A Celebration of Dia de los Muertos

presented by SAGE UU’s Latine Caucus

November 1, 2026

The 2026 Dia De Los Muertos celebration hosted by SAGE-UU’s Latine Caucus is a uniquely UU take on the Mexican and Mexican-American spiritual tradition that invites loved ones who have passed away to come back to visit us, linger with us, and bless us with their presence. SAGE-UU honors the liminal space between life and death and the love that persists.

Sounding of the Bowl           Esperanza Flores Garza

Prelude            performed by Jaime Ramirez

Calling of the Four Directions           Esperanza Flores Garza

Welcome, Chalice Lighting, Covenant, & Greeting           familia Garza

Covenant           
Love is the doctrine of this church,
The quest of truth is its sacrament
And service is its prayer.
To dwell together in peace,
To seek knowledge in freedom,
To serve humanity in fellowship,
To the end that all souls shall grow into harmony with the divine,
Thus do we covenant with each other.

El amor es la doctrina de esta iglesia,
Su sacramento es la búsqueda de la verdad
Y su oración es el servicio.
Convivir en paz,
buscar sabiduría en libertad,
Dar a la humanidad nuestro servicio fraternal,
Para que todas las almas crezcan en armonía con la divinidad
Así pactamos el uno con el otro.

Land Acknowledgement & Service Theme      Ruth Bujanda-Moore

Opening Song and Candles      Muerte by Natalia Laforcade 
                                                                                  performed by Colectivo Calavera 
         Muerte is a song which thanks death for teaching us how valuable life is.

Reading              “A Good Habit”        written by MoonLuna Sanchez Brand

Anthem                Dios Nunca Muere by Jose Macedonio Alcalá
                                                                                  performed by Colectivo Calavera 
Dios Nunca Muere, the de facto anthem of the Mexican state of Oaxaca, reflects on the natural march of death and offers peace through faith in the eternal nature of God.

Story Wisdom              Américo Flores Danweber & Octavia Garza Danweber

Invitation to Generosity              David Feagins & Eggy Soto-Uribe

Offertory      La Vida es Un Carnaval by Victor Daniel
                                                                                  performed by Colectivo Calavera 
This iconic salsa made famous by Celia Cruz urges listeners to face life’s hardships with hope and resilience, and most importantly song, dance and a smile.

Sermon          MoonLuna Sanchez Brand

Closing Hymn     De Colores

Extinguishing the Chalice & Benediction           Ruth Bujanda-Moore

Postlude & Slide Show           Jaime Ramirez