Intersectionality and Faith

with Rev. Dr. Xolani Kacela 

September 22, 2024

Your many identities shape your spiritual journey in unique ways. We’ll explore how being young in today’s world deepens your UU faith and inspires you to create change. Come discover how your complex self fits into our diverse community and the bigger picture of making the world better.

Sounding of the Bowl – Rev. Xolani Kacela, Ph.D.                                               

Prelude – Jaime Ramirez                                                     

Welcome and Greeting Our Neighbors – Emilia Westney                          

Opening Words                                                                               

Chalice Lighting                                                                      

Covenant                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Opening Hymn – #86 Blessed Spirit of My Life                                          

Story Wisdom                                                                                 

Children’s Recessional                                                                  

Anthem – “Holy Now” by Peter Mayer, performed by UU Honest Sirens                                               

Candles of Life                                                                     

Music for Candle Lighting                                                  

Reading the Community Book of Life & Pastoral Meditation                                                                                                            

Reading – What Happened to You by Oprah Winfrey & Bruce D. Perry

New Members Recognition and Welcome – Claudia Glass & Membership Committee

Sermon – Intersectionality and Faith                                                                                            

Invitation to Generosity                                                     

Offertory Music – “Scarborough Fair” trad, performed by the FLUUTE Ensemble 

Closing Hymn – #6 Just as Long as I Have Breath

“Lyrics by Alicia S. Carpenter, © 1981; used with permission of the Estate    

Extinguishing the Chalice/Benediction                                                                                       

Postlude