This generic service was written by Sofia, and updated on 2015-12-10.
- It’s easy to step forward and lead a generic service using this.
- If you do not have a notecard-reading HUD, ask Et for one.
Welcome to the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Second Life.
An Order of Service is available by saying “oos†in chat.
For visitors, a special welcome.
Turn on your music controls, please.
I’ll be playing some music during this service. I’ll try to warn you when I start the music.
If you are not familiar with Unitarian Universalism (“UU”), a single service is not enough
to experience the diversity of ideas and styles of interaction that we offer,
either here in SL or in RL. Please come again.
You might also wish to look at UUA.org. or consider joining the group
Unitarian Universalists of SL to receive regular announcements.
Also please check out , our web site.
We are always looking for members of our community who wish to get more involved.
If you would like to try your hand at leading a service, please contact
a member of the Leadership Group – their names are available in the notecard dispenser
in the welcome area.
Please join us after the service for coffee and conversation – a venerable UU tradition!
On Sundays at 5:00 pm SLT we watch the online Church of the Larger Fellowship service here at the UUtopia Sanctuary.
There are parcels available for rent in UUtopia. IM Zyzzy Zarf for info.
Anyone who wishes to become a voting member of this congregation should IM Sofia Freenote and she will send you a notecard that tells you how to join this congregation.
If anyone would like to join our Facebook page, IM Sofia Freenote with your email address and she will add you to the UUtopia group
We have a memorial hill behind us. You can light a candle if you wish.
Are there any other announcements?
** Lighting the Chalice **
We gather this hour as people of faith
With joys and sorrows, gifts and needs.
We light this beacon of hope,
Sign of our quest
For truth and meaning,
In celebration of the life we share together
– Christine Robinson
** Opening Words **
Come into this place of peace
And let its silence heal your spirit;
Come into this place of memory
And let its history warm our soul;
Come into this place of prophecy and power
And let its vision change your heart
– William F. Schulz
** Joys and Concerns **
Now let us prepare our hearts to receive the joys and concerns,
hopes and sorrows, fears and dreams of one another.
If there is something that has recently happened to you, happy or sad,
and you would like to share it with us, now is the time.
We invite you to share your joys and concerns in chat, when you are ready.
** Offering **
A freewill offering is a sacrament of a free Church.
This fellowship is supported by the voluntary generosity of all who join with us.
There is an offering plate in the pool in front of us.
Please be generous in support of this UU fellowship.
** Musical Interlude **
Please enable your music controls
** Discussion **
Try to focus on a topic that relates to the UU principles.
** Closing words and Extinguishing the Chalice **
We extinguish this flame but not the light of truth,
The warmth of community,
Or the fire of commitment.
These we carry in our hearts until
We are together again.
– Elizabeth Selle Jones
** Coffee Hour **