Human Nature: Violence and Love

Muliti-colored atom with chalice and the word "Love" at the center

This Sunday’s service will be led by Reeb member Michael Nunley. His reflection considers whether human evolution could have made it more likely for people to engage in violence and whether the centrality of love in Unitarian-Universalism might offer a potent instrument for changing our violent culture.

Worship Associate: Marti Everett, Music: Candy Douglas

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Order of Service

  • Gathering Song  “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” #188
  • Welcome
  • Prelude  “Let There Be Peace” by Jason Tonioli
  • Call to Worship
  • Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
  • Centering in Beauty
  • Shared Music  “Love Will Guide Us” #131 (gray hymnal)
  • Time for All Ages  “I’m Sorry You Got Mad” by Kyle Lukoff
  • Shared Music  “Creative Love, We Give Our Thanks” #289 (gray hymnal)
  • Wisdom from the World’s Traditions “Toward a Greater ‘Us’” by Pat Lee Shipman
  • Reflection 
  • Offering  “Peace Will Come” by Tom Paxton
  • Joys and Sorrows
  • Shared Music  “There Is More Love Somewhere” #95 (gray hymnal) 
  • Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction

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