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Rev. Meg Barnhouse
May 17, 2020
First UU Church of Austin
4700 Grover Ave., Austin, TX 78756
www.austinuu.org
The human brain has its ways to react to trauma, either one big one or an ongoing series of daily dramas. It makes us react differently, and understanding trauma might help us understand ourselves and one another a bit better.
Chalice Lighting
We light this chalice so that its flame may signify the spiritual strands of light that bind our hearts and souls with one another. Even while we must be physically apart, we bask in its warmth together.
Call to Worship
WE GATHER IN REVERENCE
Sophia Lyon FahsWe gather in reverence before the wonder of life-
The wonder of this moment
The wonder of being together, so close yet so apart-
Each hidden in our own secret chamber,
Each listening, each trying to speak-
Yet none fully understanding, none fully understood.
We gather in reverence before all intangible things-
That eyes see not, nor ears can detect-
That hands can never touch
that space cannot hold,
and time cannot measure.
Affirming Our Mission
Together we nourish souls, transform lives, and do justice to build the Beloved Community.
Meditation Reading
Rev. Fred Rogers
Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionalble can be more manageable. When we talk about our feelings they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know we are not alone.
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