November 9, 2025

Saving Gratitude

The 14th century mystic Meister Eckhart once said, "If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough".

We Unitarian Universalists aren't generally big on saving grace or salvation from hell at all, but what of the salve or healing can come from nurturing gratitude in our lives?

Program for children and youth: Programming for PreK - 5th grades is at 9:30 and 11 AM. Children begin in Sanctuary (main level) & go to lower level after candle lighting. Grades 6 and up meet at 6 PM.

Order of Service

Prelude: John O’Neill, pianist

Welcome: Misa Iwama, Director of Music Ministry
One Day Choir at 12:30pm

Opening Music: #128 For All That Is Our Life

Chalice Lighting: Rosemary Wright, Worship Associate

Time for All Ages: Harold and the Purple Crayon, Crockett Johnson read by Dana N. Moore and Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner

Candle Lighting: 9:30 , 11

Reading: There’s a Problem with Harold, Robin Tanner read by Rosemary Wright

Hymn #322, Thanks Be for These

Ritual of Gratitude

Testimony

Offertory Music: Grateful by May Erlewine

Homily: Saving Gratitude, Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner

Closing Music: #1064 Blue Boat Home

Benediction: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner

Postlude: John O’Neill, pianist