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UU Hymn of the Week: “Rise Up O Flame”

Week of June 20, 2021.

Our hymn this week is #362, “Rise Up O Flame.” Performing this is Michael Tacy, Music Director of The Gathering at Northern Hills.

This is one of the short hymns in our the UU hymnal. Often used as an introductory or gathering hymn, the lyrics of this song goes along well with the common practice of using candles in our church services. This is often sung while the chalice is being lit at the beginning of services.

The words are from an anonymous source, and the melody is by Michael Praetorius, a German composer, organist, and music theorist.

The lyrics are simple but direct: “Rise up, O flame, by thy light glowing. Show to us beauty, vision, and joy.”

Since this hymn is so short, please listen to it first, then sing along with it. Then you may want to sing or listen to it over and over a few times as a form of meditation.

On YouTube: Rise Up O Flame.

Babes Ditch the Zoom and the Back Yard!

Wednesday, July 21, 2021, 7:00 p.m., at Heritage Church (but watch for possible changes).

As a result of the ever-changing HUUC COVID policies, the Babes with Books (or BWB, the Heritage’s women’s book club) will ditch the Zoom, ditch the masks (if fully vaccinated), and meet indoors in the Heritage Room for their July 21, 7-9 p.m. meeting. (Hallelujah! Here comes normality again! But keep an eye out for any possible changes.) The selected novel to discuss is set in Degas’ Paris. The Washington Post describes The Painted Girls, by Cathy Marie Buchanan, as “A captivating story of fate, tarnished ambition, and the ultimate triumph of sister-love.”

Our future reads and meeting dates currently consist of:

  • August 18 – The Water Dancer, by Ta-Nehisi Coates
  • September 15 – News of the World, by Paulette Jiles

All women, members or friends, are always invited to any BWB meeting – whether they have read the book or not. If you have questions, contact Barb Barnes at:

Spiritual and Social Support Group

Every Friday at 12 noon, via Zoom.

A new group is being offered for anyone interested in gathering on Zoom to connect and converse with others. This group is open to all Heritage members and friends. Hosted on Zoom by Heritage member Bernadene Zennie, the group will evolve as it meets. The intent is for the group to be cooperative, leaderless, discussion-oriented, and supportive—a group that encourages listening, acceptance, spiritual growth, and caring for one another.

If you wish to be included in the Zoom meeting, please email Bernadene at:

1/25/2021.

Singing In Sacred Circle

Second Tuesday of Each Month At 7:00 p.m.

Women Singing In Sacred Circle still meets the second Tuesday of every month via Zoom. Shelley leads the chants and we mute ourselves and sing along from home. It is surprisingly nourishing! SISC continues to be a source of deep friendship, support and healing for many women across the city. Watch the sisterhood email list for the zoom link or email:

Singing In Sacred Circle is a wonderful opportunity to share voice and spirit through song. While learning short, repetitive women-centered and earth-based songs/chants from a wide variety of traditions, all voices create an energy that is both empowering and healing. This opportunity is intended to allow women, regardless of singing experience, to share their voices in a noncompetitive, virtual safe space.

Shelley Graff, the facilitator, is a longtime teacher/healer/singer/songwriter who believes her sacred journey is guiding her to share the Singing In Sacred Circle experience with other women.

8/3/2020.

UU Hymn of the Week: Let’s sing together Heritage!

Les Tacy

Les Tacy, music director, is featuring a UU hymn each week. After a short story about the background of the hymn, Les plays and sings the hymn. We invite you to sing along, listen, and meditate.

For the current hymn, look for the “UU Hymn of the Week” entry on the Heritage UU Church homepage. For past hymns of the week, visit Les Tacy on YouTube by searching “Les Tacy UU Hymn of the Week”, or by requesting a list from Les at:

If you have a favorite hymn you would like to hear, email Les and he will schedule your hymn for a future week. You can email Les at:

Get Mindful This Midweek

You’ve heard about Midweek Mindfulness. Maybe now is the time to recommit to this powerful, transformative, very easy and quick spiritual practice. Set a recurring reminder on your phone for 12:30 each Wednesday. Then join others in the Heritage community (and literally around the world) in five minutes – just five minutes – of mindfulness. Take a break, right in the middle of your busy and stressful week, from 12:30-12:35 p.m. each Wednesday, to breathe. To rest. To meditate. To be. Stop and smell the roses. Look at the clouds passing overhead, or a flower in the grass (or on your desk). And know, as you are doing it, that many others are doing the same. Join them in mindfulness and spiritual connection.

August 2018.

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