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September 1, 2024 service for the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City. Rev. Monica Dobbins' sermon explores the role of modern mystics within Unitarian Universalism, describing their quest for a direct connection with the divine, their struggle with the limitations of organized religion, and their contributions to a broader understanding of spirituality and existence. Rev. Monica also describes a pilgrimage she took through Ireland during her recent sabbatical, a transformative journey during which she connected with ancient Christian mysticism, engaging with sacred sites and deepening her understanding of her own faith and its roots.
ORDER OF SERVICE
00:00 π΅ Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" β music by David Owens
00:59 π΅ Prelude: "Piano Piece in B minor" β homage to Erik Satie by David Owens, piano
03:12 π΅ Introit: # 188, "Come, Come, Whoever You Are" β words adapted from Rumi (1207-1273); music by Rev. Lynn Ungar (American, b. 1963); led by Rev. Monica Dobbins
03:33 Welcome & Announcements β Rev. Monica Dobbins
09:02 Chalice Lighting β Rev. Monica Dobbins
11:12 π΅ Opening Hymn: #20, "Be Thou My Vision" β traditional Irish melody; versed by Eleanor H. Hull (English, 1860-1935); trans. Mary E. Byrne (Irish, 1880-1931)
14:03 Meditation β Rev. Monica Dobbins
18:05 π΅ Meditation Response: "Into the Mystic" β words and music by Van Morrison (Irish, b. 1945); performed by Jim Thornburg and Tom Goodwin
21:30 Offertory β Rev. Monica Dobbins
23:03 π΅ Doxology: "From All that Dwell Below the Skies"
24:12 Sermon: "Into the Mystic" β Rev. Monica Dobbins
42:08 π΅ Closing Hymn: #21, "For The Beauty of the Earth" β words by Folliott Sandford Pierpoint (English, 1835-1917); music by Conrad Kocher (German, 1786-1872)
45:15 Benediction β Rev. Monica Dobbins
46:39 π΅ Postlude: "Aria" by Jon George (American, d. 1982) β David Owens, piano
49:23 Acknowledgments β Rev. Monica Dobbins
49:53 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 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 All of First Unitarian Church's programs depend entirely on the generous 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-J6FZbbZvVRdb9M9HKzqT9D3pFC
September 1, 2024 service for the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City. Rev. Monica Dobbins' sermon explores the role of modern mystics within Unitarian Universalism, describing their quest for a direct connection with the divine, their struggle with the limitations of organized religion, and their contributions to a broader understanding of spirituality and existence. Rev. Monica also describes a pilgrimage she took through Ireland during her recent sabbatical, a transformative journey during which she connected with ancient Christian mysticism, engaging with sacred sites and deepening her understanding of her own faith and its roots.
ORDER OF SERVICE
00:00 π΅ Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" β music by David Owens
00:59 π΅ Prelude: "Piano Piece in B minor" β homage to Erik Satie by David Owens, piano
03:12 π΅ Introit: # 188, "Come, Come, Whoever You Are" β words adapted from Rumi (1207-1273); music by Rev. Lynn Ungar (American, b. 1963); led by Rev. Monica Dobbins
03:33 Welcome & Announcements β Rev. Monica Dobbins
09:02 Chalice Lighting β Rev. Monica Dobbins
11:12 π΅ Opening Hymn: #20, "Be Thou My Vision" β traditional Irish melody; versed by Eleanor H. Hull (English, 1860-1935); trans. Mary E. Byrne (Irish, 1880-1931)
14:03 Meditation β Rev. Monica Dobbins
18:05 π΅ Meditation Response: "Into the Mystic" β words and music by Van Morrison (Irish, b. 1945); performed by Jim Thornburg and Tom Goodwin
21:30 Offertory β Rev. Monica Dobbins
23:03 π΅ Doxology: "From All that Dwell Below the Skies"
24:12 Sermon: "Into the Mystic" β Rev. Monica Dobbins
42:08 π΅ Closing Hymn: #21, "For The Beauty of the Earth" β words by Folliott Sandford Pierpoint (English, 1835-1917); music by Conrad Kocher (German, 1786-1872)
45:15 Benediction β Rev. Monica Dobbins
46:39 π΅ Postlude: "Aria" by Jon George (American, d. 1982) β David Owens, piano
49:23 Acknowledgments β Rev. Monica Dobbins
49:53 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 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 All of First Unitarian Church's programs depend entirely on the generous 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-J6FZbbZvVRdb9M9HKzqT9D3pFC
