7-8 Grade OWL (section 2) Bowen Theory Discussion Chalice Choir

Joys and Concerns
Rev. Erin Gingrich
Sung Response
“Loaves and Fishes” by David Whyte
[submit on Sunday or via http://
ucdsm.org/joys-and-concerns]
Comfort me…O my soul.
Sing with me…O my soul.
Sharing Our Abundance
Filled with Loving Kindness
Reflection
“In Recognition of the Divine”
Petra Lange
“Open the Window” by Elise Witt
UU Choir, Moira Leu,
director
“Saying Grace”
Sermon
Rev. Erin Gingrich
*Hymn (see next panel)
Creative love, our thanks we give
that this, our world, is incomplete,
that struggle greets our will to live,
that work awaits our hands and feet;
That we are not yet fully wise,
that we are in the making still
as friends who share one enterprise
and strive to blend with nature's will.
Meditation
Spoken
Silence
Sung Response #1031
Special Music
Hymn - Creative Love, Our Thanks We Give
Music: Traditional English melody
Creative Love, Our Thanks We Give
*Closing Words
What though the future long delay,
and still with faults we daily cope:
It gives us that for which to pray,
a field for toil and faith and hope.
Since what we choose is what we are,
and what we love we yet shall be,
the goal may ever shine afar
the will to reach it makes us free.
Hearing Impaired: We have radio receivers available at the rear of the auditorium near the audio board.
Visually Impaired: Full page magnifiers may be found at the rear of the
auditorium near the sound board.
Rev. Erin Gingrich
CALENDAR
*Extinguishing the Flame
Leader: I extinguish the symbolic flame
of this gathering. May we carry its light
into the world.
People: Let us go from this place, open to life,
expecting to love, and prepared to serve.
*Closing in Song
Hymn of Valor (inside back cover of gray
hymnal)
*Please stand as you are able
Thank You to all Service Participants and to Today’s Hospitality Teams:
9:15 a.m. Team Leader: Karen Nicholson, Carol Henderson, Bob Henderson,
Sue Repplinger, Norm Repplinger, Rob Nicholson, Marilyn Lantz, David Rasey,
Lois Leonard, Bill Leonard, Nina Richtman, Jill Moser, Joann Noftsger, Ross
Loder, Maria Loder, Tammy Irelan, Mickey Irelan
11:00 a.m. Team Leader: Carol Hibbs, Rolland Riley, Heidi Lackmann, Todd
Lackmann, Margaret Holmes, John Holmes, Matthew Riley, Mary Harlan, Jim
Herteen, Shirley Willard, Katie Devlin, Lisa Hogan, Ross Griswold, Christine
Griswold
Sound Board Operator: 9:15 a.m. - Ryan Beck; 11:00 a.m. - Mark Campbell
Second Basket: Children and Family Urban Movement’s (CFUM) mission is to create
a community to support the potential of children, youth and families through educational success, healthy living and community engagement. This is carried out
through after school programs for children who reside in a near Des Moines
North side neighborhood who are between the grades of K through 12. Planned
Parenthood of the Heartland’s mission is to be a leader in providing accessible reproductive health care, education, and advocacy; responsive to the needs and rights
of families and individuals.
Sunday, November 9
Long Strange Trip: UU History Film Series 9:00 a.m., Peace Conference Room
Welcoming Newcomers Committee 9:15 a.m., Room 105
RE Classes 9:15 & 11:00 a.m., Lower Level
Service: “Saying Grace” with Rev. Erin Gingrich; Celebrant: Petra Lange
9:15 & 11:00 a.m., Auditorium
Meet the Artist: Janet Heinicke 10:15 a.m., Channing Hall
Board Forum: Staff Salary Privacy 11:00 a.m., Channing Hall
Energy & Justice 11:00 a.m., Minister’s Office
World Religions & Their Cultures 11:00 a.m., Room 105
Interweave Monthly Potluck Lunch 12:15 p.m., Channing Hall
Sacred Bridges CUUPs Meeting 12:30 p.m., Room 111
YRUU (High School Youth Group) 6:00 p.m., Room 107
Monday, November 10
Paganism 101 6:00 p.m., Mary Safford Room
Iowa Humanists Society 7:00 p.m., Channing Hall
Tuesday, November 11
Rise Up and Call Her Name 6:30 p.m., Room 114
Dungeons & Dragons 6:30 p.m., Peace Conference Room
Women’s Potluck 6:30 p.m., RSVP to Jane Flagler [janeflagler(at)gmail(dot)com, 515491-1274]
Wednesday, November 12
Channing Chimes 5:00 p.m., Auditorium
AMOS 5:30 p.m., Room 103
Bell Ave. Ringers 5:45 p.m., Auditorium
Wednesday Night Dinner: Pasta 5:30 p.m., Channing Hall
Sparks Choir 6:00 p.m., Room 105
Adult OWL 6:00 p.m., Peace Conference Room
7-8 Grade OWL (section 1) 6:15 p.m., Room 114
(Calendar continued on next panel)
7-8 Grade OWL (section 2) 6:15 p.m., Room 107
Bowen Theory Discussion 6:30 p.m., Room 108
Chalice Choir 6:30 p.m., Room 105
Spirit Play 6:30 p.m., Room 111
Tomorrow Team 6:30 p.m., Off-site
Enviroscouts 7:00 p.m., Room 103
SOULCOLLAGE 7:00 p.m., Mary Safford Room
UU Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m., Channing Hall
5-6 Grade OWL 7:00 p.m., Room 113
Thursday, November 13
Board of Trustees 5:30 p.m., Peace Conference Room
ShUUterbugs 5:30 p.m., Room 105
The Other Side of the Coin Follow-up Class 6:30 p.m., Room 114
Friday, November 14
Boys’ Night Out 6:30 p.m., RSVP to evans(dot)steve(at)principal(dot)com
Saturday, November 15
PlayUU Primary Caregivers Outing: Gateway Market 3:00 p.m. RSVP to
chelseabhayes(at)gmail(dot)com
Celebrating Membership Mixer 6:00 p.m., Channing Hall
Sunday, November 16
Long Strange Trip: UU History Film Series 9:00 a.m., Peace Conference Room
RE Classes 9:15 & 11:00 a.m., Lower Level
Service: "The Grace of Non-Anxious Presence" with Rev. Mark Stringer;
Celebrant: Carissa Fields 9:15 & 11:00 a.m., Auditorium
Managing our own anxiety in the midst of family challenges is one of the most
difficult and helpful things we can do for ourselves and for our families. What
does holding steady to our principles and our sense of self look and feel like when
everything around us seems topsy-turvy? How might we withstand the heat created when we take a stand for self in the midst of anxious systems? What is at risk if
we don’t? New members will be recognized at this service
Forum: People’s Climate March 11:00 a.m., Channing Hall
Grounds Council 11:00 a.m., Minister’s Office
World Religions & Their Cultures 11:00 a.m., Room 105
Young Adult Small Group Ministry 11:00 a.m., Room 107
First UU Christian Fellowship 12:15 p.m., Room 111
High School OWL Class 5:00 p.m., Room 107
ANNOUNCEMENTS
New Member Ceremony
Twice a year we honor our newest members in a ritual during our weekend services. The next membership ceremonies are on Sunday, November 16. If you
are considering joining the congregation, would like to submit your Intention to
Join packet, or have questions about membership, please contact Lori Emison
Clair, Director of Congregational Life prior to Wednesday, November 12. Lori
can be reached at [email protected] or 244-8603 ext. 103. Intention to Join packets
can be found on the Visitor Table or on the church website (ucdsm.org/joining)
Telling the Stories of our Lives
How nice would we, as a congregation, be if we had the stories of our members’
lives recorded and archived? Several members have been asking themselves that
same question, and we think we’ve found an answer. We plan to create a local
version of National Public Radio’s StoryCorps (or perhaps, “This is Your Life,”
for those who remember the Ralph Edwards show). It’s pretty simple in concept.
We’ll create a space to record our life stories, and then either write them ourselves
and record them, or go in front of the mic with the help of an interviewer. If you
would be interested in helping develop this project for the church, please write or
call Jim Baker at 556-1936 or [email protected].
(Announcements continued on the back)
Thank You for Your Food Pantry Donations!
From the size of the boxes we filled, workers at the Des Moines Area Religious
Council’s Food Pantry estimated the UU donation last Sunday at 1,000 cans of
food and packaged items. Cash and checks totaled $785. Wow! The spontaneous
generosity says a lot about UU character. The folks at the pantry asked that we
relay their appreciation on behalf of the needy—to which the Monday Small
Group Ministry adds its small voice.
Why did the UU Cross the Road?
1. To support the chicken in its search for its own path.
2. To gain a different pers"peck"tive.
3. To allow visitors and the elderly to use the parking next to the church (of
course!).
Please consider parking in the Wells Fargo lot across from church on Sunday
morning! Thanks!
Time to Teach, Lessons to Learn
With wintry nights fast approaching, it’s time to think about classes you may be
interested in teaching or attending in the coming months. The Adult Religious Education Council has begun developing the Winter/Spring Programming schedule,
affording all members an opportunity to share the warmth of mutual interests. If
there’s a subject that piques your interest, or a class or workshop you would like to
lead, please send a note to AREC Chairman Jim Baker at james(dot)baker47(at)
gmail(dot)com, or call Lori Emison Clair at the church (515-244-8603 ext. 103).
The deadline for new proposals and updates is November 9.
Child Dedication on November 23, 2014
As part of the Nov. 23rd services, we will have an opportunity to share in a ritual
of dedication for some of the children in our church community. Contact Rev.
Mark Stringer ([email protected], 244-8603 ext. 102) as soon as possible if you
wish to have your child dedicated or if you’d like to know more about the ceremony. The next opportunity this church year will be the Christmas Eve services (5
p.m. & 7 p.m.)
New Group at First Unitarian: Christian Fellowship
The First Unitarian Christian Fellowship offers opportunities for participants to
explore, practice, appreciate and critique Christian theologies, rituals and spiritual
disciplines. We provide a safe environment to heal spiritual wounds and to redirect the lost energies from these wounds into spiritual growth, maturity, caring
ministry and service. We seek creative interchange across theological divides (so all
are welcome). Our group meets at 12:15 p.m., the third Sunday of each month in
Room 111. Our first meeting, on Nov. 16, as a tie-in with Thanksgiving, will focus
on developing a mindset and theology of gratitude and understanding some of the
obstacles that keep us from doing this. Join us to explore what this means. First
time visitor or life-long member: All are welcome!
Lost & Found Table
This Sunday (Nov.9) is the last day lost and found items will be out for display on
a table in the gathering area. Please claim any items that belong to you. Unclaimed
items will be donated to charity after Nov. 9.
RE Email
Interested in receiving a weekly email from the RE program? Email Tracy Beck at
[email protected] to be added to the list.
Caring Ministry and Joys and Concerns
To have a joy or concern shared during services, or if you are in need of assistance,
please go to ucdsm.org/joys-and-concerns by noon on Friday.
UPCOMING EVENTS
PFLAF Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m., Channing Hall
Bowen Theory Discussion Wednesday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m., Room 108
Unity Circle Thursday, Nov. 20, noon, Channing Hall
(go to www.ucdsm.org for more information on these and other events)
First Unitarian Church of Des Moines
A Unitarian Universalist Church
1800 Bell Ave, Des Moines IA 50315
Phone: 515.244.8603 Fax: 515.244.9761
Website: www.ucdsm.org
First Unitarian Church of Des Moines invites people into
a respectful, authentic, and joyful religious community that
nurtures meaningful connections, pursues justice, and inspires service.
STAFF
Rev. Mark Stringer, Minister
[email protected]
Rev. Erin Gingrich, Associate Minister of Social Justice
[email protected]
Linda Barnes, Ministerial Intern
[email protected]
Deb Dessert, Director of Finance & Administration
[email protected]
Tracy Beck, Director of RE for Children & Youth
[email protected]
Megan Salley, Youth Program Coordinator
[email protected]
Laura Thomas, RE Assistant
[email protected]
Lori Emison Clair, Dir. Of Congregational Life
[email protected]
Carissa Fields, Congregational Life Assistant
[email protected]
Terry Lillie, Caring Ministry Coordinator
[email protected]
Abby Chungath, Communications Coordinator
[email protected]
Moira Leu, Director of Music
[email protected]
Bruce Martin, Pianist
[email protected]
Amy Anderson, Choir Accompanist
[email protected]
Connie Price, Bookkeeper
[email protected]
Jane White, Office Assistant
[email protected]
Don Werner, Groundskeeper
Michelle Plymate, Pre-school Teacher
[email protected]
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Margaret Schultz, President
[email protected]
Jean Rommes, Vice President
[email protected]
Zac Bailey, Co-Secretary
[email protected]
Amy Luebbert, Co-Secretary
[email protected]
Charlie Ahern
[email protected]
Bob Belosky
[email protected]
Brandon Bundt
[email protected]
Ross Loder
[email protected]
Barb Royal
[email protected]
COUNCIL FOR CONGREGATIONAL MINISTRIES
Scott Emison Clair, Stewardship
[email protected]
Chris Jorgensen, Facilities
[email protected]
Sally Boeckholt, Councilor at Large
[email protected]
Kate Allen, Social Justice
[email protected]
Ellen Taylor, Congregational Life
[email protected]
Julie Brown, Religious Growth And Learning
[email protected]
Bill Paxson, Worship & Arts
[email protected]
A Unitarian Universalist Church
ORDER OF SERVICE
Sunday, November 9, 2014, 9:15 & 11:00 a.m.
Bruce Martin, pianist
Amy Anderson, choir accompanist
November Theme: What does it mean to be a people of grace?
Intoning the Chime
Centering Music
Bruce Martin
Opening Words
Petra Lange
Chalice Lighting
Leader: Life is a gift for which we are
grateful.
People: We gather in community to celebrate
the glories and the mysteries of this great gift.
Leader: So let us kindle now the flame
of our liberal religious heritage.
People: In its glow, may our reason and our
passion lead us to be true to ourselves, true to
each other, and true to what we can together
become.
*Hymn #398
Gathered Here
Welcome
Petra Lange
Spotlight
Christian Fellowship
Bryan Helmus
Doxology
(tune: Old Hundredth #371)
From all that dwell below the skies
let songs of hope and faith arise;
let peace, good will on earth be sung
through every land, by every tongue.
Story for All Ages
“A Conversation about Prayer”; with
thoughts adapted from “Letter to Nancy” Written by UU Minister Christopher
Raible
Hattie McCann & Tracy
Beck
Singing the Children to Class
Children’s Benediction (see inside back
cover of hymnal)