Heritage UU Church

Celebrating Life
Creating Community
Seeking Justice

Sunday, November 4: “All Souls Sunday”

Rev. Bill Gupton.

In our annual All Souls Sunday service, we honor those loved ones who have passed from this life in the previous twelve months. If there is someone you wish to have lifted up in our service of remembrance this morning, please send an email to Rev. Bill Gupton including their name (as you would like to see it printed in the program), their birth and death years if you know them, and a digital photo of them for display if you have one. You are also invited to bring a small picture of a departed loved one to place on one of the altars that will be set up around the sanctuary. Our Choir will offer us special music this morning.

Today is the first morning of Standard Time. We hope that you were able to enjoy an extra hour’s sleep as your clocks “fell back” last night. Otherwise, at least you’ll get to church on time!

Worship Associate: Suzanne Horton.

2018.

Sunday, October 28: “Our Rubicon Moment”

Rev. Bill Gupton.

Our nation is at a critical juncture in its history. Two years ago, a shocking election signaled a seismic shift in America’s priorities. As a result of that watershed event, many of the principles Unitarian Universalists hold dear have come under unprecedented assault. Some are left wondering what our country has become. And what will it become? This current election has the power to either cement our cultural shift in a direction that is directly contrary to UU values – or turn the tide, as we turn away from hatred, division, xenophobia, misogyny… the list goes on. History will judge us by what happens in the next 10 days. This is our Rubicon moment.

Worship Associate: Teresa Robinson.

2018.

Sunday, October 21: “Going, Going . . . Green!”

Part of Edmund Hill Green Burial Ground in Glastonbury, UK.

Rev. Bill Gupton.

It has been nearly two years since our church Board created a new aspect of our congregational ministry to the world: Heritage Acres Memorial Sanctuary. Today our Senior Minister (and President of Heritage Acres), Rev. Bill Gupton, will update us on progress toward our goal of creating the Cincinnati area’s very first natural (“green”) burial sanctuary, where we can donate our bodies – to nature. His message will be supported by beautiful music from our church Choir. If the idea of “green burial” is new to you, this is the service to come to. If you’re already well-informed about the subject, or maybe even one of Heritage Acres’ founding members, this morning is the day to learn the latest about our project. You might even leave today with some new bling!

Worship Associate: Suzanne Horton.

2018.

Sunday, October 14: “Ten Things That Make Me Happy”

“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens . . . .”

Rev. Bill Gupton.

To turn on the news is to become discouraged. Though we fight for our beliefs and values, it too often feels as if we are making little headway. To renew our energies and lift our spirits, we can call on the things in our lives that make us happy. Rev. Bill will share a few of those, from his life, with us today. We will also enjoy music from some of our teenagers, and a special story from Feriel Feldman.

Worship Associate: Jenn Hester.

2018.

Sunday, October 7: “Gaia, Mother Earth, and the Oneness of Everything”

Jim Scott, UU Musician

Jim Scott.

This Sunday we welcome touring Unitarian Universalist musician Jim Scott to lead our service with a very special musical worship. This celebration of our planet features Jim’s original songs and readings, as well as his personal reflections on the idea that Mother Earth (“Gaia”) is one, single, living organism. Our spiritual response to this belief is very timely in these days when, as Jim says, “the spirit of life on Earth is in crisis.” Jim’s uplifting songs provide a wakeup call, leaving us with the inspiration to take the planet’s healing into our hands. Our own Heritage Church Choir will have the honor of singing with Jim (and for us) today.

Jim Scott is world-renowned for his work with the Paul Winter Consort, where he was co-composer of their celebrated “Missa Gaia (Earth Mass).” He has long been an activist for peace and the planet, is former co-chair of the UU Ministry for the Earth, wrote “The Earth and Spirit Songbook,” and helped to create the UUA’s Green Sanctuary program (of which Heritage is a proud participant).

Worship Associate: Bill Gupton.

2018.

Sunday, September 30: “In Other Words (Stuff I Wish I Had Said)”

Rev. Bill Gupton.

We can’t all be brilliant philosophers or wordsmiths. We can’t all come up with just the right thing to say. Besides, most of what is truly profound has already been said – by somebody. Today, Rev. Bill will have a little fun by sharing with us some of the things he wishes he had said – “in other words,” random ideas and thoughts, many of them to live by (and some of them simply to marvel at).

Worship Associate: Lou Kerr.

2018.

Sunday, September 23: “Vespers Service – Moments for Contemplation in Word, Song, and Silence”

Mimi Sinclair and Steph Tacy.

Vespers are quiet, reflective evening prayers that open our hearts, minds and spirits. Each month from September to May, a Vespers service is offered at Heritage UU Church in the evening. Today, we bring the Vespers service to our morning worship service. It will be a time to pause from our busy lives, feel the love of our community and re-energize ourselves through inspired readings, short meditative hymns and periods of reflective silence. And, our beloved Choir will sing music that will warm our inner spirits.

Worship Associate: Regina Pugh.

2018.

Sunday, September 16: “Forgiving and Forgiven”

Rev. Bill Gupton.

In the Jewish tradition, Yom Kippur, which occurs this week, marks a new beginning. But that renewal doesn’t come without seeking – and giving – forgiveness. The Day of Atonement is the most holy day of the Jewish calendar, partly because it calls believers back into right relationship, as we might say in our Heritage covenant, “with each other, and with God.” This morning we will talk about – and experience – atonement and forgiveness, together. With special music from Connie and Bob Booth. Today is also New Member Sunday; if you would like to join Heritage Church, please contact Rev. Bill Gupton.

Worship Associates: Suzanne Horton and Lou Kerr.

2018.

Sunday, September 9: “And Justice for All”

Rev. Bill Gupton.

As the debate over Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment to become the next Associate Justice on the Supreme Court heats up, and as we move within two months of a defining midterm election in the history of our democracy, our Senior Minister, Rev. Bill Gupton, will be joined by our wonderful HUUC Choir as he reflects on the concept of justice. The phrase “justice for all” is part of our national and cultural heritage, yet it remains – and has always been – an ideal, rather than a reality. Our Heritage Church motto indicates that one of our primary purposes, as a community of faith, is to join our efforts in order to “seek justice.” This morning, let us recommit ourselves to these worthy goals.

Worship Associate: Roger Miller.

2018.

Sunday, September 2: “Using the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool”

Tracy Jo Small.

This ancient pattern has been used for centuries to help connect more deeply with the divine. The labyrinth is a sacred pattern that has been rediscovered and can assist in finding peace, self-exploration and reflection. The labyrinth combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral into a pattern with a purpose. It is like a walking meditation. Heritage UU Church is fortunate to have a Chartres-style labyrinth in our own backyard. There will be a group labyrinth walk at the conclusion of the service.

Worship Associate: Chris Whittaker.

2018.

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