As we begin the month in which we reflect on “living love through the practice of repair,” we also find ourselves at the close of the days in which people of several religious traditions honor their ancestors. And we anticipate our national election day. So this morning, we’ll consider what our ancestors call us to be and do, and what it might mean to be good ancestors ourselves. And we’ll honor our ancestors – be they familial, cultural, or chosen – in ritual. And…
It’s “bring a friend” day – if you know someone who might benefit from Unitarian Universalism’s saving message, please invite them to join you!
Please bring a memento to place on an ancestor altar.
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The Share the Plate for Sunday October 27 and Sunday November 3 is the Goodman Community Center Thanksgiving Baskets. For decades the Goodman Community Center has been providing families with everything they need to make a traditional Thanksgiving meal at home. They started by serving several hundred families. This year they will serve four thousand – that’s more than 25,000 Dane County residents (including more than 10,000 children!
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Order of Service
- Gathering Song “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” #188
- Welcome
- Prelude “Fly on the Wall” by Aux Doucette
- Call to Worship
- Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
- Shared Music “Loosen, Loosen” by Aly Halpert
- Time for All Ages “Be a Good Ancestor” by Leona Prince and Gabrielle Prince
- Shared Music “We Are” #1051 (teal hymnal)
- Wisdom from the World’s Traditions “The Season of Grief and Memory:
- Remembering the Beloved Dead” by Irisanya Moon
- Reflection
- Offering “Come and Find Me” by Jason Shelton and Elizabeth Tarbox
- Joys and Sorrows
- Shared Music “There Is More Love Somewhere” #95 (gray hymnal)
- Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction
Topics: Repair