"Justice is the foremost virtue of the civilizing races. It subdues the barbarous nations, while injustice arouses the weakest." Jose Rizal, Philippine hero
“If you are thinking one year ahead, sow seed.
If you are thinking 10 years ahead, plant a tree. If you are thinking 100 years ahead, educate the people” – Earth Guardians
Welcome and Announcements: Julie Steinbach, Lay Leader
Chalice Lighting: Jackie Albay, Calapayan Partnership Sparkplug
May the open sea remind us of all the voyages done for family, love, culture, and community. May it remind us that we can transform the path by traveling with new intentions. We will change everything we touch, so let us touch things with holy grace and open hearts. Knowing that things we let change us for the better have been changed for the better.
- Rev. Tet Gallardo, President, UU Church of the Philippines
Speaking Our Covenant Together:
Love is the doctrine of this Congregation.
The quest of truth its sacrament, and service is its prayer.
To dwell together in peace,
to seek knowledge in freedom,
to serve the world in fellowship,
to the end that all souls shall grow in harmony with the divine,
thus do we covenant with each other.
Spirit of Life Hymn #123
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdnr4fNuR74
Time For All Ages: Toribio Quimada’s Quest to Read!
Read by Robert Tidwell, DLRE
https://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/journeys/session1/132144.shtml
Congregational Hymn: ”O the Beauty in a Life” – Words: Bishop Toribio Quimada
Music: Traditional Visayan (Filipino) folk tune
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96nfE4xqhP0
Joys and Concerns
Calapayan Families
Video Welcome to …
Sponsorship Update – Maria Wortham
Offering:
Offertory: Lily Popova, Music Director –
Filipino classical music
(name to be provided)
Introduction of Guest Speakers:
Phillippine Perspective: Sid & Rachel Silliman…
Closing Hymn: Maglipay Universalist – (Beloved Universalist!)
https://vimeo.com/15852011
Closing Words: by Doni Gino
I believe in the energy. The source of all creatures!
I believe in our limitless power. The mystery of being human.
I am hoping your guidance to discover my fears, doubts and joys.
That my fears becomes my strength, the darkness becomes my light.
My greatest failure becomes my greatest achievement.
Because as human beings, all things happen for a reason
which mold and strengthen our personality.
As my journey moves to the next level, you bless my mind and heart
To love and respect all existence in this world. Amen
Postlude - Sweet Potato Song -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHsbWHVxQQM
Postlude: Lily Popova
Zoom Fellowship Time
