“…To Nurture the Spark of your Precious Life”
Sunday, November 12, 2023, 10:25 am
Online on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620
Passcode: BUF
Zoom by phone, for audio only: (346) 248-7799
Meeting ID: 738 363 620
Passcode: 306220
Gathering Music Short pieces by Schumann, Turk, Kirchner & Mozart
Melanie Rieck, piano
Welcome Rev Paul Beckel and Steffany Raynes
Prelude Lark in the Clear Air, by Sir Samuel Ferguson
Chalice Lighting This Little Light of Mine – led by Su Livingston
Covenant
Love is the spirit of this fellowship, and service gives it life.
Celebrating our diversity, and joined by a quest for truth,
We work for peace, and honor all creation.
This is our covenant.
Singing Together Szekely Aldas, Spirit of Life
Children’s Focus Annie Sorich, Courtney Pocock, Erin Vonnahme
Children’s Blessing
We hold you in our love as you go, as you go.
May your heart be at peace as you go.
To nurture the spark of your precious life,
We hold you in our love as you go.
Singing Together Let there be Peace on Earth
Beloved-Community Moment Beth Brownfield
Reflections Steffany Raynes
Chalice Choir Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal
Reflections Paul Beckel
Congregational Sharing
Social & Environmental Justice Collection Jane Ronca-Washburn
for BUF’s Partner, The Unitarian Church of Magyarszovat, Romania
Sharing our Gifts Blind Mary & Shenandoah
in style of Celtic Harp, by Kim Robertson
Singing Together #1011, Return Again
Benediction
Singing Together #155, Circle ‘Round
Circle ‘round for freedom, circle ‘round for peace.
For all of us imprisoned, circle for release.
Circle for the planet, circle for each soul.
For the children of our children, keep the circle whole.
Afterward
If you’re with us on Zoom today, please stay after the service for our online coffee hour. If you’re here in person, please join us downstairs for coffee and conversation. Visitors: you may wish to use a red cup — then we’ll know you’re open to a bit of orientation.
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