Worship on Sunday, May 10, 10am: “Curiosity is Not Enough.” In person in the Sanctuary and via livestream on this page.
“Curiosity Is Not Enough” Worship Service. In person in the Sanctuary and via livestream at 10am.
Sunday, May 10, 10am, Sanctuary or via livestream
Worship leaders: Senior Minister Rev. David A. Miller
Other participants: Director of Music and Arts Laura Weiss, Social Justice Coordinator Andrew Batcher, and Worship Associate Cy Shuster
Music: Parker’s Arc: David Addis, Bob Carr, Rosanna Hanson, Jon Modell, Pete Rafle, Consuelo Sevilla, Laura Weiss
Religious Exploration (RE): No RE; all-ages worship service. 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: I Won’t Back Down by Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne. Performed by Parker’s Arc Worship Band: David Addis, Bob Carr, Rosanna Hanson, Jon Modell, Pete Rafle, Consuelo Sevilla, Laura Weiss
- Introduction to the Welcome Song: Worship Associate Cy Shuster
- Welcome Song: You Are Welcome/Here Together by Laura Weiss/David Glasgow
- Greeting: Senior Minister Rev. David Miller
- Bridge Testimonial: Steve Bogart
- Land Acknowledgement: Cy Shuster
- Chalice Lighting: Cy Shuster
- Hymn #1018: Come and Go With Me. African American spiritual
- Time for All Ages Story: The Girl With Big, Big Questions by Britney Winn Lee. Illustrations by Jacob Souva
- Prayer: Rev. David Miller
- Ritual of Candle Lighting
- Music Meditation #95: There Is More Love Somewhere. African American folk hymn
- Offering Introduction: Gina Wells, Board of Directors, and Social Justice Coordinator Andrew Batcher
- Offertory: Ain’t No Mountain High Enough by Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson. Performed by Parker’s Arc Worship Band
- Offering Dedication: Cy Shuster
- Sermon: Rev. David Miller
- Extinguishing the Chalice: Cy Shuster
- 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 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.