July 07, 2024: "That Time the Rabbi Spiked the Punch"
Rev. Misha Sanders, Guest Minister
Sarah Barnett, Worship Associate
Why water into wine? Did Jesus choose the theme of his first miracle just to show everyone how much value he placed on having a good party? Maybe it was much deeper than that. Maybe not. Let’s have some fun talking about it!
Rev. Misha Sanders (she/her/hers), is wrapping up parish ministry in the Metro Atlanta area, and heading into community chaplaincy work. She is a fiery preacher of the good news of Unitarian Universalism, and believes that the whole world is built and rebuilt by the stories we tell ourselves and each other.
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Order of Service
Our order of service is available both here on our website and in print.Ringing of the World Bell
Prelude
Holling Smith-Borne, piano
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Announcement from MUUSA
Nate Warner
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Ray Money
“Joy Calls Unto Joy” by Gordon B. McKeeman
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Introduction of Guest Minister
Sarah Barnett, Worship Associate
Opening Words
“The Instinct to Play” by Reverend Shari Woodbury
Reverend Misha Sanders
Opening Hymn
#361 “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In”
Story
“Oh Say Can You Say?” by Dr. Suess
Musical Interlude
“See You Later, Alligator!” by Pam Blevins Hinkle
Social Justice Task Force Moment
Refugee and Immigrant Support and Education
Social Justice Task Forces:
Green Sanctuary
Habitat
Homelessness
Hunger
Hope for Prisoners
International Outreach
Just Peace
Racial Justice
Rainbow Rights
Refugee and Immigration
Reproductive Justice
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
“We Lift Up Every Joy” by Tess Baumberger
Reverend Misha Sanders
Offertory
Holling Smith-Borne, piano
During the Offertory, you are invited to silently light a candle to represent a joy or sorrow in your life.
You are invited to participate in this morning’s offering by contributing as the basket passes or online at uucb.churchcenter.com/giving. You may make a non-pledge gift or a contribution towards your annual pledge, or both, at that site. This fiscal year, 25% of our non-pledge Sunday offerings will be donated to Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County to fund the installation of solar panels and energy monitoring systems and mandated radon testing in Habitat homes. The non-profit organization and its volunteers work to make more affordable, energy-efficient, and safe housing available locally. See monroecountyhabitat.org for more information.
Gift of Music
“What a Gift” by Pam Blevins Hinkle
Reading
“Joy” by Terri Pahucki
Sarah Barnett, Worship Associate
Gift of Music
“Joy” by Jenna Torres, arr. Pam Blevins Hinkle
Sermon
“That Time the Rabbi Spiked the Punch”
Reverend Misha Sanders
Closing Hymn
#29 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
Extinguishing the Chalice Flame
Benediction
“To Soulfully Survive” by Heather Rion Starr
Postlude
“Let Us Go Out” by Pam Blevins Hinkle