No. 14 Worship

Facilitator______________
Date___________________

Group Session Plan from UUCCA* - Rev. Calvin O. Dame

Chalice/Candle Lighting

Opening Words:

"Ancient as the home is the temple. Ancient as the workbench is the altar. Ancient as the soldier is the priest. Older than written language is spoken prayer; older than painting is the thought of a nameless one. Religion is first and last—the universal language of the human heart. Differing words describe the outward appearance of things; diverse symbols represent that which stands beyond and within. Yet each person’s hunger is the same, and heart communicates with heart. Ever the vision leads on with many gods or with one, with a holy land washed by ocean waters, or a holy land within the heart. In temperament we differ, yet we are dedicated to one august destiny; creeds divide us, but we share a common quest. Because we are human, we shall ever build our altars; because each has a holy yearning, we offer everywhere our prayers and anthems. For an eternal verity abides beneath diversities; we are children of one great love, united in our one eternal family."
W. Waldemar W. Argow-- Singing the Living Tradition #647

Check-in/Sharing

Topic:
This session is on the experience of worship. These are questions you might use:
What kinds of worship can you think of? (newsprint might be helpful)
What is worship for?
Share an experience of memorable or moving worship.
What makes worship meaningful for you?
How do you prepare yourself for worship

Select the topic and location for the next meeting

Check-out / Likes and Wishes

Closing Words:

"Take courage friends.
The way is often hard; the path is never clear
and the stakes are high.
Take courage.
For deep down, there is another truth.
You are not alone."
Wayne Arnason

* Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Augusta, Maine