The Tower of Babble – LIVE ON ZOOM

The Tower of Babble story in Judaic scripture gives us a mystical glimpse into the origins of our diversity. Through it, we gain insight on our differences, our commonalities, and how we can live in peace and justice, together. Worship Leader: Rev. Bill Neely Worship Associate: Marc Rubenstein Music: Nick Tiberi, piano; Marjorie Herman

May 10, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Babbling as One

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Order of Service

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton
May 10, 2020
Live via Zoom and YouTube Live

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Welcome, Rev. Bill Neely
Prelude
Chalice Lighting, Margie Herman
Unison Affirmation  We are a church of open minds,
Helping hands, and loving hearts.

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, Rev. Jennifer Kelleher
Honoring Mother’s Day

Hymn #91, Mother of All
Mother of all, in every age,
in every clime adored,
by saint, by poet, and by sage,
your praises high have soared.
Goddess of nurture and of love,
all nature sings your care.
In life’s extravagance you prove
the gift of giving fair.
O spirit of unfolding grace
and deepest mystery,
teach us compassion’s gentle face
and wisdom’s mastery.
Teach us to cherish this proud earth,
its fragile beauty praise,
and for the dreams your joy gives birth,
a hopeful future raise.
                        Words: v.1 Alexander Pope, 1688-1744
                        recast and vs. 2-4 by Michael G. Young, 1939 –

                        Music: Irish melody

Reflection, Marc Rubenstein
Interlude
Homily, Babbling as One, Rev. Bill Neely
Hymn #1018, Come and Go with Me
Come and go with me to that land,
Come and go with me to that land,
Come and go with me to that land where I’m bound.
Come and go with me to that land,
Come and go with me to that land,
Come and go with me to that land where I’m bound.
There’ll be freedom in that land …
There’ll be justice in that land …
There’ll be singing in that land …
            Words and Music: African American spiritual, slavery period
            Arr. Kenny Smith, 1965 –
Benediction