Rev Dana Worsnop with Shane Niebergall and Ayanna Gaines
Earthseed: The Book of the Living
Earthseed is a real religion inspired by the science fiction of Octavia Butler. Today we explore passages from her books, set in a dystopian future, and learn how they can apply to our everyday lives. Rev. Dana Worsnop from UUC Ventura will be joining us virtually this week, while our worship team will host you in person. Please join us in person or online.
Prelude – Anthony Concepcion
Welcome – Shane Niebergall
Opening Hymn – #163: “For the Earth Forever Turning ” – verse 1
Intro Video – Reverend Dana Worsnop of UUC Ventura.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3-D396GDS0
Opening Hymn – #163 – Verse 2
Introduction – Ayanna Gaines
Opening Hymn – #163 – Verse 3
Call to Worship and Chalice Lighting – Shane Niebergall – Words from “Earthseed: The Book of the Living” by Octavia Butler.
Time for All Ages – Sam Dickerson – “Everything is Connected ” by Jason Gruhl
Offering Words – Ayanna Gaines
Offering Music – “All Things Must Pass” by George Harrison – Performed by Anthony Concepcion
Earthseed Reading #2 – Shane Niebergall and Ayanna Gaines
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 Our Children Out – Anthony Concepcion
Earthseed Reading #3 – Shane Niebergall and Ayanna Gaines
Meditation – Shane Niebergall
Meditation Song – #1072 “Evening Breeze”
Sermon – Reverend Dana Worsnop of UUC Ventura
Closing Hymn – #1064 “Blue Boat Home”
Benediction – Shane Niebergall
Postlude – Anthony Concepcion
Break-out Rooms:
- Sermon Discussion
- Tech Debrief