Order of Service 6.19.22

Honoring Juneteenth and Father’s Day 

Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn

Today marks the convergence of two celebrations: Juneteenth and Father’s Day. So today we celebrate and lift up among others the gifts of Black Fathers. Join us for this uniquely UU celebration of the blessings of fathers and Juneteenth.

June Theme – Celebrating Blessings 

Opening Hymn – #348 Guide My Feet 

Welcome – Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn

Introduction & Chalice Lighting – Dana Ryon 

Time for All Ages – Sam Dickerson -“Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters” by Barack Obama 

Offering Words – Dana Ryon 

Offering Music – “Take Me To the Water” by Rollo Dilworth and performed by The Chalice Choir. 

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. 

Singing the Children Out – Reverend Nica 

Time of Meditation – Reverend Nica 

Meditation Song – “Father Song” composed & sung by Anthony Concepcion

Sermon Honoring Juneteenth and Father’s Day – Reverend Nica 

Including videos:

“How One Dad Started a Movement to Celebrate Black Fatherhood” produced by The Great Big Story

​​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XmUeUGVAeo

“Dance with My Father” by Luther Vandross

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmDxJrggie8

Closing Hymn – #1018 “Come and Go With Me “

Benediction – Reverend Nica

Postlude – Anthony and the Chalice Choir 

Break-out Rooms:

  1. Service Discussion and Newcomers 
  2. Social Justice- actions and discussion 
  3. 70+ Seniors 

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