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Prelude Yerevan by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Alex Brianson We gather this morning to share a particular kind of community – a community of faith in which each of us is free to quest for our own ways of being spiritual and religious. We gather this morning to think about how … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Elizabeth O’Connor, from Cry Pain, Cry Hope From past experience I know that when I begin investing myself in a dream or in a life, the commitment grows. Where I put my energies and my treasure, my reluctant heart sometimes follows. If … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words Each new morning by Penny Quest, from The Unitarian Life Each new morning, two choices are open to every one of us: The choice to live that day in the joyfulness of Love, Or in the darkness of Fear. Each new day, … Read more
Prelude Chanson de Matin by Edward Elgar Opening Words by Cliff Reed We gather to share Our faith in the spirit of freedom, Our doubts in the spirit of honesty. We gather to focus our love in prayer, To send it to those who suffer and grieve – In our own … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by William F. Schulz This is the mission of our faith: to teach the fragile art of hospitality; to revere both the critical mind and the generous heart; to prove that diversity need not mean divisiveness; and to be witness to all that … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by David Usher Because we are finite, we lift up our eyes to the infinite sky, and feel wonder and awe. Because we have stumbled, we take the tender hand which beckons us to rise, and feel strength and reassurance. Because we are … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Francis Terry We have been brought to where we now are, with hearts sensitive to sympathy, and still reaching out in pursuit of happiness. Therefore, Creative Spirit, we trust ourselves to you for the time to come, and ask you to fulfil our … Read more
Prelude Chanson de Matin by Edward Elgar Opening Words from the Sanskrit Look to this day – For it is life, the very life of life. In its brief course lie all the verities And realities of your existence: The bliss of growth, The glory of action, the splendour of beauty. For yesterday … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by David Usher Open your hearts to the wonder of worship. Open your minds to the eternal quest for meaning and truth. Open your eyes to the miracle of creation. Open your arms to the embrace of your fellow men and women. Open … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Alex Brianson (adapted) We gather today to share a particular kind of community – a community of faith in which each of us is free to quest for our own ways of being spiritual and religious. We gather today to think about … Read more