Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Redwood City
2124 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062
Our Reproductive Stories
June 19, 2022
Sistersong, the Women of Color Collective who originated the term Reproductive Justice defined it as “the human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we have in safe sustainable communities." Reproductive Justice especially the right and access to abortion has become a hugely divisive issues for our country with local access denied for many in our country. This Sunday we will hear our own reproductive stories from within this religious community as we reflect on this important topic. Worship Leader: Rev. Brian Ferguson Worship Associate: Chris DeCardy Musical Director: Dawn Reyen Pianist: Larry Chinn |
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Gathering of our Community PRELUDE: Larry Chinn, piano RINGING OF BELL: Chris DeCardy GATHERING MUSIC: “Sanctuary” Video of UUFRC Choir WELCOME: Chris DeCardy LIGHTING THE CHALICE: Rev. Brian Ferguson In these hard times, let us look first to the response of love. In the midst of challenge, may our chalice flame bear witness to the inherent worth and dignity of every human being. In the midst of uncertainty, may our chalice be a beacon of encouragement, that our values may guide our choices. Let us look first to the response of love. - Rev. Maureen Killoran HYMN: #348 “Guide My Feet Connecting within Our Community ANNOUNCEMENTS: Dick Edminster JOYS AND SORROWS: Rev. Brian Ferguson Deepening TODAY’S WORSHIP TOPIC: Rev. Brian Ferguson HYMN: #170 “We Are a Gentle Angry People” | REFLECTION: Chris DeCardy HYMN: #1008 “When Our Heart is in a Holy Place” OUR REPRODUCTIVE STORIES: Chris DeCardy, Rev. Brian & Jen Gill PRAYER: Rev. Brian Ferguson SPECIAL MUSIC: “I Am Willing” - Holly Near Performed by Jen Gill & Larry Chinn REFLECTION: “What is Reproductive Justice” Rev. Brian Ferguson OFFERING AND OFFERTORY: Chris DeCardy Our Share the Plate recipient today is Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity (urge.org) whose mission is to build power through a young people’s movement for reproductive justice by centering the leadership of people of color and low-income. To donate uufrc.org/community/giving “I Am Woman” - Helen Reddy & Ray Burton Performed by Bev Morgan & Larry Chinn Returning to Life in Service EXTINGUISHING THE FLAME: Rev. Brian Ferguson “We extinguish this flame, but not the light of truth, the warmth of community, or the fire of commitment. These we carry in our hearts until we are together again.” — Elizabeth Sëlle Jones HYMN: #168 “One More Step” CLOSING WORDS: Rev. Brian Ferguson POSTLUDE: Larry Chinn, piano |
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Welcome to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Redwood City
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Visitors: Visitors are always welcome to participate in UUFRC events and activities. During this time, some are being conducted virtually. To see what is happening, please check out our Facility Calendar on our website: https://www.uufrc.org/upcoming-events/calendar-of-events/. For more information about this liberal religious congregation, please request a call from our Connections Coordinator, learn more at: https://www.uufrc.org/connection/visiting-us/
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Thank you our hybrid service support team
We would like to give a very heartfelt THANK YOU to all the wonderful volunteers working on and off screen during today’s service. It definitely takes a dedicated and hard-working team to make the virtual service run as wonderful as they do.
Zoom Manager: | Elisabeth Rossi | Slide Production: | Gigi Casey |
Video Manager: | Bill Frank | Music Support: | Larry Chinn & Dawn Reyen |
Audio Manager: | Steve Hill | Announcements: | Dick Edminster |
Website Support: | Crystal Valdez-Chandra | Grounds Crew: | Sharon & Gregory Gee |
Video Production: | Larry Chinn | Center of Interest: | Nick & Nathan Kibre |
Vaccine Checkers & Greeters: | Jen Gill & Joyce Porter |
Vision Statement UUFRC
A community of spiritual growth, compassion, and justice
Mission Statement UUFRC
We are a welcoming and inclusive community of individuals of all ages who seek spiritual meaning, empower personal growth, build connections with our neighbors, act for justice, and inspire others to join us.
Our Principles in Brief
This congregation is part of the larger Unitarian Universalist Association. Together, we covenant to affirm and promote Seven Principles:
- The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
- Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations;
- Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
- A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
- The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
- The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
- Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
Staff and Board Contact Information
Minister: Rev. Brian Ferguson: ministeratuufrc@gmail.com, 650-365-1426
Interim Director of Youth and Family Programming: Lillian Svec: dyaf.uufrc@gmail.com
Connections Coordinator: Jen Gill: connecting@uufrc.org
Music Director: Dawn Reyen: musicdirector@uufrc.org
Office: Gigi Casey & Crystal Valdez-Chandra: office@uufrc.org, 650-365-6913
Bookkeeper: Cyndi Williamson: bookkeeper@uufrc.org
Board of Trustees: Chris Stovall, Rob Davis, Jeanne De Shazo, Dick Edminster, Peter Hartzell, Tovis Page, Polly Ragusa: board@uufrc.org, 650-508-7941