The culture of “estest” is the worstest trend ever! In the wake of the Olympics, we are once again glowing in admiration of gold medal-winners, luke-warm toward silver & bronze, and oblivious to the rest of the losers who didn’t win anything. If you’re not a GOAT, you’re not worth considering! When did we lose touch with the reality of human imperfection? Do we still have room for the less-than-perfect in our congregation? How does this shape our understanding of our UU mission?

Come meet Rev. Ruth & Watch the Sunday Service on Zoom and we will all watch together with some visiting time before and after!

Beginning at 9:45, click on this link:
Meeting ID: 945 2839 3873

We’ll visit and address any kinks in the system and begin watching the service at 10:00. Afterward, we’ll have our coffee and visit together some more!

See you Sunday!
Rev. Ruth

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UUFEC VIRTUAL SERVICE

ORDER of SERVICE

AUGUST 8, 2021

Opening Hymn “Whoever You Are” performed by the UU Church of Kent Peace Choir. The welcome statement of the Jefferson Unitarian Church in Gaden, Colorado.

Words of Welcome Reverend Ruth Van Lillian, minister at UUFEC (recorded)

Chalice Lighting “Across the Distance,” by Laura Thompson. Recorded by Sophia Lopez, Director of Religious Exploration
“Across the distance, the light from within me shines, sending love to all
Across the distance, your light is fuel that warms me
And helps to keep my own light burning
Together, we keep the flame of community burning bright.”

A Story for All Ages “I Got a Silver Medal,”told by Amy Weisberg, Member of Religious Exploration Committee

Hymn “How Could Anyone?” performed by the UU Society of Grafton and Upton, Massachusetts. #1053 in “Singing the Living Tradition.” Words and music by Libby Roderick.

Words of Meditation Reverend Ruth Vann Lillian (recorded)

Sermon “Estest is the Worstest,” delivered by Reverend Ruth Vann Lillian (recorded)

Extinguishing the Chalice “May the Light of Love” by Reverend Jude Geiger. Read by Sophia Lopez
“May the light of love be ever vigilant in our hearts and deeds.”

Closing Hymn “Spirit of Life,” performed by the First UU Parish Of Brewster Choir

Benediction Reverend Ruth Vann Lillian