Sunday Worship Service Sunday Worship Service Sunday, January 18, 2015 at *9:30 and **11:30 a.m. Sunday, January 18, 2015 at *9:30 and **11:30 a.m. Today’s flowers are given in memory of Sue Haskin, whose Celebration of Life was yesterday afternoon. Today’s flowers are given in memory of Sue Haskin, whose Celebration of Life was yesterday afternoon. Centering Thought Centering Thought “Not only must we be good, but we must also be good for something.” — Henry David Thoreau Gathering Bell Opening Music Rev. Kathleen Owens, Lead Minister “Love One Another” — Jason Shelton JUUL Tones Vocal Ensemble Andrea Newall, Director Tony Brumfield, Worship Associate Opening Words Church Hymn (words in English and Spanish on screen) Church Aspiration and Kindling of the Chalice Welcome and Announcements Opening Song # 149 “Lift Every Voice and Sing” “Not only must we be good, but we must also be good for something.” — Henry David Thoreau Gathering Bell Opening Music Rev. Kathleen Owens, Lead Minister “Love One Another” — Jason Shelton JUUL Tones Vocal Ensemble Andrea Newall, Director Tony Brumfield, Worship Associate Opening Words Church Hymn (words in English and Spanish on screen) Church Aspiration and Kindling of the Chalice Welcome and Announcements Opening Song # 149 “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Andrea Newall, song leader Story for All Ages “The Children’s Crusade” Tale Dr. Melissa James, Director of Children and Family Ministries Children’s Affirmation (words in English and Spanish on screen) Music “Gavotte” — Ignatius Sancho Andrea Newall, song leader Story for All Ages Children’s Affirmation (words in English and Spanish on screen) Music “Gavotte” — Ignatius Sancho Justin Murphy-Mancini, Organist and Pianist Generosity Offering Music “In a Sentimental Mood” — Duke Ellington Reading Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collage Meditation Song # 1040 “Hush” Extinguishing of the Chalice for Robert McMahon Meditation Music “MLK” — U2, arr. Bob Chilcott Message “Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” Justin Murphy-Mancini, Organist and Pianist Generosity Offering Music “In a Sentimental Mood” — Duke Ellington Reading Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collage Meditation Song # 1040 “Hush” Extinguishing of the Chalice for Robert McMahon Meditation Music “MLK” — U2, arr. Bob Chilcott Message “Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” Rev. Kathleen Owens, Lead Minister Closing Song Blessing and Postlude # 1030 “Siyahamba” “Other Sheep” — R. Nathaniel Dett ** Our sign language interpreter is Paul Lambert. Question for Reflection— What something good is your life dedicated to? “The Children’s Crusade” Tale Dr. Melissa James, Director of Children and Family Ministries Rev. Kathleen Owens, Lead Minister Closing Song Blessing and Postlude # 1030 “Siyahamba” “Other Sheep” — R. Nathaniel Dett ** Our sign language interpreter is Paul Lambert. Question for Reflection— What something good is your life dedicated to? 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. To hear today’s and previous sermons online, scan this QR code. 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. To hear today’s and previous sermons online, scan this QR code. Music Notes An Associate Minister at the First UU Church in Nashville, Jason Shelton is also a prolific composer, with “Standing on the Side of Love” and “The Fire of Commitment” among his many credits. Ignatius Sancho (c.1729 to 1780) was born into slavery but eventually rose to prominence in English society; he is thought to be the first person of African descent to vote in a British election! The iconic Duke Ellington wrote thousands of songs for the stage, screen and songbook; his "In a Sentimental Mood" quickly became a standard after its composition in 1935. One of the Irish band U2's most elegiac songs, “MLK” has enjoyed a second life in the choral arrangement by Bob Chilcott, formerly of the King’s Singers. After its publication in “Songs of Protest and Praise from South Africa,” (1984) “Siyahamba” was adopted by churches all over the world, and is included in numerous hymnals. R. Nathaniel Dett (1882 to 1943) was the first black student to complete the 5-year program at Oberlin (the alma mater of our own Organist and Pianist), after which he toured as a concert pianist, later pursuing composition, in which he often incorporated African-American folk songs and spirituals. “Other Sheep” is from his last piano suite, “Eight Bible Vignettes,” and is an impassioned cry on behalf of Black Christendom. – Daniel Ratelle Announcements Sunday Offerings in January go to UU Groups This Sunday, our offering is in support of the UU Justice Ministry of California. UUJM advances justice in our state by cultivating and connecting leaders and communities, and by empowering the public voice of those who share UU values and principles. Their justice program focuses in the areas of economic justice, environmental justice, immigrant justice, and LGBT Equality. Sunday, January 18 Music Notes An Associate Minister at the First UU Church in Nashville, Jason Shelton is also a prolific composer, with “Standing on the Side of Love” and “The Fire of Commitment” among his many credits. Ignatius Sancho (c.1729 to 1780) was born into slavery but eventually rose to prominence in English society; he is thought to be the first person of African descent to vote in a British election! The iconic Duke Ellington wrote thousands of songs for the stage, screen and songbook; his "In a Sentimental Mood" quickly became a standard after its composition in 1935. One of the Irish band U2's most elegiac songs, “MLK” has enjoyed a second life in the choral arrangement by Bob Chilcott, formerly of the King’s Singers. After its publication in “Songs of Protest and Praise from South Africa,” (1984) “Siyahamba” was adopted by churches all over the world, and is included in numerous hymnals. R. Nathaniel Dett (1882 to 1943) was the first black student to complete the 5-year program at Oberlin (the alma mater of our own Organist and Pianist), after which he toured as a concert pianist, later pursuing composition, in which he often incorporated African-American folk songs and spirituals. “Other Sheep” is from his last piano suite, “Eight Bible Vignettes,” and is an impassioned cry on behalf of Black Christendom. – Daniel Ratelle Announcements Sunday Offerings in January go to UU Groups This Sunday, our offering is in support of the UU Justice Ministry of California. UUJM advances justice in our state by cultivating and connecting leaders and communities, and by empowering the public voice of those who share UU values and principles. Their justice program focuses in the areas of economic justice, environmental justice, immigrant justice, and LGBT Equality. Sunday, January 18 Reproductive Justice Meeting January 18 (Sunday) at 1 p.m., Room 323 The New Year brings with it the opportunity to act on our values and make a difference in reproductive justice issues locally and globally. Please join for a discussion and plan for upcoming events and activities, including a new format for the Reproductive Justice curriculum and our second annual Fashion Show Fundraiser. For more information, contact Karen Lamphere at 619 -220-8108. Reproductive Justice Meeting January 18 (Sunday) at 1 p.m., Room 323 The New Year brings with it the opportunity to act on our values and make a difference in reproductive justice issues locally and globally. Please join for a discussion and plan for upcoming events and activities, including a new format for the Reproductive Justice curriculum and our second annual Fashion Show Fundraiser. For more information, contact Karen Lamphere at 619 -220-8108. UU Christian Study Group January 18 (Sunday) at 1 p.m., Room 321 Samson and Delilah is the one story from the Jewish Bible that has really become a part of pop culture inspiring soap operas and rock songs. But what is the actual story in the context of ancient Israel and is there a spiritual message here? This is the topic of our UU Christian Study Group as we continue our journey through our "spiritual archaeology" with a DVD from the History Channel. UU Christian Study Group January 18 (Sunday) at 1 p.m., Room 321 Samson and Delilah is the one story from the Jewish Bible that has really become a part of pop culture inspiring soap operas and rock songs. But what is the actual story in the context of ancient Israel and is there a spiritual message here? This is the topic of our UU Christian Study Group as we continue our journey through our "spiritual archaeology" with a DVD from the History Channel. Planet-Based Diet Discussion January 18 (Sunday) from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Bard Hall The Climate Justice Group hosts an important discussion about the link between climate and diet. Come hear from "Planet-Based Diet" team members from SanDiego350.org explain the connection and share some personal food choices that reduce green house gas emissions significantly. For example, a four-person family skipping steak once a week for a year is like taking their car off the road for nearly three months. The animal agriculture industry and public policy will also be discussed. Please RSVP to James Long at 619-436-9435. Planet-Based Diet Discussion January 18 (Sunday) from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Bard Hall The Climate Justice Group hosts an important discussion about the link between climate and diet. Come hear from "Planet-Based Diet" team members from SanDiego350.org explain the connection and share some personal food choices that reduce green house gas emissions significantly. For example, a four-person family skipping steak once a week for a year is like taking their car off the road for nearly three months. The animal agriculture industry and public policy will also be discussed. Please RSVP to James Long at 619-436-9435. Monday, January 19 Monday, January 19 The First Church Office will be closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday The Church Office will resume regular hours of operation on January 20 (Tuesday) at 9 a.m. The First Church Office will be closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday The Church Office will resume regular hours of operation on January 20 (Tuesday) at 9 a.m. Social Justice Ministry Team Service Project in January: MLK Jr. Day of Interfaith Community Service January 19 (Monday) from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Marston House in Balboa Park Join the Social Justice Ministry Team for a family-friendly service project. The 7th Annual Interfaith Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Balboa Park will bring together people of different faiths and cultural backgrounds for a morning of community service in Balboa Park. As your work ends, you are invited to stay and picnic in Balboa Park. To sign up, please come by the Social Justice Ministry Team table on the Hillcrest Campus, the Get Involved table on the South Bay Campus, or contact Kristen Kuriga, at 619-298-9978, ext. 216. You can also find more information at www.fumcsd.org/MLKDay. Social Justice Ministry Team Service Project in January: MLK Jr. Day of Interfaith Community Service January 19 (Monday) from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Marston House in Balboa Park Join the Social Justice Ministry Team for a family-friendly service project. The 7th Annual Interfaith Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Balboa Park will bring together people of different faiths and cultural backgrounds for a morning of community service in Balboa Park. As your work ends, you are invited to stay and picnic in Balboa Park. To sign up, please come by the Social Justice Ministry Team table on the Hillcrest Campus, the Get Involved table on the South Bay Campus, or contact Kristen Kuriga, at 619-298-9978, ext. 216. You can also find more information at www.fumcsd.org/MLKDay. Alliance San Diego: All Peoples Celebration January 19 (Monday) from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Balboa Activity Center on Park Blvd. You are invited to join Alliance San Diego in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 27th All Peoples Celebration. The celebration includes a seated brunch and a dynamic program featuring local musical and spoken-word entertainment. The theme for this year’s event is “I Am a Human, I Am the Dream,” and will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Alliance San Diego is thrilled to announce Mr. Ryan Haygood as the keynote speaker. For more information and to purchase a ticket, go to www.alliancesd.org/ save-date-27th-peoples-celebration/. Alliance San Diego: All Peoples Celebration January 19 (Monday) from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Balboa Activity Center on Park Blvd. You are invited to join Alliance San Diego in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 27th All Peoples Celebration. The celebration includes a seated brunch and a dynamic program featuring local musical and spoken-word entertainment. The theme for this year’s event is “I Am a Human, I Am the Dream,” and will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Alliance San Diego is thrilled to announce Mr. Ryan Haygood as the keynote speaker. For more information and to purchase a ticket, go to www.alliancesd.org/ save-date-27th-peoples-celebration/. Tuesday, January 20 Board of Trustees Meeting January 20 (Tuesday) from 6 to 9 p.m., Bard Hall All First Church Members, Friends, and visitors are invited to attend our monthly Board Meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. “Open Mic” time is scheduled at every Board Meeting, because we’re interested in your opinions and ideas. You may speak, uninterrupted, for a maximum of three minutes on any church-related topic that interests you, except personnel matters. Wednesday, January 21 Coffee Conversations, Part 6 “The Threshold: Missiology – What is our sense of mission and sharing?” with Rev Kathleen Owens January 21 (Wednesday) at 6:45 p.m., Room 323 Join us for coffee and conversation. Rev Kathleen will lead conversations around the book “A House for Hope” to show how religious liberals have countered fundamentalists for generations, and provides progressives with a theological and spiritual foundation for the years ahead. Friday, January 23 Tuesday, January 20 Board of Trustees Meeting January 20 (Tuesday) from 6 to 9 p.m., Bard Hall All First Church Members, Friends, and visitors are invited to attend our monthly Board Meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. “Open Mic” time is scheduled at every Board Meeting, because we’re interested in your opinions and ideas. You may speak, uninterrupted, for a maximum of three minutes on any church-related topic that interests you, except personnel matters. Wednesday, January 21 Coffee Conversations, Part 6 “The Threshold: Missiology – What is our sense of mission and sharing?” with Rev Kathleen Owens January 21 (Wednesday) at 6:45 p.m., Room 323 Join us for coffee and conversation. Rev Kathleen will lead conversations around the book “A House for Hope” to show how religious liberals have countered fundamentalists for generations, and provides progressives with a theological and spiritual foundation for the years ahead. Friday, January 23 Family Dinner January 23 (Friday) at 6 p.m., Bard Hall We will play games and eat together as we welcome a new year together. We will celebrate what makes your family unique through creating family vision boards. Bring a dish to share and new and a desire to play. Family Dinner January 23 (Friday) at 6 p.m., Bard Hall We will play games and eat together as we welcome a new year together. We will celebrate what makes your family unique through creating family vision boards. Bring a dish to share and new and a desire to play. Ten Memory Boosters for the New Year January 23 (Friday) from 7 to 9 p.m., Room 323 We will look at effective ways to improve memory that apply to daily life: Focus, Checklist, Prioritize, Rehearse, Routinize, Cue, Sleep, Unstress, Stimulate, Reinforce. Ten Memory Boosters for the New Year January 23 (Friday) from 7 to 9 p.m., Room 323 We will look at effective ways to improve memory that apply to daily life: Focus, Checklist, Prioritize, Rehearse, Routinize, Cue, Sleep, Unstress, Stimulate, Reinforce. “Not onlyy must we be good, g , but we must also be good for something.” — Henryy David Thoreau “Love One Another” by Jason Shelton JUUL Tones Vocal Ensemble Andrea Newall, Director LLyrics i for f Paul: P l Let us love, ove, let et us serve, se ve, let et us honor o o one another; oh yes, let us love, let us serve, let l us honor h one another h as equals, equals hand in hand: that that'ss how we understand. Please rise in body or spirit for our Ch h Hymn Church H and d Aspiration. A i ti First Church Hymn English: li h From all who dwell below the skies, skies Let faith and hope with love arise, arise L tb Let beauty, t truth, t th and d good db be sung Th Through h ev’ry ’ land, l d b ev’ry by ’ 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, M the May th questt for f truth t th be b its it sacrament,, And service be its prayer To dwell together in peace, To seekk knowledge k l d iin ffreedom, d And to help one another in fellowship, This is our Aspiration. First Church Aspiration Spanish: p El amor es la doctrina de esta iglesia, L bú La búsqueda d de d lla verdad d d es su sacramento Y el servicio es su oración. Habitar juntos en paz, Buscar la l verdad d d con lib libertad, d 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 # 149 in the grey hymnal “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Andrea Newall, Newall song leader Justin Murphy-Mancini, O Organist i and d Pianist i i “Lift Every Voice and Sing” V Verse 1 off 3: 3 Lift everyy voice and sing, g, till earth and heaven ring, ring with the harmonies of liberty; “Lift Every Voice and Sing” V Verse 1 off 3: 3 Let our rejoicing j g rise high g as the listening skies, let it resound loud as the rolling sea. “Lift Every Voice and Sing” V Verse 1 off 3: 3 Singg a songg full of the faith that the dark past has taught us; sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; “Lift Every Voice and Sing” V Verse 1 off 3: 3 Facingg the rising g sun of our new day begun, let us march on till victory is won. “Lift Every Voice and Sing” V Verse 2 off 3: 3 Stonyy the road we trod,, bitter the chastening rod, felt in the days when hope unborn had died; “Lift Every Voice and Sing” V Verse 2 off 3: 3 Yet with a steadyy beat,, have not our weary feet come to the place for which our fathers sighed? “Lift Every Voice and Sing” V Verse 2 off 3: 3 We have come over a wayy that with tears has been watered; we have come, treading our path thru h the h bl blood d off the h slaughtered, slaughtered “Lift Every Voice and Sing” V Verse 2 off 3: 3 Out from the ggloomyy past, p , till now we stand at last where the white gleam of our bright star is cast. “Lift Every Voice and Sing” V Verse 3 off 3: 3 God of our weary years, years God of our silent tears, tears thou h who h h hast b brought h us thus far on the way; “Lift Every Voice and Sing” V Verse 3 off 3: 3 Thou who hast by thy might led us into the light, light k keep us forever f in i the h path, h we pray. “Lift Every Voice and Sing” V Verse 3 off 3: 3 Lest our feet strayy from the places, p , our God, where we met thee; lest our hearts drunk with the wine of the world, we fforgett th thee; “Lift Every Voice and Sing” V Verse 3 off 3: 3 Shadowed beneath thyy hand,, may we forever stand, true to our God, true to our native land. Please be seated. “The The Children's Children s Crusade” Crusade Tale Dr. Melissa James, Director of Children’s and Family Ministries Children’ss Affirmation Children We are Unitarian Universalists, Universalists a people of open minds, minds loving hearts, and welcoming hands. Afirmación de los Niños Somos Unitario Universalistas, Universalistas personas de mentes abiertas, abiertas corazones amorosos y manos que dan la bienvenida. “Gavotte” Gavotte b Ignatius by i SSancho h Justin Murphy-Mancini, Organist and Pianist January 18: UU Justice Ministry of CA This Sunday, Sunday our offering is in support of the UU Justice Ministry of California. UUJM advances justice in our state by cultivating and connecting leaders and communities, and by empowering the public bli voice i off th those who h share h UU values and p principles. p Their jjustice program focuses in the areas of economic justice environmental justice, justice, justice immigrant justice, and LGBT Equality. “In In a Sentimental Mood Mood” b Duke by k Elli Ellington Justin Murphy-Mancini, Organist and Pianist Rev Dr. Rev. Dr Martin Luther King King, Jr Jr. Collage Where are the borderlands in your life? Please remain seated for hymn #1040 in the teal hymnal “Hush” Andrea Newall, song leader J i Murphy-Mancini, Justin M h M i i Organist g and Pianist “Hush” Verse 3 of 3: Hush, hush, somebody’s callin’ my name. (repeat two more times) Oh my Lord, oh my Lord, what shall I do? What shall I do? “Hush” Verse 3 of 3: Sounds like freedom, somebody’s callin’ my name. (repeat two more times) Oh my Lord, oh my Lord, what shall I do? What shall I do? “Hush” Verse 3 of 3: I m so glad I’m trouble don’t last always. (repeat two more times) Oh my Lord, oh my Lord, what shall I do? What shall I do? Extinguishing the Chalice for Robert b McMahon h “MLK” MLK by U2, b 2 arranged by Bob Chilcott JUUL Tones Vocal Ensemble A d Andrea Newall, N ll Di Director L i for Lyrics f Paul: P l Sleep tonight, and may your dreams be realized. If the thundercloud passes, rain, let it rain down on him. him So let it be, be so let it be. “Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, i Jr. ” Rev. Kathleen Owens, Rev Owens Lead Minister Where are the borderlands in your life? Please rise in body or spirit for hymn # 1030 in the teal hymnal “Siyahamba” Andrea Newall, song leader Justin Murphy-Mancini, O Organist i t and d Pianist Pi i t “Siyahamba” ((“We We Are Marching Marching”)) Zulu Verse: Siyahamb ekukhanyen Siyahamb’ ekukhanyen’ kwenkhos, kwenkhos siyahamb’ ekukhanyen’ kwenkhos’. siyahamb’ ekukhanyen’ kwenkhos’. siyahamb’ i h b’ ekukhanyen’ k kh ’ kwenkhos’. k kh ’ “Siyahamba” ((“We We Are Marching Marching”)) Zulu Verse: Siyahamba, oo, Siyahamba oo siyahamb’ ekukhanyen’ kwenkhos’. Siyahamba, oo, siyahamb’ i h b’ ekukhanyen’ k kh ’ kwenkhos’. k kh ’ “Siyahamba” ((“We We Are Marching Marching”)) English Verse: We are marching in the light of God, God we are marchingg in the light g of God. We are marching in the light of God, we are marching hi in i the th light li ht off God. G d “Siyahamba” ((“We We Are Marching Marching”)) English Verse: We are marching, marching oo, oo we are marchingg in the light g of God. We are marching, oo, we are marching hi in i the th light li ht off God. G d “Siyahamba” ((“We We Are Marching Marching”)) Spanish Verse: Caminando en la luz de Dios, Caminando en la luz de Dios, Caminando en la luz de Dios, Caminando en la luz de Dios. Dios “Siyahamba” ((“We We Are Marching Marching”)) Spanish Verse: Caminando, oo Caminando en la luz de Dios. Caminando, oo Caminando en la luz de Dios. Dios “Siyahamba” ((“We We Are Marching Marching”)) Zulu Verse: Siyahamb ekukhanyen Siyahamb’ ekukhanyen’ kwenkhos, kwenkhos siyahamb’ ekukhanyen’ kwenkhos’. siyahamb’ ekukhanyen’ kwenkhos’. siyahamb’ i h b’ ekukhanyen’ k kh ’ kwenkhos’. k kh ’ “Siyahamba” ((“We We Are Marching Marching”)) Zulu Verse: Siyahamba, oo, Siyahamba oo siyahamb’ ekukhanyen’ kwenkhos’. Siyahamba, oo, siyahamb’ i h b’ ekukhanyen’ k kh ’ kwenkhos’. k kh ’ Please remain standing for the blessing. Please be seated. If you stay for the postlude, please refrain from talking. For some, the Postlude is a meaningful component of their Worship experience. “Other Other Sheep Sheep” b R. Nathaniel by h i l Dett Justin Murphy-Mancini, Organist and Pianist
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