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Rev. Meg Barnhouse
January 3, 2021
First UU Church of Austin
4700 Grover Ave., Austin, TX 78756
www.austinuu.org
We are entering a new year and a new decade, many firsts. Bring your resentments, angers, sorrows, and hurts to the burning bowl, bathe them in the fire, and let us all experience the renewal that comes from letting go.
Chalice Lighting
This is the flame we hold in our hearts as we strive for justice for everyone. This is the light we shine upon systems of oppression until they are no more. This is the warmth that we share with one another as our struggle becomes our salvation.
Call to Worship
“He who binds to himself a joy
Does the winged life destroy;
But he who kisses the joy as it flies
Lives in eternity’s sun rise.”
-William Blake, Eternity“There ain’t no way you can hold onto something that wants to go, you understand? You can only love what you got while you got it.”
-Kate DiCamillo, Because of Winn-Dixie
Affirming Our Mission
Together we nourish souls, transform lives, and do justice to build the Beloved Community.
Learn more about Beloved Community at this link. – The King Center
Meditation Reading
“Some people believe that holding on and hanging in there are signs of great strength, however, there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to let go, and to do it.”
-Ann Landers“I finally found the good in goodbye.”
-Beonce Knowles
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