SUNDAY SERVICE 

Onsite & Online ~  10 am 

Pamela Lopez. Jill Lewis & Matt Chapa

Democracy is on the Ballot

Today’s service focuses on UU’s Fifth Principle “the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.” Pamela Lopez will present updated information about the history and impact of voting. Pamela and Jill will also talk about where we stand with this year’s Good Trouble Congregation. This year Democracy is on the Ballot!

Introduction – Matt Chapa

Welcome – Pamela Lopez

Call to Worship – Pamela Lopez

Chalice Lighting – Jill Lewis

Opening Hymn – “If I Had a Hammer”

Time for All Ages – Matt Chapa reads “Sofia Valdez, Future Prez” by Andrea Beaty

Manna Collection – Matt Chapa

Announcements – Matt Chapa

Singing the Children Out – Pamela Lopez

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

Time of Meditation – Pamela Lopez reading “Prayer for the Polls”

Meditation Song – “I Am Willing,” by Holly Near

Sermon – “Democracy is On the Ballot” by Pamela Lopez 

Offering Words – Jill Lewis, this week our collection will go toward our UU the Vote efforts. The money raised will help us to become eligible for additional grants that will support our work to protect our democracy.

Offering Music –  “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

https://youtu.be/nvlTJrNJ5lA?si=6ENwxkPN6I2pOIgF

Receiving the Offering – Pamela Lopez

Closing Hymn – “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around”

Benediction – Pamela Lopez

Extinguishing the Chalice – Matt Chapa 

Closing Words – Pamela Lopez

Postlude – Anthony Concepcion

Special Note: This Sunday, August 11, there will be a special collection to help with funding our UUtheVote Campaign. This is a perfect opportunity for you to help with funding our fight to save democracy!