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Rev. John Buehrens
September 25, 2022
First UU Church of Austin
4700 Grover Ave., Austin, TX 78756
www.austinuu.org
G.K. Chesterton once called America “the nation with the soul of a church.” Sadly, there is now a gaping in hole in our national soul. Our Consulting Minister for Leadership Transitions returns to our pulpit, to suggest both the depth of the problem and to suggest how a congregation like ours can be part of the remedy.
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
LITANY OF ATONEMENT
For remaining silent when a single voice would have made a difference.
We forgive ourselves and each other; we begin again in love.
For each time that our fears have made us rigid and inaccessible.
We forgive ourselves and each other; we begin again in love.
For each time that we have struck out in anger without just cause.
We forgive ourselves and each other; we begin again in love.
For each time that our greed has blinded us to the needs of others.
We forgive ourselves and each other; we begin again in love.
For the selfishness which sets us apart and alone.
We forgive ourselves and each other; we begin again in love.
For forgetting that we are all part of one family.
We forgive ourselves and each other; we begin again in love.
For those and for so many things big and small that make it seem we are separate.
We forgive ourselves and each other; we begin again in love.
Affirming Our Mission
Together we nourish souls, transform lives, and do justice to build the Beloved Community.
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