Mar. 17, 2024, 10 a.m. – “When One Door Closes” multiplatform service in the Sanctuary and via livestream.
- Worship participants: Senior Minister Rev. David A. Miller and Worship Associate Mariya Curry. Audiovisual support provided by members of the AV Tech Team: Dave Anderson, Haydar Bolunmez, Bill Braband, Tom Hettenhouser, Mary Lareau, Ben Mellott and/or Alan Steel.
- Music: Parker’s Arc Worship Band, featuring Julian Berkowitz, drums; Bob Carr, guitar; Chip McCaslin, guitar; Pete Rafle, bass; and Laura Weiss, keyboard
- Religious Exploration: Special RE with three multi-age sessions; toddlers/preschool, grades K-6, and MS/HS. Child care through age 3 in the Nursery. Following service, High Schoolers are invited to brunch at IHOP. Meet outside the Sanctuary at 11:30 a.m.
- Commemorative dedication: Nancy Smith provided a donation to commemorate the Mar. 17 service in honor of Albert and Alice Byrd, UUCF members who passed away in 2020 and 2021, respectively.
- Rebroadcasts: The entire service is rebroadcast on Sundays at 1 and 7 p.m., and Mondays and Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Order of Worship
- Opening Music: You Are the New Day by John David; Arr. Peter Knight. Performed by the UUCF Choir
- Welcome Song: You are Welcome/Here Together by Laura Weiss and David Glasgow
- Greeting and Call to Worship: Rev. David Miller
- Land Acknowledgement Prayer: Worship Associate Mariya Curry
- Chalice Lighting: Mariya Curry
- Hymn: Wake, Now, My Senses #298
- Time for All Ages Story: read by Rev. David Miller
- Singing the Children to RE: We Send You On Your Way
- Annual Giving Campaign Video and Testimonial – Pete Krone
- Ritual of Candle Lighting: Mariya Curry
- Prayer: Rev. David Miller
- Song of Prayer: Meditation on Breathing #1009
- Offering Music: The Storm is Passing Over By Charles A. Tindley. Performed by the UUCF Choir
- Offering Dedication: Mariya Curry
- Sermon: Rev. David Miller
- Extinguishing the Chalice: Mariya Curry
- Announcements and Benediction: Rev. David Miller
- Hymn: Hush #1040
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