Worship on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 10am
“There Was a Fork in the Road, So I Took It” Worship Service. In person in the Sanctuary and via livestream on this page at 10am.
Worship leader: Senior Minister Rev. David Miller
Worship leader: Senior Minister Rev. David Miller
Worship participants: Director of Music and Arts Laura Weiss, Director of Family Ministries and Lifespan Faith Formation Diana Tycer, Assistant Director of Family Ministries Courtney Firth, Worship Associate Christopher Doorley
Religious Exploration: No RE classes; all-Congregation Worship Service and Fall Festival. Child care available for infants and toddlers 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, Donnie Emerick, Raina G.; Tom Hettenhouser, 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: It’s Possible by Anthony Blair Hall. Performed by Joyful Noise! Music and Movement Group
- Introduction to the Welcome Song: Worship Associate Christopher Doorley
- Welcome Song: You Are Welcome/Here Together by Laura Weiss/David Glasgow
- Greeting: Senior Minister Rev. David Miller
- Land Acknowledgement: Christopher Doorley
- Chalice Lighting: Christopher Doorley
- Hymn #1040: Hush. African American spiritual
- Introducing the Theme: Rev. David Miller and Children
- Music: Lead With Love by Melanie DeMore. Performed by Voices of Hope
- Child Dedications: Rev. David Miller, Director of Family Ministries and Lifespan Faith Formation Diana Tycer, Assistant Director of Family Ministries Courtney Firth
- Music: We Shall Be Known by MaMuse. Performed by the UUCF Choir
- Working Together: Rev. David Miller
- Music: Free, from KPop Demon Hunters. Performed by Voices of Hope
- Offering Introduction: Dillon Ginley, President, Board of Directors
- Offertory: United in Purpose by Rollo Dilworth. Performed by the UUCF Choir
- Offering Dedication: Christopher Doorley
- Wrap Up: Rev. David Miller
- Extinguishing the Chalice: Christopher Doorley
- Announcements: Rev. David Miller
- Benediction: Rev. David Miller
- Closing Hymn #1024: When the Spirit Says Do. African American spiritual; arr. David Glasgow
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 October is the Transgender Education Association – or TGEA – which provides support for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals to help them understand and accept their lives and overcome a sense of isolation through a supportive environment and day-to-day assistance, including social opportunities, peer counseling, and referrals to professional, institutional, and other appropriate resources. TGEA actively promotes and encourages participation in an extensive public education program for individuals, groups, medical and mental health professionals, and colleges, to eliminate prejudice and discrimination within the general public. DONATE HERE.