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September 13, 2026 service for the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City.
ORDER OF SERVICE
00:00 🎵 Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" by David Owens
00:54 🔔 Ringing of the Bell
01:05 🎵 Processional: # 361, "Enter, Rejoice, and Come In" – words and music by Louise Ruspini; led by Amanda Esko; David Owens, piano
08:18 🎵 Introit: # 188, "Come, Come, Whoever You Are" – words adapted from a poem by Rumi (1207-1273); music by Rev. Lynn Ungar (American, b. 1963); led by David Owens
09:08 Welcome & Announcements – Rev. Monica Dobbins
12:58 Land Acknowledgment & Chalice Lighting – Rev. Monica Dobbins & Lily K.
14:53 🎵 Opening Hymn: # 1064, "Blue Boat Home" – words by Peter Mayer (American, b. 1963); music by Rowland Hugh Prichard (Welsh, 1811-1887)
17:57 Introduction of the Lay Minister by Rev. J Sylvan
18:43 Lay Minister: Ken Beamer
25:51 🎵 Interlude: "Sparks" by Catherine Rollin (American, b. 1952) – David Owens & Matt E., piano
27:32 Introduction of the Ministerial Intern by Rev. Monica Dobbins
29:51 Ministerial Intern Ashli Kingfisher
33:16 🎵 Song of Gratitude: "We Give Thanks" – led by Rev. J Sylvan and Joan Gregory
37:21 Offertory – Rev. J Sylvan
38:02 🎵 Doxology: "From All that Dwell Below the Skies" – words: composite based on Isaac Watts (English, 1674-1748); melody: "Old Hundredth" from Genevan Psalter (1551)
39:03 Sermon: "Water Communion" – Rev. J Sylvan
55:56 Benediction – Rev. J Sylvan
56:25 🎵 Water Ritual – music: Improvisation by David Owens, piano; followed by "Opaline" by Stephan Moccio (Canadian, b. 1972) and Branford Marsalis (American, b. 1960)
59:33 🎵 End Credits
Rev. J Sylvan, Senior Minister
Rev. Monica Dobbins, Assistant Minister
Amanda Esko, Director of Religious Education
David Owens, Director of Music
Stefanie Park, Administrator
Tristan Moore, Audiovisual Technician
Palmer Pattison, Video Editor
🌎 First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City
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🙏 All of First Unitarian Church's programs depend on the generous contributions of our members and friends.
→ Donate: slcuu.breezechms.com/give/online
🎬 Related video topics from First Unitarian Church
→ Recent Services (2026-2027): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOAq_aCiuMtI
September 13, 2026 service for the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City.
ORDER OF SERVICE
00:00 🎵 Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" by David Owens
00:54 🔔 Ringing of the Bell
01:05 🎵 Processional: # 361, "Enter, Rejoice, and Come In" – words and music by Louise Ruspini; led by Amanda Esko; David Owens, piano
08:18 🎵 Introit: # 188, "Come, Come, Whoever You Are" – words adapted from a poem by Rumi (1207-1273); music by Rev. Lynn Ungar (American, b. 1963); led by David Owens
09:08 Welcome & Announcements – Rev. Monica Dobbins
12:58 Land Acknowledgment & Chalice Lighting – Rev. Monica Dobbins & Lily K.
14:53 🎵 Opening Hymn: # 1064, "Blue Boat Home" – words by Peter Mayer (American, b. 1963); music by Rowland Hugh Prichard (Welsh, 1811-1887)
17:57 Introduction of the Lay Minister by Rev. J Sylvan
18:43 Lay Minister: Ken Beamer
25:51 🎵 Interlude: "Sparks" by Catherine Rollin (American, b. 1952) – David Owens & Matt E., piano
27:32 Introduction of the Ministerial Intern by Rev. Monica Dobbins
29:51 Ministerial Intern Ashli Kingfisher
33:16 🎵 Song of Gratitude: "We Give Thanks" – led by Rev. J Sylvan and Joan Gregory
37:21 Offertory – Rev. J Sylvan
38:02 🎵 Doxology: "From All that Dwell Below the Skies" – words: composite based on Isaac Watts (English, 1674-1748); melody: "Old Hundredth" from Genevan Psalter (1551)
39:03 Sermon: "Water Communion" – Rev. J Sylvan
55:56 Benediction – Rev. J Sylvan
56:25 🎵 Water Ritual – music: Improvisation by David Owens, piano; followed by "Opaline" by Stephan Moccio (Canadian, b. 1972) and Branford Marsalis (American, b. 1960)
59:33 🎵 End Credits
Rev. J Sylvan, Senior Minister
Rev. Monica Dobbins, Assistant Minister
Amanda Esko, Director of Religious Education
David Owens, Director of Music
Stefanie Park, Administrator
Tristan Moore, Audiovisual Technician
Palmer Pattison, Video Editor
🌎 First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City
→ Website: slcuu.org
→ Facebook: facebook.com/firstuuslc
→ Instagram: instagram.com/firstuuslc
→ YouTube: youtube.com/FirstUUSLC
🙏 All of First Unitarian Church's programs depend on the generous contributions of our members and friends.
→ Donate: slcuu.breezechms.com/give/online
🎬 Related video topics from First Unitarian Church
→ Recent Services (2026-2027): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOAq_aCiuMtI
