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Audio for some of the services below may be heard here along with sermon text, where available.

2006

 * (Church-wide focus in January is reason and faith)**

January 1, 2006 No 9:30am service; 11:15am, Charlie Kast, "Monet refuses the operation," preferring to see the world his unique way. January 8 9:30 and 11:15am, Peace and Justice Committee present annual MLK, Jr., service of commemoration, Joan Garnett, Richard Perry. (Note--Jan 16 is MLK holiday) January 15 9:30 and 11:15am, Charlie Kast, "Apocalypse Now," focus on end-times and the book of "Revelation." January 22 9:30 and 11:15am, Charlie Kast, "Our world without Roe vs. Wade," focus on spiritual issues around reproductive rights. January 29 9:30 and 11:15am, Marion Hirsch and the UNC-CH UU campus group tba.
 * (February is black history month; church-wide focus is on the history of the Community Church.)**

February 5 9:30am Revs. Patricia Hart and Peter Newport, "Liberal Religion," do those words make any sense together? 11:15am, Charlie Kast, "Our Story, the up-to-date story of Our Community Church.

February 12, 9:30am, Rev. Roberta Finkelstein, "Saving Our Lives," the purpose of the church is to save lives. 11:15am, Middle School Group presents, "Do you know your fellow UUs?" coordinated by Melissa Caminiti and Andrea Sordean-Mintzer. (Special Pal event between services; presign-up required.) February 19 9:30 and 11:15am, Charlie Kast, "Intelligent Design," What's a metaphor (meta for)?" Special choir music: Brahms Liebeslieder Waltzes.

February 26 9:30 and 11:15am, Charlie Kast, "Did Brown--1954 Supreme Court Decision--Matter?" inspired by book, "Blood Done Sign My Name."

March 5 9:30 and 11:15am, Marion Hirsch with high schoolers, tba March 12 9:30 and 11:15am, Charlie Kast, "Prophetic Sisterhood," story of 19th century pioneering UU women ministers March 19 9:30 and 11:15am, Patty Hanneman, tba March 26 9:30 and 11:15am, Charlie Kast, "American Jezebel," story of Ann Hutchinson, heretic.
 * (All-church focus in April is UU style social justice)**

April 2 9:30 and 11:15am, (Justice Sunday). Charlie Kast, "Water," the spiritual implications of the politics and economics of water. (DST begins)

April 9 9:30 and 11:15am, Charlie Kast, "Failure," recognizing Palm Sunday in Christian tradition and Passover in Jewish.

April 16 Easter Sunday, 9:30 outside at Memorial Rock; 11:15 in sanctuary, Charlie Kast, "Apoptosis," based on biology: certain cells in our body die so that others may live; that is their "job."

April 23 9:30 and 11:15am, Patty Hanneman, Earth Day celebrated. (Ingathering new members, both services.)


 * Please note: We are going to one service at 10:30am, beginning April 30.**

April 30 10:30am, Charlie Kast, "Evil--what is it? where does it come from?" Holocaust Remembrance Sunday. (Also, church weekend at Shelter Rock UU camp.)


 * (All-church focus in May is celebrating our UU identity in words, music and art.)**

May 7 10:30am, Marion Hirsch,"Rising Up." Followed by groundbreaking at 1/2 hour after end of service. May 14 10:30am at Kehillah (across the road from our church), Patty Hanneman, "Making Room for the Child". Mother's Day. Music: Danny Gotham, Sheila Warner, Richard Edwards, Cathy Edwards.

May 21 10:30am at Kehilla, Steven Reinhartsen, "Taoism: The Energy of Life." (Charlie Kast is recovering from surgery. He had planned to talk on "Awakening," from the insights of world's religions.) Music: Special Choir Music, "Missa Brevis Ritmico".

May 28 10:30am at Kehilla, The Rev. Robin Renteria, "Universal Hope" (Memorial Day weekend.) Music: TBA

June 4 10:30am at Kehilla, Marion Hirsch and Charlie Kast, intergenerational children's religious education service, including Flower Communion. Music: TBA

June 11 10:30am at Kehilla, Brian Clougherty, "Capture the Moment, Seize the Day". Music: Jane and Scott Provan, Catherine Grodensky and Jim Magaw sing "American Tune" (Paul Simon), "Little David, Play on Your Harp" (traditional), and "Air" from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major (J.S. Bach).

June 18 10:30am at Kehilla, Patty Hanneman, Confessions of a Prodigal Daughter. (Father's Day). Music: TBA

June 25 10:30am at Kehilla, Charlie Kast, "Walking the Truth," in the Jain tradition. Music: TBA

July 2 10:30am at Kehilla, The Rev Blaine Hartford, church member, "Spirituality: Secular or Sacred? Music: TBA

July 9 10:30am at Kehilla, Marion Hirsch, TBA. Music: TBA

July 16 10:30am at Kehilla, Charlie Kast, "Speaking of God". Music: TBA

July 23 10:30am at Kehilla, Patty Hanneman, TBA. Music: TBA

July 30 10:30am at Kehilla, Charlie Kast, "Belief," with members sharing their beliefs. Music: TBA

August 6 10:30am at Kehilla, Worship and Arts presents play, "God and Lucifer." Music: TBA

August 13 10:30am at Kehilla, Charlie Kast, "Gandhi: experiments with truth." Music: TBA

August 20 10:30am at Kehilla, The Rev Robin Renteria, "Rumi" Music: TBA

August 27 1:00 pm at Kehilla, Charlie Kast's farewell Sermon on the Mound and reception. Music: TBA

September 3 10:30am, Labor Day Service presented by the Charles M. Jones Peace & Justice Committee and Interim Minister Morris Hudgins. Guest Speaker Alma Adams, six-term North Carolina State Representative from Guilford County, will present a message entitled "Expanding the Territory: Uplifting the Least of These." Representative Adams was the key sponsor of a bill signed into law on July 13, 2006 that will raise the minimum wage in North Carolina by $1.00 per hour on January 1. Please join us! Music: TBA

September 10 9:30 and 11:15am. The Rev. Morris Hudgins, Patty Hanneman and Marion Hirsch. “Coming Home.” This Sunday is our traditional Water Ceremony. We encourage you to bring water or other memorabilia from your summer travels. Dedication of religious education volunteers. Music: TBA

September 17 9:30 and 11:15am Visioning Sunday. The Rev. Morris Hudgins and the Long Range Planning Committee will introduce the idea of a Visioning Process. Rev. Hudgins will speak on “Creating a New Vision.” A new building means little without a vision for the community that worships, learns, plays and serves in it. Musical Presentation: "Look To The Rainbow" lyric by E. Y. Harburg, music by Burton Lane (Harvey Sage with Alex Vogel, clarinet) Musical Meditation: "Over the Rainbow" lyrics by E. Y. Harburg, music by Harold Arlen (Alex Vogel, clarinet) Offertory: 9:30am: "Romance No. 3. Nicht Schell" by Robert Schumann (Alex Vogel. clarinet) 11:15am: "Faith is the Bird That Feels the Light" words by Rabindranath Tagore, music by Elizabeth Alexander (Women of the Adult Choir)

September 24 9:30 and 11:15am A Service to honor the High Holy Days in the Jewish tradition. Rev. Hudgins will speak on “The Importance of Forgiveness.” Rev. Hudgins says he is closest theologically to the Reform Jewish tradition, and encourages us to use the Day of Atonement as a time to reflect on the last year and our relationships with the people we love. Music: Prelude: "Mayim, Mayim" words from Isaiah, music by Emanuel Amiran (Children's Choir) Translation: "Joyfully shall you draw upon the wells of redemption." Opening Hymn: #123 Spirit of Life Musical Presentation: 9:15am: "Sochreinu" traditional (Dorothy Wright, cello, Glenn Mehrbach, piano) 11:15am: "Eli Tsiyon" by Samuel Adler (Adult Choir) Translation: "Mourn thou, Zion, a woman by sorrow torn. Thou art a widow unconsoled, to whom her husband's death is told. Mourn the exile of the priests who celebrated Zion's feats. And mourn their blood which now is shed, and fills the streets, a stream of red." Musical Meditation: "Eyli" traditional (Dorothy Wright, cello) Translation: "My God, I pray that these things never end. The sand and the sea, the rush of the waters, the crash of the heavens, the prayer of humankind." Congregational Response: Hymn #323 Break Not The Circle Offertory: "Prayer" from "Jewish Life, No. 1" by Ernest Bloch (Dorothy Wright, cello, Glenn Mehrbach, piano)

October 1 9:30 and 11:15am The Creation. Intergenerational service by Marion Hirsch and Morris Hudgins Music: Guest vocalist, Rita Glynn: "The Spark of Creation" from "Children of Eden" The Children's Choir: "I Am a Unitarian, I Am a Universalist

October 8 9:30 and 11:15am "Who cares?" with Patty Hanneman and Morris Hudgins. As a faith community, we recognize the responsibility to care for one another, both within our own walls and extending into the larger community. This Sunday we will focus on caring for our own members and friends within the congregation. Music: Opening hymn: #125 From the Crush of Wealth and Power Musical Presentation: 9:30am: "Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme" by J. S. Bach (Kathryn Moss, piano, and Suzanne Sutherland, flute) 11:15am: "Do Not Leave Your Cares at the Door" words adapted from Norman V. Naylor, music by Elizabeth Alexander (Adult Choir) Musical Meditation: "Prelude" by A. K. Lyadov (K. Moss, piano, and S. Sutherland, flute) Congregational Response: Hymn #346 Come, Sing a Song with Me Offertory: "Minuet and Dance of the Blessed Spirits", from "Orpheus" by C. W. Gluck (K. Moss, piano, and S. Sutherland, flute

October 15 9:30 and 11:15am "Great Expectations" by Morris Hudgins. Morris and the Canvass Committee will kick off the fall canvass with this inspiring service about what it means to be a member of the Community Church and a Unitarian Universalist. We are fortunate to be a part of a rich religious tradition that began in the 16th century. Our influence in the larger world is much larger than our numbers. Morris will share some of his religious journey and why he was drawn to this liberal faith. Music: Prelude: "Salmo 150" by Ernani Aguiar (Adult Choir) Musical Presentation: "Sorida (A Zimbabwe Greeting)" by Rosephayne Powell (All the Choirs of the Community Church) Musical Meditation: "Meditation on Breathing" by Sarah Dan Jones (Congregation) Offertory: "Building a New Way" by Martha Sandefer (Community Church Singers)

October 22 9:30 and 11:15am "Is There a Just War?" by Morris Hudgins.Morris will look at Just War theories and apply them to our involvement in Iraq. Should we have gone to war? Should we continue to support a war that many consider to be unjust? Music: Opening Hymn: When Will the Fighting Cease? Musical Presentation: "Keep the Home Fires Burning" music by Ivor Novello, lyrics by Lena Ford (1914) (Danny Gotham) Musical Meditation: "Battle Hymn of the Republic" traditional, lyrics by Julia Ward Howe (Danny Gotham) Congregational Response: I Am A Seed of Peace Offertory: 9:30am: "Ashokan Farewell" by Jay Ungar (Danny Gotham) 11:15am: "Peace Is" by Fred Small (Adult Choir)

October 29 9:30 and 11:15am "Day of the Dead" by Worship and Arts Committee and Morris Hudgins. Includes Family Time. Music:

Prelude: "Tumbas" traditional (Children's Choir) Opening Hymn: #306 Sing of Living, Sing of Dying Musical Presentation: "I'll Fly Away" by Albert E. Brumley (Penny Ward, with Bud Godreau, Scott and Jane Provan and Eileen Regan) Bringing Names to the Altar: "Irish Melodies" (Eileen Regan and Glenn Mehrbach) Congregational Response: #1001 "Breaths" by Ysaye M. Barnwell Offertory: "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" traditional (Bud Godreau, with Scott and Jane Provan and Eileen Regan) Postlude: "When the Saints Go Marching In" traditional (Community Church Dixieland Band)

November 5 9:30 and 11:15am "Beatitudes, Part I" by Morris Hudgins. Music: Musical Presentation: "Nobody Knows de Trouble I've Seen" Negro Spiritual, arranged by H. T. Burleigh (John Deupree) Musical Meditation: "Sometimes I feel like a Motherless Child" Negro Spiritual, arranged by H. T. Burleigh (John Deupree) Offertory: "I've Got Peace Like A River" traditional, arranged by John Coates, Jr. (Robert Merriam and John Deupree)

November 12 9:30 and 11:15am The Great Turning, led by Paty Hanneman Music: Prelude: "Planxty Irwin" by O'Carolan (Richard Edwards and Danny Gotham) Musical Presentation: "Amazing Grace" traditional, words by John Newton (Richard Edwards, Cathy Edwards, Sheila Fleming and Danny Gotham) Musical Meditation: "Reconciliation" by Eileen Ivers (Richard Edwards, Cathy Edwards, Sheila Fleming and Danny Gotham) Congregational Response: Hymn #121 We'll Build a Land Offertory: "If you can walk, you can dance (If you can talk, you can sing)" Zimbabwean Proverb, arr. by Elizabeth Alexander (Community Church Singers)

November 19 9:30 and 11:15am Service by our high school youth. Music: Opening Hymn: #155 Circle 'Round for Freedom Musical Presentation: "Redemption Song" by Bob Marley (Amelia) Musical Meditation: "Nicaragua, Nicaraguita" by Billy Bragg (Deborah Klinger) Offertory: "Queremos Paz" by El Lago Del Bosque (Youth Choir)

November 26 9:30 and 11:15am "Beatitudes, Part II" by Morris Hudgins Music: Musical Presentation: "We Lift Up Our Hearts" words by Richard M, Fewkes, adapted; music by Elizabeth Alexander (Children's Choir and Adult Choir) Musical Meditation: "Grateful" by John Bucchino (Greg Hohn) Offertory: "McKay" by S. M. Denton (1908), arr. by Carol Barnett, from "An American Thanksgiving" (Adult Choir)

December 3 9:30 and 11:15am First Services in Our New Sanctuary! "The Promises We Make" by The Rev. Dr. Morris W. Hudgins. One of my favorite poems is Robert Frost’s “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.” It ends: “The woods are lovely, dark and deep,/But I have promises to keep,/And miles to go before I sleep,/And miles to go before I sleep.” I will use this poem to discuss the promises we make as individuals and as a religious community. Music: Musical Presentation: "Holy Now" by Peter Mayer (Greg Hohn, vocals; Danny Gotham, guitar; Glenn Mehrbach, keyboards) Musical Meditation: "God Is A River" by Peter Mayer (Greg Hohn, vocals; Danny Gotham, guitar; Glenn Mehrbach, keyboards) Offertory: "Why Is Now" by Les McCann (Greg Hohn, vocals; Danny Gotham, guitar; Glenn Mehrbach, keyboards)

December 10 9:30 and 11:15am Holiday Pageant at both services: “La Pastorela (or A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Stable).” (Read more about the pastorela [|here.]) This is our annual Children's Pageant, intergenerational. (The Annual Meeting is postponed until December 17 at 4pm.) Music: Opening Hymn: #235 Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly Musical Meditation: "Christmas Time Is Here" by Vince Guaraldi (Erich Lieth, piano) Congregational Response: Hymn #243 Jesus, Our Brother Offertory: "The White World of Winter" by Hoagy Carmichael (Marya Ilgen-Lieth, flute; Kai Lieth, clarinet; Erich Lieth, piano)

December 17 9:30 and 11:15am Moravian Love Feast. This intergenerational, traditional service taken from the Moravians will include the sharing of coffee (decaf) and Moravian sugar cakes. Music: All Special Music selections for the love feast are from "Gloria in D" by Antonio Vivaldi. 1. Gloria in excelsis (Adult Choir) Welcome, and Lighting of Chalice and Advent Wreath Musical Presentation 2. Et in terra pax (Adult Choir) 3. Laudamus te (Jane Provan and Deborah Klinger, soloists) 4. Gratias agimus tibi (Adult Choir) Reading: "Take Joy" - Joan Meade Introduction of the Moravian Love Feast-Morris Hudgins The Christmas Love Feast 5. Domine Deus (Mia Prior, soloist) 6. Domine fili unigenite (Adult Choir) 7. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei (Adult Choir, Catherine Grodensky and Joan Phillips-Trimmer, soloists) Offering-Vivaldi 8. Qui Tollis Peccata Mundi (Adult Choir) 9. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris (Eileen Regan, soloist) Prayer - Patty Hanneman . Candlemas Closing Words Closing Music 10. Quoniam tu solus sanctus (Adult Choir) 11. Cum Sancto Spiritu (Adult Choir) December 24 Christmas Eve Special Services 11:15am (no 9:30 service) “A Service of Reading and Meditation.” There will be no Religious Education program, but there will be child care. The service will feature the reading of Dylan Thomas’ classic, “A Child’s Christmas in Wales.” If you would like to participate in this reading please contact Rev. Hudgins.

4:00pm Family Service for all ages. Music: Prelude (before the sounding of the gong): ``` "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" traditional "The Hanukkah Song" traditional "Carol of the Bells" by Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovych (Youth Choir) Musical Presentation: "Hanukah Dance" words and new music adaptation by Woody Guthrie (Children's Choir) Musical Meditation: "Little Drummer Boy" by Simeone, Davis, Onorati (Youth Choir) Offertory: "Saenu" Yemenite Melody arr. by Charles Davidson, Words by Alexander Penn (Children's Choir, with Steve Day, guest soloist) Postlude (after "Shalom"): "Jingle Bell Rock" by Bobby Helms (Youth Choir)

10:00pm Candlelight Service Music: Prelude (before the sounding of the gong): "Solstice Round" by Linda Hirschorn "Fum, Fum, Fum" traditional "White Christmas" by Irving Berlin (Folk By Four:Catherine Grodensky, Jim Magaw, Jane Provan and Scott Provan)

Opening Hymn: "For So the Children Come" words by Sophia Lyon Fahs, music by Jason Shelton (see lyrics below) "Each night a child is born is a holy night: A time for singing, A time for wondering, A time for worshipping, Each night a child is born is a holy night." Musical Presentation: "Bring Torch, Jeanette, Isabella" French traditional carol, arr. by John Rutter (Adult Choir) Special Music: "Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine" traditional (Folk By Four) Musical Meditation: "Greenwillow Christmas" by Frank Loesser (Erich Lieth, piano) Special Music: "Saenu" Yemenite Melody arr. by Charles Davidson, Words by Alexander Penn (Community Church Singers) Offertory: "O Holy Night" by Adolphe Adam (Sharon Szymanski) Postlude (after "Shalom"): "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane (Folk By Four) December 25 Christmas Day No Services December 31, New Years Eve 11:15am (no 9:30 service) “A Time of Transitions,” The Rev. Dr. Morris Hudgins. This will be a New Year’s Eve Service to remember the transitions we have experienced this year. I especially encourage you to come share your thoughts and feelings about the retirement of Charlie Kast. There will be no RE program. There will be child care. Music: Special music by Jim Magaw, Tony Galfano and Ed Witkin: Sitting in Limbo (Gully Bright/James Chambers) Ooh Child (Stan Vincent) Listen to the River (Luka Bloom)

5:00pm New Years Eve Service Reflecting on the Year with Morris Hudgins

2007
January 7 9:30 and 11:15am Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Service. The Charles M. Jones Peace and Justice Committee will present a Community Church “creation story.” This intergenerational skit, written by Marion Hirsch, will tell the story of a congregation engaging together with the greater community towards the goals of integration, civil rights and social justice. Come see how the Community Church worked to make our values live in the world. Music: Opening Hymn: #149 Lift Every Voice and Sing Musical Meditation: "One Voice" by Ruth Moody (Folk by Four: Jane Provan, Catherine Grodensky, Scott Provan and Jim Magaw ) Offertory: "The TImes They Are a'Changin'" by Bob Dylan (Glenn Mehrbach) Closing Hymn: Hymn #121 We'll Build a Land January 14 9:30 and 11:15am Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday. “The Call to Reconciliation.” The Rev. Dr. Morris W. Hudgins. The ministers of the Tar Heel UU Minister’s Association have been challenged to think about our “Call to Ministry.” In this sermon I will define my calling in relation to America’s need for reconciliation. Martin Luther King, Jr. challenged us to heed that call in the 1960’s. I will ask us to respond to that call today. Music: Musical Presentation: "Walk Together, Children" Traditional Spiritual, arr. by Moses Hogan (Adult Choir) Musical Meditation: "Why? (The King of Love is Dead)" by Calvin Taylor (Jim Magaw) Offertory: "If I Can Help Somebody" by Alma Bazel Androzzo (Kate Shipman)

January 21 9:30 and 11:15am “What Do We Get from Church?” Marion Hirsch received a grant from the Unitarian Sunday School Society to write a book about our innovative Religious Education program for children and youth at Community Church. The book is entitled More Church, Less School: Worship Based Faith Development for Children and Youth. She will share insights about what church means to children and youth and why church matters for children and all of us. Music: TBA January 28 9:30 and 11:15am “Authenticity: The Most Important Test of a Religion.” The Rev. Dr. Morris W. Hudgins. The question is often asked of Unitarian Universalists: “How can a church exist without a common belief system?” The fact is we Unitarian Universalists have many contradictory beliefs among us. We do not ask our members to think alike. We do, however, ask that we be authentic. In this sermon I will emphasize the importance of the principle of authenticity. My main source for this principle will be Ralph Waldo Emerson. Music: Opening Hymn: #44 We Sing of Golden Mornings Musical Presentation: "Freedom Is Coming" traditional South African (Youth Choir) Musical Meditation: 9:30am: "A Hermit Thrush at Morn"* by Amy Beach **(1867-1944) (Glenn Mehrbach) 11:15am: "The Call" words by George Herbert, Music by Kenneth Jennings (Adult Choir) Congregational Response: Hymn #298 Wake, Now, My Senses Offertory: "Scottish Legend" by Amy Beach (Glenn Mehrbach)** Amy Beach was an American composer and pianist, regarded by the "Bostonian Group" of composers as "one of the boys." She shared their aesthetic although she was virtually self-taught as a composer, and sympathized with their attempts to find a true national music. “Small Group Ministries” The Rev. Morris Hudgins and Patty Hanneman On this Sunday we welcome Patty Hanneman back from her work at Meadville/Lombard Theological School in Chicago. In this service Patty and Morris will each discuss the Small Group Ministries Program just beginning at the Community Church. The Community Circles and the Activities and Interest Groups will begin in February. Music: Opening Hymn: Hymn #131 Love Will Guide Us Musical Presentation: "Calypso Chant (Turn the World Around)" by Harry Belafonte (Community Church Singers) Musical Meditation: "Sunflower River Blues" by John Fahey (Danny Gotham) Congregational Response: Hymn #124 Be That Guide Offertory: 9:30am: "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell (Danny Gotham) 11:15am: "Heleluyan" traditional Muscogee (Creek) Indian, arr. by Jerry Ulrich February 11 9:30 and 11:15am “On Love and Justice” The Rev. Morris W. Hudgins In this sermon I will challenge a commonly held notion that justice seeking and the spiritual life are in opposition. I will look at the ideas of love and justice as one and the same. Our challenge in the modern world is to find the balance between seeking the peaceful inner life and making the world more human, compassionate and loving. Music: Musical Presentation: "Sing Hallelujah, Amen" by Marguerite A. Shaw (Children's Choir) Musical Meditation: "II. Adagio Espressivo con Doppio Canone" from Trio I by Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000) Margaret Rhee, violin; Dorothy Wright, cello; Glenn Mehrbach, piano Offertory: "I. Allegro Moderato" from Trio I by Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000) Margaret Rhee, violin; Dorothy Wright, cello; Glenn Mehrbach, piano February 18 9:30 and 11:15am “Love.” Members of our UNC Campus Ministry group will lead the services and speak on the topic of love, in honor of the recent celebration of Valentines Day. Music: "A Red, Red Rose" words by Robert Burns, music by James Mulholland (Adult Choir) "My Girl" by William "Smokey" Robinson (Community Church Singers) "All You Need Is Love" by John Lennon and Paul McCartney (Scott Provan) "As Time Goes By" by Herman Hupfeld (Community Church Singers) February 25 9:30 and 11:15am “Searching for the Divine” The Rev. Morris W. Hudgins One of my favorite lines about Unitarian Universalism is: “We believe in one god at most.” This is a dramatic change from the origins of our Unitarian faith, a religion that promoted a belief in one God. In this sermon I will look at the broader issue of divinity. Does it exist and where do we find it? Music: Prelude: "Island Breeze" by Erich Lieth (Kai Lieth, clarinet; Erich Lieth, piano Opening Hymn: #208 Every Time I Feel the Spirit Musical Presentation: "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers (Youth Choir) Musical Meditation: Hymn #123 Spirit of Life Congregational Response: Hymn #23 Bring Many Nations (verses 1,2,3 and 6 only) Offertory: "The Gift To Be Simple" traditional Shaker tune, arr. by Bob Chilcott (Women of the Adult Choir)
 * These bird-calls are exact notations of hermit thrush songs, in the original keys but an octave lower, obtained ay MacDowell Colony, Petersborough, N. H.
 * February 4**
 * 9:30 and 11:15am

March 4, 2007 9:30 and 11:15am “The Fear Factor: Recipe for Success.” The Rev. Deane Oliva. Deane Oliva is graduating from Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago. Prior to seminary Dr. Oliva served as a clinical psychologist in Tennessee and Kentucky. She is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Bowling Green. Her daughter is a theater arts major at Austin Peay State University. Patty Hanneman, a friend of Deane’s, will be the Worship Coordinator. Music: Opening Hymn: #298 Wake Now My Senses Musical Presentation: "Honey in the Rock" traditional (Folk By Four*) Musical Meditation: "By the Waters/Rivers of Babylon" traditional, arr. by Brent Dowe and Trevor McNaughton (Folk By Four*) Congregational Response: Hymn #348 “Guide My Feet” Offertory: "Meeting is Over" traditional, arr. James E. Clemens (Folk By Four*) **
 * "Folk By Four" is Jane Provan, Catherine Grodensky, Scott Provan and Jim Magaw

March 11, 2007 9:30 and 11:15am DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Music: Prelude: "Sun's A-Risin'" by Ben Allaway (with help from the Hoffman and Holtan family farmers) (Adult Choir) Musical Presentation: "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child" Traditional Spiritual (Sharon Szymanski, voice; Erich Lieth, piano) Musical Meditation: "God Bless the Child" by Billy Holiday and Arthrur Herzog (Sharon Szymanski, voice; Erich Lieth, piano) Offertory: "Basin Street Blues" by Spencer Williams, arr. by Moses Hogan (Adult Choir with Josh Socolar and Scott Provan, soloists)
 * “Blessed are the Persecuted.” The Rev. Morris Hudgins. This will be the last in the series on “The Beatitudes.” Morris will discuss the background to this saying, what issues it was addressing, and whether or not it was an authentic saying of Jesus.

March 18, 2007 9:30 and 11:15am “Purim.” Intergenerational worship celebrating the Jewish holiday of Purim featuring storyteller Donna Washington. Members of the Middle School Youth Group will be helping to lead the service. Come and hear an inspiring story of bravery. Intergenerational service (Marion Hirsch and Morris Hudgins) Music: "Water Music" by G. F. Handel (Stephanie Bailey) "UU Kids" by Joe Schafer (Children's Choir) "UU Children's Blessing" by Nick Page (Children's Choir) "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers (Youth Choir)

March 25, 2007 9:30 and 11:15am "Drumbeat for Darfur." Each spring, Unitarian Universalist congregations nationwide stand together for justice by celebrating Justice Sunday, organized by the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. This year, we come together to raise our voices against the genocide happening right now in Darfur, Sudan. The services will be led by Rev. Morris Hudgins, members of our Peace & Justice Committee, and members of our Youth and Campus Ministry groups. Music: Opening Hymn: #148 Let Freedom Span Both East and West Musical Presentation: 9:30am: "Holberg Suite, Opus 40" by Edvard Grieg (Kathryn Moss, piano) 11:15am: "Can You Hear" by Jim Papoulis, arr. by Francisco J.Nuñez (Adult Choir, Catherine Grodensky, soloist) Musical Meditation: "Prelude #20 in A minor" from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II by J. S. Bach (Kathryn Moss, piano) Congregational Response: #127 Can I See Another's Woe Offertory: 9:30am: "Can You Hear" by Jim Papoulis, arr. by Francisco J.Nuñez (Adult Choir, Catherine Grodensky, soloist) 11:15am: "Holberg Suite, Opus 40" by Edvard Grieg (Kathryn Moss, piano) April 1, 2007 9:30 and 11:15am "A Theological Dialogue on Evil, Sin and Free Will.” The Rev. Alane Cameron Miles, Minister at the First UU Church of Richmond, and The Rev. Morris Hudgins. Last year when Morris served as Interim Minister in Richmond the community faced a horrific crime. Alane and Morris were asked to help the family and the community through this experience. They will share their theological views on evil, sin and free will and tell the story of how a community came together to face evil in their midst. Music: Opening Hymn: #340 Though Gathered Here to Celebrate Musical Presentation: "Freedom Come" by Ben Allaway (Community Church Singers, with Peter Bird, percussion) Musical Meditation: "Walls" by Randy Sharp, Mary Ann Kennedy and Pam Rose (Trish Galfano, Tony Galfano, Danny Gotham and friends) Congregational Response: Hymn #134 Our World Is One World Offertory: "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan (Trish Galfano, Tony Galfano, Danny Gotham and friends) April 8, 2007 9:30 and 11:15am 9:30 service at Memorial Rock (On our church campus) 11:15 service in Sanctuary “Easter Sunday: In-Between Times.” The Rev. Morris Hudgins. Morris will use this Easter Sunday to talk about the experience of living in-between—life and death, the old and new, joy and sorrow, young and old. What wisdom can we gain from such experiences? The Community Church is living in-between times. What does it all mean? Music: For the 9:30 a.m. service at Memorial Rock: **

For the 11:15 a.m. service:

April 15, 2007 9:30 and 11:15am “Call Waiting.” Patty Hanneman. The things I've learned, should have learned, and wish I'd learned while waiting to finish seminary. And what does “call” mean, anyway? Music: Opening Hymn: #116 I'm On My Way Musical Presentation: "Peace, My Heart" words by Rabindranath Tagore, music by Jason Shelton (Adult Choir; Mary LeMay, soloist) Musical Meditation: "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton (Joan Phillips-Trimmer) Congregational Response: "How Can I Keep From Preaching?" (melody from Hymn #108 "How Can I Keep From Singing?" (see words in Order of Service) Offertory: "Fantasia on Greensleeves" by Ralph Vaughan-WIlliams (Dorothy Wright, Cello; Glenn Mehrbach, piano)

My words flow on, it's way too long To suit the congregation I feel the real, not far-off, fear They'll hate my new creation "Oh save me from this praxis chore!" I cry aloud, beseeching, But since I've chosen ministry How can I keep from preaching?

Now from the pulpit I expound I speak the truth, it liveth With wisdom, wit, insight profound. Till closing words I giveth Hope I can fake an inmost calm Hope I'm not overreaching But I've been called to ministry How can I keep from preaching?

Now friends rejoice when e' er they hear I'm on again next Sunday This preaching rush just has no peer Still feelin' high on Monday From neophyte to pulpit pro (Bless David for his teaching) The spirit's moved me here and so How can I keep from preaching?

April 22, 2007 9:30 and 11:15am Earth Sunday. Rev. Hudgins will look to three theological movements within Unitarian Universalism: Naturalism, Deism, and Paganism. All three of these movements, as different as they may seem, look to the earth for wisdom. On this Sunday we will honor and celebrate the cycles of our lives. Music: Opening Hymn: #38 Morning Has Broken Musical Presentation: "Rise Up" by Lynn Davis (Folk by Four) Musical Meditation: "Shenandoah" traditional, arr. by Darmon Meader (Folk by Four) Congregational Response: Hymn #175 We Celebrate the Web of Life Offertory: "Druid Song" by "Bob" Gunnar Madsen (Folk by Four)
 * Folk by Four is Jane Provan, Catherine Gridensky, Scott Provan and Jim Magaw

April 29, 2007 9:30 and 11:15am “One Person Can Make a Difference.” Barbara Zelter, National Council of Churches, will speak on poverty and how an individual or group of individuals can help to alleviate it. The Social Concerns Committee has planned this service and invited Chris Moran, the Executive Director of the IFC, to participate. This is also our “Share the Plate” Sunday. Music: "You are the Light of the World" (from Godspell) by Stephen Schwartz (Children's and Youth Choir) "The Hug Song" by Fred Small (Community Church Singers)

May 6, 2007 (Building Dedication) 9:30 a.m. Family Service, Marion Hirsch, Director of Religious Education, The Rev. Morris Hudgins, Interim Minister of the Community Church and the Rev. Jeanne Pupke, Senior Minister, First UU Church of Richmond.

11:15 a.m. “Every Building Needs a Vision” Guest Preacher, The Rev. Jeanne Pupke, Senior Minister, First UU Church of Richmond. Service Coordinator: The Rev. Dr. Morris Hudgins

5:30 p.m. Formal Dedication, Guest Preacher, Ms. Gini Courter, Moderator of the Unitarian Universalist Association.

Music: 9:30 a.m. service: Opening Hymn: #361 Enter, Rejoice, and Come In Lighting the Chalice Hymn: #362 Rise Up O Flame Musical Presentation: "This is the Church that We Built" by Dana Marks (Children's Choir) Musical Meditation: Hymn #123 Spirit of Life Offertory: "Seasons of Love" from "Rent" by Jonathan Larson (Youth Choir)

11:15 a.m. service: Opening Hymn: #1 May Nothing Evil Cross This Door Musical Presentation: "Building a New Way" by Martha Sandefer (Community Church Singers) Musical Meditation: "Sonata For Cello And Piano In G Minor, Op.65: Largo" by F. Chopin (Dorothy Wright, cello; Glenn Mehrbach, piano) Congregation Response: #288 All Are Architects Offertory: "You Can Get It If You Really Want" by Jimmy Cliff (Community Church Singers) Special thanks to Jay Miller for playing the saxophone.

5:00 p.m. service: Prelude: “Calliope House” by Dave Richardson (Eileen Regan, fiddle; Jim Magaw, guitar; Tony Galfano, mandolin) Special Music: “My House” Words and Music by Leonard Bernstein (Sharon Szymanski, vocalist, with the Dedication Sunday Ensemble) Musical Meditation “Saturday Night Waltz” from “Rodeo” by Aaron Copland (Dedication Sunday Ensemble) Special Music: “These Walls” Poem by Billy Dean Hester, Music by Glenn Mehrbach (Adult Choir, with the Dedication Sunday Ensemble) Recessional: “Fiddlin’ Aria” from “Ah! Non credea” by Vincenzo Bellini / “Contradiction Reel” traditional, original tune credited to Elizabeth Gunning (Eileen Regan, fiddle; Jim Magaw, guitar; Tony Galfano, mandolin)

May 13, 2007 (Mother's Day) 9:30 and 11:15am 9:30 service at memorial rock on church grounds (moved inside due to inclement weather) “A Letter to Mom” The Rev. Dr. Morris W. Hudgins shares a personal letter he wrote his mom on Mother’s Day several years ago. Music: Opening Hymn: #182 O, the Beauty in a Life Musical Presentation: ""Calling My Children Home" by Doyle Lawson, Charles Waller, Robert Yates (Folk by Four) Musical Meditation: "Improvisation" by Erich Leith (Erich Lieth) Congregational Response: Hymn #404 What Gift Can We Bring Offertory: "Mother, I Climbed" by Dave Carter (Folk by Four with Erich Lieth) Folk by Four is Jane Provan, Catherine Grodensky, Scott Provan and Jim Magaw

May 20, 2007 9:30 and 11:15am “Another Look at the Great Turning” The Rev. Dr. Morris Hudgins Rev. Hudgins will ask the Community Church what we learned from this series and what we can do now. Music: "Hymnody of Earth" composed and arranged by Malcolm Dalglish, featuring the poetry of Wendell Berry (Adult Choir) (This is a 12 song work written for choir, hammer dulcimer and percussion

May 27, 2007 10:30am Memorial Sunday. We will change to our Summer Schedule with only One Service—10:30 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Morris Hudgins will invite members of the church who have served in the military to join him this Sunday. We will talk about “Our Experiences of War.” If you would like to participate please call Morris. Music: Opening Hymn: #144 Now Is the Time Approaching Musical Presentation: "Tenting Tonight" by Walter Kittredge (Bud Godreau) Musical Meditation: "Johnny I Hardly Knew You" Traditional (Bud Godreau) Congregational Response: Hymn #137 We Utter Our Cry Offertory: "Gonna Lay Down My Sword and Shield" African-American Spiritual (Bud Godreau, with Glenn Mehrbach) Benediction: "Bridge of Peace" Words & Music by Edmond Godreau (Bud Godreau)

June 3, 2007 10:30am Flower Communion. Marion Hirsch and Morris Hudgins will join together to honor our graduates and celebrate the Flower Communion Service, a popular service in UU churches. The Flower Communion was started by Czech Unitarian minister, Norbert Capek. We ask you to bring a flower to share. Music: TBA

June 10, 2007 10:30am "Building a Cathedral." The Rev. Robin Renteria loves the beauty and majesty of the Gothic cathedrals in Europe. What inspired the people of those times so powerfully that we, even eight hundred years later, are still moved by their work? What lessons do their lives and times have for us today in creating lives of beauty and purpose? Music: Opening Hymn: #300 With Heart and Mind Musical Presentation: "Kyrie" from Mass in F by Andrea Gabrieli (1533-1586) (Adult Choir) Musical Meditation: "Columba aspexit" by Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) (Mary LeMay, bass recorder) Congregational Response: Hymn #318 We Would Be One Offertory: "Air for Two Recorders" anonymous (16th century) (Marya Ilgen-Leith, soprano recorder; Mary LeMay, tenor recorder)

June 17, 2007 10:30am “Thoughts on Summer.” The Rev. Dr. Morris Hudgins will present a sermon about summer. What does summer mean to you? What plans do you have? Music: Opening Hymn: #65 The Sweet June Days Musical Presentation: "Daddy" by Beyonce´ Knowles (Kate Shipman, vocalist) Musical Meditation: "More I Cannot Wish You" by Frank Loesser (Harvey Sage, vocalist) Congregational Response: Hymn #66 When the Summer Sun Is Shining Offertory: "Summertime" by George and Ira Gershwin (Harvey Sage)

June 24, 2007 10:30am “Go Tell It on the Mountain or By the River or In the Pulpit or Anywhere Someone Will Listen.” Donna Washington Klibanow will speak about the power of stories in the human experience. Music: TBA

July 1, 2007 10:30am “What a Friend We Have in Jesus: Reflections on Christian Theology from a Humanist Perspective.” Early Unitarian and Universalist heretics were Christians, ardent followers of Jesus. Marion Hirsch reflects on the Christian roots of our beloved liberal faith from her perspective as a Christian Humanist. In this service, there will be an emphasis on congregational singing with lots of hymns from the gospel and spiritual traditions. Music: Opening Hymn: "Oh, I Woke Up This Morning" African American Spiritual (Congregation) Musical Presentation: "Kum ba Yah" African American Spiritual (Congregation) Musical Meditation: "What A Friend We Have in Jesus" music by Charles C. Converse (Josh Socolar, piano) Congregational Response: "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah!" Traditional (Congregation) Offertory: "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" words and music by Thomas A. Dorsey, 1899-1993 / "Over My Head" African American Spiritual (Congregation) Postlude (after "Shalom"): "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?" Traditional (Congregation) Special thanks to the Community Church Gospel-aires: Glenn Mehrbach (piano and organ), Josh Socolar (piano), Danny Gotham (guitar), Jim Magaw (bass), Jay Miller (saxophone), Spence Foscue (drumset), and Pat Smith (percussion). Also to the Community Church Hummingbirds, for helping to lead the hymns.

July 8, 2007 10:30am “On Freedom and Liberty.” The Rev. Dr. Morris Hudgins. Freedom and liberty are two of the important theological, ethical, and political ideas of our religion. What do they mean and how are they balanced with other values in our lives? Music: TBA

July 15, 2007 10:30am “The Poetry of Jane Kenyon: Transcendence in the Natural Object.” Ruth Leopold and Marni Goldshlag will look at the life of the poet, her struggle with bi-polar disease, and how she found meaning in her world. Her poetry will be used to illustrate this. Music: Prelude: "Who" music by William Bolcom, words from a poem by Jane Kenyon (Sharon Szymanski, voice; Glenn Mehrbach, piano) Opening Hymn: #331 Life Is the Greatest Gift of All Musical Presentation: "Otherwise" (see credits above) Musical Meditation: "The Sick Wife" (see credits above) Congregational Response: Hymn #398 To See the World Offertory: "Fantasie-Valse" by Erik Satie (Glenn Mehrbach, piano) "Man Eating" (see credits above) Benediction: "Briefly It Enters, and Briefly Speaks" (see credits above)

July 22, 2007 10:30am “From Portland to Chapel Hill.” The Rev. Dr. Morris Hudgins and Community Church delegates to the UUA General Assembly in Portland will be asked to share their views regarding what they heard and experienced there. What does it mean for us in Chapel Hill? Music: Opening Hymn: #121 We'll Build a Land Musical Presentation: "The Call" words by George Herbert, music by Ralph Vaughan WIlliams (John Deupree, vocalist) Musical Meditation: "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need" words by Isaac Watts, music by Virgil Thomson (John Deupree, vocalist) Congregational Response: Hymn #134 Our World Is One World Offertory: "The Size of Your Heart" words by Charles Miller, music by Eleanor Daley (Adult Choir)

July 29, 2007 10:30am Blaine Hartford and David Klein. A theist and nontheist look at the realities and values of the human experience of hope. Music: Opening hymn: #348 Guide My Feet Music by the "Community Church Barbershop Quartet" (Bob Merriam, Scott Provan, Jim Magaw and Stephen Chandler) Musical presentation: Amazing Grace (John Newton, arr. by Tom Gentry) Musical meditation: When You Wish Upon a Star (Ned Washington and Leigh Harline, arr. by SPEBSQSA) Congregational Response: Hymn #95 There Is More Love Somewhere Offertory: This Little Light of Mine/Do Lord (traditional, arr. by Val Hicks)

August 5, 2007 10:30am Rev. Morris Hudgins and Kate Shipman. Kate will tell the story of one of her heroes in life--the doctor who cared for her through her series of cancer treatments. She will share his philosophy and her response to it. Music: Opening Hymn: #139 Wonders Still the World Shall Witness Musical Presentation: "Sonata for Flute and Piano in B minor - Largo/Presto" by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) (Kathryn Moss, piano; Suzanne Sutherland, flute) Musical Meditation:"Sonata in B minor - Andante" by G. F. Handel (Kathryn Moss, piano; Suzanne Sutherland, flute) Congregational Response: #90 From All the Fret and Fever of the Day Offertory: "Sonata for Flute and Piano in B minor - Vivace" by G. F. Handel (Kathryn Moss, piano; Suzanne Sutherland, flute)

August 12, 2007 10:30am “Recovering our sense of wonder: into the mystic.” The Rev. Fred Westbrook. Everyone is a mystic (born full of wonder and capable of recovering it at any age; of not taking the awe and wonder of existence for granted.). We humans have to dig and work at finding our deep self, our true self, our spirit self. Our journey is this digging and we will find more meaning when our journey is characterized by delight, awe, wonder, and revelry in the world around us, in all of nature, and in discovering together the surprises that living compassionately and passionately have to offer. . Music: Special music provided by guitarist Armand Lenchek, with special guests David Kraemet and others.

August 19, 2007 10:30am “A Mature Approach to the World.” The Rev. Robert Seymour. This sermon is based on the Scripture passage, John 16:33b: “In the world you have tribulaton; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” Music: Prelude: "Rise Up" (by Lynn Davis of the Shady Grove Band). (Folk by Four*) Opening Hymn: #25 God of the Earth, the Sky, the Sea Musical Presentation: "Danny Boy" by Fred Weatherly, arr. by Darmon Meader (Folk by Four*) Musical Meditation: "I Been in the Storm So Long" traditional, arr. by Vicki Tucker Courtney (Folk by Four*) Congregational Response: Hymn #200 A Mighty Fortress Offertory: "I'm Going Home" from the Sacred Harp, arr. by Pepper Choplin (Folk by Four*)
 * Folk by Four is Jane Provan, Catherine Grodensky, Scott Provan and Jim Magaw.

August 26, 2007 10:30am “The White Man’s Burden” The Rev. Morris W. Hudgins. Rev. Hudgins will respond to this poem by Rudyard Kipling, and the philosophy which has dominated American Foreign Policy over the years. Isn’t it time for us to challenge this colonialism? How can we overcome our past and show the world we have changed? Music: Special music provided by guest musician Al Zaranka, former pianist and accompanist at Eno River UU Fellowship. Opening Hymn: #162 Gonna Lay Down My Sword and Shield Musical Presentation: "Promised Land" traditional American melody, arr. by Joseph M. Martin* (Al Zaranka, pianist) Musical Meditation: "Meditation on the Folk Song 'O Waly, Waly'" American folk melody, arr. by Joseph M. Martin* (Al Zaranka, pianist) Congregational Response: Hymn #168 One More Step Offertory: "Variations on 'Pigsah'" by J. C. Lowry; from Kentucky Harmony, 1817; arr. by Joseph M. Martin* (Al Zaranka, pianist)
 * Joseph M. Martin is a native North Carolinian with over 250 published compositions, which update and energize classic hymns and folk songs from Appalachia.

September 2, 2007 10:30am “Labor Day Sunday: Which Side are you On?” Our guest speaker will be the Rev. Marvin Morgan, a long time educator, and currently Minister of Pastoral Care, First Congregational UCC, Atlanta, as well as Faith Communities Coordinator for the Smithfield Justice Campaign, United Food and Commercial Workers Union in North Carolina. Music: Prelude: “Dark as a Dungeon” by Merle Travis (Danny Gotham) Opening Hymn: #121 We’ll Build a Land Musical Presentation: "Go To Work On Monday” by Si Kahn (Danny Gotham) Musical Meditation: “Which Side Are You On?” by Florence Reese (Bud Godreau) Congregational Response: “We Shall Not Be Moved” traditional, led by Bud Godreau Offertory: "Let’s Work Together" by Wilbert Harrison (Jim Magaw)

September 9, 2007 RETURN TO TWO SERVICES: 9:30 and 11:15am Homecoming Water Ceremony. Rev. Morris Hudgins and Marion Hirsch. We invite you to bring water, photos or other memorabilia from your summer travels. Rev. Hudgins will talk about his spiritual journey. We will have a Teacher Dedication. Music: Opening Hymn: #209 O Come, You Longing Thirsty Souls Children's Recessional Music: #100 I've Got Peace Like a River (verses 1, 2, 3 only) Musical Presentation: "Don't Come Home A Stranger" (Danny Gotham) Musical Meditation: "Wade in the Water" (Josh Socolar, piano) Congregational Response: Hymn #136 Where Gentle Tides Go Rolling By" Offertory: "Bright Morning Stars" American Folk Song, arr. Clif Hardin (Adult Choir)

September 16, 2007 9:30 and 11:15 am “Journey Into the Wilderness: A Service in Honor of the Jewish High Holy Days.” Rev. Morris W. Hudgins. Morris will compare the experience of a church in transition to the journey of the Jews “into the wilderness.” We have in the Jewish tradition the image of wilderness as a place of transition, rebellion, comfort, wholeness and oneness with the universe. May this “in-between” time help us find our way as we all become stewards of our world. Music: Prelude: 9:30am: "Erev Shel Shoshanim" by Josef Hadar, arr. by Klebanow (Dorothy Wright, cello, and Glenn Mehrbach, piano) 11:15am: "Lost in the Wilderness" from "Children of Eden" by Stephen Schwartz (Glenn Mehrbach)

Opening Hymn: #214 Shabbat Shalom

Musical Presentation: 9:30am: "Lost in the Wilderness" from "Children of Eden" by Stephen Schwartz (Glenn Mehrbach) 11:15am: "Bayom Hahu (On That Day)" by Michael Isaacson (Adult Choir)

Musical Meditation: "Canzona from Suite No. 1" by Ernest Bloch (Dorothy Wright, cello)

Congregational Response: Hymn #86 Blessed Spirit of My Life

Offertory: 9:30am: "No. 10: Aschre/No. 5" Traditional (Dorothy Wright, cello, and Glenn Mehrbach, piano) 11:15am: "The Sun Sinks Low" by Herbert Fromm (Adult Choir with Dorothy Wright, cello)

September 23, 2007 9:30 and 11:15 am “Life Transitions.” Twenties and Thirties Group of the Community Church. Church members will be invited to speak about times of personal transition. Be thinking of a time in your life when you faced a personal transition (can be anything) and bring that idea to church on the 23rd! Music: Opening Hymn: #188 Come, Come, Whoever You Are Musical Presentation: "The Wood Song" by Emily Saliers (Catherine Grodensky, Margaret Rhee, Scott Provan) Musical Meditation: "Turn, Turn, Turn" by Pete Seeger (Glenn Mehrbach, piano) Congregational Response: Hymn #359 When We Are Gathered Offertory: "Chant For the Seasons" Czech folk song, words by Mark L. Belletini (Rebecca Rhodes, Meagen Voss, Virginia Thompson Guidry)

September 30, 2007 9:30 and 11:15 am “One Goal, Many Paths” (Religions of the World, Part I). Rev. Morris W. Hudgins. Morris will begin a series on the many paths of spirituality as seen in the religions of the world. You will also see this theme in the “Stewardship Campaign” this fall. This theme says a great deal about our Unitarian Universalist faith. What is your path? Knowledge, work, social action, justice, inner peace, or is there another? Come explore and share with us. Music: Opening Hymn: #182 O, the Beauty in a Life Musical Presentation: "Childish Things" by Richard Edwards (Richard Edwards, Cathy Edwards and Sheila Warner) Musical Meditation: 9:30am: "Spanish Fandango" traditional (Danny Gotham) 11:15am: "Be Ours a Religion" words by Theodore Parker, music by Tom Benjamin (Adult Choir) Congregational Response: Hymn #193 Our Faith Is but a Single Gem Offertory: "Imagine" by John Lennon (Richard Edwards, Cathy Edwards and Sheila Warner)

October 7, 2007 9:30 and 11:15 am Sermon: “Gandhi.” Intergenerational service. Rev. Morris Hudgins and Marion Hirsch, Director of Religious Education. Gandhi is famous for saying “You must be the change you want to see in the world.” What can we learn from this devout Hindu about how to change the world? Music: Ingathering: "A Place in the Choir" by Bill Staines (Youth Choir) Musical Presentation: "UU Kids" by Joe Schafer (Children's Choir) Musical Meditation: "Dreaming" by Amy Beach (Dorothy Wright, cello) Offertory: "Old Time Religion" traditional, new lyrics by the "Filk Singers" (Community Church Singers) Benediction: "UU Children's Blessing" by Nick Page (Children's Choir, with help from the congregation)

October 14, 2007 9:30 and 11:15 am Sermon: “Beyond Categorical Thinking.” As a complement to the BCT workshop on October 13, representatives from the UUA will talk with us about Community Church’s institutional culture and ways we can be more inclusive in our consideration of ministerial candidates. Music: Prelude: (11:15am only) "Canonic Grace" by Allaudin Mathieu (Adult Choir) Musical Presentation: "Peace Round" by Allaudin Mathieu (Adult Choir) Musical Meditation: "Don't Go Back To Sleep" words by Rumi, music by Allaudin Mathieu (Adult Choir) Offertory: 9:30am: "Canonic Grace" by Allaudin Mathieu (Adult Choir) 11:15am: TBA DON'T GO BACK TO SLEEP By Jelaluddin Rumi Translated by Coleman Barks

The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Don't go back to sleep.

You must ask for what you really want. Don't go back to sleep.

People are going back and forth across the doorsill where the two worlds touch.

The door is round and open. Don't go back to sleep.** William Allaudin Mathieu (b. 1937) — pianist, composer, author, and teacher, was a disciple of North Indian vocalist Pandit Pran Nath for 25 years. He studied with composers William Russo and Easley Blackwood, and with Nubian master musician Hamza El Din, with whom he collaborates. In the 1960s, he spent several years as an arranger/composer for Stan Kenton and Duke Ellington Orchestras, and was the musical director for the Second City Theater in Chicago (which he helped found) and for the Committee Theater in San Francisco. In the 1970s, he served on the faculties of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and Mills College. In 1969 he founded the Sufi Choir, which he directed until 1982. Allaudin has a home near Sebastopol, California.

October 21, 2007 9:30 and 11:15 am Sermon: “One Goal, Many Paths” (Religions of the World, Part II). Rev. Morris Hudgins. Morris will talk about work as a spiritual path and share his personal story. He says, “I began work at the age of eleven. I grew up in a family that did not believe the path of knowledge was a legitimate way to spend one’s life work. I was challenged to bridge the gap between finding meaning in both knowledge and work.” Music: Musical Presentation: "Light of the World" from the musical "Godspell" by Stephen Schwartz (Youth Choir) Musical Meditation: "One Voice" by Ruth Moody, arr. by Scott Provan (Folk By Four*) Offertory: "I Hear a Call" by Tony Arata, arr. by Scott Provan (Folk By Four*)
 * "Folk By Four" is Jane Provan, Catherine Grodensky, Scott Provan and Jim Magaw

October 28, 2007 9:30 and 11:15 am Sermon: Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). A UU adaptation of a celebration with roots in Catholic All Saints and All Souls rituals and Mexican Indian traditions as well as in many other world cultures. Music: Gathering Music: "Los Horneros" by Atahualpa Yupanqui; "My People" by John Chasteen and Erich Lieth (Risueños*) Prelude: “Tumbas” traditional chant for Noche de Brujas (Children’s Choir) Opening Hymn: #96 I Cannot Think of Them as Dead Musical Presentation: "La Llorona" Mexican ranchera (Risueños*) Musical Meditation: "Wanting Memories" by Ysaye Barnwell (Adult Choir) Day of the Dead Presentation: "Lundu De La Morena" by Washington Benavides; "Campesina" by Simon Diaz; "A Rolinha Sinhá" Brazilian traditional song (Risueños*) Hymn: #346 Come, Sing a Song with Me Offertory: "Rin Del Angelito" a song from Chile by Violeta Parra (Risuenos* and the Adult Choir) Recessional: “When the Saints Go Marching In” Traditional (see insert for words)


 * Risueños is Carmen and John Chasteen, Robert Cantrell and Erich Lieth

Oh, when the saints go marching in, (2x) Lord, how I want to be in that number When the saints go marching in.
 * "When The Saints Go Marching In"

And when the sun begins to shine (2x) Lord, how I want to be in that number... When the sun begins to shine.

On that hallelujah day (2x) Oh, Lord I want to be in that number On that hallelujah day.

Oh, when the trumpet sounds its call (2x) Lord, how I want to be in that number When the trumpet sounds its call.**

9:30 and 11:15 am EASTERN STANDARD TIME ("FALL BACK") This week's service is led by the church's High School Youth Group who will share their perspectives on an important issue of the day. Music: Presented by the High School Youth
 * November 4, 2007

November 11, 2007 9:30 and 11:15 am Sermon: “One Goal; Many Paths; Part II.” Rev. Morris W. Hudgins. More and more Unitarian Universalists are attracted to the path of Buddhism. Morris has invited those who find the Buddhist path helpful to participate in this service. Music: Musical Presentation: "Zen Gospel Singing" by Bryan Bowers (CCBQ*) Musical Meditation: "Hine e Hine" by Princess Te Rangi Pai, arr. by Alan Cruise-Johnston (CCBQ*) Offertory: 9:30am: "When That Great Day Comes" by Val Hicks (CCBQ*) 11:15am: "I'm A-Rollin'" Spiritual arranged by Paul Rardin (Adult Choir) . November 18, 2007 9:30 and 11:15 am Sermon: “On Friendship and Affinity” Rev. Morris Hudgins and Rev. Alane Cameron Miles. Morris and Alane served as ministers of the First UU Church of Richmond, Va., in 2005-2006. Alane continues to serve as Minister of Membership and Outreach. In this service they will look at several famous UUs who have had unique friendships, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau and Margaret Fuller. How are friendship and affinity similar and different? Music: Opening Hymn: #348 Guide My Feet Musical Presentation: "1000 Grandmothers" by Holly Near (Community Church Singers) Musical Meditation: "Melody" by Ernest Bloch (1880-1959) (Dorothy Wright, cello; Al Zaranka, piano) Congregational Response: Hymn #170 We Are a Gentle, Angry People Offertory: "Sonatine" by L. V. Beethoven (1770-1827) (Dorothy Wright, cello; Al Zaranka, piano) Postlude: "A Christmas Carol" by Tom Lehrer (Community Church Singers) ** 1000 Grandmothers (by Holly Near)
 * CCBQ is the "Community Church Barbershop Quartet," featuring Bob Merriam, Scott Provan, Jim Magaw and Stephen Chandler

Send in a thousand grandmothers, they will surely volunteer, With their ancient wisdom flowing they will lend a loving ear.

First they'll form a loving circle around the wounded wing, Then contain the brutal beasts of war. Sweet freedom songs they'll sing.

A lullaby much stronger than bombs and threats to kill, A force unlike we've ever seen will break the murderer's will.

To the prisons we'll invite them, most violent men will weep. When a thousand women hold them strong and pray their souls to keep.

Let them rock the few who steal the most and rule with youthful charms, So they'll see the damage that they do and will fall into Grandma's arms, Two thousand loving arms.

If you think these women are too soft to face the world at hand, Then you've never known the power of love and you fail to understand.

An old woman holds a powerful force when she no longer needs to please. She can cut your shallow life to bits, and bring you to your knees. We best get down on our knees.

And pray for a thousand grandmothers. Will you please come volunteer? No longer tucked deep out of sight, will you bring your power here?

November 25, 2007 9:30 and 11:15 am Thanksgiving Service: “The Blessings of An Imperfect Life” Rev. Morris Hudgins. I borrowed this title from one of my favorite books, “Learning to Fall” by Philip Simmons. In this service I will tell Simmons’ story as well as that of my sister who died of ALS. Simmons and my sister had a similar approach to life that I will share. Music: "Haec Dies" by Vijay Singh (Adult Choir)

December 2, 2007 9:30 and 11:15 am “Kindling the Lights This Hanukkah” The Rev. Morris W. Hudgins The Jewish people remember the Dedication of the Temple this season. They light candles to remember the miracles of the light, for the strength given in times of struggle. Why do Unitarian Universalists light candles? We don’t often talk about the miracles of old. I will give you some thoughts to consider this Holiday Season. Music: Three different choirs will present three different takes on the Holiday. The Children's Choir will present a Woody Guthrie song, "Happy Joyous Hanuka," the Youth Choir will ask the age-old question "How Do You Spell Channukkahh?" and the men of the Adult Choir will add to the festivities with a lovely and delicate setting of the traditional Jewish text, "Ose Shalom," with Kai Leith joining on clarinet.

December 9, 2007 9:30 and 11:15 am "Yule School II" (Annual Holiday Pageant) Music: This year's Holiday Pageant will be an updated reprise of the 2005 Pageant, "Yule School," with more new music by Music Director Glenn Mehrbach.""Yule School: Exploring the Origins of Christmas Traditions" tries to answer several questions frequently posed during this season. Why is Christmas in December? Who thought of mistletoe? Yule logs? Father Christmas? Giving gifts? You’ll be surprised to know that the beginnings of these traditions come from all over the globe. "Yule School" will go to Rome, Scandinavia, Greece, Northern Europe, and finally Bethlehem for answers, with a story told in drama, song, mime, and dance.This is an intergenerational service, so your children attend the service with you. Some children are in the pageant.

December 16, 2007 9:30 and 11:15 am Moravian Love Feast The Rev. Morris W. Hudgins This year we will again have a special musical selection. The children will join us for the first part of the service including the lighting of candles and the sharing of refreshments following the tradition of the Moravians. Music: For this traditional "Moravian Love Feast" service, the Adult Choir, accompanied by an eight member chamber ensemble, and conducted by Music Director Glenn Mehrbach, will perform W. A. Mozart's "Missa Brevis in F Major," which the master wrote when he was a mere 18 years old. The maturity of the writing belies his tender years, yet the piece certainly shows a youthful vitality and imagination. The 25 minute piece will be performed in its' entirety, with movements placed throughout the service. Missa Brevis in F Major (KV 192) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) 1. Kyrie 2. Gloria 3. Credo 4. Sanctus 5. Benedictus 6. Agnus Dei Other music: Musical Meditation: "Tempo di Menuetto" from Sonata in Em for violin and piano, K304, by W. A. Mozart (Leah Bar-On Simmons, violin; Glenn Mehrbach, piano) Serving of the Moravian Love Feast: "Romanza" from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Serenata K525, by W. A. Mozart (Instrumental Ensemble)**

One Service—11:15 a.m. “Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up” The Rev. Morris W. Hudgins There are so many views of Jesus portrayed in our culture. Which is the most accurate? Was Jesus a revolutionary, a part of a monastic community, the King of the Jews, or a traditional rabbi? Did he advocate peace? Was he more concerned about this world or the next? Music: Opening Hymn: #253 O Come, All Ye Faithful" Musical Presentation: "Sonata #1 in E flat Major: Allegretto" by C. P. E. Bach (Merida Negrete, clarinet; Al Zaranka, piano; Dorothy Wright, cello) Musical Meditation: "Adagio Espressivo Con Doppio Canone" from "Trio 1, Opus 3" by Alan Hovhaness (Merida Negrete, clarinet; Al Zaranka, piano; Dorothy Wright, cello) Congregational Response: Hymn #243 Jesus, Our Brother" Offertory: "Sonata #5 in E flat Major: Andante" by C. P. E. Bach (Merida Negrete, clarinet; Al Zaranka, piano; Dorothy Wright, cello)
 * December 23, 2007

December 24, 2007 Christmas Eve Candlelight: Services at 4 and 10 p.m. “The Divinity within Each Child.” The early service will be geared toward children. In the UU traditions we celebrate the divinity within each child as we celebrate the ministry of Jesus. Music:

4pm Service:

Gathering Music: "Christmas Medley: Let it Snow (music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Sammy Cahn)/Winter Wonderland (music by Felix Bernard, lyrics by Richard B. Smith)/White Christmas (by Irving Berlin)" (Trilogy*)

Prelude: "Moonlight Whispers" by Wendy Bartel (Children's Choir)

Opening Hymn: #235 Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly

Musical Presentation: "The Christmas Song (Christmas, Don't Be Late" by Ross Bagdasarian, Sr. (Trilogy*, joined by the Children's and Youth Choirs)

Musical Meditation: "Little Drummer Boy (Carol of the Drum)" by Katherine K. Davis (Trilogy* and the Children's Choir)

Congregational Response: Hymn #239 Go Tell It on the Mountain

Offertory: "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure (Youth Choir)

Postlude: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane (Sheila Fleming Warner)


 * Trilogy is Richard Edwards, Sheila Fleming Warner and Brooksie Edwards **

10pm service:

Prelude: "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" Traditional (Community Church Singers)

Opening Hymn: #231 Angels We Have Heard On High

Musical Presentation: "In The Bleak Midwinter" music by Harold Darke, words by Christina Rossetti (Adult Choir)

Musical Meditation: "Still, Still, Still (A Christmas Berceuse)" Salzburg Melody, arranged by Joseph M. Martin (Al Zaranka, piano)

Special Music: "O Holy Night (Cantique de Noel)" music by Adolphe Charles Adam, words by Placide Chapeau (Eileen Regan, vocalist)

Congregational Response: #237 The First Nowell

Offertory: "A la Nanita Nina" Traditional Spanish folk song, arranged by Ed Henderson (Adult Choir)

Closing Hymn: #251 Silent Night



TRADITIONAL WORDS TO 10PM SERVICE HYMNS

ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH

Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o'er the plains, And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains

. Refrain: Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire your heavenly song?

(Refrain)

Come to Bethlehem and see Christ Whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, the newborn King.

(Refrain)

See Him in a manger laid, Whom the choirs of angels praise; Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, While our hearts in love we raise.

(Refrain)**

SILENT NIGHT

Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child, Holy Infant so tender and mild. Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ, the Saviour is born, Christ, the Saviour is born.

Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light. Radiant beams from Thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace. Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

December 30, 2007 One Service—11:15 a.m. “Looking to the New Year” Worship & Arts Committee As this year comes to a close, we will encourage you to look forward. What will the new year bring? What will you leave behind? We will combine readings and meditations to help you on your journey. Music:TBA

2008
January 6, 2008 9:30 and 11:15 am “ The Road to Ithaca.” Rev. Morris W. Hudgins. I will never forget my first and only visit to Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. It was in the 1970s when I attended the General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association. As I opened my packet of materials, there was the classic poem "Ithaca" by C.P. Cavafy. In this sermon I will talk about this poem and the message it brings. Music: TBA

January 13, 2008 9:30 and 11:15 am Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration “The spirit of power and love.” Rev Curtis E. Gatewood will bring passion, vision, prophetic witness and clear political analysis to his sermon about the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr. He joins us in solidarity as we all seek to strengthen our commitment in the coming year to fight poverty, racism and war. Music: Prelude: #153 Woke Up This Mornin' Opening Hymn: #149 Lift Every Voice and Sing Musical Presentation: "A Change Is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke (Greg Hohn) Musical Meditation: "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" by Thomas A. Dorsey (Jim Magaw) Congregational Response: Hymn #121 We'll Build a Land Offertory: 9:30am: "Go Down, Moses" African American Spiritual (Greg Hohn) 11:15am: "My Soul Is a River" (written in honor of Martin Luther King's 75th Birthday) by Ben Allaway (Adult Choir) Special Thanks to the Community Church Freedom Four: Danny Gotham (guitar), Jim Magaw (bass), Spence Foscue (drums) and Glenn Mehrbach (piano)

January 20, 2008 9:30 and 11:15 am "The Spiritual Path of Action." Rev. Morris W. Hudgins. Many people see spirituality as quite the opposite from social action. In this sermon I will honor Dr. King by talking about the essence of his spiritual life--a life dedicated to action. Music: Opening Hymn: #151 I Wish I Knew How Musical Presentation: "If I Can Help Somebody" by Alma Bazel Androzzo (Terri Houston*) Musical Meditation: "How Can We Have Peace" by Rachelle Ferrell (Terri Houston*) Congregational Response: Hymn #118 This Little Light of Mine Offertory: 9:30am: "Have I Given Anything Today" Anonymous (Terri Houston*) 11:15am: "Wana Baraka" Kenyan Folk Song, arr. by Shawn L. Kirchner (Adult Choir)


 * Terri Houston is Director of Recruitment and Multicultural Programs at the University of North at Chapel Hill. A native of Chicago IL, she comes from a family of activists and artists. She performs regularly with a local Jazz band Equinox, comprised of University employees and Chapel Hill residents and features C3HUU's very own Spence Foscue on drums.

January 27, 2008 9:30 and 11:15 am "Conservatives, Liberals and Radicals Among Us." Rev. Morris W. Hudgins. Too often we assume that all religious liberals are also political and social liberals. This is often not the case. Many Unitarian Universalists have made significant contributions to American society as moderates and conservatives. In this sermon, I will look at the strengths and weaknesses of different political positions. I will encourage us to welcome those who are comfortable with the label "religious liberal" but not necessarily "political liberal." Music: Opening Hymn: #318 We Would Be One Musical Presentation: "Idylle - Op. 116, No. 2" by Benjamin Godard (Suzanne Sutherland, flute; Kathryn Moss, piano) Musical Meditation: "Madrigal" by PH. Gaubert (Suzanne Sutherland, flute; Kathryn Moss, piano) Congregational Response: Hymn #186 Grieve Not Your Heart Offertory: "Night Soliloquy" by Kent Kennan (Suzanne Sutherland, flute; Kathryn Moss, piano)

February 3, 2008 9:30 and 11:15 am “Building an Inclusive Community.” Rev. Morris W. Hudgins. Unitarian Universalism is a unique religion. For most religions the goal is to have everyone affirm a similar faith. In the Unitarian Universalist religion we begin with the assumption that we do not all agree on theology and faith. We do not have a creed. We try to include liturgical material from many faiths and cultures. This is our strength. In this sermon I will discuss ways we build a diverse and inclusive community. Music: Opening Hymn: #188 Come, Come, Whoever You Are Musical Presentation: "Open The Door" by Joyce Poley (Children's Choir) Musical Meditation: 9:30am: Hymn #123 Spirit of Life (Congregation) 11:15am: "Quiet Holy Grace" by Lee Morris (Youth Choir) Congregational Response: Hymn #298 Wake, Now, My Senses Offertory: 9:30am: "Quiet Holy Grace" by Lee Morris (Youth Choir) 11:15am: "Dona Nobis Pacem" by David Lantz III (Children's and Adult Choirs)

February 10, 2008 9:30 and 11:15 am “The Legacy of Lincoln.” Rev. Morris W. Hudgins. Abraham Lincoln has always been a hero of mine. I will look at his legacy and his religious views in this sermon. I will also say something about Mary Todd Lincoln, with whom I share a genealogy. Music: Opening Hymn: #107 Now Sing We of the Brave of Old Musical Presentation: "Hey Nelly Nelly" by Shel Silverstein and Jim Friedman (Jane Provan, Scott Provan and Jim Magaw) Musical Meditation: "O Captain! My Captain!" words by Walt Whitman (1819–1892) from "Leaves of Grass," music by Glenn Mehrbach (Jim Magaw) Congregational Response: Hymn #156 Oh, Freedom Offertory: "Abraham, Martin and John" by Dick Holler (Jane Provan, Scott Provan and Jim Magaw)

February 17, 2008 9:30 and 11:15 am "Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness and Pie." Rev. Morris W. Hudgins and the UNC Campus Ministry. The Community Church sponsors one of the most successful campus ministries in our UU Association. Marion Hirsch and Scott Provan provide the continuity as the group meets weekly through the year. Members of the Campus Ministry will join us in this annual service as they share their ideas and lead us in worship. Music: TBA

February 24, 2008 9:30 and 11:15 am "Our Covenant Experiences." Rev. Morris W. Hudgins and Covenant Group participants. For one year we have invited members and friends of the Community Church to join a Covenant Group, meet monthly, discuss religious topics, and participate in a service project together. This Sunday participants of these Covenant Groups will share in the services as part of their service project. Music: TBA

March 2, 2008 9:30 and 11:15am “Now is the Time.” Rev. Morris W. Hudgins and Frankie Price-Stern. This service is a time to renew connections with the Unitarian Universalist Association. In the fall the UUA carried out a campaign titled, “Now Is the Time; a Campaign to Grow Our Faith.” The inspiration for this theme came from W.E.B. Du Bois who said, “Now is the accepted time, not tomorrow, not some more convenient time. . .It is today that we fit ourselves for the greater usefulness of tomorrow.” Music: Opening Hymn: #108 My Life Flows On in Endless Song Musical Presentation: "Amani Utupe (Grant Us Peace, Give Us Courage)" by Patsy Ford Simms (Community Church Singers) Musical Meditation: "Now Is The Time" by Connye Florance & Jason Shelton (Community Church Singers) Congregational Response: Hymn #118 This Little Light of Mine Offertory: "Make Our Garden Grow" words by Richard Wilbur, music by Leonard Bernstein (Adult Choir; Jim Magaw, soloist)


 * NOW IS THE TIME

Words and Music: Connye Florance & Jason Shelton

Inspired by the words of W. E. B. DuBois

Now is the time for hearts to be open; no better time, this moment of grace. This is the day, we can’t wait for tomorrow, or someday: Now is the time.

Now is the time for planting and tending seeds borne of hope, commitment and faith. Cherish this day, and the power in knowing why we say: Now is the time.

Love is the lesson, and the legacy we know. Now is the season for the seeds of love to grow, and so… Now is the time for vision and courage, witness to love, to spirit and truth. No better day than the promise of this one, so we say: Now is the time.

(Repeat first verse)**

9:30 and 11:15am “Ministerial Exchange.” Rev. Barry Whittemore, minister of Outlaw’s Bridge Universalist Church in Seven Springs, North Carolina. In turn Rev. Hudgins will preach at Outlaw’s Bridge. Rev. Whittemore has a Ph.D. from Carnegie Melon University in history and is passionate about Unitarian Universalist history. You will not want to miss him! Music: Opening Hymn: #113 Where Is Our Holy Church? Musical Presentation: 9:30am: "No Need to Knock" by Sally K. Albrecht (CCBQ*) 11:15am: "What a Wonderful World" by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss (CCBQ*) Musical Meditation: 9:30am: "What a Wonderful World" by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss (CCBQ*) 11:15am: "Sure On This Shining Night" words by James Agee, music by Morten Lauridsen (Adult Choir) Congregational Response: Hymn #299 Make Channels for the Streams of Love Offertory: "Every Time I Feel the Spirit" Traditional (CCBQ*)
 * March 9, 2008
 * CCBQ is the "Community Church Barbershop Quartet," featuring Bob Merriam, Scott Provan, Jim Magaw and Stephen Chandler.

March 16, 2008 9:30 and 11:15am “Choral Festival Performance.” Rev. Morris W. Hudgins. Music will be the culmination of the 2008 Thomas Jefferson District Choral Festival. The combined choirs from 12 participating UU churches will be singing together in a mass choir, 150 strong. Come early to get a seat! Music: TBA

March 23, 2008 9:30, 11:00, and 11:15am “We Stand Our Holy Ground.” Rev. Morris W. Hudgins. The 9:30 service is at Memorial Rock (weather permitting). At 11:00 there will be a dedication of the Courtyard. The 11:15 service will be held in the Sanctuary. Music:

9:30am Service Opening Hymn: Hymn #38 Morning Has Broken Musical Presentation: "Presbyterian Guitar" by John Hartford (Danny Gotham) Musical Meditation: "Easter and the Sargasso Sea" by Leo Kottke (Danny Gotham) Congregational Response: #269 Lo, the Day of Days Is Here Offertory: "In Christ there is no East or West" by Alexander Reinagle; arr. by John Fahey (Danny Gotham) **

11:15am Service Prelude: "Easter Bonnet" by Irving Berlin, and "Peter Cottontail" music by Jack Rollins and lyrics by Steve Nelson (Children's Choir) Opening Hymn: Hymn #38 Morning Has Broken Musical Presentation: "Praise in Springtime" words by William Channing Gannett and music by Thomas Benjamin (Community Church Singers) Musical Meditation: "The Swan" by Cammille Saint-Saens (Dorothy Wright) Congregational Response: #269 Lo, the Day of Days Is Here Offertory: "Ain't It Good" from "Children of Eden" by Stephen Schwartz (Youth Choir) Benediction: "Amen" from "Messiah" by G. F. Handel (Adult Choir, with Al Zaranka, piano, and Dorothy Wright, cello)

March 30, 2008 9:30 and 11:15am Sermon: "On the Benefits of SInging" by Mary Thienes-Schunemann Music:“Hymn Sing.” Led by the Adult Choir. Come prepared to call out the names and numbers of your favorite hymns to share with the entire congregation

Opening Hymn: #36 When in Our Music

Musical Presentation:
 * 1) 21 For the Beauty of the Earth
 * 2) 166 Years Are Coming
 * 3) 100 I've Got Peace Like a River
 * 4) 208 Every Time I Feel the Spirit

Musical Meditation:
 * 1) 352 Find a Stillness
 * 2) 18 What Wondrous Love
 * 3) 199 Precious Lord, Take My Hand
 * 4) 205 Amazing Grace

Offertory: "Meditation on Breathing" (Adult Choir and Congregation) -Benediction: #116 I'm On My Way (verses 1, 4 and 5 only)

April 6, 2008 9:30 and 11:15am “Our Partners in Transylvania.” Rev. Ruth Gibson, a retired UU Minister of Religious Education, and Rev. Morris Hudgins will share their experiences with Unitarianism in Transylvania, Romania. Both have traveled in Transylvania extensively. Come to hear Transylvania stories and sing Hungarian music. The children will join us for part of this service. Music: Prelude: "Dona Nobis Pacem (Békét Kiván Minden Ember)" Traditional (Adult Choir) Opening Hymn: #??? Musical Presentation: "Székely Áldás (Székely Blessing)" Traditional Transylvanian, Music by Elizabeth Norton (Adult Choir) Musical Meditation: "Esti Dal (Spring Song)" by Zoltán Kodály (Adult Choir) Congregational Response: Hymn #??? Offertory: "Székely Himnusz" Traditional (Community Church Singers)

April 13, 2008 9:30 and 11:15am “Setting Sail.” Richard Perry. Oscar Wilde wrote, “A map of the world that does not include Utopia is not worth glancing at, for it leaves out the one country where Humanity is always landing. And when Humanity lands there, it looks out, and seeing a better country, sets sail.” Where does our congregation look out now? I will look back at our 1996 vision statement and anticipate where we might be headed on our next journey. Music: Opening Hymn: #166 Years Are Coming Musical Presentation: "People Get Ready" by Curtis Mayfield (Greg Hohn) Musical Meditation: "My Ship" words by Ira Gershwin, music by Kurt Weill (Greg Hohn) Congregational Response: Hymn #121 We'll Build a Land Offertory: "There's A Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon For New York" words by Dubose & Dorothy Hayward and Ira Gershwin, music by George Gershwin (Greg Hohn)

April 20, 2008 9:30 and 11:15am “Cults and Scientology.” Rev. Morris W. Hudgins. The subject of cults is controversial. Unitarian Universalism is considered a cult by some religions. How could this be so? What about Scientology? What are the essential characteristics to define a religion a cult? How do they apply to this religious organization? Music: Opening Hymn: #298 Wake, Now, My Senses Musical Presentation: "Geistliches Wiegenlied, Opus 91" (Sacred Lullaby) by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) -Bob Merriam, tenor; Kathryn Moss, Piano; Dorothy Wright, Cello Musical Meditation: "Christmas Oratorio, No. 5: Benedictus" by Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) -Bob, Kathryn and Dorothy Congregational Response: Hymn #23 Bring Many Names Offertory: "Oh Boundless, Boundless Evening, Opus. 45, No. 3" by Samuel Barber (1910-1981) -Bob, Kathryn and Dorothy

April 27, 2008 9:30 and 11:15am Candidating Week Begins. This week Maj- Britt Johnson, the Candidate the Ministerial Search Committee has selected, will lead our service. This is church members’ first opportunity to hear the candidate speak about leadership in the Community Church. Please plan to attend. For a look at Maj-Britt's Order of Service for April 27, [|click here]. Music: Prelude (after the sounding of the gong): "Habitat" by Bill Oliver (Children's Choir) Opening Hymn: #305 De Colores Musical Presentation: "I Am a Seed of Peace" words by Amgad Naguib and James Durst, music by James Durst (Youth Choir) Musical Meditation: "When You and I Were Young, Maggie" Traditional (Danny Gotham, guitar and vocals) Congregational Response: Hymn #182 O, the Beauty in a Life Offertory: "I Ain't Afraid" by Holly Near (Community Church Singers)

When You and I Were Young, Maggie I wandered today to the hill, Maggie, To sit and watch the scene below. There’s the creek and the rusty old mill, Maggie, Where we sat in all those years ago.

The green grove is gone from the hill, Maggie, Where first the spring’s new daisies sprung, And the old rusty mill now is still, Maggie, Since you and I were young.

They say I am feeble with age, Maggie, My steps are less sprightly than then. And my face is a well written page, Maggie, But time alone, it was the pen.

They say we are aged and grey, Maggie, As spray by the white breakers flung. But to me you're as fair as you were, Maggie, When you and I were young.

And now we are aged and grey, Maggie, The trials of life nearly done, Let us sing of the days that are gone, Maggie, When you and I were young.

May 4, 2008 10:30am Rev. Maj- Britt Johnson presiding. Immediately following the service is a Congregational Meeting to vote for our settled minister. Members and friends are welcome – only members may vote. Childcare provided with lunch for the children. Music: Prelude: "Let the Mystery Be" by Iris Dement (Folk by Four*, with Tony Galfano, mandolin, and Erich Lieth, piano) Opening Hymn: #298 Wake, Now, My Senses Musical Presentation: "Swimming to the Other Side" by Pat Humphries (Folk by Four*) Musical Meditation: "Silver Rain" Traditional (Folk by Four*, with Marya Ilgen-Lieth, flute) Congregational Response: Hymn #368 Now Let Us Sing Offertory: "Peace I Ask of Thee, O River" Traditional American, music by Gwyneth Walker (Adult Choir, with Al Zaranka, piano, Dorothy Wright, cello, and Merida, clarinet)


 * Folk by Four" is Jane Provan, Catherine Grodensky, Scott Provan and Jim Magaw

Music after the Service provided by Al Zaranka (piano), Dorothy Wright (cello) and Merida (clarinet) Sonata #1: Allegretto, Andante (C. P.E. Bach) Sonata #2: Allegro Molto (C. P.E. Bach)

May 11, 2008 9:30 and 11:15am “On the Variations of Our Love.” Rev. Morris W. Hudgins. In commemoration of Mother’s Day, we will explore the themes of love. If we are to know the essence of God, it must be in love between humans. There are many forms: love of a mother for her child, love between brothers and sisters, love between partners, and love we show for the earth and all its inhabitants. Music: Opening Hymn: #10 Immortal Love Musical Presentation: "A Song for Mama" by Babyface (Kate Shipman) Musical Meditation: "Burgundy Shoes" by Patty Griffin (Trish Galfano, vocals, with Tony Galfano and Danny Gotham) Congregational Response: Hymn #126 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing OR #131 Love Will Guide Us" Offertory: "A Child Is Born" by Thad Jones (Danny Gotham, guitar, and Glenn Mehrbach, piano) Benediction: "You Are My Sunshine" Louisiana state song, by former Governor Jimmie H. Davis and Charles Mitchell (Julia Perkins, guitar)

May 18, 2008 9:30 and 11:15am “Sources: A Unitarian Universalist Cantata" (2006) Words by Kendyl Gibbons, music by Jason Shelton. Glenn Mehrbach, conductor. The Adult Choir will be accompanied by an ensemble of eight strings, acoustic and electric bass, drums, percussion and piano in two performances of this work. Guest artist and professional storyteller Donna Washington will also perform. Music styles range from classical to Latin, Broadway, gospel, rock and rap. Each of the 7 movements highlights one or more of the sources of our faith.

May 25, 2008 9:30 and 11:15am “The Tear Cup.” Rev. Morris W. Hudgins. The Tear Cup is an old Jewish tradition and has great significance for humans. Some of us share our tears easily, others resist. What is the meaning of our tears? What do they mean for humans? Do we share them enough? Music: Opening Hymn: #6 Just as Long as I Have Breath Musical Presentation: "Appalachian Sunrise" by Joseph Martin (Al Zaranka, piano) Musical Meditation: "The Road Home" by Joseph Martin (Al Zaranka, piano) Congregational Response: Hymn #86 Blessed Spirit of My Life Offertory: "Morning Song (from Wyeth's Repository of Sacred Music, Part 2nd, 1813)" arranged by Joseph Martin (Al Zaranka, piano)

June 1, 2008 10:30am “Trusting the Common Good.” Volunteer Recognition Service. Rev. Morris W. Hudgins and Becky Waibel will join to thank this year’s volunteers and proclaim our trust in the common good of our community and the larger world. Music: Musical Presentation: "Yonder Come Day" arr. Tucker (The Interluudes*) Musical Meditation: "Shenandoah" American folk song, arr. Mary Goetze (The Interluudes*) Offertory: "Sto Mi e Milo" trad. Macedonian folk song (The Interluudes*)


 * The Interluudes are a singing group from the Eno River UU Fellowship, directed by Kevin Badanes. They are visiting us as part of a choir exchange between the congregations, which we initiated earlier in the year.

June 8, 2008 10:30am Annual Intergenerational Rising Up Service and Flower Communion.” Rev. Morris W. Hudgins and Marion Hirsch. We will honor our youth who are beginning life as young adults, as well as those transitioning to Middle School and High School. Bring a flower to share. A reception will follow the service.**