Order of Service
Sunday Service
Animal Blessing
August 14, 2022
Recognizing Indigenous Land Kelli McNeal
Entering #188 Come, Come, Whoever You Are
Greeting
Prelude “The Last Unicorn” Katy Oberle
by Jimmy Webb, an American songwriter
as performed by America, a folk-rock band
Bringing in the Light
Chalice Lighting
words by Susan Karlson
Time for All Ages
The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf
illustrated by Robert Lawson
Arc of Love “Sheltering Arms of Love” by Nancy Staff
Special Music “Holy Earth” written and performed by Katy Oberle
Video See What Happens When…
Special Music Jeremy Dunn, piano
“Love Like You” by Rebecca Sugar
Reflection All Creation’s Critters Rev. Dr. Marian Stewart
First UU Friends
“Bless the Beasts and the Children”
sung by Dr. Brandon Moss
Offering Share-the-Plate recipient:
Pro-Choice Ohio and Faith Choice Ohio
Offertory “Talk to the Animals” by Leslie Bricusse
English composer and songwriter
Caring Meditation Rev. Kathleen Fowler
Moment of Silence
Blessing of the Animals
Closing Words by Phyllis Hubbell
Closing Song
#1024 When the Spirit Says Do (adapted)
Extinguishing the Chalice
Closing Hymn
Postlude “If We Were Talking”
from The Book of Pooh by Brian Woodbury
American songwriter and TV composer
Before or after the service, you are welcome to light a candle or fill out a Joys and Sorrows form at the back of the sanctuary.
You are also invited to complete a Joys and Sorrows form or request a Caring Card on the First UU website, www.firstuucolumbus.org.