Sunday Service 09/22/2024

You Are Welcome & Membership Sunday

See Order of Service below or HERE

You Are Welcome & Membership Sunday
with Sam Wren & Phil Kramer

​September 22, 2024 at 10:30 AM PT
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Come worship with
​the UUs!

This service is the first of a series that will discuss the six statements in our covenant. We will explore what it means to be hospitable and welcoming to all those who enter and how we want to live those values in our sacred space together.

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You are welcome to join us in-person at our physical location:

          3616 East Lake Mead Boulevard
          Las Vegas, NV 89115

If you are unable to join us live because of concerns for your health or other reasons, please join us online at Zoom.

You can join us at Zoom here: ​https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84823621393 
The password is chalice.
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The Zoom room opens at 10:25 AM.
​Worship begins at 10:30 AM

​Click here to submit your announcements

50/50 Donation Sharing
Friends of the Rainbow Company
Rainbow Company Youth Theatre has been producing quality youth-centric productions for 40 years.  Ensemble members (age 10 to 18) are involved in all production responsibilities including, lights, sound, set construction, costumes, stage management, back stage, front of house and of course on-stage performance! The Friends of the Rainbow Company exists to support the company by providing scholarships, production expenses, educational experiences and more to assist the group in maintaining the highest standards in youth theatre.

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Order of Service
You Are Welcome Here
​& Membership Sunday
September 22, 2024

Prelude: Why Dontcha Come In? by Martha Mier 

Welcome Words with Phil Kramer

Greeting & Ringing the Bell with Phil Kramer

Land Acknowledgment/Appreciation with Phil Kramer

Chalice Lighting with Sam Wren
     Congregational Response:
     "We light the chalice as a reminder that together we are a beacon in the desert.  May its light lead the way to love, acceptance and justice as we strive for personal and societal transformation."

Opening Words/Invocation with Sam Wren
     You Are Beloved and You Are Welcome Here
     by Rev. Joan Javier-Duval

Opening Song: Come, Come, Whoever You Are #188 

Story for All Ages with Sam Wren
     The Mouse Who Carried A House On His Back
     by Jonathan Stutzman (adapted)

Community Perspective #1 with Terri

Ritual with Sam Wren
    Music: Shalom Round (Peace, Joy),
    a traditional tune

Story and Song from Phil Kramer

Community Perspective #2 with Michael

Offering with Phil Kramer
     Congregational Response:
   “As we are able, we give our gifts of time, talent, and treasure for the benefit of our congregation and our community.”
     Music: Hatikvah (Hope) by H. Imber/ S. Cohen

Spotlight Talk with Sam Wren
     Bisexual Visibility Day

Community Perspective #3 with Viviana

Gift Box with Sam Wren

Sermonette with Sam Wren

Guided Meditation with Sam Wren

Call to Action with Sam Wren 
     What does practicing hospitality and welcoming all those who enter look like to you? What actions would you take to practice this part of our covenant? 

Closing Song: All of Us Are Loved by Amanda Udis-Kessler

Benediction with Sam Wren
    A Theology of Welcome by Rev. Dr. David Breeden

Chalice Extinguishing with Phil Kramer
     Congregational Response:
     “We release that which was called with love and gratitude, and we extinguish the flame, but not our commitment to being a beacon in the desert. This burns brightly until we gather again.”

Announcements with Phil Kramer

Postlude: Freilach by Nathan Brandwein

Membership Ceremony with the Membership Committee & the BOT

New Members: Christian Ruiz - Jasper Edwards - Phil Kramer - Brandy Brown - Ginger Cahill

Worship Leader (& Song Leader): Sam Wren
Worship Associate: Phil Kramer | Piano: Kay Sanderson
Guest Speakers: Terri Boling, Michael Lester,
​Steven Winkel, Patrick Gerrity, Viviana Torres

New Members: 
​Christian Ruiz
Jasper Edwards - Phil Kramer
Brandy Brown - Ginger Cahill