July 19, The Art of Ambiguity, Rev. Bill Neely
Sometimes we prefer exactness and clarity, but in matters of the spirit, a little ambiguity can offer freedom and flexibility. How can embracing ambiguity lead to growth and happiness?
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Order of Service
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton
Order of Service
July 19, 2020
Live via Zoom and YouTube Live
Announcements and Welcome, Rev. Bill Neely and Nick Tiberi
Prelude, “Corner of the Sky,” from Pippin, by Stephen Schwartz, Victor Cristobal
Chalice Lighting, Bill Neely
Unison Affirmation
We light this chalice to celebrate Unitarian Universalism.
This is a congregation of open minds,
Of helping hands.
And of loving hearts.
Together we care for our earth
And work for friendship and peace in the world.
Hymn 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.
Words and music by Carolyn McDade, 1935 –
Story for All Ages, Rev. Jennifer Kelleher
Pastoral Prayer
Meditation Music, Winds Be Still, Stone Soup Chamber Choir, UU Princeton Music Ministry
Reflection, Bob Harris
Interlude, Nick Tiberi
Sermon, The Art of Ambiguity, Rev. Bill Neely
Hymn 67, We Sing Now Together
We sing now together our song of thanksgiving, rejoicing in goods which the ages have wrought, for life that enfolds us, and helps and heals and holds us, and leads beyond the goals which our forebears once sought.
We sing of the freedoms which martyrs and heroes have won by their labor, their sorrow, their pain; the oppressed befriending, our ampler hopes defending, their death becomes a triumph, they died not in vain.
We sing of the prophets, the teachers, the dreamers, designers, creators, and workers, and seers; our own lives expanding, our gratitude commanding, their deeds have made immortal their days and their years.
We sing of community now in the making in every far continent, region, and land; with those of all races, all times and names and places, we pledge ourselves in covenant firmly to stand.
Words: Edwin T. Buehrer, 1894 – 1969, alt. Music: Adrian Valerius’s Nederlandtsch Gedenckclanck, 1626, Arr. By Edward Kremser, 1838 – 1914
Benediction