Worship Service on May 25 at 10am
“Lessons From an Intern” – In person in the Sanctuary and via livestream on this page.
Worship Leader: Intern Minister Cara Fortner
Worship participants: Director of Family Ministries and Lifespan Faith Formation Diana Tycer and Worship Associate Hilary Barnes
Music: Francesca Hurst, piano; Lisa Riddle, hymn leader; Cara Fortner, ukulele and vocals.
Religious Exploration (RE): Memorial Day Weekend All-Congregation Worship Service. No RE classes. Child care for babies and toddlers available in the Sanctuary Nursery.
Audiovisual Support: led by A/V Specialist 1 Ben Mellott, the team is made up of the following staff/volunteers: Dave Anderson, Bill Braband, Leigh Eggleston, Donny Emerick, Raina G., Tom Hettenhouser, and Mary Lareau.
Rebroadcasts: The service is rebroadcast on the livestreaming page on Sunday at 1 and 7pm and Monday and Tuesday at 7pm.
Worship Leader: Intern Minister Cara Fortner
Worship participants: Director of Family Ministries and Lifespan Faith Formation Diana Tycer and Worship Associate Hilary Barnes
Music: Francesca Hurst, piano; Lisa Riddle, hymn leader; Cara Fortner, ukulele and vocals.
Religious Exploration (RE): Memorial Day Weekend All-Congregation Worship Service. No RE classes. Child care for babies and toddlers available in the Sanctuary Nursery.
Audiovisual Support: led by A/V Specialist 1 Ben Mellott, the team is made up of the following staff/volunteers: Dave Anderson, Bill Braband, Leigh Eggleston, Donny Emerick, Raina G., Tom Hettenhouser, and Mary Lareau.
Rebroadcasts: The service is rebroadcast on the livestreaming page on Sunday at 1 and 7pm and Monday and Tuesday at 7pm.
Order of Worship
- Announcements Video
- Opening Music: Fountain of Diana by William Gillock. Performed by Francesca Hurst, piano
- Introduction to the Welcome Song: Worship Associate Hilary Barnes
- Welcome Song: You Are Welcome/Here Together by Laura Weiss/David Glasgow
- Greeting: Intern Minister Cara Fortner
- Land Acknowledgement: Director of Family Ministries Diana Tycer
- Chalice Lighting: Hilary Barnes
- Memorial Candle: Cara Fortner
- Hymn #311: Let It Be a Dance by Ric Masten
- Time for All Ages: Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem. Words By Amanda Gorman; pictures by Loren Long. Read by Diana Tycer.
- Prayer: Cara Fortner
- Ritual of Candle Lighting
- Hymn of Prayer #1008: Meditation on Breathing by Sarah Dan Jones
- Offering introduction: David Saunders
- Offertory: Playing Love by Ennio Morricone. Performed by Francesca Hurst
- Offering Dedication: Hilary Barnes
- Sermon: Cara Fortner
- Music Meditation: A Little Bit of Love by Dave Gibson, Jax, Rivers Cuomo, and Wayne Wilkins. Performed by Cara Fortner, ukulele and vocals
- Extinguishing the Chalice: Hilary Barnes
- Announcements: Cara Fortner
- Benediction: Cara Fortner
- Closing Hymn #1021: Lean On Me by Bill Withers
Share the Plate Offering
UUCF shares half of its weekly offering with a nonprofit doing work consistent with UUCF’s mission. The Share the Plate recipient for May is New River Abortion Access Fund. Based in the New River Valley of Southwest Virginia, the fund works to ensure that all pregnant people have access to affordable, compassionate abortion care by eliminating economic barriers to access. The fund operates a volunteer-run helpline that provides direct financial support to those seeking abortion care. New River Abortion Access Fund is a proud member of the National Network of Abortion Funds. DONATE HERE.