July 28, 2024

Breaking the Chains: Exploring Liberation Theology

In UU congregations and seminaries across the country, there is a constant discussion going on: Are we a Liberal faith or a Liberationist faith? Liberation Theology has become one of the most influential theologies in modern history transcending its Latin American Catholic origins to influence traditions as vast as Protestantism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Shinto, and, of course, Unitarian Universalism. Join us for this final Sunday in Summer Minister Pablo Vazquez's July series on Freedom as we explore what Liberation Theology is and why it doesn't have to be one or the other and that we can, in fact, be both a Liberal faith and a Liberationist one.

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: Judy Brewer

Welcome: Pablo Vazquez

Hymn #123, “Spirit of Life”, Melanie Davis & Judy Brewer

Chalice Lighting: “For Our Collective Liberation”, Read by Dr. Tuli Patel and Chalice lit by Pablo Vazquez

Reading: Quotes from Liberation Theologians

Candlelighting: Cathy Menendez

Song: “Something in the Rain” by Tish Hinojosa,  Melanie Davis & Judy Brewer 

Meditation: Dr. Tuli Patel

Offertory Poem: “Freedom’s Plow” by Langston Hughes, Read by Pablo Vazquez

Offertory: “Somos el Barco” by Lorre Wyatt,  Melanie Davis & Judy Brewer

Sermon: “Breaking the Chains: Exploring Liberation Theology”, Pablo Vazquez

Hymn #1017 “Building a New Way”  Melanie Davis & Judy Brewer  

Benediction: Pablo Vazquez

Postlude piano solo, Judy Brewer

With gratitude to all who made today’s service possible:

Live Stream Technician: Will Cisco

Audio Tech: Riley Yau

Board Greeter: Mia Morse

Welcome Team: Suzanne Wagner

Chaplain: Cathy Menendez

Virtual Usher: Denise Soppas