The Saving Power of Awe
April 12 · 11:00 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?"
Gathering Music
Welcome and Announcements – Board Member
Prelude
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 #298 “Wake Now My Senses”
Story
Anthem
Reflection
Words of Offering
Offertory
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 #1028 "The Fire of Commitment"
Sermon “The Saving Power of Awe” Rev. Jo Murphy
Closing Song #1008 “When Our Heart is in a Holy Place”
Extinguishing the Flame
Postlude
Fellowship one
Sanctuary Flowers- Flowers are given by the Penny Schafer Memorial Fund to celebrate the life of beloved longtime member Penelope "Penny" Schafer (1944 - 2020).