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First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco
May 15, 2016 11:00 AM1187 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.
Audio Recordings of our Worship Services are available on our website at www.uusf.org. You will find them in our Worship
Archives located under the Worship Life tab. Questions? Email: [email protected]
Spiritual Care
WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS!
TAKE A SEAT!For people with chemical sensitivities, there is a scent-free zone, go down to the right; for people with service animals, to the left.Hearing impaired? Just ask an usher for an assistance device.
CANDLES at the front of the sanctuary may be lit in silent sign of thanks or of prayerful concern.
LET US KNOW who you are, by filling out a yellow visitor card. We’ll send you our weekly e-mail, The Flame, and our monthly newsletter, FirstNews.
PLEASE JOIN USfor coffee and conversation following every service.
TAKE A BRIEF TOURof our historic church. Meet your tour guide at the front of the sanctuary immediately after service.
CHILDREN AND YOUTHFor information about our programs for all ages, including adults and seniors, contact Rev. Alyson Jacks, Associate Minister, [email protected], or see the Welcome Desk.
YOUNG ADULTS, 20s and 30s, have a growing and active community here! Contact Joe Chapot, Young Adult Coordinator, at [email protected].
UU Public Issues Forum (MLK Room) and Minister’s Seminar (Fireside Room)9:30 AM on most Sundays
Newcomer Orientation First Sunday of each month at 12:30 PM.
Invitation to Membership2nd Sunday of alternate months: Sept, Nov, Jan, Mar, May.
UPCOMING SERVICESunday, May 22, 11AM, Sanctuary
THE LIMITS OF CARERev. John Buehrens, preaching
SUNDAY FORUM @ 9:30AM, MLK RoomMay 22: California Prison Focus: "Uplifting Prisoners’ Rights to Preserve Human Rights" with Watani Stiner and Naomi Berlyne. Watani Stiner went to prison in 1969 after two Black Panthers were killed by a member of another Black Power group called Us, of which Watani was a member. He was sentenced to life in prison although he did not take part in the killings. Naomi Berlyne comes here from Toronto, Ontario. She has been involved in social justice work for many years, concentrating on issues of poverty and income inequality.
N E X T S U N D AY B E F O R E 1 1 A M W O R S H I P
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] Assistant John Wright 102 [email protected]
UUSF STAFFTitle Name Ext. Email
“How many times do we lose an occasion for soul work by leaping ahead to final solutions without pausing to savor the undertones? We are a radi-
cally bottom-line society, eager to act and to end tension, and thus we lose opportunities to know ourselves for our motives and our secrets.”
– Thomas Moore, Care of the Soul: A Guide for Cultivating Depth
and Sacredness in Everyday Life.
Order of ServiceMay 15, 2016
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
Prelude Water Spirit Kim Robertson
L AT E R TO D AY
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*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
All Church Retreat! At the fabulous CYO camp in Occidental (REGISTER TODAY!) Saturday, May 28 to Monday, May 30
It’s time to relax and reconnect at the Annual All Church Retreat. Come and enjoy the beauty of the redwoods, sunshine, and quiet. Partake in workshops, worship, and fellowship. Activities for all ages, from swimming, games, nature hikes and more. All Ages Welcome!
Opening Words To Rest on the Forming Edges of Our Lives Rev. John Buehrens
*Hymn 209 O Come, You Longing Thirsty Souls FOREST GREEN
Resp. Reading 666 The Legacy of Caring Thandeka
Christine Tulis, harp
The Society for Community Work invites YOU to Mayfest Celebration!Tuesday, May 17, TSK Room. Cellist Hannah Scarborough performs selections from Beethoven, Bach, Saint Saens. Please come to the Business Meeting at 11:15 AM to vote for Board of Directors and Budget 2016-2017. Mixer begins at 11:30 AM, Lunch is at noon, followed by the program at 1PM. Reserve your seat by 7PM tonight with Leslie Bader at [email protected] or 415-821-1307.
N E X T W E E K
Music Devotion Christine Tulis
Welcome and Announcements Kathleen Quenneville, Board Moderator
*Greeting One Another
Reflection Rev. László Major
Prayer and Moments of Meditation
Sunday May 22 is Bike to Worship Sunday!!!Cyclists and pedestrians, register for the 3rd Annual Walk and Bike to Worship Celebration at UUSF. We walk and ride next Sunday. We'll have a donut and coffee communion in the courtyard, starting at 10AM, and a Blessing of the Bicyclists and Pedestrians at the start of our worship service. All ages welcome to participate. Questions? Contact Rev. Jacks at [email protected] or 415-776-4580 x232. To register go to our website at www.uusf.org.
(words of Kathleen McTigue)
Resp. Reading 566 Egy Az Isten Francis David (adapted by Richard Fewkes)
Readings The Fruits of the Spirit Galatians 5:22f
*Hymn 298 Wake, Now, My Senses SLANE
* Please rise if you are able.
Offertory Sentence Rev. László Major
Benediction
Offertory The Circle Christine Tulis
Postlude Spagnoletta Michael Praetorius
*Hymn 403 Spirit of Truth, of Life, of Power HAMBURG
Sermon Spiritual Care Rev. John Buehrens
(words of Horace Westwood)
The offering today will go to support our Partner Church Program;for youth work, women’s issues, music, and ministry
in our partner church in Transylvania; please be generous!
ABOUT OUR GUEST MUSICIAN
Christine Tulis is a visionary harpist, singer, award-winning composer and multi-modality healing artist. She is passionate about exploring the spiritual and healing qualities of the harp and the power of music to connect us to our hearts and inspired states of being.
Christine shares her music and healing arts widely and has played for two United Nations events, at Chartres Ca-thedral, France, Grace Cathedral San Francisco and many healing centers and sacred spaces from coast to coast.
She is the founder of Sound Temple Healing Arts based in Marin county where she offers private healing sessions and retreats. www.christinetulis.com
Help bid a fond farewell to our Balázs Scholar! 12:15 PM, MLK Room (TODAY)
Don’t miss your final chance to meet with this year’s Balázs Scholar, László Major, who is making a special appearance right after church services. The informal gathering will present an opportunity for Laci to make some comments about what he has learned during his time here. Laci’s wife, Orsi, will be presenting some pictures of their historic and picaresque village in Transylvania. This is a wonderful opportunity for members of the upcoming Transylvania tour to ask questions and find out more about this wonderful part of the world. The Partner Church Committee will be selling lunch to eat during the gathering for ($7 for lunch or $10 if you also want a glass of wine).
We Won! Death With Dignity Now Legal in California A Humanists & Non-Theists Event 1PM, Chapel(TODAY)
The California legislature recently passed a Death with Dignity law similar to the one that has been on the books in Oregon for over 10 years. This victory came through the efforts of many Californians who believe we have a right to decide how and when we die when faced with a terminal illness. Compassion and Choices was a leading organization in this effort. Nancy Jacobsen will briefly review the provisions of this law, how it is intended to work, and its limitations. A discussion will follow. Nancy was a volunteer with Compassion and Choices as this organization worked to pass the law. Everyone is welcome. Sandwiches will be available for purchase.
The Singing Revolution (Sensible Cinema)Friday, May 20, 6:30 PM, MLK Room. About the complicated history of Estonia little is known in the United States. Occupations between 1939 and 1991, twice by the Russians and once by the Nazis, left the people struggling to maintain their identity as a country. This film follows their struggle and reveals a unique nonviolent way to win their freedom.
From If You're Lucky, Your Heart Will Break James Ishmael Ford