Gathering Music
Tetiana Zibrova, piano
Ringing of the Chimes
Rev. Dr. James Kubal-Komoto, UUFR Lead Minister
Opening Words
Rev. James
Special Music
“From the Seed in the Ground”
Words and music by Connie Caldor, arranged by Peter Amidon
UUFR Choir and Chalice Choir
Chalice Lighting
The DuPre Family (9:30)
The Zielenski Family (11:15)
Opening Hymn
#1, “May Nothing Evil Cross This Door”
Words by Louis Untermeyer, music by Robert N. Quaile
Welcome
Rev. Carrie McEvoy, UUFR Assistant Minister (9:30)
Rev. James (11:15)
Meet and Greet Your Neighbor
A Time for All Ages
A New Year Ritual: A Blessing of the Bulbs
Rev. James
Children’s Recessional
#413, “Go Now in Peace” by Natalie Sleeth
Offering
Linda Watson, UUFR Board Member (9:30)
Holly Thomasson, UUFR Board Member (11:15)
Offertory
“In the Bulb There is a Flower” by Natalie Sleeth
Tetiana Zibrova, piano
Reading
Excerpt from “My Name is Asher Lev” by Chaim Potok
Rev. James
Special Music
“Calm the Tempests of Heart,” music by Elizabeth Alexander
Text adapted from writings of Søren Kierkegaard
UUFR Vocal Ensemble
Message
“Having Everything in the Right Perspective”
Rev. James
Closing Hymn
#331, “Life is the Greatest Gift of All”
Adapter, Waldemar Hille; author, William E. Oliver (adapt.)
Tune, Brother James’s Air
Closing Words
Rev. James
Postlude
“Romance Sans Parole” by Gabriel Fauré
Tetiana Zibrova, piano
