This past week in the April newsletter, I posted the following, discussing how this time of putting our whole lives online will prove to be a valuable period to see what other faith traditions are doing:
“…Wisdom from the world’s religions which inspires us in our … read more.
Record yourself telling or reading a 5-7 minute story, post it to your
Facebook page with the hashtag #UUCCstories. There will be a calendar of posts.
Chalica – Week Six
Chalice Lighting
As we light this chalice,
May its flame consume the forces of violence in the world;
May its heat warm the chill of misunderstanding and hate;
May its light brighten the lives of the sick of heart and mind.
Chalice, burn with the fire of … read more.
Chalice Lighting
This gentle flame is the roaring inferno of transformation,
for only through freedom of belief may we become what we will
May our chalice melt the shackles of superstition and creed,
lighting our way on the path of spiritual growth and freedom.
Reading/Song
Hymn 135, How Happy Are They, … read more.
Chalice Lighting
Our chalice is a lamp,
lighting dark corners of ignorance;
illuminating falsehoods.
We hold this sacred lamp,
applying knowledge with care
and abiding purpose.
Reading/Song
Hymn 145, As Tranquil Streams, has the following lyrics:
Prophetic church, the future waits your liberating ministry;
Go forward in the power of love, proclaim the truth that … read more.
Chalice Lighting
This chalice is a lighthouse, a beacon reaching across the vast spaces.
This flame beckons all travelers, come, enter, and be welcome.
Join us on our mutual quest.
Reading/Song
Hymn 402, From You I Receive, has only this one simple lyric:
From you I receive, to you I give, … read more.
Chalice Lighting
Fire cannot be grasped, or held within the hand.
Fire is transparent, giving light and warmth to all.
As we light this chalice, let us kindle within ourselves and our fellowship
A shared fire that illuminates us to share warmth and light with the world.
Reading/Song
Hymn 140, Hail … read more.
Chalice Lighting
Within us all burns the fire of life.
We share this common flame,
symbol of our precious being.
Each flame burns with a unique glow,
signifying our respect for the
inherent worth and dignity of every person.
Reading, Quote & Song
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can … read more.
