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February 25, 2024 service for the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City. Worship associate Nancy Moos, lay minister Kathryn Anne, and 101-year-old church member Ed Lueders address the congregation. The sermon by the Reverend J Sylvan explores the idea of "God within" theology, cautioning against pitfalls such as self-absorption and lack of accountability, and emphasizing the importance of love and community in spiritual practice.
*ORDER OF SERVICE*
00:00 π΅ Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" β music by David Owens
00:58 π΅ Prelude: "Be" from 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull' by Neil Diamond (American, b. 1941) β David Owens, piano
06:06 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
06:53 Welcome & Announcements β Rev. J Sylvan
11:34 Chalice Lighting β Nancy Moos
12:31 π΅ Opening Hymn: # 313, "O What a Piece of Work Are We" β words by Malvina Reynolds (1900-1978); music from The Southern Harmony (1835) β David Owens, piano
15:03 Lay Minister: Kathryn Anne
23:17 π΅ Interlude: "Oblivion" by Astor Piazzolla (Argentinian, 1921-1992) β David Owens, piano
26:18 π΅ Song of Gratitude: # 1010, "We Give Thanks" β words & music by Wendy Luella Perkins (Canadian, b. 1966); led by Rev. J Sylvan
27:21 "Why I Pledge" β Ed Lueders
35:50 π΅ Doxology: "From All that Dwell Below the Skies"
36:46 Sermon: "The Divine Self" β Rev. J Sylvan
55:16 π΅ Birthday song in celebration of First Unitarian Churchβs 133rd birthday β sung by the Congregation
55:54 Benediction β Rev. J Sylvan
56:42 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
February 25, 2024 service for the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City. Worship associate Nancy Moos, lay minister Kathryn Anne, and 101-year-old church member Ed Lueders address the congregation. The sermon by the Reverend J Sylvan explores the idea of "God within" theology, cautioning against pitfalls such as self-absorption and lack of accountability, and emphasizing the importance of love and community in spiritual practice.
*ORDER OF SERVICE*
00:00 π΅ Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" β music by David Owens
00:58 π΅ Prelude: "Be" from 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull' by Neil Diamond (American, b. 1941) β David Owens, piano
06:06 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
06:53 Welcome & Announcements β Rev. J Sylvan
11:34 Chalice Lighting β Nancy Moos
12:31 π΅ Opening Hymn: # 313, "O What a Piece of Work Are We" β words by Malvina Reynolds (1900-1978); music from The Southern Harmony (1835) β David Owens, piano
15:03 Lay Minister: Kathryn Anne
23:17 π΅ Interlude: "Oblivion" by Astor Piazzolla (Argentinian, 1921-1992) β David Owens, piano
26:18 π΅ Song of Gratitude: # 1010, "We Give Thanks" β words & music by Wendy Luella Perkins (Canadian, b. 1966); led by Rev. J Sylvan
27:21 "Why I Pledge" β Ed Lueders
35:50 π΅ Doxology: "From All that Dwell Below the Skies"
36:46 Sermon: "The Divine Self" β Rev. J Sylvan
55:16 π΅ Birthday song in celebration of First Unitarian Churchβs 133rd birthday β sung by the Congregation
55:54 Benediction β Rev. J Sylvan
56:42 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
