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Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Katie Kandarian-Morris Here we have come into this sacred space— quieter now with our readiness Hushed voices, hoping, trusting for so many things: For connection, for communion For inspiration, for information For healing, for wholeness, For words, for music, For celebration and … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Martin Gienke As we sizzle in summer, fall into fall, then wither in winter – Now let us spring into spring! As the joy of each bud breaks forth, Let our hearts burst, With the warmth and radiance of renewal. New life, … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by David Usher Open your hearts to the wonder of worship. Open your minds to the eternal quest for meaning and truth. Open your eyes to the miracle of creation. Open your arms to the embrace of your fellow men and women. Open … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words from The Gospel of Matthew 22:34-40 When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. ‘Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?’ He said to him, ‘“You … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Stephanie Bisby Prayer is woven into the fabric of all things, so we gather, not to form a prayer, but to give space for our hearts to offer the prayers which form in us in every moment of our lives: when we … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words Each new morning by Penny Quest, from The Unitarian Life Each new morning, two choices are open to every one of us: The choice to live that day in the joyfulness of Love, Or in the darkness of Fear. Each new day, … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Alex Brianson (adapted) We gather today to share a particular kind of community – a community of faith in which each of us is free to quest for our own ways of being spiritual and religious. We gather today to think about … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words Aedh Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven by W.B. Yeats Had I the heavens’ embroidered cloths, Enwrought with golden and silver light. The blue and the dim and the dark cloths Of night and light and the half light, I would spread my … Read more
1 Sustainability Audits: the reports should be complete in the next few weeks. After which, the MUA will consider how it might best support the work of individual congregations – and will be open to requests from congregations. 2 MUA Annual General Meeting: will be taking place on Saturday 22nd March 2025, at Oat Street … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Linda Hart (adapted) We enter into this time and this place to join our hearts and minds together. What is it that we come here seeking? Many things, too many to mention them all. Yet, it is likely that some common longings … Read more