All worship services will be at the same zoom address
https://uuma.zoom.us/j/94356980987?pwd=TDh3NlFqaGRxS0Z1SFlhajRKSVUzdz09
To attend by phone, dial +1 646 876 9923
Then when prompted type in:
Meeting ID: 943 5698 0987
Passcode: 502412
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Cortland worships
online at 10: 00 A.M. this Sunday, April 18th, 2021.
Rev. Susan Frederick will lead us and our partner
Unitarian Universalist churches of Big Flats, New York and
Athens, Pennsylvania as well as Unitarian Universalist Churches
throughout the United States in a Worship Service and Program
titled: “Loved Into Being” Spring Stewardship 2021
Faith in Unitarian Universalism isn’t just an intellectual exercise: it’s “heart” work.
This full-length worship experience features a sermon by Unitarian Universalist
Association President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, as well as vibrant music,
storytelling, and other worship elements that will help us to grow in spirit,
in courage, and in generosity.
Because of the corona virus pandemic, the church will not be holding
services in person until May 16th, 2021 at the earliest.
The church is a welcoming congregation to all
who come in peace, no matter the person
or whom one loves.
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Order of Service Sunday, April 11, 10:00 am
As we are gathering, please type into the chat a word or phrase answering the question “how do you come today.”
Welcome and Announcements – Chris Eng
Reflection – Andy Fagan
Loved into Being
“Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place.”
―Zora Neale Hurston
Prelude “Don’t Be Discouraged/Hold On” by Glen Ballard and Chynna Phillips, arr. Trey McLaughlin. (©ASCAP/BMI) Sung by the Women’s 8 of All Souls DC: Juliene James, Loyce Pace, Norah Quinn McCormick, Rochelle Rice, A. Tianna Scozarro, Melinda St. Louis, Jennie Wasserman, and Jen Hayman, director and accompanist.
Welcome Rev. Erika Hewitt and Rev. Vail Weller
Chalice Lighting Rev. Chris Long, Rev. Vail Weller, Jen Hayman, Rev. Erika Hewitt, Rev. Mariela Pérez-Simons, and Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Story “Madam Modifuss,” as told by Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Musical Interlude “Sometimes I Cry” by Chris Stapleton. (©ASCAP/BMI) Shacara Rogers, vocals; John Lee, guitar.
Prayer and Ritual Rev. Chris Long
Sung Meditation “Comfort Me” by Mimi Bornstein (Singing the Journey #1002). Arranged and performed by Unfolding (Laura Weiss and Sarah Jebian).
Reading & Reflection Rev. Mariela Pérez-Simons, reflecting on the words of Bernard Loomer
Musical Interlude “Love’s Divine” by Mark Batson and Sealhenry Samuel. (©BMG) Rochelle Rice, vocals; Todd Simon, piano; Romeir Mendez, bass; Dante Pope, drums; and the Loved Into Being virtual choir, directed by Jen Hayman.
Sermon Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Invitation to Generosity Rev. Vail Weller
During this time, we encourage you to write a check
or make an online contribution to one of the sponsoring congregations.
UUCAS, 112 North St, Athens PA 18810. Or pay online at Uucas.org – click on the donate button.
UU Cortland, 3 Church Street, Cortland, NY 13045
Music “Rise Up (for Something)” by Andra Day. (©ASCAP) Nicole Rumeau, lead vocals; youth soloists; Todd Simon, piano; Romeir Mendez, bass; Dante Pope, drums; and the Loved Into Being virtual choir, directed by Jen Hayman.
Sending Forth Rev. Vail Weller, Rev. Erika Hewitt, Rev. Mariela Pérez-Simons, Rev. Chris Long, Jen Hayman, and Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Postlude “Nina Cried Power” by Andrew Hozier Byrne. (©BMI) Performed by the All Souls UU DC choir. Rochelle Rice and Shacara Rogers, soloists; Gordon Kent, piano; Corey Null, bass; Dante Pope, drums.
“Loved Into Being” Worship Teams
From Athens and Cortland Congregations:
Andy Fagan – Reflection
Fran Brown – Attendance Taker
Lois Hughes, Anne Bower – Greeters
Katie Replogle – Joys and Concerns
Chris Eng – Host
From “Loved Into Being” video
As President of our Unitarian Universalist Association, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray (she/her) is responsible for administering staff and programs that serve its more than 1,000 member congregations. She also acts as principal spokesperson and minister-at-large for the UUA.
Jen Hayman (she/her) is the Director of Music and Arts at All Souls Church, Unitarian in Washington, DC.
Rev. Erika Hewitt (she/her) serves as the UUA’s Minister of Worship Arts, and is the coordinator of this service.
Rev. Chris Long (he/him) is currently the Assistant Minister at Community Church of New York.
Rev. Mariela Pérez-Simons (she/her) is a Cuban-American UU minister passionate about liberation and freedom of expression.
Rev. Vail Weller (she/her) is the UUA’s Congregational Giving Director, which means she oversees the Annual Program Fund that encourages congregations to support other congregations through covenantal giving to the Association.