THE UNITARIAN CHURCH IN FALL RIVER
A Member of the Unitarian Universalist Association
309 North Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720
508-678-9700 ### www.unitarianchurchfr.org
We welcome all visitors, friends old and new, to the Unitarian Church in Fall River. We do not have a doctrine to which all adhere, nor is it finite. We can and should be learning, changing, and exploring. Life teaches, or presents us, with opportunities and challenges to which we must respond. We need to develop inner strength or personal philosophies to help us live these moments to the fullest of our capabilities. Through a sense of spirit or a spiritual life, we can expand and enhance our time of being. One way to do this is to learn from the wisdom of those who have gone before us – the resources of the ages. Another way is to share our experiences and revelations with our fellow seekers.
Please remember that your help in keeping current with your pledge or any donations is more than appreciated. Thanks for your help. . It will certainly help us to continue with our mission. And, sign up for one of our volunteer activities, to help with the upkeep on our Church home.
Our Service On Sunday Morning Starts at 10:30 AM
- The front entrance is the only door to be accessible, leading directly into the sanctuary; the community room will be off limits
- Everyone will be requested to wear a mask and socially distance
- No food or coffee will be provided, however individuals may bring their own coffee or beverage
- Social hour will be in the sanctuary
Today’s Guest Minister: The Reverend Ann C. Fox
The Reverend Ann Fox retired in 2014 from full-time ministry at the UU Society of Fairhaven, MA in 2014 where she is their minister emerita. She volunteers for many organizations. Ann now has time to enjoy reading, even fiction, walking in the country in Dartmouth, where she lives, and spending time with her Dutch husband, Leo Brautigam. She loves to FaceTime with her adult children and grandchildren in California. She’s totally delighted to be a guest minister for the Fall River church.
The Unitarian Church in Fall River
Sunday, September 26, 2021
Prelude: Nancy Donnelly, pianist
Welcome & Lighting of the Chalice
Hymn: #10 “Immortal Love"
Affirmation # 471: Love is the doctrine of this church, the quest of truth is its sacrament, and service is its prayer. To dwell together in peace, to seek knowledge in freedom, to serve human need, to the end that all souls shall grow into harmony with the Divine— thus to we covenant with each other and with God.
Announcements
Responsive Reading: #437 “Let Us Worship"
Hymn (please remain seated) #123: “Spirit of Life”
Spirit of Life, come unto me. Sing in my heart all the stirrings of compassion. Blow in the wind, rise in the sea, move in the hand, giving life the shape of justice. Roots hold me close; wings set me free; Spirit of Life, come to me, come to me.
Reading: “Sabbath Home” from Shine and Shadow by Kathleen McTigue
Musical Selection
Sermon: “Evolving, Nurturing, Renewing via a Sabbath” -- Rev. Ann Fox. This pandemic time has changed us in ways we could hardly imagine. One thing that kept us stable and recognizable as a community of faith was our online services, our "sabbaths", where we could see and hear one another. But it was not just a social experience. What were the benefits? Let’s explore.
Offertory
Sharing of Joys & Concerns
Hymn: #293 "O Star of Truth"
Closing Words
Choral Amen
Postlude
We will attempt to simulcast our service via Zoom. For those participating by Zoom, the experience will be different than previously. The hymns and other material will not be on the screen, and those present in the sanctuary will not be able to see or hear you. If you have an Announcement or a Joy or Concern to share, you should communicate it in advance to someone who will be physically present. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82879461348 and the passcode is FallRiver (no space).
To join by phone, call 1 646 876 9923. The meeting ID is 828 7946 1348 and the passcode is 556537114