August 18, 2024

It's Human Nature!

Unitarian and Univeralists have some serious wide-ranging opinions on exactly what is human nature. What do you think our essential nature is? And how does that impact our view of the world and collective future? Join Rev. Robin, just back from a trip with our Transylvanian Unitarian ancestors on some answers to this critical spiritual question.

Program for children and youth: PreK-5 grades begin in fellowship hall (lower level) this Sunday, for their summer program and themed activities. Grades 6-12 are off for the summer.

Prelude: John O’Neill

Come, Come Whoever You Are by Noah Aronson, Misa Iwama and John O’Neill

Welcome: Rachel Rydzewski, Worship Associate

Chalice Lighting: Misa Iwama, John O’Neill

Hymn #362 Rise Up O Flame

1st Reading: Excerpt 1941 Berry Street Essay written by James Luther Adams read by Rachel Rydzewski

Candlelighting: Allyson Murphy, Beacon Chaplain

Song: #101 Abide with Me Misa Iwama, John O’Neill

Prayer, Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner

2nd Reading: Biography written by Nikki Giovanni read by Rachel Rydzewski

Testimony: Allyson Murphy, Beacon Chaplain

Offertory: Come Down From The Tree by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, Misa Iwama, John O’Neill

Sermon: It’s Human Nature, Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner

Hymn #131 Love Will Guide Us, Misa Iwama, John O’Neill

Benediction: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner

Postlude: John O’Neill

With special thanks to all the volunteers and staff who make our service possible including:

Live Stream Technician: Will Cisco

Audio Tech: Riley Yau

Board Greeter: Ellie Muska

Welcome Team: Stefanie and Michael Szarek

Social Hour Coordinator: Chris Budin, Membership Coordinator