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Rev. Meg Barnhouse
October 24, 2021
First UU Church of Austin
4700 Grover Ave., Austin, TX 78756
www.austinuu.org
Our fourth principle talks about the free and responsible search for truth and meaning. What does it mean to be responsible about the truth? What happens when the truth is suppressed? How do you lovingly tell your own truth?
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
Marvelous Truth, confront us
at every turn,
in every guise, iron ball,
egg, dark horse, shadow,
cloud
of breath on the air,dwell
in our crowded hearts
our steaming bathrooms, kitchens full of
things to be done, the
ordinary streets.Thrust close your smile
that we know you, terrible joy.– Denise Levertov
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
When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it — always.
– Mahatma Gandhi
O star of truth now shining,
Thro’ clouds of doubt and fear,
I ask that ‘neath Thy guidance
My pathway may appear.
However long the journey,
How hard so e’er it be,
Though I be lone and weary,
Lead on, I’ll follow Thee.
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