Light the Chalice

In honor of  Black History month, what is the
truth behind some of those twisted tales in US history?

Music Debussy, Dr. Gratis ad Parnassum
Keyboard Amy Rosebush
Chalice Lighting Words by Jacquline Woodson, From Brown Girl Dreaming
Read by Stephen Downen
Message Reverend Amy Kindred
Song "One More Step" Words & Music by Joyce Poley (Located in Singing the Living Tradition, Copyright 1993 Unitarian Universalist Association)
Keyboard Amy Rosebush
Vocals Stephen Downen
Closing Words 8th Source - UUA , Read by Art Brosius
Audio Technician Art Brosius

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The Friendship Fellowship Family

  "Who we are and what we do increases love, justice and respect 
among ourselves and in the wider world."

It's amazing how we find one another in these stormy times. May we be a buoy, a life-saver to each other when the water churns.

Chalice Lighting Words by May Sarton, Read by Revrend Amy Kindred
Message Reverend Amy Kindred
Song "My Life Flows on in Endless Song"
Music: American folksong originally composed as a Christian hymn by American Baptist minister Robert Wadsworth Lowry and adopted by the Quakers
Lyrics: Carole A. Etzler with some possible adaptation by Pete Seeger (Located in Singing the Living Tradition, Unitarian Universalist Association, copyright 1993)
Vocals Stephen Downen, Gairl Hardesty, Lisa Harrington,  and Adam Byrn Tritt,
Guitar Stephen Downen
Closing Words  by Mary Oliver, Read by Art Brosius
Ukulele for Closing Credits was played by Adam Byrn Tritt
Soft vocals provided by Adam Byrn Tritt and Lisa Harrington
Keyboard Amy Rosebush
Audio Technician Art Brosius

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  "Who we are and what we do increases love, justice and respect 
among ourselves and in the wider world."

What is the symbolism for meandering the winding path toward centeredness?  What challenges have you overcome? What gifts are you noticing in the present moment?  What are your hopes and dreams for the future?

Music Excerpt of "Romance" Op.24, No.9 by Jean Sibelius
Keyboard Amy Rosebush
Chalice Lighting Words by Nietzche, Read by Adam Byrn Tritt
Message Reverend Amy Kindred
Song "We are Dancing Sarah's Circle," vs. 1, 4 & 5 
Music: African American Spiritual, c. 1750 - 1875 (To the tune of Jacob's Ladder)
Lyrics: Carole A. Etzler (Located in Singing the Living Tradition, Unitarian Universalist Association, copyright 1993)
Vocals Stephen Downen, Adam Byrn Tritt, Lisa Harrington
Guitar Stephen Downen
Closing Words  by the Reverend Amy Kindred, Read by Lisa Harrington
Audio Technician Art Brosius

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  "Who we are and what we do increases love, justice and respect 
among ourselves and in the wider world. "

For centuries, individuals have celebrated the return of daylight
in the middle of the winter season with song and merriment.

Chalice Lighting Words by the Reverend Amy Kindred
Read by Nellson Jacobs-Moore
 Song "Evening Breeze" Words and music of unknown origin,  reprinted from Circle of Song, copyright 1995 (Located in Singing the Journey, Unitarian Universalist Association, copyright 2005)
Keyboard Amy Rosebush
Vocals Stephen Downen and Nellson Jacobs-Moore
Message Reverend Amy Kindred
Audio Clip  Created and read by Piaf Azul. Included in this podcast with her permission.
Closing Words  by the Reverend Rebecca Parker, Read by Stephen Downen
Audio Technician Art Brosius

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  "Who we are and what we do increases love, justice and respect 
among ourselves and in the wider world. "

The winter holidays are upon us. What will it take to help us feel cheerful when life is full of challenges?

Music "Waltz in C-Sharp Minor" , Chopin
Keyboard Amy Rosebush
Chalice Lighting Words  by Orlando Brugnola, Read by Amy Rosebush
Message Reverend Amy Kindred
Song  "Mi Y'Malel-Who Can Retell"  Hebrew Folk Song (From Singing the Journey, Unitarian Universalist Association, 2005)
Voice  Nellson Jacobs-Moore
Keyboard Amy Rosebush
Closing Words  by Maria Mitchell, Read by Stephen Downen
Audio Technician Art Brosius

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"Who we are and what we do increases love, justice and respect 
among ourselves and in the wider world. "

What wisdom can an old story share with us today
and how do we prepare for change?

Chalice Lighting Words  Read by Amy Rosebush
Message Reverend Amy Kindred
Song"Light One Candle" Words and Music by Peter Yarrow, Arr. by Betty A. Wylder
Keyboard Amy Rosebush
Strings and Voice  Stephen Downen
Recorder Laura Petruska
Closing Words  by the Reverend Scott Taylor, Read by Reverend Amy Kindred
Audio Technician Art Brosius

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Who we are and what we do increases love, justice and respect 
among ourselves and in the wider world. 

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Deepak Chopra wrote, "Giving connects two people, the giver and the receiver, and this connection gives birth to a new sense of belonging."

Chalice Lighting Words by Emily Dickenson. Read by Art Brosius.
Music "We Are a Gentle Angry People" by Holly Near (Singing the Living Tradition, Copyright 1993, Unitarian Universalist Association)
Keyboard Amy Rosebush
Percussion and Voice  Stephen Downen
Message The Reverend Amy Kindred
Closing Words From Soul Matters Sharing Circles. Read by Linda Brosius.


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The Friendship Fellowship Family

People are familiar with all kinds of books such as: The Book of Mormon, The Book of Job, The Book of the Dead, The Book of Spells and more. In this episode, we'll explore the hypothetical Book of "A" on Agnosticism and Atheism.

Music "Nocturne in E-Flat" by Chopin
Keyboard Amy Rosebush
Chalice Lighting Words by Mo Tse, Read by Amy Rosebush
Message The Reverend Amy Kindred
Closing Words by Eusebius, Read by Stephen Downen

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Signed,
Gratitude Always

What is the origin story of a symbol of hope and perseverance, a chalice with flame? Find out more about the namesake of this podcast series.


Chalice Lighting Words  Parker Palmer, Read by Stephen Downen
Song "Freedom is Coming" Words and Music: South African, 20th Century ((From Singing the Journey, Copyright 2005, Unitarian Universalist Association)
Keyboard Amy Rosebush
Percussion and Voice Stephen Downen
Message by the Reverend Amy Kindred
Song "Rise Up, O Flame" Anonymously written words, Music by Christoph Praetorius,                  (From Singing the Living Tradition, Copyright 1993, Unitarian Universalist Association)
Voice Stephen Downen
Closing Words Prayer by 8th Century Buddhist Monk Shantideva,                                                    Read by Reverend Amy Kindred

Taoism teaches that the lesson of survival, of keeping one's integrity in a time of disorder, is to be like water revealing the power of transformation and persistence.

Chalice Lighting Words Excerpt of a Hindu prayer, Read by Amy Rosebush
Song "Nothing But Peace Is Enough" Words and music by Jim Scott (From Singing the Living Tradition, Unitarian Universalist Association, Copyright  1993)
Keyboard Amy Rosebush
Voice and Percussion Stephen Downen
Message The Reverend Amy Kindred
Song "Filled With Loving Kindness" (From Singing the Journey, Unitarian Universalist Association, 2005. Music by Ian W. Riddell )  Stephen Downen provides a contemporary arrangement of a traditional Buddhist chant
Keyboard Amy Rosebush
Voice  and Strings Stephen Downen
Closing Words The Lake Isle of Innisfree by William Butler Yeats,                                                       Read by Stephen Downen

*The story about the well digger is from Katha Sagar Ocean of Stories by Sarah Canover and Abhi Janamanchi, illustrated by Shanthi Chandrasekar