Processional
Drumming by Baba McDaniel and Brother Bobby
Ringing of the Chimes
Opening Words:
Pouring of Libations — Calling our Ancestors
Donna Washington
Special Music
Drumming by Baba McDanie l and Brother Bobby
Lighting of Kwanzaa Candles
Warren Keyes, Worship Associate (9:30)
Alexa Wright, Worship Associate (11:15)
Chalice Lighting
Warren Keyes (9:30)
Alexa Wright (11:15)
Opening Hymn
#1022, “Open the Window” by Elise Witt
Adapted from the Sea Island, GA, Spiritual “Heist the Window, Noah”
Dana Lundquist, UUFR Family Ministry Director, Song Leader
Welcome
Warren Keyes (9:30)
Alexa Wright (11:15)
Meet and Greet Your Neighbor
Story
“Chicken and Crocodile,” a West African Folktale
Donna Washington
Offering
Warren Keyes, UUFR Board Member (9:30)
Rachel Upadhyay, UUFR Board Member (11:15)
Offertory
Wenchao Koniarczyk, piano
Story
“The Lights of Kwanzaa: We are Each Other’s Keepers” by Donna Washington
Donna Washington
Special Music
Drumming by Baba McDaniel and Brother Bobby
Story
“Lion and the Mouse,” a North African Fable
Donna Washington
Closing Hymn
“You are Welcome Here” by Eric Bannon
Eric Bannon
Closing Words
Warren Keyes (9:30)
Alexa Wright (11:15)
Recessional
Drumming by Baba McDaniel and Brother Bobby
