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Rev. Meg Barnhouse
August 23, 2020
First UU Church of Austin
4700 Grover Ave., Austin, TX 78756
www.austinuu.org
While we are approaching things differently with Chalice Circles, they still remain an integral part of our community and individual spiritual growth and development. Chalice Circles help us tell our stories. What happens and what do our stories say what happens? Let us explore the idea of story, courage, community, and connection through Chalice Circles.
Chalice Lighting
This is the flame we hold in our hearts as we strive for justice for everyone. This is the light we shine on systems of oppression until they are no more. This is the warmth we share with one another as our struggle becomes our salvation.
Call to Worship
FRAGILE THINGS: SHORT FICTION AND WONDERS
– Neil GaimanDo not lose hope.
What you seek will be found.
Trust ghosts.
Trust those who you have helped to help you in their turn.
Trust dreams.
Trust your heart.
Trust your story.
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
What hapens is of little significance compared to the stories we tell ourselves about what happened. Events matter little. Only stories of events affect us.
– Rabih Alameddine
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