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November 3, 2024 service for the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City, with music presented by David Owens and the Junior Singers.
Lay minister Henry Whiteside reflects on his personal experiences with justiceβfrom early notions of fairness and legal encounters to mediation and social justice movementsβto explore the multifaceted nature of justice.
Rev. Monica Dobbins' meditation invites the congregation to examine the pillars of justice and mercy within themselves, guiding them through reflection to seek balance between these forces.
In a short skit presented by children from the church's Religious Education program, two neighboring farmers resolve a conflictβcaused by a cow damaging a gardenβnot by seeking retribution ("an eye for an eye") but by embracing Unitarian Universalist principles of justice, mercy, and cooperation, illustrating how true justice involves repairing harm and working together compassionately.
In their sermon, Rev. J Sylvan reflects on balancing justice and mercy in parenting and personal relationships, exploring the idea of teaching children accountability through consistent rules (justice) while also demonstrating compassion and flexibility (mercy). They advocate for recognition of the power dynamics inherent in our relationships, and a thoughtful use of that power to foster both responsibility and kindness.
ORDER OF SERVICE
00:00 π΅ Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" by David Owens
00:58 π΅ Choral Prelude: "We Are the Kids Who Sing" and "I Am a Unitarian" β words and music by David Owens; presented by the Junior Singers; Nikki Blackburn-Fuller conducting
04:21 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 David Owens
05:12 Welcome & Announcements β Rev. Monica Dobbins
09:19 Chalice Lighting β Rev. Monica Dobbins
11:21 π΅ Opening Hymn: # 1002, "Comfort Me" β words & music by Mimi Bornstein-Doble (American, b. 1964)
13:54 Introduction of the Lay Minister β Rev. J Sylvan
15:17 Lay Minister: Henry Whiteside
21:54 π΅ Choral Interlude: "Softly" β words and music by David Owens; presented by the Junior Singers; Nikki Blackburn-Fuller conducting
23:25 Meditation β Rev. Monica Dobbins
28:15 π΅ Meditation Response β David Owens, piano
28:55 Introduction β Amanda Esko, Director of Religious Education
29:37 Readers Theater: "More Than an Eye for an Eye: A Story About Justice" by Amanda Esko β various readers Β
32:56 π΅ Song of Gratitude: # 1010, "We Give Thanks" β words & music by Wendy Luella Perkins (Canadian, b. 1966); led by Rev. Monica Dobbins
33:32 Offertory β Rev. J Sylvan
34:45 Share the Plate: Dana Williamson, Founder & CEO of Waste Less Solutions
37:05 π΅ Doxology: "From All that Dwell Below the Skies" β words: composite based on Isaac Watts (English, 1674-1748); melody: "Old Hundredth" from Genevan Psalter (1551)
38:07 Sermon: "Justice and Mercy" β Rev. J Sylvan
48:33 Ritual: Scales of Justice and Mercy
55:26 π΅ Closing Hymn: # 1053, "How Could Anyone" β words and music by Libby Roderick (American, b. 1958)
57:06 Benediction β Rev. J Sylvan
57:41 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
Kristina Pappas, Audiovisual Technician
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
November 3, 2024 service for the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City, with music presented by David Owens and the Junior Singers.
Lay minister Henry Whiteside reflects on his personal experiences with justiceβfrom early notions of fairness and legal encounters to mediation and social justice movementsβto explore the multifaceted nature of justice.
Rev. Monica Dobbins' meditation invites the congregation to examine the pillars of justice and mercy within themselves, guiding them through reflection to seek balance between these forces.
In a short skit presented by children from the church's Religious Education program, two neighboring farmers resolve a conflictβcaused by a cow damaging a gardenβnot by seeking retribution ("an eye for an eye") but by embracing Unitarian Universalist principles of justice, mercy, and cooperation, illustrating how true justice involves repairing harm and working together compassionately.
In their sermon, Rev. J Sylvan reflects on balancing justice and mercy in parenting and personal relationships, exploring the idea of teaching children accountability through consistent rules (justice) while also demonstrating compassion and flexibility (mercy). They advocate for recognition of the power dynamics inherent in our relationships, and a thoughtful use of that power to foster both responsibility and kindness.
ORDER OF SERVICE
00:00 π΅ Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" by David Owens
00:58 π΅ Choral Prelude: "We Are the Kids Who Sing" and "I Am a Unitarian" β words and music by David Owens; presented by the Junior Singers; Nikki Blackburn-Fuller conducting
04:21 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 David Owens
05:12 Welcome & Announcements β Rev. Monica Dobbins
09:19 Chalice Lighting β Rev. Monica Dobbins
11:21 π΅ Opening Hymn: # 1002, "Comfort Me" β words & music by Mimi Bornstein-Doble (American, b. 1964)
13:54 Introduction of the Lay Minister β Rev. J Sylvan
15:17 Lay Minister: Henry Whiteside
21:54 π΅ Choral Interlude: "Softly" β words and music by David Owens; presented by the Junior Singers; Nikki Blackburn-Fuller conducting
23:25 Meditation β Rev. Monica Dobbins
28:15 π΅ Meditation Response β David Owens, piano
28:55 Introduction β Amanda Esko, Director of Religious Education
29:37 Readers Theater: "More Than an Eye for an Eye: A Story About Justice" by Amanda Esko β various readers Β
32:56 π΅ Song of Gratitude: # 1010, "We Give Thanks" β words & music by Wendy Luella Perkins (Canadian, b. 1966); led by Rev. Monica Dobbins
33:32 Offertory β Rev. J Sylvan
34:45 Share the Plate: Dana Williamson, Founder & CEO of Waste Less Solutions
37:05 π΅ Doxology: "From All that Dwell Below the Skies" β words: composite based on Isaac Watts (English, 1674-1748); melody: "Old Hundredth" from Genevan Psalter (1551)
38:07 Sermon: "Justice and Mercy" β Rev. J Sylvan
48:33 Ritual: Scales of Justice and Mercy
55:26 π΅ Closing Hymn: # 1053, "How Could Anyone" β words and music by Libby Roderick (American, b. 1958)
57:06 Benediction β Rev. J Sylvan
57:41 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
Kristina Pappas, Audiovisual Technician
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
