In-Person Services, Columbia, SC Sundays 11AM

Dark Nights of the Soul

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A Winter Solstice exploration.

 

 

GATHERING BELL
Please take your seats and silently center yourselves for worship.

OPENING CHIME

ANNOUNCEMENTS Jessica Kross, Worship Leader

PRELUDE  Winter Solstice Chant, by Phillip Palmer, arr. Jeannie Gagné

* CONGREGATIONAL COVENANT
Love is the doctrine of this congregation,
The quest for truth is its sacrament,
And service is its prayer.
To dwell together in peace,
To seek knowledge in freedom,
To serve others in community,
Thus do we covenant with one another.

WELCOME

CHALICE LIGHTING  Anna Hamilton

OPENING WORDS 

SPECIAL MUSIC At Night, by Kevin McKinney

CANDLES OF COMMUNITY
If you have a significant personal joy, sorrow or concern you would like to share, please phone or email the administrator by noon Friday. You may also share your joy or concern personally. We will have 7 candles (representing our seven principles) in a basket on the table in the foyer. When you arrive, take a candle and light it when invited to do so.  Because of time constraints, we ask you to be brief.

SHARING OUR ABUNDANCE  Elizabeth Dudek
Half of our cash collection each Sunday this month goes to the Family Shelter, now under the umbrella of Homeless No More, which believes family homelessness is entirely solvable. If contributing by check, please write “Share the Plate” on the memo line.

OFFERTORY Moonlight Sonata, Op. 27, No. 2, I. Adagio sostenuto, by Beethoven

SERMON Dark Nights of the Soul        Rev. Stephen Robinson

CLOSING MUSIC Dark of Winter, by Shelley Jackson Denham

* CLOSING WORDS

* EXTINGUISHING THE CHALICE  

* CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION
     Laminated copies are in the seat backs.
 May the blessings of truth be upon us; May the power of love direct us;
     And may the peace of this community sustain us, till we meet again.

* Please Stand

The nursery is available before and during the service for children ages 0-3

Speakers

Past Services

Spirituality on the Spectrum

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Bridging Hearts: A Unitarian Odyssey Across Continents

This sermon will explore the profound connection between Transylvanian Unitarians and American Unitarian Universalists, highlighting how, despite geographical distances and diverse cultural backgrounds, they share a common foundation of faith, values, and purpose. Through personal stories, historical contexts, and contemporary examples, we will reflect on how this partnership enriches both communities, fostering mutual support and understanding. Join us as we celebrate the beauty of unity in diversity and the strength found in shared beliefs, reminding us that together, we can illuminate the path toward a more compassionate and inclusive world.

“Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion: The Wisdom of Jonathan Haidt”

Dr. Michael Sullivan will be presenting a creative understanding of why good people are divided by politics and religion. It is based on the work of social psychologist Jonathan Haidt.  Dr. Haidt concludes that “morality binds and blinds”. Using the six foundations of morality derived from his research, we can gain a better understanding of “the righteous mind” that everyone has. This can help bridge political and religious divides and promote greater respect for opposing views.

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