The “Wicked” movies are, in part, about how empire and facism try to create a narrative about what is “good” and what is “wicked.” This morning, we’ll explore what UU values, and UU theologies, might have to say in response. And we’ll start to explore practices of resistance to that narrative. [Free image from goodfon.com]
Worship Associate: Michael Nunley, Music: Folk Group and JRUUC Choir Members
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Order of Service
- Gathering Song “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” #188
- Welcome
- Prelude “My Religion” by Linda Smith Koehler
- Call to Worship
- Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
- Centering in Beauty
- Shared Music “May Nothing Evil Cross This Door” #1 (gray hymnal)
- Time for All Ages “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs” by Jon Scieszka
- Shared Music “Be Ours a Religion” #1058 (teal hymnal)
- Wisdom from the World’s Traditions
- Reflection
- Offering “For Good” by Stephen Schwartz
- Joys and Sorrows
- Shared Music “I Wish I Knew How” #151 (gray hymnal)
- Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction
Topics: Resistance