January 25 - First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego

Sunday Worship Service
Sunday Worship Service
Sunday, January 25, 2015 at *9:30 and **11:30 a.m.
Sunday, January 25, 2015 at *9:30 and **11:30 a.m.
Today’s flowers are given by Marge Cole in memory of her son, Creighton.
Centering Thought
Centering Thought
“Worship nothing but God; be good to your parents and relatives, and to the orphan and the poor.
Speak nicely to people, be constant in prayer, and give charity.”
— The Qur’an, The Cow 83
Gathering Bell
Opening Music
Rev. Kathleen Owens, Lead Minister
“Alhamdulilah”
(“All Praise and Thanks to God”)
— Allaudin Mathieu
Chalice Choir
Daniel Ratelle, Director
Rev. Jim Grant, Affiliate Minister
Opening Words
Church Hymn (words in English and Spanish on screen)
Church Aspiration and Kindling of the Chalice
Welcome and Announcements
Opening Song
# 188 “Come, Come, Whoever you Are”
Children’s Affirmation
Music
Generosity Offering
Music
Today’s flowers are given by Marge Cole in memory of her son, Creighton.
Dave Karpinski, song leader
Dr. Melissa James, Director of Children and
Family Ministries
Variation on an Egyptian Folk Song
— Gamal Abdel-Rahim
Justin Murphy-Mancini, Organist and Pianist
“Without You”
— Ahmad Jamal,
arr. Marian McPartland and Ellen Rowe
“Worship nothing but God; be good to your parents and relatives, and to the orphan and the poor.
Speak nicely to people, be constant in prayer, and give charity.”
— The Qur’an, The Cow 83
Gathering Bell
Opening Music
Rev. Kathleen Owens, Lead Minister
“Alhamdulilah”
(“All Praise and Thanks to God”)
— Allaudin Mathieu
Chalice Choir
Daniel Ratelle, Director
Rev. Jim Grant, Affiliate Minister
Opening Words
Church Hymn (words in English and Spanish on screen)
Church Aspiration and Kindling of the Chalice
Welcome and Announcements
Opening Song
# 188 “Come, Come, Whoever you Are”
Children’s Affirmation
Music
Generosity Offering
Music
Dave Karpinski, song leader
Dr. Melissa James, Director of Children and
Family Ministries
Variation on an Egyptian Folk Song
— Gamal Abdel-Rahim
Justin Murphy-Mancini, Organist and Pianist
“Without You”
— Ahmad Jamal,
arr. Marian McPartland and Ellen Rowe
Reading
Meditation Introduction
Musical Meditation
“Harmonic Convergence”
Reading
Meditation Introduction
Musical Meditation
“Harmonic Convergence”
Music
Music
Message
— Kevin McChesney
Handbell Trio: Paula Johnson, Ruth Turner,
and Roy Attridge
“Love, Light, and Guidance”
— Allaudin Mathieu
“Exploring the Koran”
Rev. Kathleen Owens, Lead Minister
Message
— Kevin McChesney
Handbell Trio: Paula Johnson, Ruth Turner,
and Roy Attridge
“Love, Light, and Guidance”
— Allaudin Mathieu
“Exploring the Koran”
Rev. Kathleen Owens, Lead Minister
Closing Song
# 95 “There Is More Love Somewhere”
Blessing and Extinguishing of the Chalice
Postlude
“Fugue on B.A.C.H.”
— Robert Schumann
Closing Song
# 95 “There Is More Love Somewhere”
Blessing and Extinguishing of the Chalice
Postlude
“Fugue on B.A.C.H.”
— Robert Schumann
** Our sign language interpreter is Paul Lambert.
Question for Reflection— To what or to whom are you willing to submit?
** Our sign language interpreter is Paul Lambert.
Question for Reflection— To what or to whom are you willing to submit?
Church Hymn
From all who dwell below the skies,
Let faith and hope with love arise,
Let beauty, truth, and good be sung
Through ev’ry land, by ev’ry tongue.
De todos bajo el gran sol
Surja esper‿anza fe, amor
Verdad, y‿belleza cantando,
De cada tierra, cada voz.
Church Aspiration
May love be the spirit of this church,
May the quest for truth be its sacrament,
And service be its prayer
To dwell together in peace,
To seek knowledge in freedom,
And to help one another in fellowship,
This is our Aspiration.
El amor es la doctrina de esta iglesia,
La búsqueda de la verdad es su sacramento
Y el servicio es su oración.
Habitar juntos en paz,
Buscar la verdad con libertad,
Y servir a la humanidad juntos,
Esto es lo que pactamos unos con otros.
To hear today’s and previous sermons online, scan this QR code.
Church Hymn
From all who dwell below the skies,
Let faith and hope with love arise,
Let beauty, truth, and good be sung
Through ev’ry land, by ev’ry tongue.
De todos bajo el gran sol
Surja esper‿anza fe, amor
Verdad, y‿belleza cantando,
De cada tierra, cada voz.
Church Aspiration
May love be the spirit of this church,
May the quest for truth be its sacrament,
And service be its prayer
To dwell together in peace,
To seek knowledge in freedom,
And to help one another in fellowship,
This is our Aspiration.
El amor es la doctrina de esta iglesia,
La búsqueda de la verdad es su sacramento
Y el servicio es su oración.
Habitar juntos en paz,
Buscar la verdad con libertad,
Y servir a la humanidad juntos,
Esto es lo que pactamos unos con otros.
To hear today’s and previous sermons online, scan this QR code.
Music Notes
Music Notes
Announcements
Announcements
There is considerable disagreement over the role of music in Islamic worship. While many Muslims do believe that all music is forbidden (even the chants are defined as “recitation”), others
hold that vocal music is permitted, and still other leaders say that all music is permissible, as
long as it “does not encourage sinful acts.” Gamal Abdel-Rahim was an Egyptian composer
whose “Variation” uses European variation techniques in combination with Egyptian dance
rhythms. Ahmad Jamal, who converted to Islam in his early twenties, has enjoyed an exceptionally long career as a consistently innovative jazz pianist. The late Marian McPartland made this
more relaxed and singing arrangement of a selection from Jamal's 1985 album “Rossiter Road.”
While not composed for worship, Alludin Mathieu’s Arabic “Love, Light and Guidance” fits into
the long tradition of praise for Allah. Robert Schumann's output has often been viewed in terms
of his severe mental illness. For example, scholars have attempted to show that the odd chromaticism of this fugue on the motive derived from Bach's name "foreshadows" his mental decline, but this overlooks Schumann’s consistently innovative approach to composition throughout his life.
– Daniel Ratelle
There is considerable disagreement over the role of music in Islamic worship. While many Muslims do believe that all music is forbidden (even the chants are defined as “recitation”), others
hold that vocal music is permitted, and still other leaders say that all music is permissible, as long
as it “does not encourage sinful acts.” Gamal Abdel-Rahim was an Egyptian composer whose
“Variation” uses European variation techniques in combination with Egyptian dance rhythms.
Ahmad Jamal, who converted to Islam in his early twenties, has enjoyed an exceptionally long
career as a consistently innovative jazz pianist. The late Marian McPartland made this more relaxed and singing arrangement of a selection from Jamal's 1985 album “Rossiter Road.” While
not composed for worship, Alludin Mathieu’s Arabic “Love, Light and Guidance” fits into the
long tradition of praise for Allah. Robert Schumann's output has often been viewed in terms of
his severe mental illness. For example, scholars have attempted to show that the odd chromaticism of this fugue on the motive derived from Bach's name "foreshadows" his mental decline,
but this overlooks Schumann’s consistently innovative approach to composition throughout his
life.
– Daniel Ratelle
Sunday Offerings in January go to UU Groups
During the month of January, our Generosity Offering will be received to support UU causes.
Each Sunday the offering will benefit one of the following groups. Thank you in advance for
your generous support of these UU Causes.
Sunday Offerings in January go to UU Groups
During the month of January, our Generosity Offering will be received to support UU causes.
Each Sunday the offering will benefit one of the following groups. Thank you in advance for your
generous support of these UU Causes.
January 25: Youth Scholarships to Attend General Assembly
Our Generosity Offering this Sunday will go to our General Assembly Youth &
Young Adult Scholarship Fund. General Assembly, which is the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Annual Meeting, will be in Portland, Oregon this June.
The meeting is an opportunity to build relationships with UUs from throughout
the country, to participate in amazing worship, and to develop new leadership
skills. At least six youth from our church are planning to attend GA this year, and
your support will allow us to provide needed scholarships.
January 25: Youth Scholarships to Attend General Assembly
Our Generosity Offering this Sunday will go to our General Assembly Youth &
Young Adult Scholarship Fund. General Assembly, which is the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Annual Meeting, will be in Portland, Oregon this June. The
meeting is an opportunity to build relationships with UUs from throughout the
country, to participate in amazing worship, and to develop new leadership skills.
At least six youth from our church are planning to attend GA this year, and your
support will allow us to provide needed scholarships.
Looking Glass Theater Has Cancelled “State Fair”
We regret to announce that our spring production of “State Fair” is canceled. There will be no
auditions this week. Thank you for your understanding, patience and continued support of Looking Glass Theatre. We will announce our replacement show soon. To contact Looking Glass
Theater, e-mail to [email protected] or visit www.LookingGlassSD.org.
Looking Glass Theater Has Cancelled “State Fair”
We regret to announce that our spring production of “State Fair” is canceled. There will be no
auditions this week. Thank you for your understanding, patience and continued support of Looking Glass Theatre. We will announce our replacement show soon. To contact Looking Glass Theater, e-mail to [email protected] or visit www.LookingGlassSD.org.
Sunday, January 25
Sunday, January 25
Deep Conversations
Sundays from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. and 12:45 to 1:15 p.m., Archive Room 313
Did you find yourself moved in some way by the sermon? Did the reflection question stir something in you? Join with others for a facilitated Deep Conversation around the sermon message.
Deep Conversations
Sundays from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. and 12:45 to 1:15 p.m., Archive Room 313
Did you find yourself moved in some way by the sermon? Did the reflection question stir something in you? Join with others for a facilitated Deep Conversation around the sermon message.
UU Humanist Study and Discussion Film Series
January 25 (Sunday) at 1 p.m., Room 323
This month’s documentary is “Maria Montessori” a biography of the famed teacher, who places
new methods and the needs of children first in education with astonishing results. Please join in
this educational afternoon.
UU Humanist Study and Discussion Film Series
January 25 (Sunday) at 1 p.m., Room 323
This month’s documentary is “Maria Montessori” a biography of the famed teacher, who places
new methods and the needs of children first in education with astonishing results. Please join in
this educational afternoon.
UU Christian Study and Discussion Group
January 25 (Sunday) at 1 p.m., Room 321
Our discussion today is on “The New Age Jesus.” We will hear Jesus described through the
Tarot Deck by a wisdom teacher called Bartholomew channeled by Mary Margaret Moore. This
is a very different and controversial approach to a Jesus centered spirituality but one that can be
very thought provoking. Are there valid lessons here?
UU Christian Study and Discussion Group
January 25 (Sunday) at 1 p.m., Room 321
Our discussion today is on “The New Age Jesus.” We will hear Jesus described through the
Tarot Deck by a wisdom teacher called Bartholomew channeled by Mary Margaret Moore. This
is a very different and controversial approach to a Jesus centered spirituality but one that can be
very thought provoking. Are there valid lessons here?
Monday, January 26
UU Men’s Fellowship Potluck and Discussion
January 26 (Monday) from 6 to 9 p.m., Common Room
The Men's Fellowship (UUMF) will be having their usual 4th Monday Potluck and Discussion
group meeting. We will discuss crossroads past and present. What decisions changed the rest of
your life and what decisions do you face? We'll eat between 6 and 7 p.m. and have a short presentation and longer discussion between 7 and 9 p.m. Any man who would like to join a support
group, please contact Armin Kuhlman.
Tuesday, January 27
Sufi Healing with Jamil Larry Sweet
January 27 (Tuesdays) from 7 to 8 p.m., Room 321
Explore ancient individual healing practices of the Sufis; the uses of meditation, breath, sacred
phrases and wazifa; and a healing ceremony. On-going, drop in.
Wednesday, January 28
Wednesday Morning Meditation Sangha
Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Room 323
All are welcome for a silent sitting meditation from 10 to 10:40 a.m., followed by a discussion
of practice. The remainder of the time will be focused on a recorded dharma talk and discussion.
For more information, please contact John Holl at 619-546-6525.
Thursday, January 29
Jesus Through the Heart of a Sufi, Part 2 – Introduction with Louise Jacobus
January 29, February 5, 12, 19, and 26 (Thursdays) from 7 to 9 p.m., Common Room
Join us in a new understanding and exploration of the words of Jesus. The starting point of the
class will be the teachings of Jesus. We will then explore the teachings of Sufi masters, both
ancient and modern, that illuminate these teachings. We will include the poetry of Sufi poets
such as Rumi, music, Dances of Universal Peace, sound practices (like mantras) and meditative
practices. Drop in.
Saturday, January 31
Second Annual San Diego UU Network (SUUN) Leadership Conference
January 31 (Saturday) from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Hillcrest Campus
Join for a series of four interesting seminars lead by nationally known speakers in their
field. The conference is free and open to all. Childcare will be available if requested ahead of
time. Lunch is available for purchase or you are welcome to bring a brown bag. For more information and registration see our website at www.uusandiego.org/2015-leadership-conference.
Next Sunday, February 1
Monday, January 26
UU Men’s Fellowship Potluck and Discussion
January 26 (Monday) from 6 to 9 p.m., Common Room
The Men's Fellowship (UUMF) will be having their usual 4th Monday Potluck and Discussion
group meeting. We will discuss crossroads past and present. What decisions changed the rest of
your life and what decisions do you face? We'll eat between 6 and 7 p.m. and have a short presentation and longer discussion between 7 and 9 p.m. Any man who would like to join a support
group, please contact Armin Kuhlman.
Tuesday, January 27
Sufi Healing with Jamil Larry Sweet
January 27 (Tuesdays) from 7 to 8 p.m., Room 321
Explore ancient individual healing practices of the Sufis; the uses of meditation, breath, sacred
phrases and wazifa; and a healing ceremony. On-going, drop in.
Wednesday, January 28
Wednesday Morning Meditation Sangha
Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Room 323
All are welcome for a silent sitting meditation from 10 to 10:40 a.m., followed by a discussion
of practice. The remainder of the time will be focused on a recorded dharma talk and discussion.
For more information, please contact John Holl at 619-546-6525.
Thursday, January 29
Jesus Through the Heart of a Sufi, Part 2 – Introduction with Louise Jacobus
January 29, February 5, 12, 19, and 26 (Thursdays) from 7 to 9 p.m., Common Room
Join us in a new understanding and exploration of the words of Jesus. The starting point of the
class will be the teachings of Jesus. We will then explore the teachings of Sufi masters, both
ancient and modern, that illuminate these teachings. We will include the poetry of Sufi poets
such as Rumi, music, Dances of Universal Peace, sound practices (like mantras) and meditative
practices. Drop in.
Saturday, January 31
Second Annual San Diego UU Network (SUUN) Leadership Conference
January 31 (Saturday) from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Hillcrest Campus
Join for a series of four interesting seminars lead by nationally known speakers in their
field. The conference is free and open to all. Childcare will be available if requested ahead of
time. Lunch is available for purchase or you are welcome to bring a brown bag. For more information and registration see our website at www.uusandiego.org/2015-leadership-conference.
Next Sunday, February 1
Coffee Conversation with Adam Dyer, Intern Minister
February 1 (Sunday) after Service, South Bay Campus
Join following the Service for a conversation on the theme of Adam’s sermon. All are welcome!
Coffee Conversation with Adam Dyer, Intern Minister
February 1 (Sunday) after Service, South Bay Campus
Join following the Service for a conversation on the theme of Adam’s sermon. All are welcome!
Cosmos: The Great Story with Keith Mesecher
February 1 (every first Sunday) from 1 to 3 p.m., Room 323
Celebrate the birth and evolution of the universe and humanity’s role in this magnificent, cosmic
unfolding; the great powers at work in it and our damage to it. Discover our potential to be a
positive, healing and transformative force, living in mutually enhancing relationships with the life
and non-life forms that constitute the earth community.
Cosmos: The Great Story with Keith Mesecher
February 1 (every first Sunday) from 1 to 3 p.m., Room 323
Celebrate the birth and evolution of the universe and humanity’s role in this magnificent, cosmic
unfolding; the great powers at work in it and our damage to it. Discover our potential to be a
positive, healing and transformative force, living in mutually enhancing relationships with the life
and non-life forms that constitute the earth community.
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Children’ss Affirmation
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Afirmación de los Niños
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Where are the borderlands in your life?
Please rise in body or spirit for hymn
# 95 in the grey hymnal
“There Is More Love
Somewhere”
Dave Karpinski, song leader
Justin Murphy-Mancini,
Organist and Pianist
“There Is More Love Somewhere”
Verse 1 of 4:
There is more love somewhere.
There is more love somewhere.
I’m gonna keep on ‘til I find it.
There is more love somewhere.
“There Is More Love Somewhere”
Verse 2 of 4:
There is more hope somewhere.
There is more hope somewhere.
I’m gonna keep on ‘til I find it.
There is more hope somewhere.
“There Is More Love Somewhere”
Verse 3 of 4:
There is more peace somewhere.
There is more peace somewhere.
I’m gonna keep on ‘til I find it.
There is more peace somewhere.
“There Is More Love Somewhere”
Verse 4 of 4:
There is more joy somewhere.
There is more joy somewhere.
I’m gonna keep on ‘til I find it.
There is more joy somewhere.
Please remain standing for the
blessing.
Please be seated.
If you stay for the postlude, please
refrain from talking. For some, the
Postlude is a meaningful component
of their Worship experience.
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