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January 28, 2024 service for the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City. Reverend J Sylvan's sermon explores the importance of community, friendship, and shared experiences. The concept of scarcity versus abundance mentality is discussed, with an emphasis on the preciousness of what we have and the need to cultivate healthy communities. A New Member Ceremony follows.
A special thank you to music ensemble "3 + 1": Jim Thornburg, Nikki Blackburn Fuller, Rebecca Heal, and Kathleen Wilson!
ORDER OF SERVICE
00:00 🎵 Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" – music by David Owens
00:58 🎵 Prelude: "Count on Me" by Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine; performed by 3 + 1
04:32 🎵 Introit: # 188, "Come, Come, Whoever You Are" – words adapted from Rumi (1207-1273); music by Rev. Lynn Ungar (American, b. 1963); led by David Owens
05:33 Welcome & Announcements – Rev. J Sylvan
08:38 Chalice Lighting – Carole Straughn
10:35 🎵 Opening Hymn: # 38, "Morning Has Broken" – words by Eleanor Farjeon (English, 1881-1965) – music from an old Gaelic melody – David Owens, piano
13:06 Lay Minister: Kathryn Anne
23:30 🎵 Song of Gratitude: # 1010, "We Give Thanks" – words & music by Wendy Luella Perkins (Canadian, b. 1966); led by Rev. J Sylvan
24:32 Why I Give – Shirley Ray
33:05 🎵 Music Response: "Friendship" – music & words by Cole Porter (American, 1891-1964); adapted by Becky Heal; performed by Becky Heal & David Owens
34:03 🎵 Doxology: "From All that Dwell Below the Skies"
35:01 Sermon: "Rethinking Scarcity" – Rev. J Sylvan
49:47 🎵 Interlude: "We Shall Be Known" by Sarah Nutting and Karisha Longaker; performed by 3 + 1
53:32 New Member Ceremony
1:09:08 Benediction – Rev. J Sylvan
1:10:20 🎵 Postlude: "One Voice" by Ruth Moody (Canadian, b. 1975); performed by 3 + 1
1:13:36 Closing Words – Rev. J Sylvan
1:14:07 🎵 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
🌎 First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City
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🎬 Related video topics from First Unitarian Church
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January 28, 2024 service for the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City. Reverend J Sylvan's sermon explores the importance of community, friendship, and shared experiences. The concept of scarcity versus abundance mentality is discussed, with an emphasis on the preciousness of what we have and the need to cultivate healthy communities. A New Member Ceremony follows.
A special thank you to music ensemble "3 + 1": Jim Thornburg, Nikki Blackburn Fuller, Rebecca Heal, and Kathleen Wilson!
ORDER OF SERVICE
00:00 🎵 Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" – music by David Owens
00:58 🎵 Prelude: "Count on Me" by Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine; performed by 3 + 1
04:32 🎵 Introit: # 188, "Come, Come, Whoever You Are" – words adapted from Rumi (1207-1273); music by Rev. Lynn Ungar (American, b. 1963); led by David Owens
05:33 Welcome & Announcements – Rev. J Sylvan
08:38 Chalice Lighting – Carole Straughn
10:35 🎵 Opening Hymn: # 38, "Morning Has Broken" – words by Eleanor Farjeon (English, 1881-1965) – music from an old Gaelic melody – David Owens, piano
13:06 Lay Minister: Kathryn Anne
23:30 🎵 Song of Gratitude: # 1010, "We Give Thanks" – words & music by Wendy Luella Perkins (Canadian, b. 1966); led by Rev. J Sylvan
24:32 Why I Give – Shirley Ray
33:05 🎵 Music Response: "Friendship" – music & words by Cole Porter (American, 1891-1964); adapted by Becky Heal; performed by Becky Heal & David Owens
34:03 🎵 Doxology: "From All that Dwell Below the Skies"
35:01 Sermon: "Rethinking Scarcity" – Rev. J Sylvan
49:47 🎵 Interlude: "We Shall Be Known" by Sarah Nutting and Karisha Longaker; performed by 3 + 1
53:32 New Member Ceremony
1:09:08 Benediction – Rev. J Sylvan
1:10:20 🎵 Postlude: "One Voice" by Ruth Moody (Canadian, b. 1975); performed by 3 + 1
1:13:36 Closing Words – Rev. J Sylvan
1:14:07 🎵 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
🌎 First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City
→ Website: slcuu.org
→ Facebook: facebook.com/firstuuslc
→ Instagram: instagram.com/firstuuslc
→ YouTube: youtube.com/FirstUUSLC
🙏 We are supported by the financial contributions of our members and friends.
→ Donate: slcuu.org/give
🎬 Related video topics from First Unitarian Church
→ 2023-2024 Church Season: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLouELW-J6FZbDnrbE194WlV7b_q-9iZs0
