Worship on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 10am
“Gratitude for the Imperfection of Democracy” Worship Service. In the Sanctuary and via livestream at 10am.
Worship leader: Senior Minister Rev. David Miller
Worship leader: Senior Minister Rev. David Miller
Worship participants: Director of Family Ministries and Lifespan Faith Formation Diana Tycer, Assistant Director of Family Ministries Courtney Firth, and Worship Associate Catherine Ives
Music: Jazz Trio: Dave Anderson, piano; Jon Modell, percussion; Blake Simpkins, upright bass. Hymn leader: Corynne Gerow and Cy Shuster.
Religious Exploration: All children and youth start in worship. Middle and high school youth stay in worship. Preschool and elementary ages then go to RE Fun & Friendship for 45 minutes of activities, snack, and supervised play. Fun & Friendship ends at 11:15am. 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.
Parking: To be more welcoming to visitors, if you are able, please park next door in the far back area of the Latter Day Saints parking lot. UUCF has permission to park there. A path between the two congregations is close to Hunter Miller Road.
Parking: To be more welcoming to visitors, if you are able, please park next door in the far back area of the Latter Day Saints parking lot. UUCF has permission to park there. A path between the two congregations is close to Hunter Miller Road.
Order of Worship
- Announcements Video
- Prelude: Take Five by Paul Desmond. Performed by the Jazz Trio: Dave Anderson, piano; Jon Modell, percussion; and Blake Simpkins, upright bass
- Introduction to the Welcome Song: Worship Associate Catherine Ives
- Welcome Song: You Are Welcome/Here Together by Laura Weiss/David Glasgow
- Greeting: Senior Minister Rev. David Miller
- Land Acknowledgement: Catherine Ives
- Chalice Lighting: Catherine Ives
- Hymn #1074: Turn the World Around by Harry Belafonte
- Time for All Ages: The President of the Jungle by André Rodrigues, Larissa Ribeiro, Paula Desgualdo and Pedro Markun. Read by Director of Family Ministries Diana Tycer and Assistant Director of Family Ministries Courtney Firth
- Singing the Children to RE: We Send You on Your Way
- Prayer: Rev. David Miller
- Ritual of Candle Lighting: Rev. David Miller
- Candle Lighting Music: In Your Own Sweet Way by Dave Brubeck
- Offering Introduction: Máriya Curry, co-chair of the Worship Committee
- Offertory: Blue Rondo A La Turk by Dave Brubeck. Performed by Dave Anderson
- Offering Dedication: Catherine Ives
- Sermon: Rev. David Miller
- Music: It’s A Raggy Waltz by Dave Brubeck. Performed by the Jazz Trio
- Extinguishing the Chalice: Catherine Ives
- Announcements: Rev. David Miller
- Benediction: Rev. David Miller
- Closing Hymn #1020: Woyaya by Loughty Amoa, Solomon Amarfio, Robert M. Bailey, Roy Bedeau, Francis T. Osei, Whendell K. Richardson, and Mac Tontoh
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 November is Centreville United Methodist Church Food Ministries, an outreach program that serves low-income families in the local community. Once a month, the ministry distributes groceries at a local library. On another day each month, families receive groceries, clothing, diapers, household linens, toys, and children’s books. The ministry also provides some job training opportunities. DONATE HERE.