First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church
February 9, 2025
“Disability Justice”
February’s Worship Theme: Inclusion
Today’s Service Leaders
Minister: Pastor Rosemary Dodd
Lay Leader: Michael Gilson
Music Director: Denise Haskins
Share The Plate Organization for February: UU Mass Action
February’s charity is UU Mass Action, a statewide advocacy group mobilizing Unitarian Universalists in Massachusetts to confront oppression.
To donate, write a check to First Parish with “UU Mass Action” in the memo.
Order of Service
| Welcome and Announcements | |
| Prelude | “Maple Leaf Rag” by Scott Joplin Credit: Dario Ronchi’s YouTube Channel |
| Chalice Lighting | |
| Affirmation of Our Covenant | |
| Aspiration | |
| Opening Words | “Come One, Come All” by Ian W. Ridell |
| Opening Hymn | #346 “Come, Sing a Song With Me” Credit: Mike Menefee’s YouTube Channel |
| Story for All Ages | What Happened To You? by James Catchpole Credit: Ms. G’s Kindergarten YouTube Channel |
| Joys and Sorrows | Michael Gilson |
| Pastoral Prayer | |
| Musical Meditation | “Loosen Loosen” by Aly Halpert Credit: Aly Halpert’s YouTube Channel |
| Invitation to Generosity | |
| Offertory | “Dona Dona Dona” – Arthur Kevess and Teddi Schwartz (Sung by Joan Baez) Credit: Lyrics Meaning YouTube Channel |
| Reading | “Growing Bent” by Julia Watts Belser. From Soft Words for Hard Days: Enfleshed Disability Wisdom |
| Sermon | |
| Closing Hymn | #1014 “Answering the Call of Love” Credit: Foothills Unitarian Church YouTube Channel |
| Benediction | |
| Three-fold Amen | |
| Extinguishing The Chalice | |
| Postlude | “Wheelchair Waltz” by Johnny Crescendo Credit: Johnny Crescendo’s YouTube Channel |
This Week’s Calendar
Tuesday, February 11th: 5:30pm – Worship Committee Meeting
Sunday, February 16th: 10:30am – Worship with Pastor Rosemary: “Exploring Prayer: A UU Journey”
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that our church building sits on the traditional land of the Wampanoag and Massachusett people. May we keep the First Peoples of this land in our hearts and minds as we gather and worship on this sacred land.
Over-Ear Assisted listening devices are available—just ask an usher, or find a pair at the table in the back center aisle.
Our Staff and Lay Leadership
Minister: Pastor Rosemary Dodd – [email protected]
Office Hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays
Parish Committee President: Desiree Krebs – [email protected]
Music Director: Denise Haskins – [email protected] – 508-264-7617
Facilities Questions? Denise Haskins – [email protected]
Religious Education: Jenny Donahue – [email protected]
Office Administrator: Paul Meekin – [email protected] (508) 697-2525