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March 10, 2024 service for the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City. The Reverend J Sylvan's sermon explores concepts from Danya Ruttenbergβs book 'On Repentance and Repair,' rooted in the work of the medieval philosopher Maimonides and his five stages of repentance: naming and owning the harm; beginning to change one's behavior; making restitution and accepting consequences; apologizing; and making different choices. This ancient framework for making amends is contrasted with contemporary American cultureβs emphasis on mere apology or forgiveness. Reverend Sylvan challenges the congregation to prioritize relationships by engaging in the difficult but transformative work of repentance when they have caused harm to loved ones and by actively working towards repairing it.
All incidental piano music in this service was composed by the Welsh composer Karl Jenkins.
*ORDER OF SERVICE*
00:00 π΅ Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" β music by David Owens
01:02 π΅ Prelude: "Cantilena" by Karl Jenkins (Welsh, b. 1944) β David Owens, piano
03:52 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
04:43 Welcome & Announcements β Rev. J Sylvan
11:28 Chalice Lighting β Rev. J Sylvan
14:15 π΅ Opening Hymn: # 1037, "We Begin Again in Love" β words by Rev. Robert Eller-Isaacs (American, b. 1951-2022); music by Les Kleen (American, b. 1942); David Owens, piano; led by Susan Barnum
17:40 Lay Minister: Lissa Lander
25:23 π΅ Interlude: "Bendigedig" by Karl Jenkins (Welsh, b. 1944) β David Owens, piano
28:10 π΅ Song of Gratitude: # 1010, "We Give Thanks" β words & music by Wendy Luella Perkins (Canadian, b. 1966); led by Rev. J Sylvan
28:47 "Why I Pledge" β Darlene Thayne
33:00 π΅ Doxology: "From All that Dwell Below the Skies"
34:11 Sermon: "Repentance" β Rev. J Sylvan
57:58 π΅ Closing Hymn: # 1057, "Go Lifted Up" by Mortimer Barron (American, b. 1939) β David Owens, piano
59:23 Benediction β Rev. J Sylvan
1:00:22 π΅ Postlude: "Benedictus" by Karl Jenkins (Welsh, b. 1944) β David Owens, piano
1:02:44 Closing Words β Rev. J Sylvan
1:03:11 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 2023-2024 Church Season: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLouELW-J6FZbDnrbE194WlV7b_q-9iZs0
March 10, 2024 service for the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City. The Reverend J Sylvan's sermon explores concepts from Danya Ruttenbergβs book 'On Repentance and Repair,' rooted in the work of the medieval philosopher Maimonides and his five stages of repentance: naming and owning the harm; beginning to change one's behavior; making restitution and accepting consequences; apologizing; and making different choices. This ancient framework for making amends is contrasted with contemporary American cultureβs emphasis on mere apology or forgiveness. Reverend Sylvan challenges the congregation to prioritize relationships by engaging in the difficult but transformative work of repentance when they have caused harm to loved ones and by actively working towards repairing it.
All incidental piano music in this service was composed by the Welsh composer Karl Jenkins.
*ORDER OF SERVICE*
00:00 π΅ Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" β music by David Owens
01:02 π΅ Prelude: "Cantilena" by Karl Jenkins (Welsh, b. 1944) β David Owens, piano
03:52 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
04:43 Welcome & Announcements β Rev. J Sylvan
11:28 Chalice Lighting β Rev. J Sylvan
14:15 π΅ Opening Hymn: # 1037, "We Begin Again in Love" β words by Rev. Robert Eller-Isaacs (American, b. 1951-2022); music by Les Kleen (American, b. 1942); David Owens, piano; led by Susan Barnum
17:40 Lay Minister: Lissa Lander
25:23 π΅ Interlude: "Bendigedig" by Karl Jenkins (Welsh, b. 1944) β David Owens, piano
28:10 π΅ Song of Gratitude: # 1010, "We Give Thanks" β words & music by Wendy Luella Perkins (Canadian, b. 1966); led by Rev. J Sylvan
28:47 "Why I Pledge" β Darlene Thayne
33:00 π΅ Doxology: "From All that Dwell Below the Skies"
34:11 Sermon: "Repentance" β Rev. J Sylvan
57:58 π΅ Closing Hymn: # 1057, "Go Lifted Up" by Mortimer Barron (American, b. 1939) β David Owens, piano
59:23 Benediction β Rev. J Sylvan
1:00:22 π΅ Postlude: "Benedictus" by Karl Jenkins (Welsh, b. 1944) β David Owens, piano
1:02:44 Closing Words β Rev. J Sylvan
1:03:11 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 2023-2024 Church Season: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLouELW-J6FZbDnrbE194WlV7b_q-9iZs0
