Ancestor Sunday

Revs. Tim Temerson & Leia Durland-Jones

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville

“The ancestors are not far away: they are very, very near us.”

John O’Donahue

All ages are invited to join in our annual observance of Ancestors’ Sunday.
Special music will be offered by guest musician, Adam Dyer.
Those attending worship in person are encouraged to bring a photo or remembrance of a loved one who has passed.
These items will be placed on our communal altar
during worship (and then returned to you after the service.)

Prelude    ​​​​Offered by Scott Deveaux

Welcome    ​​​​Rev. Leia ​

UUCville Board Member

Call to Worship ​​​Rev. Tim Temerson

Hymn                     ​​​Gather the Spirit Guest Vocalist Rev. Adam Dyer     

Chalice Lighting                             

Creating the Altar of Our Ancestors

Prayer of Blessing

Song ​​​​​Ancestor’s Calling

Centering and Sharing

Offertory                         Offered by Scott Deveaux​

Responsive Reading  “We Remember Them” Roland Gittelsohn​​​

Sermon                                     Rev. Tim Temerson

Calling Of Names

Closing Song              “Days of Wine and Roses” Guest Vocalist Rev. Adam Dyer”

Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing​​

Postlude ​​​​Offered by Scott Deveaux​