Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Installation Service for the Reverend J Sylvan at the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City, on Saturday, June 8th, 2024. Rev. J's formal installation as senior minister at the church is celebrated with a service led by Amanda Esko, Nicolene Valkenberg, David Waters, Reverend Lora Young, and Reverend Monica Dobbins. Musical selections are performed by Reverend J's wife Sue Buzzard, Director of Religious Education Amanda Esko, and Director of Music David Owens.
*ORDER OF SERVICE*
00:00 π΅ Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" β music by David Owens
00:58 π΅ Processional: "Come, Come, Whoever You Are"; words adapted from Rumi (1207-1273); music by Rev. Lynn Ungar (American, b. 1963) β David Owens, piano
02:05 π΅ Prelude: "Yakusoku wa Iranai" by Yoko Kanno (Japanese, b. 1963) β Sue Buzzard, violin; David Owens, piano
04:47 Welcome & Chalice Lighting β Amanda Esko
09:43 Meditation β Nicoline Valkenberg
18:24 π΅ Meditation Response: "Song of Storms" from 'Ocarina of Time' by Koji Kondo (Japanese, b. 1961) β Sue Buzzard, violin; David Owens, piano
19:44 Charge to the Minister β Rev. Lora Young
34:22 Offertory β Rev. Monica Dobbins; Share the Plate: Rock Camp SLC
36:11 π΅ Doxology: "From All that Dwell Below the Skies"
37:08 π΅ Interlude: "Rainbow Connection" by Paul Williams (American, b. 1940) & Kenneth Ascher (American, b. 1944) β Sue Buzzard, vocals; David Owens, piano
40:27 Charge to the Congregation β Rev. Monica Dobbins
58:40 π΅ Music Response: "The Rose" by Amanda McBroom (American, b. 1947) β Amanda Esko, vocals; David Owens, piano
1:01:54 Introduction of David Waters β Rev. J Sylvan
1:03:31 Blessing β David Waters
1:08:50 Installation Ceremony and Presentation of the Stole β Linda Smith, Jessica French, Heather Heaton
1:13:58 π΅ Hymn # 1028, "The Fire of Commitment" β words and music by Mary Katherine Morn (American, b. 1961) & Jason Shelton (American, b. 1972)
1:17:21 Closing Words β Rev. J Sylvan
1:17:53 π΅ 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
π First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City
β Website: slcuu.org
β Facebook: facebook.com/firstuuslc
β Instagram: instagram.com/firstuuslc
β YouTube: youtube.com/FirstUUSLC
π We are supported by the financial contributions of our members and friends.
β Donate: slcuu.org/give
π¬ Related video topics from First Unitarian Church
β youtube.com/playlist?list=PLouELW-J6FZbDnrbE194WlV7b_q-9iZs0
Installation Service for the Reverend J Sylvan at the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City, on Saturday, June 8th, 2024. Rev. J's formal installation as senior minister at the church is celebrated with a service led by Amanda Esko, Nicolene Valkenberg, David Waters, Reverend Lora Young, and Reverend Monica Dobbins. Musical selections are performed by Reverend J's wife Sue Buzzard, Director of Religious Education Amanda Esko, and Director of Music David Owens.
*ORDER OF SERVICE*
00:00 π΅ Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" β music by David Owens
00:58 π΅ Processional: "Come, Come, Whoever You Are"; words adapted from Rumi (1207-1273); music by Rev. Lynn Ungar (American, b. 1963) β David Owens, piano
02:05 π΅ Prelude: "Yakusoku wa Iranai" by Yoko Kanno (Japanese, b. 1963) β Sue Buzzard, violin; David Owens, piano
04:47 Welcome & Chalice Lighting β Amanda Esko
09:43 Meditation β Nicoline Valkenberg
18:24 π΅ Meditation Response: "Song of Storms" from 'Ocarina of Time' by Koji Kondo (Japanese, b. 1961) β Sue Buzzard, violin; David Owens, piano
19:44 Charge to the Minister β Rev. Lora Young
34:22 Offertory β Rev. Monica Dobbins; Share the Plate: Rock Camp SLC
36:11 π΅ Doxology: "From All that Dwell Below the Skies"
37:08 π΅ Interlude: "Rainbow Connection" by Paul Williams (American, b. 1940) & Kenneth Ascher (American, b. 1944) β Sue Buzzard, vocals; David Owens, piano
40:27 Charge to the Congregation β Rev. Monica Dobbins
58:40 π΅ Music Response: "The Rose" by Amanda McBroom (American, b. 1947) β Amanda Esko, vocals; David Owens, piano
1:01:54 Introduction of David Waters β Rev. J Sylvan
1:03:31 Blessing β David Waters
1:08:50 Installation Ceremony and Presentation of the Stole β Linda Smith, Jessica French, Heather Heaton
1:13:58 π΅ Hymn # 1028, "The Fire of Commitment" β words and music by Mary Katherine Morn (American, b. 1961) & Jason Shelton (American, b. 1972)
1:17:21 Closing Words β Rev. J Sylvan
1:17:53 π΅ 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
π First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City
β Website: slcuu.org
β Facebook: facebook.com/firstuuslc
β Instagram: instagram.com/firstuuslc
β YouTube: youtube.com/FirstUUSLC
π We are supported by the financial contributions of our members and friends.
β Donate: slcuu.org/give
π¬ Related video topics from First Unitarian Church
β youtube.com/playlist?list=PLouELW-J6FZbDnrbE194WlV7b_q-9iZs0
