As we mark the celebration of Juneteenth, today’s service will consider the ongoing struggle for black liberation and the critical role faith communities like UUCville must play in that struggle.

Prelude Scott DeVeaux

Welcome    Rev. Tim Temerson

Call to Worship             

Chalice Lighting

Hymn    #151 I Wish I Knew How Performed by Nina Simone

Centering and Sharing

Ritual of Joys and Sorrows

Musical Meditation

Video    “What is Juneteenth?” Annette Gordon-Reed

Offertory 

Offertory Music

Reading “Let America Be America Again” Langston Hughes    

Sermon  “From Emancipation to Liberation”

Closing Hymn   #149 Life Every Voice and Sing     

Benediction & Chalice Extinguishing

Postlude 

Those joining via Zoom are welcome to stay after the service until 12:30pm for online “Coffee Hour”.

Sharing Joys and Sorrows
If you would like to have a joy or sorrow shared aloud during the worship service, please complete this form by 9am Sunday morning.