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May God—the mind that sees our faults, the tears that sting our wounds, the laugh that soothes our aches, and the love that redeems us all—be illuminated by the light we kindle in this house of faith.Chalice Lighting | By Max A Coots | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Balance, Brokenness, Caring, Compassion, Despair, Faith, Forgiveness, God, Grace, HealingWorship element -
"Let there be light!" Let it shine in dark places, in moments of pain, in times of grief, in the darkness of hatred, violence, oppression, where there is discouragement and despair. Wherever darkness is to be put to flight, "Let there be light!"...Chalice Lighting | By Gordon B McKeeman | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 6th Principle (World Community), Balance, Christianity, Compassion, Despair, Grief, Healing, Hope, Oppression, Pain, Sorrow, Unitarian Universalism, ViolenceWorship element -
O God of life, help us make this church a refuge from the world, a place where the rules are different....Meditation | By Richard Trudeau | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Acceptance, Community, Compassion, Direct Experience, Growth, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Purpose, Service, Teamwork, TrustWorship element
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Eternal God, Source of All Creation, we would give substance to our thankfulness by resolving to make right use of the gifts we have received from thy bounty. With thy gift of the senses we would fashion and preserve a world of beauty for all....Meditation | By Robert Walsh | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Abundance, Beauty, Compassion, Discernment, Gratitude, Justice, Peace, Responsibility, Searching, Thanksgiving, TruthWorship element
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Loving God, We pause in the stillness to rest for a moment, to quiet ourselves so that we can feel what stirs within us. Each breath draws us closer to the pulse of life and with each exhalation we make room for something new. May we find in this gathering the comfort of those who care. May we...Prayer | By Leaf Seligman | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Balance, Compassion, God, Gratitude, Kindness, Meaning, PurposeWorship element -
Here is where it all begins. It cannot be otherwise. Here we have come to listen, we have come to hear. An old woman sat here yesterday on a park bench, a brown bag at her side, her eyes sparkling as children frolicked on a carousel. "Nice day," I said. "You're right," she said, and smiled....Meditation | By Maureen Killoran | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Compassion, Connections, Direct Experience, Listening, Relationships, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element
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We gather together to face ourselves honestly, to forgive ourselves gently, to love one another fervently.Opening | By Philip Larson | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Compassion, Forgiveness, LoveWorship element
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God of life and beauty: We pray for the quietness of snowflakes, knowing that love is quiet. We pray for the kindness of small acts, knowing gentleness is fragile....Prayer | By Lucinda S Duncan | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Advent, Compassion, God, Kindness, Living Our Faith, Service, Unitarian Universalism, Vulnerability, Winter, Winter Solstice / YuleWorship element -
I want to tell you right up-front that I am unabashedly pro-life. I am also unashamedly pro-abortion. What I am not is unequivocally running for political office! Now, some of you might consider my reproductive platform to be oxymoronic. The fact is that many of us find ourselves in this place of...Sermon | By Cynthia Frado | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Compassion, Discernment, Reproductive Justice, SexualityWorship element
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Quote | By Henri Frederic Amiel | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Activism, Compassion, Integrity, Presence, Prophetic Words & DeedsWorship element
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The element of fire represents passion, veracity, authenticity, and vitality. If the chalice is the supporting structure of Unitarian Universalism, then we are the flame....Chalice Lighting | By Sarah Lammert | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Challenge, Commitment, Community, Compassion, Freedom, Living Our Faith, Love, Power, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, VulnerabilityWorship element -
(May be read responsively) For every time we make a mistake and we decide to start again: We light this chalice. For every time we are lonely and we let someone be our friend: We light this chalice. For every time we are disappointed and we choose to hope: We light this chalice.Chalice Lighting | By Maureen Killoran | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Acceptance, Beginnings, Community, Compassion, Forgiveness, Healing, Letting Go, Meaning, Relationships, Sorrow, Unitarian Universalism, Yom KippurWorship element -
Our time in this place may have ended, but our connection to each other and this community remains. Together may we walk the path of justice, speak words of love, live the selfless deed, trod gently upon the earth, and fill the world with compassion. Until we meet again, blessed be.Closing | By Kathy A Huff | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Caring, Community, Compassion, Connections, Justice, Love, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element
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Now may our wisdom show itself in compassion and understanding; and may the fruits of the spirit be apparent in our lives.Closing | By Philip Randall Giles | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Compassion, Integrity, WisdomWorship element
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As we depart one from another, let our hearts be secure through every human season. Let our hearts be secure in seasons of anguish as in seasons of joy, in seasons of failure as in seasons of success, in seasons of uncertainty as in seasons of security....Closing | By James A Hobart | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Compassion, Integrity, Mindfulness, Peace, Self-Respect, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element
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Go in peace. Live simply, at home in yourself. Be just in your word, just in deed. Remember the depth of your own compassion. Do not forget your power in the days of your powerlessness. Do not desire with desire to be wealthier than your peers, and never stint your hand of charity. Practice...Closing | By Mark Belletini | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Body, Compassion, Peace, Power, Purpose, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element
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May we open ourselves ever more fully to that Eternal Mystery which lures us onward toward life and creativity. May we find the courage to live our faith, to speak our truth, and to strive together for a world where freedom abounds and justice truly does roll down like water. May we know the...Meditation | By Carol Meyer | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Compassion, Connections, Mystery, Prophetic Words & Deeds, VulnerabilityWorship element
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May our lives be blest according to the depth of our love, the persistence of our faith, our willingness to forgive and be compassionate, and in proportion to our yearning to be free. Amen.Meditation | By Paul H Beattie | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Compassion, Faith, Forgiveness, Freedom, SearchingWorship element
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Spirit of life, we come from different spaces. Some of us arrive alive with hope and joy. Some of us come in loneliness or fear -- looking for friendship and support but not sure we'll find it.Meditation | By Tony A Larsen | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Compassion, ConnectionsWorship element
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At this quiet time and in this place of worship we would seek to know more deeply what it means to love one another. We know so well our own needs. We know that we, ourselves need understanding, affection and recognition. Why is it then that so often we hesitate to extend these precious gifts to...Meditation | By Edward T Atkinson | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Commitment, Compassion, Kindness, Power, Unitarian Universalism, VulnerabilityWorship element