Celebrant:  Ash Anderson

November 13-19 is Transgender Awareness week, and November 20th is Transgender Remembrance Day.  Given the ways that so many different religions aggressively reject and marginalize LGBTQIA+ folks, causing tremendous harm, UUCP’s commitment to honor the sacredness of all people feels more important than ever.  Join us as we explore and embrace the ways our congregation can be a welcoming spiritual home for all.

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Order Of Service

Welcome
Greeting and Announcements
Territorial Acknowledgement
Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation
Opening Words
Opening Hymn:  #347, Gather the Spirit
Time for All Ages:  Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress, by Christine Baldacchino, illustrated by Isabelle Malenfant
Gift of Music:  True Colors, by Cyndi Lauper; Clover Fontaine and Alora Urie
Reeb Benediction
Stewardship Announcement & Testimonial
Offertory
Ritual for Trans Day of Remembrance:  Litany “We Bear Witness” By Amy G. S. A. Brooks
Musical Response:   #1053, How Could Anyone Ever Tell You
Reflections
Homily
Closing Hymn:  #23, Bring Many Names
Glitter Blessing (adapted from one in “Blessing it All”
Musical Benediction:  There Is a Love
Embodying the Flame
Spoken Benediction

Topics: Sanctuary