October 20, 2024

Who says you can’t wear white after Labor Day?

Join Rev. Dr. Jé Hooper Ph.D. in a critical examination of the adage, “Don’t wear white after Labor Day!” (to avoid a fashion faux pas). We’ll delve into what happens when we do not interrogate myths and challenge narratives that uphold social status under the guise of social standards. We eventually adopt narratives that confine and hinder our authenticity and cause us to lose the deep connection with ourselves, preventing us from living as fully as we are able. Let's explore this myth together and put on a garment of collective worth.

Program for children and youth: Children begin in Sanctuary (main level) & go to lower level after candle lighting.

Prelude: Vicki Carter, Pianist

Welcome: Chris Budin, Membership Coordinator

Hymn #1040 Hush, Ross Lekites and Vicki Carter

Chalice Lighting:

UUA Value: Pluralism

TFAA: “You Should, You Should,” adapted by Tuli Patel from the book of the same title by Ginny Tilby.

Candlelighting: Allyson Murphy (9:30am) Heather Stober (11:00am)

Hymn #352 Find a Stillness Ross Lekites and Vicki Carter

Reading/Reflection: Chris Budin

Testimony: Kimi Nakata, Beacon Board of Trustees

Offertory: Waving Through A Window by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul; Ross Lekites and Vicki Carter

Sermon: Rev. Dr. Jé Hooper

Hymn #118 This Little Light of Mine; Ross Lekites, Vicki Carter, Jean Crichton and Sarah Edvalson

Benediction:

Postlude: Vicki Carter

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

Worship Lead: Rev. Dr. Jé Hooper

Music: Vicki Carter and Ross Lekites

Live Stream Technician: Lux Chakrapani

Audio Tech: Prashant Korukonda

Worship Associate: Missy Roger

Board Greeter: Mia Morse

Welcome Team: Marty Rothfelder / Ron Schneider

Virtual Usher: Pablo Vazquez

Chaplain: Allison Murphy/ Heather Stober