June 16, 2024

Everything Flows

On this father’s day we dive deeper into our theme of renewal. We explore the concept of impermanence - everything flows - and how it creates both challenges and opportunities. We try to see how we navigate these as UUs. The worship will be led by Wim Sweldens, one of our worship associates.

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

Welcome and Chalice Lighting: Wim Sweldens

Hymn #108 My Life Flows on in Endless Song: Tami Petty

Father’s Day Litany by Pablo Vazquez: Missy Rogers, Worship Associate (see below)

Change by Tracy Chapman

Candle Lighting: Shawn Jordan, Beacon Chaplain 

Hymn #350 The Ceaseless Flow of Endless Time

Reading: Story of the Chinese Farmer written by Dr. Christopher Kaczor (many versions exist) Read by Missy Rogers, Worship Associate 

Testimonial: Adam Gonnerman, Beacon Member 

Breakaway by Matthew Gerrard, Bridget Benenate, and Avril Lavigne

Sermon: Wim Sweldens

Turn, Turn, Turn by Pete Seeger

Benediction: Missy Rogers and Wim Sweldens 

Postlude piano solo

FATHER’S DAY LITANY, Pablo Vazquez

Leader: On this Father's Day, we lift our voices recognition,

Response: For the fathers who nurture and guide us in all their forms and positions.

Leader: For adoptive fathers who chose love as their bond,

Response: We honor your commitment, your care, and beyond.

Leader: For foster fathers who open their homes with such love,

Response: We acknowledge your compassion, going beyond and above.

Leader: For those grieving a father who has passed,

Response: We offer deep solace, know in our memories they’ll last.

Leader: For those with pained relationships, complex and profound,

Response: We stand with you, in solidarity, always around.

Leader: For unknown fathers, whose names we don’t know,

Response: We acknowledge your part in our lives as we grow.

Leader: For grandfathers and ancestors, with such wisdom and care,

Response: We honor your legacies, which we proudly do bear.

Leader: For fathers grieving children, gone too soon from us all,

Response: We hold you in our thoughts and to their spirits we call.

Leader: For teachers, mentors, uncles and chosen fathers who help and inspire

Response: We thank you for your guidance, ever lifting us higher.

Leader: For those who longed to be fathers but faced barriers untold,

Response: We stand with you, let your stories unfold.

Leader: For queer and trans fathers, facing prejudice and hate,

Response: We stand by your side, your love we celebrate.

Leader: For Brown and Black fathers, giving great care,

Response: We amplify your voices, so glad you are there.

Leader: For fathers oppressed by religion's tight reins,

Response: We support your liberation, breaking free from those chains.

Leader: For fathers oppressed by authoritarian might,

Response: We resist together, in the fight for what's right.

Leader: For fathers who struggle against racism's cruel hand,

Response: We stand against bigotry, united we'll stand.

Leader: For fathers who pass on revolutionary values to their kin,

Response: We honor your legacy, in this fight we’ll win.

Leader: On this Father's Day, let us honor and uplift,

Response: All fathers, in their diversity, our gratitude, our love, our gift.

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

Live Stream Technician: Will Cisco

Worship associate: Missy Rogers

Welcome Team: Ron Schnieder and Missy Rogers

Virtual Usher: Denise Soppas