WELCOME TO THE FIRST UNITARIAN
UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY OF SAN FRANCISCO
UPCOMING E VENTS
Unitarian Universalist Service Committee
Guest at Your Table Ingathering (TODAY!)
From Thanksgiving through New Years members of our congregation have kept
Guest at Your Table boxes on our dining tables or other family gathering spots and
“fed” them daily with donations to support the work of the Unitarian Universalist
Service Committee, our UU human rights and faith in action organization.
S
ince its founding in 1850 this congregation has been a beacon of religious liberalism
in this city. During the Civil War, the Rev. Thomas Starr King was credited with keeping
California in the Union. He also challenged racism, raised millions for humanitarian relief
and inspired new efforts in education.
Unitarianism and Universalism in America both arose in New England during the American
Revolution. Because the roots of both traditions are in the Judeo-Christian tradition, you
will see on the walls of our sanctuary two inscriptions:
We will be gathering the Guest at Your Table boxes during the Offertory this
morning. If you are able to count the contributions in your box and write a check for
the total, it will be helpful to those doing the count and tally after the ingathering.
"What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly
with your God?" (from the Hebrew prophet Micah) and “The Kingdom of God is within
you.” (from the Gospels)
Find out more about UUSC’s work, please go to their website at http://www.uusc.
org/ or stop by the UUSC fair trade and information table after the service.
Our religious forebears were far more interested in the religion of Jesus than in beliefs
about Jesus. Today we agree more about how we strive to treat others than we do about
beliefs. Our backgrounds and spiritual orientations are diverse. Among us are people who
consider themselves atheists, agnostics, humanists, Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Muslims,
and people guided by other forms of spirituality and belief.
Membership Matters
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, Murdock Room (TODAY!)
With Rev. Alyson Jacks and George Cavage, Membership Chair. New to this
church? New to Unitarian Universalism? Come to this informal, interactive
orientation to learn more about our church community and our faith tradition.
Newcomer orientation is co-led by our ministerial and membership teams. Open
to everyone.
Humanists and Non Theists Potluck and Discussion (6PM)
Aspirations for 2015 (TODAY!)
First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco
Belief is many things, and so is disbelief. But we are interested in what happens to us when
we open our minds to wider truth, our hearts to compassion, and our souls to the call to
work for justice and peace.
Reconciliation and Dedication
If you are interested in learning more, we invite you to a Newcomers Orientation usually
held on the first Sunday of each month following the service. At the Welcome Table you
will find pamphlets and other information. For more about our congregation, please visit
our website at www.uusf.org.
OK, we’re starting a new year. The possibilities are infinite. What do you want for
yourself, the Humanists & Non-Theists group, the congregation and the world in
2015? Come and share your aspirations with your friends.
The Potluck begins at 6PM. Please bring a dish to share if you are able. We’ll start
the discussion at 6:30 PM. Everyone is welcome.
UUSF STAFF
Universalists and Unitarians In America: A People’s History
Seven Wednesday evenings at 7PM in the Murdock Room beginning
January 7 and going until February 25 (omitting Feb. 4)
Religion is people. Beliefs evolve, organizations form, leaders develop. But if
we see only the brightest stars, overlooking those of less magnitude and fame,
we won’t see the constellations. Learn about fascinating but often forgotten
forebears in the two American branches of liberal religion that came together
just over 50 years ago to form the UUA. Copies of the book of the same title,
by John Buehrens, will be for sale for $15. Contributions of $5 per session will
be requested but not required. You need not attend every session to enjoy this
learning experience!
Title
Name
Ext. Email
Senior Minister
Associate Minister
Assistant Minister
Intern Minister
Director Finance & Administration
Center Facilities Director Building Manager
Communications Manager Youth & Young Adult Coordinator
Music Director
Organist Rev. John Buehrens
Rev. Alyson Jacks
Rev. JD Benson
Cindy Pincus
Emily Wilson
Kerry E. Parker
Donald Johnson
Jonathan Silk
Molly Johnson
Dr. Mark Sumner
Reiko Oda Lane
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[email protected]
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1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 415-776-4580 ; FAX 415-776-4400
www.uusf.org/ [email protected]
January 4, 2015
11:00 AM
Welcome
“Reconciliation, n: 1) the restoration of friendly relations;
2) the act of making one view or belief compatible with another. . .”
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A la Nanita Nana Traditional
E. McEntire Cowan, mezzo-soprano
Mark Johnson, piano
Sleep little Jesus, be blessed
Fountains run clear and sounding
The nightingale cries and sings in the jungle
Silently, rock the cradle
Prelude
How Brightly Shines the Morning Star
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Opening Words
Chalice Lighting
For So the Children Come
JS Bach
Sophia Lyon Fahs
We Three Kings of Orient Are Traditional
Stephen Schwichow
Greeting One Another
*Reciting Our Congregational Covenant Love is the spirit of this church, and service is its prayer. This is our great covenant:
to dwell together in peace, to seek the truth in freedom, and to help one another.
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Child Dedication
New Life Comes to Us
Aria Ruby Hikari Reyes
Nysa Hikari Lane and Martin Reyes
Unison Prayer May you grow to love only that which is good.
May you seek and attain that good.
May you learn to be gentle and respect yourself.
May you serve your fellow humans in need.
May you know good people all the days of your life.
May you lessen a bit the tides of sorrow.
May you come to know that which is Holy in life.
May its spirit abide with you always. Amen.
Rev. John Buehrens
Moments of Silent Meditation
Lullaby Greg Kallor
When the sun goes to bed and the stars shine down,
When the moon walks the sky in all her silvery gown,
Then everywhere you listen there's a sweet, simple sound: Lullaby
Sermon Reconciliation and Dedication
Schlafe mein Liebster John Corrado
Rev. John Buehrens
JS Bach
This Old World
Restoration
*Benediction
Postlude
* Please rise if you are able.
Rejoicing - Minuet - Finale (from the Royal Fireworks)
Wednesday, January 7, 7PM Fireside Room
" Universalists And Unitarians In America: A People’s History"
With John Buehrens and Cindy Pincus
Sunday, January 11, 9:30 AM MLK Room
" State of the City" with Tim Redmond
Forum - Breakfast at 9:15 AM
Sunday, January 11, 9:30 AM Fireside Room
" Taoism: Naturalism: philosophic, mystical, and magical"
Minister's Seminar with Rev. John Young
Sleep, my beloved, enjoy your rest,
and awaken after it for all the fortunate!
Let your heart delight,
experience the joy
*Hymn 315
Sermon Talk-Back, Kincaid Room
Upcoming Events
Cradle Song from Weinachts Oratorium
G.K. Beach
If you are new to the church, or just visiting, and would like a tour of the church building, please meet
your tour guide at the front of the Sanctuary immediately after the service. Tour will last approximately
15-20 minutes. Building Tour Guides coordinated by George Mayer.
Ellen Cowan, who performs under the name Elena McEntire, is a long-time contributor to music at
the church. She studied classical music at Yale, the San Francisco Conservatory and Vienna's Hochschule
fuer Musik u.d. Kunst and has performed in diverse venues ranging from opera houses and concert halls
in New York, California, Texas, Vienna, Germany and Bulgaria, to the stages of the Ahmanson Theater,
Herbst Theater and Jazz at Lincoln Center. She delights in intimate interpretations in smaller settings and
dedicates today's lullabys to Reiko, in celebration of her grandchild, and to Julian, her own small son.
Mark 1:9-11; “First Lesson,” by Phillip Booth
Voice Still and Small
Building Tour, Sanctuary
About Today's Guest Musician
As you drift off to sleep with the stars all around,
Towards a magical land where sweet dreams abound,
I'll stay nearby to watch you and I'll be dreaming, too.
Of a little boy that some day will be you.
*Hymn 391
In our Sanctuary we have dedicated two areas. The left pews as you face the chancel are for people with
animals such as assistance dogs. The right pews as you face the chancel are for people who are sensitive
to fragrances such as cologne and/or perfumes. If you have any questions please see one of our Sunday
Worship Ushers located in the Narthex (entry way of Sanctuary).
Join us for coffee hour in the Starr King Room following the service
Go to sleep; the moon will keep on beaming.
Mom and Dad will be near by you.
Close your eyes, the time is right for dreaming.
All the sounds of day slip silently away,
There's nothing more to say or do.
Readings Service Animals & Scent Free Zone
Each Sunday you are welcome to join members and friends of this church for an after-worship
discussion of the sermon session led by Donald Matusen at 12:15 PM.
In the rumble of cities at night it is heard,
A mellow, a murmuring magical word: Lullaby
Tomorrow we will laugh and play,
But now it's the end of the day.
Offertory Responsive Reading 717
Rev. JD Benson, Assistant Minister
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Welcome and Announcements
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Pastoral Prayer
*Hymn 259
Reflection
If you are visiting today, please take a moment to fill out the yellow Newcomer Card located in the pew
rack. It will allow you to sign up for our weekly e-newsletter, The Flame. Please stop by our Welcome Table
in the gallery after the service or speak with a minister to learn more about our liberal religious home.
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Sunday, January 18, 6PM Chapel
" Church After Dark" with Cindy Pincus, intern minister
Church After Dark, beginning January 18, is a place for
reconciling and healing. Our Sunday morning worships bring a
lot of brightness and big, beautiful voices and songs. Experience
a quieter evening-time with us!
Saturday, January 24, 9AM to 12:30 PM, TSK Room
" Building Our UUSF Justice Ministries"
Everyone Invited!
Check it out!
Rev. John Buehrens
has a new posting
called the Minister's
Blog. There is a new
post released every
Wednesday. To read a
copy go to our website
at www.uusf.org and
type "minister's blog"
in the search bar.
Meet with John!
Rev. Buehrens is
available to meet
with you Monday
through Thursday.
Contact John
to schedule an
appointment.