Worship on Sunday, May 3, 10am: “The Philosophy of Ted Lasso.” In person in the Sanctuary and via livestream on this page.
Worship leaders: Senior Minister Rev. David A. Miller
Other participants: Director of Music and Arts Laura Weiss, Social Justice Coordinator Andrew Batcher, Calla G., and Worship Associate Tania Harbourt
Music: Katherine Riddle, flute, and Laura Weiss, piano
Religious Exploration (RE): Fun & Friendship during RE time. Hello Friends (toddlers) and the 7-9th Grade and High School Our Whole Lives classes start in the Program Building at 10am. All other students start in worship and then proceed to Fun & Friendship in the Chapel of the Program Building. Child care available for infants and toddlers in the Sanctuary Nursery.
Service Rebroadcasts: Sunday at 1 and 7pm, and Monday and Tuesday at 7pm.
Audiovisual Support: led by A/V Specialist 1 Ben Mellott, the team is made up of the following staff/volunteers: Dave Anderson, Bill Braband, Joanna Edie, Donny Emerick, Raina G., Tom Hettenhouser, Mary Lareau
Service Rebroadcasts: Sunday at 1 and 7pm, and Monday and Tuesday at 7pm.
Order of Worship
- Announcements Video
- Prelude: Javanaise from Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano by Claude Bolling Performed by Katherine Riddle, flute, Laura Weiss, piano
- Introduction to the Welcome Song: Worship Associate Tania Harbourt
- Welcome Song: You Are Welcome/Here Together by Laura Weiss/David Glasgow
- Greeting: Senior Minister Rev. David Miller
- Testimonial: Betsy Bicknell
- Land Acknowledgement: Tania Harbourt
- Chalice Lighting: Tania Harbourt
- Hymn #1003: Where Do We Come From? Words: Paul Gaugin and Brian Tate | Music: Brian Tate
- Time for All Ages: High School Border Trip. Calla G. and Social Justice Coordinator Andrew Batcher
- Singing the Children to RE: We Send You On Your Way. Tune: Halle, Halle, Halle | Caribbean folk song
- Prayer: Rev. David Miller
- Ritual of Candle Lighting: Rev. David Miller
- Music Meditation: Irlandaise from Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano by Claude Bolling. Performed by Katherine Riddle, flute, and Laura Weiss, piano
- Offering Introduction: Dillon Ginley
- Offertory: Valse from Suite de Trois Morceaux by Benjamin Godard. Performed by Katherine Riddle, flute, and Laura Weiss, piano
- Offering Dedication: Tania Harbourt
- Video
- Sermon: Rev. David Miller
- Extinguishing the Chalice: Tania Harbourt
- Announcements: Rev. David Miller
- Benediction: Rev. David Miller
- Closing Hymn #298: Wake, Now, My Senses. Words: Thomas J. S. Mikelson | Music: Traditional Irish melody
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 Ayuda, which provides legal, social, and language services to help low-income immigrants throughout the DC region access justice and transform their lives. Ayuda’s expert and dedicated professionals help immigrants from anywhere in the world navigate the immigration and justice systems and access the social safety net. DONATE HERE.