next sunday, april 7 the rivers of grief and joy we are
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Next Sunday, April 7 – The Rivers of Grief and Joy – We are living in a time where our own individual losses may seem lost in the political losses of angry conversations, prejudices and questioning of inherent values. However, grief sits at the table with our joy, our song and our delights. Let's just invite hope to the table as well!
The Flowers this Morning are from Sallie Barringer in honor of her fellow Sound Board volunteers, who know that a good day for sound is when nobody knows it’s there.
Sunday Morning Volunteer Program (MVP) Team Five is handling the duties of greeting, ushering, providing coffee service and clean-up today. Team Five is led by Linda Miltner. She is joined by Bev Baker, Dot Christenson, Shannon Conrey, Cynthia Heinrich, Janet Schneider, Sandra Small, Martha Walker, Dave Wallace and Betsy Wones.
Sound Technician: Doug Rohrer
Assistive Listening Devices for people needing hearing enhancement are available at the rear of the sanctuary.
All are invited to write their Joys and Sorrows in the book at the back of the sanctuary.
First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati
536 Linton Street * Cincinnati, Ohio 45219 (513) 281-1564 * www.firstuu.com
Rev. Connie Simon, Minister [email protected]
First Unitarian Church
of Cincinnati
Happy Birthday, Johann
March 31, 2019 Rev. Connie Simon and Jera Cox, Music Director
Happy Birthday, Johann March 31, 2019 Rev. Connie Simon
Jera Cox, Director of Music Meredith Plummer, Director of Family Programming
Dick Waller, Worship Associate Guest Musicians: Paul and Rebecca Wallace,
Manami White, Violin; Heidi Yenney, Viola; Kat Aguiar, Cello
Gathering
Ingathering Music Two-Part Inventions #1 and #10 March from Anna Magdalene Notebook
Johann Sebastian Bach Welcoming and Announcements Prelude Sheep May Safely Graze from Cantata #208
Johann Sebastian Bach
Chalice Lighting and Call to Worship
Hymn #300 With Heart and Mind Words: Alice S. Carpenter, Music, Johann Hermann Schein.
Harmony by Johann Sebastian Bach
Story for All Ages
Story for All Ages Making Our Own Music
Sharing of Concerns Sharing of Joys and Sorrows Concerns of the Larger Community Meditation
Musical Reflection Air from Suite #3 in D Major
Johann Sebastian Bach
Receiving
Music Goldberg Variation, BWV 988 Johann Sebastian Bach
Sermon Baroque Unitarianism
Commitment Offering Offertory Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Johann Sebastian Bach
Returning
Hymn #414 As We Leave this Friendly Place Words: Vincent B. Silliman
Music: Johann Sebastian Bach adapted from Chorale 38 Extinguishing the Chalice We extinguish this flame, but not the light of truth, the warmth of community or the fire of commitment. These we carry in our hearts until we are together again.
Benediction Postlude Two-Part Inventions #4
Johann Sebastian Bach
ESPECIALLY FOR VISITORS
Welcome! We’re glad you’re here today. Stop by the Welcome Counter as you entered the building for a pre-stamped info card you can com-plete at home and mail back– or fill out a card if you have time this morning. We’ll send you our newsletter and information on what’s hap-pening at First Church.
Want to find out about Unitarian Universalism and First Church? Come to “Getting to Know YoUU,” an informal session with Rev. Connie April 28 after the service in the Fisher Room (just beyond the coffee). Get your questions answered and meet others searching for a church home. No RSVPs needed and childcare is provided. Ready to join First Church? If you’ve attended a Getting to Know YoUU ses-sion or have been a member of a UU church elsewhere and are interest-ed in joining First Church, please contact Carol Lloyd, 513.515.6891 or [email protected] next chance to join is during the service on May 19.
TODAY
Today in Sunday School the preschooler and kindergartner will learn that both boys and girls are capable. The first to third grade class will learn about Unitarian Beatrix Potter. The fourth and fifth graders will learn about the birth of Buddhism. Upstairs, the junior high youth will explore spiritual concepts through art and discussion and the senior high youth will explore ethics in everyday life.
Today’s Family Programming Volunteers: Brett Pipitone – VIP Monitor; Becky Algenio - Infant and Toddlers; Laura Pipitone - Prekin-dergarten and Kindergarten; Mimi Gingold and Coco Dean - First to Third grade; Jo Ellen and Sallie Barringer - Fourth and Fifth; Katie Campbell – Junior High; Joe Cambron - Senior High.
Today at 11:15 a.m. in the Ellen Hall Room - Please stay for the Soup Luncheon after our Bach Birthday Celebration. Eight First church cooks have made delicious soups, including vegan, that will be accompanied by crusty baguettes and fruit. Join First Church friends, newcomers and
visitors. Donations are gladly accepted for the luncheon. Bev Baker for Community Builders, [email protected].
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mon, April 1 (and every Monday), 11:30 a.m. – Meditation in the Sanctuary led by Fran Turner. Bring a brown bag (or your choice of container) and join the group afterwards in lunch and conversation.
Sat., April 6, 4 – 8 p.m. - Don't forget the Multigenerational Game Night! Potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Childcare available for infants and tod-dlers upon request. Please RSVP for childcare to Patty Kelly at [email protected] by Wednesday, April 3.
Sun., April 14, 11:30 – First Church HUUmanists - On April 14, John Carpenter will be discussing the book The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Droidge. The view that the brain was immutable once adulthood was reached is no longer acceptable. Doidge presents interest-ing case histories illustrating what is characterized as neuroplasticity—the ability of the brain to repair in adulthood. Neuroplasticity is at the core of cognitive behavioral approaches to problems of addiction. Dick Bozi-an will draw upon his experience with the program Smart Recovery whose core tenets depend on the recoverability of brain function altered by drugs. Richard C, (Dick) Bozian M.D., 513.521.2391, [email protected]
Sun., April 28, 11:15 a.m. - Please join us after church on Sunday April 28 in the Ellen Hall Room. Dr. Mark Mussman of the Homeless Coali-tion will be our speaker. He will tell us where things stand today for the vast numbers of homeless people in Cincinnati. He will bring with him a homeless individual who will tell us what it has been like to become a person without a home. Dr. Mark is the Education Director of the Coa-lition. He serves the student groups who come to Cincinnati to learn about the struggles people are having to find a home here. Sat., May 11 - Don’t miss the Women’s Retreat! It will be held at the beautiful, peaceful Transfiguration Spirituality Center in Glendale. Par-ticipants may choose to arrive Friday evening, and stay the night, and/or arrive Thursday evening for a 24-hour Silent Retreat. Registration begins April 7.
Wonder Questions
• What's your favorite type of Music? • If you were to make music right now, what
would it sound like? • Who do you think of, when you think
"great musician"?
Discerning Our Mission and Vision
You should have received an invitation to attend a mission and vision workshop at one of these times: Sat., April 13, 9 a.m. to noon - noon; or Sun., April 14, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; or Fri., April 26, 6-9 p.m. or Sat., April 27, 9 a.m.- noon. All will take place in the Ellen Hall Room, and food and drink will be provided. If you did not receive the invitation, you can RSVP for one of the times to Board President Dan Schnei-der at [email protected] or at 513-652-8966. Teens and adults are welcome to participate. Please let us know if you need childcare for younger children.
We will participate in hands-on interactive activities that will help us discern our values, mission and ends. The Board of Trustees will report our findings to you at the May 19 congre-gational meeting, and the process will continue beyond that meeting.