The Saving Power of Awe
April 12 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary
In his book "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder", Dachner Keltner, a psychology scholar, defines "awe" as "the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your current understanding of the world." In my experience "awe" is a concept not often felt by UU's. We greatly value logic, rationality, and critical thinking, which though are important, can sometimes block our ability to experience "awe." Being less familiar with awe blocks our ability to be open to miracles and wonder, and isn't this a moment where we could really use a miracle? Where we could learn and expand our imagination through "transcending our current understanding of the world?" Music for this Unplugged and Connected service is provided by FCB community members Lynn and Roger Read, Roger Miller, and Gerri Strickler.
Gathering Music
Welcome and Announcements – Board Member
Prelude - Let the Mystery Be, by Iris DeMent
Chalice Lighting
Life is a gift, for which we are grateful.
We gather in community to celebrate
The glories and the mysteries of this great gift.
Gathering Hymn 346, Come Sing a Song with Me
Story - Rev. Chris
Anthem - One Voice, by Ruth Moody
Reflection - Richard Waring
Words of Offering
Offertory - Let the Dark Clouds Roll Away, by Dinty Child
Doxology
From all that dwell below the skies;
Let words of love and peace arise;
Let joyful songs of praise be sung;
Through every land by every tongue. Amen.
Candles of Celebration and Concern
Prayer
Hymn #108, My Life Flows On in Endless Song
Sermon “The Saving Power of Awe” Rev. Jo Murphy
Closing Song #1008, When Our Heart is in a Holy Place
Extinguishing the Flame
Postlude - When the Ship Comes In, by Bob Dylan
Musicians
Roger Miller
Lynn Read
Roger Read
Gerri Strickler
Sanctuary Flowers- Flowers are given by the Penny Schafer Memorial Fund to celebrate the life of beloved longtime member Penelope "Penny" Schafer (1944 - 2020).