April 7, 2024

Unity of Being: A message of interdependence in Ramadan

Throughout Islamic history, particularly amongst major Sufi scholars and mystics like Ibn Arabi, Ibn Sabin, and Rumi, there's a concept of oneness that really gets to the core of our values: Wahdat al-Wujūd, the "Unity of Being", the interconnectedness and interdependence of all things seen and unseen. As Ramadan comes to a close, let us reflect on how moments like Ramadan can help us step back, stop, and reflect on how little difference we have from one another and how truly "Unitarian" our existence is.

Welcome: Dr. Tuli Patel, Lead Ministry Team

Hymn: #347 “Gather the Spirit” Joëlle Bochner

Chalice Lighting: Abigail Laney, Worship Associate

Time for All Ages: On Ramadan adapted from Fasting and Dates by Johnny Zucker, Pablo Vazquez

Hymn: #1032 Daoona Nayeesh

Candlelighting: 9:30 Allyson Murphy 11:00 Cathy Menendez

Hymn: #318 “We Would Be One”

Testimonial: Erika Malinoski, Capital Campaign Co-Chair

Offertory: piano solo

Meditation, Part 1: Congregational Dhikr (with Andre Bernard 9:30)

Sermon: “Unity of Being: A Message of Interdependence in Ramadan”, Pablo Vazquez

Meditation, Part 2: Congregational Dhikr (with Andre Bernard 9:30)

Welcoming Visitors: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner

Benediction: Pablo Vazquez

Postlude piano solo

With special thanks to the volunteers and staff who made our service possible:

Live Stream Technician: Will Cisco 

Board Greeter: Barbara Heisler 

Welcome Team:Hilary Polk

Lyndsey Tyler-Garibaldi

Jeff Garibaldi