SUNDAY SERVICE – ONLINE ONLY DUE TO WEATHER
Via Zoom – 10 am
Ayanna Gaines, Worship Leader with Rev. Nica Eaton
Being Black and UU
According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 1% of Unitarian Universalists identify as Black or African American. Congregations often wonder what they can do to make themselves more attractive to people from underrepresented groups. However, a majority of UUs have yet to explore what it means to be a member of a minority group within a minority group. This service, featuring Worship Leader Ayanna Gaines, explores what it means to be Black and UU.
Month Theme – Justice and Equity
Welcome – Ayanna Gaines
Introduction – Reverend Nica Eaton
Call to Worship – Ayanna Gaines
Chalice Lighting – Reverend Nica
Opening Hymn – #1024 “When the Spirit Says Do”
Time for All Ages – “Don’t Touch My Hair” written by Sharee Miller and read by Samantha Dickerson
Manna Collection – Samantha Dickerson
Offering Words – Reverend Nica Eaton
Offering Music – “Blackbird” by Lennon/McCartney. Performed by Anthony Concepcion.
Joys and Sorrows – You may write your Joys and Sorrows in the chatbox during the service if you are online. If you are in person please fill out an index card. You can also email your joys or concerns during the week to worship@chaliceuu.org
Reading – “Lamentation for Two Voices” by Erika Hewitt and Rebekah Savage, adapted from Michael Eric Dyson’s Tears We Cannot Stop. Led by Reverend Nica Eaton and Ayanna Gaines
Moment of Silence
Meditation Song – #1013 “Open My Heart”
Sermon – “Being Black and UU” by Ayanna Gaines.
Closing Hymn – #118 “This Little Light of Mine”
Benediction – Ayanna Gaines
Announcements – Reverend Nica Eaton
Extinguishing the Chalice – Reverend Nica Eaton
Closing Words – Ayanna Gaines
Postlude – Anthony Conception
This week we will hold a special collection to benefit the Inner City Orchestra of Los Angeles. More information here: https://icyola.org