share what is meaningful about our chosen faith.
Friday, October 17
Friday, October 17
Family Dinner
October 17 (Friday) at 5:30 p.m., Common Room
Please join us for the first Fall Family Dinner. These dinners are a chance for families to come
together in a relaxed setting for games, crafts and food. The dinners are structured particularly
for families with children but all families are welcome. You are invited to bring a side-dish or
dessert to share. Please RSVP to Melissa James, Director of Children and Family Ministry.
Family Dinner
October 17 (Friday) at 5:30 p.m., Common Room
Please join us for the first Fall Family Dinner. These dinners are a chance for families to come
together in a relaxed setting for games, crafts and food. The dinners are structured particularly
for families with children but all families are welcome. You are invited to bring a side-dish or
dessert to share. Please RSVP to Melissa James, Director of Children and Family Ministry.
Ballot Measures: Pros and Cons Sponsored by UU Women
October 17 (Friday) from 7 to 9 p.m., Bard Hall
A speaker from the League of Women Voters will give a Pro/Con presentation on state propositions on the November ballot. Be an educated voter. Light refreshments will be served.
Ballot Measures: Pros and Cons Sponsored by UU Women
October 17 (Friday) from 7 to 9 p.m., Bard Hall
A speaker from the League of Women Voters will give a Pro/Con presentation on state propositions on the November ballot. Be an educated voter. Light refreshments will be served.
Saturday, October 18
Spiritual Saturdays at South Bay
October 18 (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. “Art and Spirit” with Kristen Kuriga
Join for a morning of making art as a spiritual practice. No previous art experience necessary. To
sign-up, contact Kristen Kuriga at 619-3698-4446.
Saturday, October 18
Spiritual Saturdays at South Bay
October 18 (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. “Art and Spirit” with Kristen Kuriga
Join for a morning of making art as a spiritual practice. No previous art experience necessary. To
sign-up, contact Kristen Kuriga at 619-3698-4446.
“If you have come here to help me,
you are wasting our time.
But if you have come here because
your liberation is tied up with mine,
then let us work together.”
– Lilla Watson,
Australian Aborigine social activist
“Wake Up, My Spirit!”
by Beverly McLarry,
words by Cathey Edwards
Chalice Choir
Daniel Ratelle, Director
Lyrics:
Wake up, wake up, my spirit!
Welcome the moment; the
moment is now!
Please rise in body or spirit
for our
Church Hymn and Aspiration.
First Church Hymn
English:
From all who dwell below the skies,
Let faith and hope with love arise,
Let beauty, truth, and good be sung
Through ev’ry land,
by ev’ry tongue.
First Church Hymn
Spanish:
De todos bajo el gran sol
Surja esperanza fe, amor
Verdad, y belleza cantando,
De cada tierra, cada voz.
First Church Aspiration
English:
May love be the spirit of this church,
May the quest for truth be its
sacrament,
And service be its prayer
To dwell together in peace,
To seek knowledge in freedom,
And to help one another in fellowship,
This is our Aspiration.
First Church Aspiration
Spanish:
El amor es la doctrina de esta iglesia,
La búsqueda de la verdad es su
sacramento
Y el servicio es su oración.
Habitar juntos en paz,
Buscar la verdad con libertad,
Y servir a la humanidad juntos,
Esto es lo que pactamos unos con otros.
Please be seated.
Please rise in body or spirit for hymn
# 21 in the grey hymnal
“For the Beauty of the Earth”
Daniel Ratelle, song leader
Justin Murphy-Mancini,
Organist and Pianist
“For the Beauty of the Earth”
Verse 1 of 4:
For the beauty of the earth,
for the splendor of the skies,
for the love which from our birth
over and around us lies:
Source of all, to thee we raise
this, our hymn of grateful praise.
“For the Beauty of the Earth”
Verse 2 of 4:
For the joy of ear and eye,
for the heart and mind’s delight,
for the mystic harmony
linking sense to sound and sight:
Source of all, to thee we raise
this, our hymn of grateful praise.
“For the Beauty of the Earth”
Verse 3 of 4:
For the wonder of each hour
of the day and of the night,
hill and vale and tree and flower,
sun and moon and stars of light:
Source of all, to thee we raise
this, our hymn of grateful praise.
“For the Beauty of the Earth”
Verse 4 of 4:
For the joy of human care,
sister, brother, parent, child,
for the kinship we all share,
for all gentle thoughts and mild:
Source of all, to thee we raise
this, our hymn of grateful praise.
Please be seated.
Children’s Affirmation
We are Unitarian Universalists,
a people of open minds,
loving hearts,
and welcoming hands.
“Fragile Prelude No. 4”
by Arthur Lourié
Justin Murphy-Mancini,
Organist and Pianist
San Diego Organizing Project
San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP) is a
faith-based community organization that
develops leaders, supports churches to
work on local issues, and brings churches
together to make change on a local,
county, state-wide and national level. To
find out more about SDOP, please come
by the Social Justice Table or visit the
SDOP website, www.sdop.net.
“Chaconne in F ”
by J. C. F. Fischer
Justin Murphy-Mancini,
Organist and Pianist
Where are the borderlands in your life?
Please remain seated for our
meditation hymn
#1072 in the teal hymnal
“Evening Breeze”
Daniel Ratelle, song leader
Justin Murphy-Mancini,
Organist and Pianist
“Evening Breeze”
Verse:
Evening breeze, spirit song,
sings to me when the day is done.
Mother earth awakens me
with the heart beat of the sea.
(repeat as directed)
“Rejuvenation!”
by Tobin Stokes
Chalice Choir
Daniel Ratelle, Director
Eric Hybertsen, saxophone
Justin Murphy-Mancini,
Organist and Pianist
Lyrics:
I’ve been through everything and
come out smiling, ‘cuz now my test
is through, my rest is due, and oh,
how I need rejuvenation! I’ve cried
my final cry, now I’ll look to the
sky, ‘cuz now my life’s on track,
the good is back, and oh, how I
need rejuvenation!
Lyrics:
What I’ve been through! Oh, I
need rejuvenation! No more cares,
no more fears; no more worries, no
more tears; no more hurt, no more
doubt; no more aching
complication, just rejuvenation!
“On the Doctrine of
Discovery”
Rev. Kathleen Owens,
Lead Minister
Where are the borderlands in your life?
Please rise in body or spirit for hymn
# 1064 in the teal hymnal
“Blue Boat Home”
Daniel Ratelle, song leader
Justin Murphy-Mancini,
Organist and Pianist
“Blue Boat Home”
Verse 1 of 3:
Though below me,
I feel no motion
standing on these mountains
and plains.
Far away from the rolling ocean
still my dry land heart can say:
“Blue Boat Home”
Verse 1 of 3:
I’ve been sailing all my life now,
never harbor or port
have I known.
The wide universe
is the ocean I travel
and the earth is my
blue boat home.
“Blue Boat Home”
Verse 2 of 3:
Sun my sail and moon
my rudder
as I ply the starry sea,
leaning over the edge in wonder,
casting questions into the deep.
“Blue Boat Home”
Verse 2 of 3:
Drifting here with my
ship’s companions,
all we kindred pilgrim souls,
making our way by the lights
of the heavens
in our beautiful
blue boat home.
“Blue Boat Home”
Verse 3 of 3:
I give thanks to the waves
up-holding me,
hail the great winds
urging me on,
greet the infinite sea before me,
sing the sky my sailor’s song:
“Blue Boat Home”
Verse 3 of 3:
I was born upon the fathoms,
never harbor or port
have I known.
The wide universe
is the ocean I travel
and the earth is my
blue boat home.
Please remain standing for the
blessing.
Please be seated.
If you stay for the postlude, please
refrain from talking. The Postlude,
for some, is a meaningful component
to their Worship experience.
“Perdido”
by Juan Tizol
Robie Evans, violin
Eric Hybertsen, saxophone
Justin Murphy-Mancini,
Organist and Pianist
Following the postlude you are
welcome to turn your cell phone on
and join for social hour refreshments.