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First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco
August 23, 2015 11:00 AM
The Universalist Vision
U P CO M I N G E V E N T S
Senior Minister Rev. John Buehrens 132 [email protected] Minister Rev. Alyson Jacks 232 [email protected] Minister Rev. JD Benson 162 [email protected] Finance & Administration Emily Wilson 152 ewilson @uusf.orgCenter Facilities Director Kerry E. Parker 202 [email protected] Manager Donald Johnson 272 [email protected] Manager Jonathan Silk 192 [email protected] Adult Coordinator Joseph Chapot [email protected] Director Dr. Mark Sumner 252 [email protected] Organist Reiko Oda Lane 282 [email protected]
UUSF STAFFTitle Name Ext. Email
1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 415-776-4580 ; FAX 415-776-4400
www.uusf.org/ [email protected]/ #UUSF
WELCOME TO THE FIRST UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY OF SAN FRANCISCO
Since its founding in 1850 this congregation has been a beacon of religious liberalism in this city. During the Civil War, the Rev. Thomas Starr King was credited with keeping
California in the Union. He also challenged racism, raised millions for humanitarian relief and inspired new efforts in education.
Unitarianism and Universalism in America both arose in New England during the American Revolution. Because the roots of both traditions are in the Judeo-Christian tradition, you will see on the walls of our sanctuary two inscriptions:
"What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" (from the Hebrew prophet Micah) and “The Kingdom of God is within you.” (from the Gospels)
Our religious forebears were far more interested in the religion of Jesus than in beliefs about Jesus. Today we agree more about how we strive to treat others than we do about beliefs. Our backgrounds and spiritual orientations are diverse. Among us are people who consider themselves atheists, agnostics, humanists, Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Muslims, and people guided by other forms of spirituality and belief.
Belief is many things, and so is disbelief. But we are interested in what happens to us when we open our minds to wider truth, our hearts to compassion, and our souls to the call to work for justice and peace.
If you are interested in learning more, we invite you to a Newcomers Orientation usually held on the first Sunday of each month following the service. At the Welcome Table you will find pamphlets and other information. For more about our congregation, please visit our website at www.uusf.org.
Sign-up to be in our new Church Photo Directory! We want you – members and friends - in the picture!
Lifetouch studio photographers will be at UUSF between October 6 through October 17, times will vary to best accommodate member’s schedules. Weekday appointments will run from 1PM - 8:50 PM. Saturday appointments on October 10 will run from 10AM - 5:50 PM, and appointments on October 17 from 10AM – 2PM.
All appointments can be scheduled online by going to www.uusf.org
Can you help as a Lifetouch Photo Directory Host? Go to www.uusf.org and sign up today!
20s & 30s Lunch (Young Adult Community) 12:30 PM, Meet in the Courtyard (TODAY)
All young adults are invited to join the UUSF 20s & 30s Community for our monthly Fourth Sunday Lunch, today from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. We gather in the courtyard after Sunday Service and have a friendly discussion about where to dine, then we depart for foods and funs. This is an easy opportunity for young adults new to our community to meet peers, as well as for old hands to connect more deeply with those they know and don’t know. Invite your friends too, even if they don’t church! Questions? Contact Joseph Chapot, Young Adult Coordinator, [email protected]
An Art Reception in the Kings' Gallery (Art Committee) 12:30 PM, King Rooms (TODAY)
Join us for the UUSF Family and Friends Group Art Show Reception! There will be juice, wine, cheese and yummy things to snack on while you observe great art works by people you know and love. Questions? Contact Paul Kensinger, Art Committee Chair, 415-467-9337 or [email protected].
Full Moon Service (Pagan Interest Circle) Saturday, August 29,7PM, Chapel
August’s full moon: PICT will hold a Full Moon Circle on Saturday, August 29 at 7PM in the Chapel with a festive seasonal celebration. All respectful participants of all ages are welcome. Pagan Interest Circle rituals are clean and sober, fragrance and animal free. Bring refreshments to share afterward, if you can.
Register for Small Group Ministry 12:30 PM, Gallery (TODAY)
Small Group Ministry Facilitators will be present in the gallery after the service today to provide information about the program and to take registrations for our 2015-16 groups. Questions may also be addressed to [email protected].
Rev. Olympia Brown, 1835-1926, Universalist minister,
Perhaps the first woman ordained with full denominational authority.
WelcomeIf you are visiting today, please take a moment to fill out the yellow Newcomer Card located in the pewrack. It will allow you to sign up for our weekly e-newsletter, The Flame. Please stop by our Welcome Tablein the gallery after the service or speak with a minister to learn more about our liberal religious home. Ifyou would like to share your experience here on Instagram or other social media, be sure to include #UUSF.
Service Animals & Scent Free ZoneIn our Sanctuary we have dedicated two areas. The left pews as you face the chancel are for people with animals such as assistance dogs. The right pews as you face the chancel are for people who are sensitive to fragrances such as cologne and/or perfumes. If you have any questions please see one of our Sunday Worship Ushers located in the Narthex (entry way of Sanctuary).
Join us for coffee hour in the Courtyard or Gallery following the service.
Building Tour, SanctuaryIf you are new to the church, or just visiting, and would like a tour of the church building, please meet your tour guide at the front of the Sanctuary immediately after the service. Tour will last approximately 15-20 minutes. Building Tour Guides coordinated by George Mayer.
Upcoming Service
Sunday, August 30, 11AM, SanctuaryTHE UNITARIAN VISION
The Rev. John Buehrens, Senior Minister, preaching
Meet with John!
Rev. Buehrens is eager to meet with church members and friends individually. Contact John to schedule an appointment at 415-776-4580 x132
* Please rise if you are able.
Sermon The Universalist Vision Rev. John Buehrens
Make a Sunday flower dedication today. Only $35! Email Jonathan Silk at [email protected] or 415-776-4580 x192. Please make your check out to the church and in the memo line write "flower dedication". Your dedication must be received by noon on the Wednesday before the Sunday Service.
Upcoming Events
August 9 - September 14 Registration for Small Group Ministry!Small Group Ministry
Thursday, September 3, 7PM Xavier Hall, University of SFIntegral Ecology: Concern for Environmental and Economic Justice - Presentation by Mary Evelyn Tucker, PhDGreen Committee
Sunday, September 6, 6PM Fireside RoomAmerican Freethought - Video SeriesThe Humanist and Non-Theist Committee
Sunday, September 13, 12:30 PM, Meet in the CourtyardBuildings and Grounds Mini Clean-up!Buildings and Grounds Committee
Saturday, September 19, 11AM to 1PMUU Animal Ministry for HikeUUs: In SF meet at 9AM on the steps of UUSF, 1187 Franklin St. We will drive away at 9:30 AM. Contact Dolores to RSVP. 415-595-7306 or [email protected].
Sunday, September 20, 9:15 AM, MLK Room“San Francisco Under the Microscope” with Scott WienerSunday Forum
Sunday, September 20, 9:30 AM, Fireside RoomMARTIN BUBER: To Hallow This Life. An Introduction & TributeMinister's Seminar with Rev. John Buehrens
"Can a belief in anything short of universal salvation, fill the soul with ‘joy and peace’?"
--Universalist minister A. C. Thomas, 1855
Offertory Sentence words of Rev. William F. Schulz
August 23, 2015
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Prelude Where There Is Charity And Love James Aylward
*Benediction
Offertory Cascade River Hans York
Postlude Rigaudon Andre Campra
Unison Chalice Lighting Rev. Walter Royal Jones, Jr., adapted
*Covenant
Love is the spirit of this church, and service is its prayer. This is our great covenant: to dwell together in peace, to seek the truth in freedom, and to help one another.
*Doxology Tallis' Canon
Welcome and Announcements Kathleen Quenneville, Moderator
Greeting One Another
*Hymn 290 Bring, O Past, Your Honor words by C. Lyttle
*Hymn 166 Years Are Coming Adin Ballou
Reading & Resp. Reading 569 Stand by This Faith Rev. Olympia Brown
*Hymn 145 As Tranquil Streams words by M. Ham
Mindful of truth ever exceeding our knowledgeof love and compassion ever exceeding our practice,
reverently we come together,beginning with ourselves as we are,
to share the strength of integrityand the heritage of the spirit
in humanity’s unending questfor reality, justice, and love.
(adapted from words written for The Universalist Church of Gloucester, MA;The first Universalist Church in America)
Prayer and Meditation Rev. John Buehrens
Reflection Amy Kelly, Worship Associate
Music Invocation Hans York, singer/guitarist
Music Walk That Way Hans York
Closing Words
About Today's Guest Musician
Hans York (singer/guitarist ) was born into a musical family in Germany in the 60’s, and was introduced to classical music by his grandmother. His mother had aspirations of being an opera singer. Hans’ biggest influence was his uncle Walter, who was an accomplished Jazz pianist. At seventeen he had a full scholarship to Berklee School of Music, but Hans decided to go old school and move back to Germany to play and tour fulltime. He branched out into Pop and Rock music, writing for TV and performing with his own Band CHAO.
In the late 80’s Hans moved to Rio De Janeiro to study Brazilian music. He again returned to Germany and toured throughout Europe. He co-founded the German World-music cult band, Moka Efti. Without any promise of a recording contract and less than a handful of American acquaintances, this adventurous musician set out to continue his career in a strange country. His 2005 American release, Inside Out, established him as a masterful storyteller, multi-instrumentalist and a producer. In 2009 he decided to go on the road full time playing 250+ shows per year. Hans has recorded many CDs.
Now in 2015 Hans is back on the road delighting audiences from all over the US.
Newcomer Orientation Class!
Sept., 6, Murdock Rm.
New to this church? New to Unitarian Universalism? Come to this informal, interactive orientation to learn more about our church community and our faith tradition. Newcomer orientation is co-led by our ministerial and membership teams. Open to everyone.
Membership Matters - Invitation to MembershipSunday, September 13,12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, Chapel
If you've found your spiritual home at UUSF and wish to become a member of our beloved community, please join Associate Minister Alyson Jacks and members of this community in the Chapel for an
Invitation to Membership.