Unitarian Society of Hartford
“Nourishing Spirit, Building Community, Working for Justice”
“Those who stand at the threshold of life always waiting for the right time to change are like the person who stands at the bank of a river waiting for the water to pass so they can cross on dry land”. Joseph B. Wirthlin
“On Change: Resistance is Futile”
Rev. Aaron Payson, Pulpit Guest
Carol Simpson, Worship Associate
Sam Moffett, Director of Music Ministries
March 26th 2023
Prelude Sam Moffett
Welcome Carol Simpson
Stewardship Testimonial Brian Harvey
Opening Hymn #368 (Grey Hymnal) Sam
Now Let Us Sing
Opening Words Rev. Aaron Payson Hoping, Trusting for So Many Things by Katie Kandarian-Morris
Chalice Lighting Carol
We light this chalice for the warmth of love; for the light of truth; for the energy of action; and for the harmony of peace: peace in our hearts, peace in our community and peace in our world.
Offering Carol
Offertory Music Sam
Readings Rev. Aaron Payson
The Guest House by Rumi
An excerpt from As Much Truth as One Can Bear by James Baldwin
Matters of the Heart Carol
Candles of Memory and Hope Carol
All are invited to come forward as we sing Spirit of Life, #123 (Grey Hymnal) and, in silence, light a candle in celebration, concern, sorrow, or hope with the awareness that we are held by this community and this faith through all the seasons of our lives.
Sermon Rev. Aaron Payson
“On Change: Resistance is Futile”
Closing Hymn #1015 (Teal Hymnal) Sam
I Know I Can
Extinguishing the Chalice Carol
We extinguish this flame, but not the light of truth, the warmth of community or the fire of commitment. These we carry in our hearts until we are together again
Benediction Rev. Payson
May You Be Changed by Emily Richards
Postlude Sam