Sept. 10, 2017 – “Weaving Resilient Community”

On Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, as we started the church year and resumed having two worship services – at 9 and 11 a.m. – Rev. Molly’s sermon addressed our worship theme for the year, “Weaving Resilient Community.” She explored questions including what are some of the characteristics of resilient community and wow do we build a church community and Columbia community that is courageous and committed in the work of love?

The photos below taken by Steve Scott are from the very well attended 11 a.m. worship service – more than 100 adults and some 30 children were in the Sanctuary at the beginning of the service.

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  • The prelude was "Three Preludes for Unaccompanied Flute: Andante" by Robert Muczynski, performed by Mary Hales.
  • President-Elect Barbara Rupp was the board welcomer.
  • Congregants filled the sanctuary physically and with their voices as they sang the opening hymn, "Gather the Spirit."
  • Children and adults came forward for the Sharing of Stones.
  • Children departed for their R.E. classes
  • Rachel and Brandon Renaud participated with their child in a Child Dedication Ceremony.
  • Worship Associate Rebecca Graves presented a reading, "Through the Mickle Woods" by Valiska Gregory.
  • The UU Choir, led by new Interim Music Director Marques Ruff, at left, sang a choral anthem, "Famine Song" by VIDA, arranged by Matthew Culloton.
  • Rev. Molly delivered her sermon, "Weaving Resilient Community."