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January 21, 2024 service for the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City. Reverend J Sylvan's sermon delves into the relationship between money and religion, highlighting historical perspectives and suggesting a reimagining of debt as relationship rather than as sin.
The congregation is encouraged to pledge their support to the church as a symbol of their commitment to the community, emphasizing the importance of collective contributions in creating a meaningful and sustainable environment.
ORDER OF SERVICE
00:00 🎵 Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" – music by David Owens
00:59 🎵 Choral Prelude: "The Place Where We Meet" – music by Betsy Jo Angebranndt (American, 1931-2018); words by Felix Adler (German-American, 1851-1933); performed by the Chancel Choir, Holly Stuart conducting
02:47 🎵 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
03:38 Welcome & Announcements – Rev. J Sylvan
10:23 Chalice Lighting – Becky Heal & Henry Whiteside
13:15 🎵 Opening Hymn: # 1014, "Standing on the Side of Love" – words and music by Jason Shelton (American, b. 1972) – David Owens, Kurzweil
15:47 Reading – Henry Whiteside
20:32 🎵 Choral Interlude: "Like a Mighty Stream" – words and music by Moses Hogan (American, 1957-2003) and John Jacobson (American, b. 1957); arranged by Moses Hogan; performed by the Chancel Choir
23:05 Meditation – Rev. J Sylvan
29:26 🎵 Choral Response: "May the Light Around Us Guide Our Footsteps" – music by David A. Zabriskie; words by Kathleen McTigue; performed by the Chancel Choir, Holly Stuart conducting
31:52 🎵 Song of Gratitude: # 1010, "We Give Thanks" – words & music by Wendy Luella Perkins (Canadian, b. 1966); led by Rev. J Sylvan
32:27 Offertory – Rev. J Sylvan
33:32 🎵 Doxology: "From All that Dwell Below the Skies"
34:41 Sermon: "What We Owe" – Rev. J Sylvan
55:05 🎵 Closing Hymn: # 1028, "The Fire of Commitment" – words & music by Mary Katherine Morn (American, b. 1961) and Jason Shelton (American, b. 1972) – David Owens, piano
58:22 Benediction – Rev. J Sylvan
58:55 🎵 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 21, 2024 service for the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City. Reverend J Sylvan's sermon delves into the relationship between money and religion, highlighting historical perspectives and suggesting a reimagining of debt as relationship rather than as sin.
The congregation is encouraged to pledge their support to the church as a symbol of their commitment to the community, emphasizing the importance of collective contributions in creating a meaningful and sustainable environment.
ORDER OF SERVICE
00:00 🎵 Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" – music by David Owens
00:59 🎵 Choral Prelude: "The Place Where We Meet" – music by Betsy Jo Angebranndt (American, 1931-2018); words by Felix Adler (German-American, 1851-1933); performed by the Chancel Choir, Holly Stuart conducting
02:47 🎵 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
03:38 Welcome & Announcements – Rev. J Sylvan
10:23 Chalice Lighting – Becky Heal & Henry Whiteside
13:15 🎵 Opening Hymn: # 1014, "Standing on the Side of Love" – words and music by Jason Shelton (American, b. 1972) – David Owens, Kurzweil
15:47 Reading – Henry Whiteside
20:32 🎵 Choral Interlude: "Like a Mighty Stream" – words and music by Moses Hogan (American, 1957-2003) and John Jacobson (American, b. 1957); arranged by Moses Hogan; performed by the Chancel Choir
23:05 Meditation – Rev. J Sylvan
29:26 🎵 Choral Response: "May the Light Around Us Guide Our Footsteps" – music by David A. Zabriskie; words by Kathleen McTigue; performed by the Chancel Choir, Holly Stuart conducting
31:52 🎵 Song of Gratitude: # 1010, "We Give Thanks" – words & music by Wendy Luella Perkins (Canadian, b. 1966); led by Rev. J Sylvan
32:27 Offertory – Rev. J Sylvan
33:32 🎵 Doxology: "From All that Dwell Below the Skies"
34:41 Sermon: "What We Owe" – Rev. J Sylvan
55:05 🎵 Closing Hymn: # 1028, "The Fire of Commitment" – words & music by Mary Katherine Morn (American, b. 1961) and Jason Shelton (American, b. 1972) – David Owens, piano
58:22 Benediction – Rev. J Sylvan
58:55 🎵 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
