Rev. Bill Gupton

(10:30 a.m. live service)

We live in a time when – amazingly, and alarmingly – rights and freedoms in this country are being taken away. Americans are being stripped of their rights, sometimes slowly and subtly, sometimes painfully and very publicly. Elected officials and ideological judges are threatening our civil rights, our voting rights, our personal freedoms – even our right to assemble and peaceably protest. As people of faith, as a people whose very principles speak of freedom and the right of conscience, it is our moral obligation to resist this slide toward authoritarianism. (Worship Associate: Roger Miller.)

“UUA General Assembly Worship”

(12:30 p.m., livestream)

Stick around after this morning’s Heritage Church worship, or grab some lunch and come back, to watch the annual worship service from the Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly. Watch in the sanctuary with your HUUC friends, where we will be livestreaming that service – which is the largest annual gathering of UUs in the world – or watch at home. Learn more about this service here:
https://www.uua.org/ga/program/highlights/sunday-morning-worship

The worship service will be livestreamed on this web page: https://www.uua.org/ga/off-site/2022

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Worship Leaders: “A Gang of Us”

In our covenant we say “service is our prayer” yet ‘service’ can mean many different things. Even small acts mean a lot, and as a community we are even more powerful. Come learn, make connections, and leave feeling uplifted and empowered! (And, if you’re involved in a cause you’d like represented, please send a picture or logo and feel free to wear a t-shirt to the service!) Send picture or logo to:

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Rev. Bill Gupton

This morning, we bring back one of our most popular services from summers long ago. You are encouraged to wear a T-shirt to church today. But not just any T-shirt! Select a shirt (within the bounds of good taste and Universalist principles, of course) that says something about what you believe. About what matters to you. About your hopes and dreams, values and aspirations. We Unitarian Universalists are often accused of wearing our hearts on our sleeves. Today, wear yours on your chest. We’ll share, and talk about, what has special meaning to us. And, our Choir will treat us to some great music in their last performance before a well-deserved summer break.

Worship Associate: Bob Drake.

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Laci Lee Adams

Pentecost is often considered the birthday of the church – as people across their differences encountered the Spirit of God, each in their own way! Join us for this All Ages service in celebration of Pentecost, Pride month and expansive gender diversity. The service will explore the divinely embodied multiplicity and the power of change made manifest in Pentecost. Today’s service will be led by Laci Lee Adams, Director of Lifespan Faith Development. She would welcome collaborators and co-conspirators that might be interested in creating worship that centers and celebrates gender diversity and beauty.

Worship Associate: Lisa Prantl.

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Jennifer Ciolino and others

Are you looking for an adventure? We are going to experiment with some ideas on ways of worshipping that maybe aren’t “typical” for our services at Heritage! During this all-ages service, we will learn about the importance of Joy and reflect on how we can find it even while we continue to care deeply about suffering in our world. We will have some fun and maybe even go on a Joy Hunt, celebrating the season and each other. Come join us!

Worship Associate: Steph Tacy.

2022.

Rev. Bill Gupton

This week marks the 195th anniversary of the founding, and the first service, of First Universalist Society of Cincinnati – us! As our congregation’s bicentennial grows closer, we pause to recognize this particular milestone, to honor and reflect on our history, and to give thanks for the bonds of love and community that have woven generation after generation of Cincinnati Universalists together into one proud family of faith. Our Choir will be singing, offering us a look at changing musical selections over the generations, and we will welcome some ‘special guests’ from our past.

Worship Associate: Kathy Wade.

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Jaime Castle

This worship service is a follow-up to a service given on July 21, 2019, by Jaime Castle. That service examined one perspective on what it means to live a happy life. It was a return to the commonplace and explored human life experiences that seemingly are mundane but may be the key in realizing a life that’s good. It made us think about finding gratefulness for every day. Looking back now, in hindsight, the messaging of that day served as an almost warning. On this day, we reset. Come find rejuvenation down to the cellular level and rediscover wonder. Very special music will be featured!

Worship Associate: Shannon Murley

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Rev. Bill Gupton

This Mother’s Day morning we celebrate that most Unitarian Universalist of “high holy days” – our annual Flower Communion ceremony. Today’s service-for-all-ages will include the glory and beauty of flowers (both those you bring, and those we provide), the glory and beauty of music (from our Choir – plus a special lullaby medley), and the glory and beauty of community (not only in our sanctuary, but through the magic of Zoom). Celebrate with us! If you will be worshipping in person at church, please bring with you a fresh flower to share; everyone present will leave with a different flower. If you are not yet a member of Heritage Church but would like to become one, we are also planning a brief membership ceremony this morning. To learn more, contact Rev. Bill at

Worship Associate: Laci Lee Adams.

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Rev. Bill Gupton

This morning we will celebrate May Day. We will get a report from our recent “Reimagining Worship” retreat, and reflect on the ways worship is changing in our congregation, and in our culture.

Worship Associate: Lisa Prantl.

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Bill Lyon

Did you know that, starting in 1898 and lasting for nearly 70 years, our congregation worshiped in a beautiful cathedral we built in Walnut Hills? Why aren’t we there anymore? Come hear Bill Lyon tell the story, and how it relates to our broader discussion of race relations in Unitarian Universalism.

After the service, there will be a community conversation to share your thoughts with the UUA’s Article II Study Commission.

Worship Associate: Bob Lamb.

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