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“What does it mean to praise? FCB’s annual Major Music Sunday December 14, 2025 at 3:30:00 PM Sanctuary Brainstorming - A time and place to praise Rilke - the poet praised, or whatever the title is Try to praise the mutilated world, by Adam Zagajewski Why do UUs still call it worship? What does it mean to praise and worship in a multi-religious faith? Music is a universal language, so the praise can be separated from the text Maybe elevate a few of the positive stories and things we have in the world to praise

Living with Health Challenges March 2, 2026 at 10:30:00 PM Online

Make-A-Sign for No Kings Demonstration October 16, 2025 at 11:00:00 PM Parlor

Youth Group Kick-off Party September 21, 2025 at 10:30:00 PM Parlor Agenda:

Garden Group January 1, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM Offsite

All Church Pancake Breakfast October 5, 2025 at 1:00:00 PM Parish Hall

Christmas Eve Service December 24, 2025 at 7:00:00 PM Sanctuary

11th Hour Calling October 11, 2025 at 2:45:00 PM Town Green

Writing Memoir Workshop February 8, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM Online

Postcard Writing for Reclaim Our Vote October 1, 2025 at 4:45:00 PM Upper Hall

Circle Dinners March 7, 2026 at 11:00:00 AM Offsite

“Be Joyful Though You Have Considered All the Facts” with Rev. Chris September 21, 2025 at 1:00:00 PM Sanctuary Order of Service 9:00 “Be Joyful Even Though You Have Considered All The Facts” Gathering Music - Ian Garvie, piano Welcome and Announcements – Board Member Prelude - No Street, by Heather Quay 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 Song - Gather Round, by Jon Svetkey CHORUS 1 Gather round me my children Gather round old friends of mine Gather round my door is open You are welcome any time Gather round my kitchen table It's waiting for you now Gather round, gather round, gather round. CHORUS 2 Gather round me my children Gather round old friends of mine Gather round my door is open You are welcome any time Gather round our hootenanny It's waiting for you now Gather round, gather round, gather round. CHORUS 3 Gather round me my children Gather round old friends of mine Gather round my door is open You are welcome any time Gather round our sanctuary It's waiting for you now Gather round, gather round, gather round. REPEAT FIRST CHORUS Story – Rev Martha Anthem - Count on Me, by Heather Quay Reflection - FCB Green Member Words of Offering – Offertory - Home, by Heather Quay Doxology – From All That Dwell… Candles of Celebration and Concern – Rev. Chris Prayer – Rev. Chris Hymn - 205 - Amazing Grace Sermon – “Be Joyful, Even Though You Have Considered All The Facts” Rev. Chris Closing Song - Love Right Now, by Jon Svetkey Lately I've been thinking about what's going on these days And I can't help but wonder what John Lennon might have to say Would he laugh at all our progress? Would he scream about the wars? Or would he just break out the oldies on his next big-money tour? Well I think I know what he'd be looking for I think he would say we just need a little more Love, love, love, love right now. Take a look around you. It's like the whole world's gone insane. We've got earthquakes, pandemics, and he-who-must-not-be-named Yet we're amazed at our compassion. We're amazed at how we care. But the real truth of the matter is we all live in fear. Well I know we think it's all been said before I think we all know we just need a little more Love, love, love, love right now. Imagine all the people Living life in peace Imagine harmony All we really need Is love right now. Extinguishing the Flame – Rev. Chris Postlude - Step Inside, by Jon Svetkey Troubled times, troubled times. Can you spare a nickel? Brother, can you spare a dime? If you’re feeling weary, in need of sanctuary, I can ease your worried mind. Step inside. Hey, it’s great to see you. Grab a red cup for your coffee Everybody wants to meet you. You’re welcome any time. Step inside. Spoken words, broken words. Reality is fiction. Fact is fake. The line is blurred. Seems like no one’s listening. Your scream’s a whistle in the wind. There’s a place where every voice is heard. Step inside. We’re gathering together Singing ‘bout the good in the world And how we’re gonna make it better. You’re welcome any time. We’re singing ‘bout peace, singing ‘bout justice, Singing ‘bout hope, faith, joy and anywhere the love is. You’re welcome any time. Step inside, step inside, step inside. Treat me the way you want me to treat you. That’s the golden rule. Hate has no place in our family. Love is all you need. Step inside. Hey, it’s great to see you. Grab a red cup for your coffee, Everybody wants to meet you. You’re welcome any time. Step inside. We’re gathering together. Singing ‘bout the good in the world How we’re gonna make it better You’re welcome, you’re welcome any time. We’re singing ‘bout peace, singing ‘bout justice, Singing ‘bout hope, faith, joy and anywhere the love is. Singing with our sisters, singing with our brothers, With our neighbors and friends in harmony with one another. You’re welcome any time Step inside.