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April 21, 2024 service at the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City. The sermon by the Rev. J Sylvan explores several apocalyptic narratives, from the flood story and the Book of Revelation to climate change and artificial intelligence β end-of-the-world narratives that have influenced societal anxieties and shaped perceptions of current events, politics, and technological advancements. The service also includes a homily from lay minister Don Walton and two original songs written and sung by Rev. J. Finally, Nan Seymour and the Great Salt Lake Vigil Keepers bring a festive procession into the chapel, representing brine shrimp, birds, and the other vulnerable inhabitants of the endangered Great Salt Lake.
*ORDER OF SERVICE*
00:00 π΅ Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" β music by David Owens
00:54 Call to Service: Ringing of the Steeple Bell
01:23 π΅ Prelude: "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall" by Bob Dylan (American, b. 1941) β performed by Jim Thornburg, guitar/vocal
05:28 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
06:18 Welcome & Announcements β Rev. J Sylvan
11:22 Chalice Lighting β Ruen-Chuan Ma
13:55 π΅ Opening Hymn: # 137, "We Utter Our Cry" β words by Fred Kaan (Dutch, 1929-2009); music by Peter Cutts (English, 1937-2024) ; David Owens, piano
17:22 Lay Minister: Don Walton
24:44 π΅ Interlude: "Extinction" by Rev. J Sylvan β performed by Rev. J Sylvan, ukulele/vocal; Jim Thornburg, guitar
29:30 Meditation β Rev. J Sylvan
31:06 π΅ Song of Gratitude: # 1010, "We Give Thanks" β words & music by Wendy Luella Perkins (Canadian, b. 1966); led by Rev. J Sylvan
31:40 Offertory β Rev. J Sylvan
31:59 π΅ Doxology: "From All that Dwell Below the Skies"
32:55 Sermon: "The End of the World" β Rev. J Sylvan
58:41 π΅ Response: "Always the End" by Rev. J Sylvan β performed by Rev. J Sylvan, acoustic guitar/vocal; Jim Thornburg, cajon
1:02:30 Benediction β Rev. J Sylvan
1:03:41 π΅ Postlude: "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by R.E.M. (1987) β performed by The Intergens: Jim Thornburg, guitar; Wylie Lander, bass; Iris Lander, drums; Vocal Ensemble: Lissa Lander, Rosie Lander, Nikki Blackburn Fuller, Connie Wilkerson, Katie Swade
1:07:15 Celebration of the Species β The Great Salt Lake Vigil Keepers; led by Nan Seymour
1:10:59 π΅ Song: "When the Waves" β words by Great Salt Lake Vigil Keepers; melody: "When the Saints Go Marching In"; Amy Brunvand, accordion; Todd Seymour, saxophone
1:15:10 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 youtube.com/playlist?list=PLouELW-J6FZbDnrbE194WlV7b_q-9iZs0
April 21, 2024 service at the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City. The sermon by the Rev. J Sylvan explores several apocalyptic narratives, from the flood story and the Book of Revelation to climate change and artificial intelligence β end-of-the-world narratives that have influenced societal anxieties and shaped perceptions of current events, politics, and technological advancements. The service also includes a homily from lay minister Don Walton and two original songs written and sung by Rev. J. Finally, Nan Seymour and the Great Salt Lake Vigil Keepers bring a festive procession into the chapel, representing brine shrimp, birds, and the other vulnerable inhabitants of the endangered Great Salt Lake.
*ORDER OF SERVICE*
00:00 π΅ Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" β music by David Owens
00:54 Call to Service: Ringing of the Steeple Bell
01:23 π΅ Prelude: "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall" by Bob Dylan (American, b. 1941) β performed by Jim Thornburg, guitar/vocal
05:28 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
06:18 Welcome & Announcements β Rev. J Sylvan
11:22 Chalice Lighting β Ruen-Chuan Ma
13:55 π΅ Opening Hymn: # 137, "We Utter Our Cry" β words by Fred Kaan (Dutch, 1929-2009); music by Peter Cutts (English, 1937-2024) ; David Owens, piano
17:22 Lay Minister: Don Walton
24:44 π΅ Interlude: "Extinction" by Rev. J Sylvan β performed by Rev. J Sylvan, ukulele/vocal; Jim Thornburg, guitar
29:30 Meditation β Rev. J Sylvan
31:06 π΅ Song of Gratitude: # 1010, "We Give Thanks" β words & music by Wendy Luella Perkins (Canadian, b. 1966); led by Rev. J Sylvan
31:40 Offertory β Rev. J Sylvan
31:59 π΅ Doxology: "From All that Dwell Below the Skies"
32:55 Sermon: "The End of the World" β Rev. J Sylvan
58:41 π΅ Response: "Always the End" by Rev. J Sylvan β performed by Rev. J Sylvan, acoustic guitar/vocal; Jim Thornburg, cajon
1:02:30 Benediction β Rev. J Sylvan
1:03:41 π΅ Postlude: "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by R.E.M. (1987) β performed by The Intergens: Jim Thornburg, guitar; Wylie Lander, bass; Iris Lander, drums; Vocal Ensemble: Lissa Lander, Rosie Lander, Nikki Blackburn Fuller, Connie Wilkerson, Katie Swade
1:07:15 Celebration of the Species β The Great Salt Lake Vigil Keepers; led by Nan Seymour
1:10:59 π΅ Song: "When the Waves" β words by Great Salt Lake Vigil Keepers; melody: "When the Saints Go Marching In"; Amy Brunvand, accordion; Todd Seymour, saxophone
1:15:10 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 youtube.com/playlist?list=PLouELW-J6FZbDnrbE194WlV7b_q-9iZs0
