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March 24, 2024 service for the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City. In lieu of a sermon, the Reverend J Sylvan conducts an AMA, answering written questions submitted by churchgoers and pulled at random from a box. Questions range from personal beliefs and experiences to organizational concerns and light-hearted questions about pizza. Lay minister Kathryn Anne also speaks on the topic of forgiveness.
*ORDER OF SERVICE*
00:00 🎵 Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" – music by David Owens
00:58 🎵 Prelude: "Lady Gaga Fugue" – music by Stefani Germanotta (American, b. 1986) and Nadir Khayat (Moroccan-Swedish, b. 1972); arr. by Giovanni Dettori (Italian, b. 1975) – David Owens, piano
02:45 🎵 Introit: # 188, "Come, Come, Whoever You Are" – words adapted from Rumi (1207-1273); music by Rev. Lynn Ungar (American, b. 1963); led by David Owens
03:36 Welcome & Announcements – Rev. J Sylvan
10:47 Chalice Lighting – Rev. J Sylvan
11:53 🎵 Opening Hymn: # 1008, "When Our Heart Is in a Holy Place"; words & music by Joyce Poley (Canadian, b. 1941) – David Owens, piano
15:23 Lay Minister: Kathryn Anne
23:54 🎵 Interlude: Aria in D minor, K. 32, by Domenico Scarlatti (Italian, 1685-1757) – David Owens, Kurzweil
25:36 Meditation – Rev. J Sylvan
30:42 Meditation Response: "We Will Go Out in the World" by David Owens, piano
33:27 🎵 Song of Gratitude: # 1010, "We Give Thanks" – words & music by Wendy Luella Perkins (Canadian, b. 1966); led by Rev. J Sylvan
34:02 Offertory – Rev. J Sylvan
34:56 🎵 Doxology: "From All that Dwell Below the Skies"
35:55 "Ask the Minister Anything": Questions from the 9 AM Service – Rev. J Sylvan
50:36 "Ask the Minister Anything": Questions from the 11 AM Service – Rev. J Sylvan
1:10:13 🎵 Closing Hymn: # 34, "Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire"; words by Hal Hopson (American, b. 1933); music: traditional English melody – David Owens, organ
1:12:28 Benediction – Rev. J Sylvan
1:13:49 🎵 Postlude: "Adios Nonino" by Yves Paul Martial Puech (French, 20th century) and Astor Piazzolla (Argentinian, 1921-1992) – David Owens, piano
1:16:27 Closing Words – Rev. J Sylvan
1:16:46 🎵 End Credits
Rev. J Sylvan, Senior Minister
Amanda Esko, Director of Religious Education
David Owens, Director of Music
Stefanie Park, Administrator
Tristan Moore, Audiovisual Director
🌎 First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City
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🎬 Related video topics from First Unitarian Church
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March 24, 2024 service for the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City. In lieu of a sermon, the Reverend J Sylvan conducts an AMA, answering written questions submitted by churchgoers and pulled at random from a box. Questions range from personal beliefs and experiences to organizational concerns and light-hearted questions about pizza. Lay minister Kathryn Anne also speaks on the topic of forgiveness.
*ORDER OF SERVICE*
00:00 🎵 Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" – music by David Owens
00:58 🎵 Prelude: "Lady Gaga Fugue" – music by Stefani Germanotta (American, b. 1986) and Nadir Khayat (Moroccan-Swedish, b. 1972); arr. by Giovanni Dettori (Italian, b. 1975) – David Owens, piano
02:45 🎵 Introit: # 188, "Come, Come, Whoever You Are" – words adapted from Rumi (1207-1273); music by Rev. Lynn Ungar (American, b. 1963); led by David Owens
03:36 Welcome & Announcements – Rev. J Sylvan
10:47 Chalice Lighting – Rev. J Sylvan
11:53 🎵 Opening Hymn: # 1008, "When Our Heart Is in a Holy Place"; words & music by Joyce Poley (Canadian, b. 1941) – David Owens, piano
15:23 Lay Minister: Kathryn Anne
23:54 🎵 Interlude: Aria in D minor, K. 32, by Domenico Scarlatti (Italian, 1685-1757) – David Owens, Kurzweil
25:36 Meditation – Rev. J Sylvan
30:42 Meditation Response: "We Will Go Out in the World" by David Owens, piano
33:27 🎵 Song of Gratitude: # 1010, "We Give Thanks" – words & music by Wendy Luella Perkins (Canadian, b. 1966); led by Rev. J Sylvan
34:02 Offertory – Rev. J Sylvan
34:56 🎵 Doxology: "From All that Dwell Below the Skies"
35:55 "Ask the Minister Anything": Questions from the 9 AM Service – Rev. J Sylvan
50:36 "Ask the Minister Anything": Questions from the 11 AM Service – Rev. J Sylvan
1:10:13 🎵 Closing Hymn: # 34, "Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire"; words by Hal Hopson (American, b. 1933); music: traditional English melody – David Owens, organ
1:12:28 Benediction – Rev. J Sylvan
1:13:49 🎵 Postlude: "Adios Nonino" by Yves Paul Martial Puech (French, 20th century) and Astor Piazzolla (Argentinian, 1921-1992) – David Owens, piano
1:16:27 Closing Words – Rev. J Sylvan
1:16:46 🎵 End Credits
Rev. J Sylvan, Senior Minister
Amanda Esko, Director of Religious Education
David Owens, Director of Music
Stefanie Park, Administrator
Tristan Moore, Audiovisual Director
🌎 First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City
→ Website: slcuu.org
→ Facebook: facebook.com/firstuuslc
→ Instagram: instagram.com/firstuuslc
→ YouTube: youtube.com/FirstUUSLC
🙏 We are supported by the financial contributions of our members and friends.
→ Donate: slcuu.org/give
🎬 Related video topics from First Unitarian Church
→ 2023-2024 Church Season: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLouELW-J6FZbDnrbE194WlV7b_q-9iZs0
