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A Word About These Recordings

These recordings are all recorded live during our services using two small, unobtrusive microphones hanging from the ceiling. We think these recordings are pretty good but for the full experience please visit us in person! We were established in 1826 in Nashua, New Hampshire. Our Internet home is uunashua.org.

Our minister is Rev. Allison Palm and our director of faith formation is Sadie Kahn-Green. Our pianist, organist, choir director, and music director are all Jared (Jed) Holland.

One part of many services is called Joys and Concerns. It is too personal to be posted, but here is a sample of the words and music that are said and sung, with the personal information removed: Joys and Concerns.

Services are shown below, most recent first. Using the 'select group' dropdown, you can view previous years one year at a time. For each service, the elements are listed generally as they appear in the printed Order of Service. Click the blue play button following an item to hear it.

We are now also doing live streaming of our services on Sundays at 10 am, then repeating them again at 3 pm and 7 pm that day. To listen to those on internet radio, go to our main website, at uunashua.org, look at "Sunday Service Live" at the top of the right column, then select "Click Here to Play" to start hearing the service.You may have to click the "start" button on your player 2 or 3 times depending on your exact hardware and software.



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CONTENTS: November, October, September, August, July, June, May, April, March, February, January, December

Recordings from the November 24, 2024 service.         
Date recorded: November 24, 2024
“You Get Proud By Practicing” Led by Rev. Allison Palm & Sadie Kahn-Greene Note: The audio on Firework dropped out for 40 seconds,I trimmed the silence and this is why there is a short bit of silence and when the song resumes it is later in the score.

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY

    Prelude - Jed Holland, Music Director 
    Ringing the Bell & Welcome - Rev. Allison Palm, Minister       

CENTERING
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting (Words by Gretchen Haley) - Tina Marshman & Savanna       
    Opening Hymn: We Gather Together (Words by Dorothy Caiger Senghas and Robert E. Senghas, Music by Adrian Valerius, Arr. by Edward Kremser)       

SHARING IN COMMUNITY
    Wonderbox Exclamation mark by Amy Krouse Rosenthal & Tom Lichtenheld - Sadie Kahn-Greene & Savanna       
    Anthem: Japanese Bowl (Words & Music: Peter Mayer) - Harry Purkhiser       
    Outreach Offering: UUA Disaster Relief - Cecile Bonvouloir       
    Response: From You I Receive (Words & Music: Joseph and Nathan Segal)       

    Caring Candles & Silent Reflection - Rev. Allison Palm & Sharon Machado 
    Response: Spirit of Life (Words & Music by Carolyn McDade)       

GOING DEEPER
    Words for Reflection: You Get Proud by Practicing by Laura Hershey - Tina, Abigail, Charlotte, Anna       
    Anthem: Firework (words & music: Katy Perry, Mikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Sandy Wilhelm & Ester Dean) - UU Nashua Choir       
    Homily - Rev. Allison Palm       
    Affirmation Practice - Rev. Allison       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Closing Hymn: Sanctuary (words: Dave Ruffin; arr. Mark David Buckles)       
    Benediction - Rev. Allison Palm       
    Song for Parting and Postlude: Peace & Joy (words & music: Kathy Grossman) - Jed Holland, Music Director       

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Recordings from the November 17, 2024 service         
Date recorded: November 17, 2024
“Spiritual Practices for Everyone” Led by Rev. Allison Palm & Erin Scott

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Ringing the Bell & Welcome - Erin Scott, Ministerial Intern       

CENTERING
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting (Words By Catherine Callahan) - Julia Firmbach & Abigail       
    Opening Hymn: We Gather Together       

SHARING IN COMMUNITY
    Wonderbox Prayer Beads Wonder Story (Written by Sadie Kahn-Greene Nov. 2019) - Sadie Kahn-Greene & Laurel       
    Congregational Song: As You Go (words & music: Kathleen Tracey)       
    Outreach Offering: UUA Disaster Relief - Emma Rearick       
    Responsd: "From You I Receive"       
    Anthem: Nada Brahma (The World is Sound) (words and music by Brian Tate) - UU Nashua Choir       
    Spirit of Life       

GOING DEEPER
    Words for Reflection Excerpts from The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh - Julia Firmbach       
    Reflection - Erin Scott       
    Anthem: Why We Sing (words & music: Greg Gilpin)- Music Team       
    Reflection - Julia Firmbach       
    Reflection - Rev. Allison       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Closing Hymn: Blessed Spirit of My Life (words & music: Shelley Jackson Denham)       
    Benediction - Erin Scott       
    Song for Parting: Peace & Joy (words & music: Kathy Grossman)       
    Postlude - Jed Holland, Music Director       

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Recordings from the November 10, 2024 service         
Date recorded: November 10, 2024
Today's service is Practice Loving Anyway, and is led by Rev Allison Palm, with support from ministerial intern Erin Scott, Music Director Jed Holland, and worship associate Sam Murray. Make sure to listen to today's wonderful music too!

Gathering the Community
    Welcome - Rev Allison Palm       

Centering
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting - Sam Murray & Lukas       
    Opening Hymn: We Gather Together (Dorothy Caiger Senghas, Robert E. Senghas, Adrian Valerius, Edward Kremser)       

Sharing in Community
    Wonderbox - Rev Allison & Lukas and Congregational Song: As You Go (words & music: Kathleen Tracey)       
    Outreach Offering: UUA Disaster Relief - Paul Cardone and Response: From You I Receive (Joseph & Nathen Segal)       
    Anthem: Breaths (music: Ysaye M. Barnwell; words: Birago Diop) - UU Nashua Choir       
    Spirit of Life (Carolyn McDade)       

Going Deeper
    Words for Reflection Because by Rosemary Wahtola Trommer - Sam Murray       
    Anthem: Plowshare Prayer (words & music: Spencer LaJoye) - Brenna Woods       
    Sermon - Rev Allison       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Hymn: I Know I Can       
    Benediction - Rev Allison       
    Song for Parting: Peace & Joy (words & music: Kathy Grossman) and Postlude - Jed       

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Recordings from the October 27, 2024 service.         
Date recorded: October 27, 2024
“From the Heart, Who Am I? An All Ages Service” Led by Rev. Allison Palm & Sadie Kahn-Greene

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Prelude: Concerto in A Major for Oboe dAmore, BWV 1055, by J. S. Bach First movement (Allegro moderato) - Jed Holland, Music Director, Corey Sweeney, Oboe       
    Ringing the Bell & Welcome: Rev. Allison Palm       

CENTERING
    Opening Words and Chalice Lighting: : words by Sarah Ruth Wekoye Davis - Sam Murray & Olympia       
    Opening Hymn: Theres a River Flowin in My Soul - Words and Music: Rose Sanders, Arr. Kenny Smith       

SHARING IN COMMUNITY
    Outreach Offering: Childrens Law Center of NH - Cecile Bonvouloir       
    Response: From You I Receive; words & music: Joseph & Nathan Segal       
    Wonderbox: Adapted from The Most Beautiful Heart which was adapted by Jessica Zimmer from The Perfect Heart Parable; Rev. Allison Palm, Sam Murray, Olympia & Friends       
    Anthem: Corner of the Sky (words & music: Stephen Schwartz; arr.: Teena Chinn); UU Nashua Choir       
    Wonderbox Part II: Sam Murray, Olympia & Friends       
    Response to Joys and Concerns: Spirit of Life by Carolyn McDade       

GOING DEEPER
    From the Heart, Who Am I Meditation: Becoming (words & music by Mary Grigolia); Sadie Kahn-Greene       
    Anthem: Concerto in A Major for Oboe dAmore, BWV 1055, by J. S. Bach Second movement (Larghetto); Corey Sweeney, Oboe Jed Holland, Piano Accompaniment       
    From the Heart, Who Are We: Rev. Allison Palm       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Hymn: Come Sing A Song With Me (words and music: Carolyn McDade)       
    Benediction: Erin Scott       
    Song for Parting: Peace & Joy (words & music: Kathy Grossman), Postlude Jed Holland, Music Director       

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Recordings from the October 20, 2024 service         
Date recorded: October 20, 2024
Today's service is entitled “We Are the Breath of Our Ancestors” led by Dick Widhu, Esin Sparrow, Julia Firmbach, and Tina Marshman with support from music director Jed Holland. Please note, that the first few minutes of service were not recorded. For the most complete experience, please join us in person!

Gathering the Community

Centering
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting (Words by Reverend Sarah Lammert) - Dick Widhu       
    Opening Hymn: There's a River Flowin' in My Soul; words & music: Rose Sanders - Hymn #1007       

Sharing in Community
    Wonderbox: The Keeping Quilt, by Patricia Polacco - Julia Firmbach       
    Congregational Song: As You Go by Kathleen Tracy       
    Outreach Offering: Children's Law Center of NH - Lindsey Hedrick       
    Response: From You I Receive; words & music: Joseph & Nathan Segal       
    Intro to Anthem - Jed Holland       
    Anthem: Linden Lea; words & music: Ralph Vaughan Williams - UU Nashua Choir       
    Response to Joys and Concerns: Spirit of Life by Carolyn McDade       

Going Deeper
    History & Authenticity - Dick Widhu       
    Reflection - Tina Marshman       
    Anthem: Who I Am as performed by Jessica Andrews; words & music: Brett James & Troy Verges - Anne Smith       
    Reflection - Esin Sparrow       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Hymn: We Are...; words & music: Ysaye M. Barnwell - Hymn #1051       
    Benediction (Words by Reverend Kim Wildszewski) - Dick Widhu       
    Song for Parting: Peace & Joy; words & music: Kathy Grossman       
    Postlude - Jed Holland, Music Director       

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Recordings from the October 13, 2024 service.         
Date recorded: October 13, 2024
Today's service is "This Is Me: A Coming Out Day Service" and is led by Rev Allison Palm and the Welcoming Congregation Team, with support from Music Director Jed Holland and Faith Formation Director Sadie Kahn-Greene.

Gathering the Community
    Welcome - Rev. Allison Palm       

Centering
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting Words by Lori Gorgas Hlaban - Brian Ibsen-Johnson & Teddy       
    Opening Hymn: Theres a River Flowin in My Soul       

Sharing in Community
    Wonderbox and As You Go (words & music: Kathleen Tracey) = Sadie Kahn-Greene       
    Outreach Offering: Childrens Law Center of NH and From You I Receive - Paul Cardone       
    Anthem: This is Me (words & music: Benj Pasek & Justin Paul; arr.: Mac Huff) - UU Nashua Choir       
    Spirit of Life       

Going Deeper
    Reflection - Brian Ibsen-Johnson       
    Reflection - Sharon Machado       
    Anthem: I Am What I Am (from La Cage aux Folles; words & music: Jerry Herman) - Vengerflutta Smith       
    Reflection - Brenna Woods       
    Craving Brave Space - Rev. Allison Palm       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Hymn: How Could Anyone       
    Benediction - Sean Chadwick       
    Song for Parting: Peace & Joy (words & music: Kathy Grossman)       
    Postlude - Jed Holland, Music Director       

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Recordings from the October 6, 2024 service         
Date recorded: October 6, 2024
“Uncovering the Masterpiece” Led by Erin Scott, Ministerial Intern

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Ringing the Bell & Welcome - Erin Scott, Ministerial Intern       

CENTERING
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting: "On Turning" by Jack Riemer - Robin Trudel       
    Opening Hymn: "Theres a River Flowin in My Soul" #1007       

SHARING IN COMMUNITY
    Evolving Covenant of Right Relationship       
    Anthem: "Never One Thing" (words & music: May Erlewine; arr.:Corie Brown) - UU Nashua Choir       
    Outreach Offering: Childrens Law Center of NH - Karen Murray & Lori Wolford, Exec. Dir. of Childrens Law Center of NH       
    Response: "From You I Receive" #402       
    "Spirit of Life" #402       
    Anthem: "Reflection" (from Mulan); music: Mathew Wilder; words: David Zippel) - Kathleen Griffis       

GOING DEEPER
    Reading: An excerpt from Dr. Brene Browns book, "Daring Greatly" - Robin Trudel       
    Sermon - Erin Scott       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Closing Hymn: "We Are" #1051       
    Benediction - Erin Scott       
    Song for Parting: "Peace & Joy" (words & music: Kathy Grossman) into postlude by Jed Holland       

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Recordings from the September 29, 2024 service         
Date recorded: September 29, 2024
The UU Climate Justice Revival, “Reimagine Together: From an Extractive Age to a New Era” is a project of the UU Climate Justice Coalition and Friends with financial support from Revival Sponsors. The Revival builds on decades of faithful and visionary UU climate and environmental leadership and is designed to encourage collaboration amongst congregational teams and break down silos. Together, we can move past systems and cultures of extraction to usher in a new era with love and justice at the center of our climate actions. Many UU congregations held their versions of this service simultaneously from around the world.

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Ringing the bell and opening music: "Hope in Us" (words & music: Joshua Long) - led by Marissa Volpe       
    Opening Hymn: "Welcome In" (words & music: Lucy Holstedt)       
    Welcome and Greeting - Rev. Allison Palm       

CENTERING
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting (words by Rev. Megan Foley) - Dick Widhu and Laurel G.       

SHARING IN COMMUNITY
    Window of Opportunity update - Lindsey Hedrick       
    Wonderbox: "What Do You Do With a Problem?" By Kobi Yamad - Sadie Kahn-Greene and Lucas F.       
    Hymn: "Blue Boat Home" #1064       
    Outreach Offering: Meals on Wheels - Emma Rearick       
    Response: "From You I Receive" #402       
    "Spirit of Life" #123       

GOING DEEPER
    Prayers of the People and Planet - Rev. Allison Palm, Sadie Kahn-Greene & Dick Widhu       
    Anthem: "Part of It" (words & music: Lea Morris & Adam Podd) - led by the UU Nashua Choir       
    Words for Reflection By Rev. Dr. Omega Burckhardt - Rev. Allison Palm       
    "Nourishment for the Long Haul" adapted from "For Nourishing Justice Makers" by Revs. Aisha Ansano & Emily Conger - Rev. Allison Palm       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Closing Song: "We Will Rise" (words & music: Clif Hardin) - Led by the UU Nashua Choir       
    Benediction: words by Rev. Peggy Clarke - Dick Widhu       
    Song for Parting: "Peace & Joy" (words & music: Kathy Grossman)       

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Recordings from the September 22, 2024 service.         
Date recorded: September 22, 2024
Today's service is entitled “Finding Home” Led by Rev. Allison Palm with support from music director Jed Holland, and worship associate Brenna Woods. There is no audio until halfway through the welcoming. Sorry! We also apologize for the quality of these recordings. For the best sound quality, please join us in person!

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Welcome: Rev. Allison Palm       

CENTERING
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting: Brenna Woods (Words by Kimberlee Anne Tomczak Carlson)       
    Opening Hymn: Welcome In (words & music: Lucy Holstedt)       

SHARING IN COMMUNITY
    Window of Opportunity Update: Robin Trudel       
    Wonderbox: The Memory Table by Jessica York & Christy Olson - Sadie Kahn-Greene & Friend       
    Outreach Offering: Meals on Wheels - Cecile Bonvouloir       
    Response: From You I Receive (words & music: Joseph & Nathan Segal)       
    Anthem: Love, Come Take Me Home - UU Nashua Choir (music: Clif Hardin; words: Jan Elicker)       
    Response: Spirit of Life (words & music: Carolyn McDade)       

Going Deeper
    Words for Reflection Saying Goodbye to a Home and Grieving Lost Places - Brenna Woods (by Eleanor Haley)       
    Anthem: Heaven When Were Home (words & music: The Wailin Jennys) -Anne Smith, Kathleen Griffis & Brenna Woods       
    Sermon: Rev. Allison Palm       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Closing Hymn: Oh River (words & music: MaMuse)       
    Song for Parting: Peace & Joy (words & music: Kathy Grossman), Postlude Jed Holland, Music Director       

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Recordings from the September 15, 2024 service.         
Date recorded: September 15, 2024
Today's service is entitled "UU the Vote" led by Reverend Allison Palm with support from music director Jed Holland, and worship associate Maurice Grant. There is no audio until the chalice lighting, so no prelude or welcoming. Sorry!

Gathering in the Community (sorry, no audio)

Centering
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting - Maurice Grant (Words by Marianne Hachten Cotter)       
    Opening Hymn: Welcome In (words & music: Lucy Holstedt)       

Sharing in Community
    Window of Opportunity Update - Burns Fisher       
    Wonderbox - Sadie Kahn-Greene & Friend (Congregational Song: As You Go; words & music: Kathleen Tracey)       
    Anthem: I Am But a Small Voice - UU Nashua Choir (music: Roger Whittaker; arr.: John Coates Jr.; words: Odina E. Batnag)       
    Outreach Offering: Meals on Wheels - Amanda Banner (Response: From You I Receive; words & music: Joseph & Nathan Segal)       
    Spirit of Life (words & music: Carolyn McDade)       

Going Deeper
    Words for Reflection: We Hold Hope Close - Maurice Grant (by Rev. Julian Jamaica Soto)       
    Sermon - Reverend Allison       
    Anthem: Which Way, America? (words & music: David B. Allen) - UU Nashua Choir        
    Call to Action - Erin Scott       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Hymn: The Tide Is Rising (words & music: Shoshana Friedman)       
    Benediction - Reverend Allison       
    Song for Parting: Peace & Joy (words & music: Kathy Grossman)       
    Postlude - Jed Holland, Music Director       

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Recordings from the September 8, 2024 service         
Date recorded: September 8, 2024
Today's service is our Water Communion Service. It is led by Rev. Allison Palm, Sadie Kahn-Greene and Erin Scott, with support from Music Director Jed Holland. Today's service is our first in our new temporary home in the Sylvia Trottier Hall at Rivier University, until our building renovations are complete. We apologize for the quality of these recordings. We are still learning the sound system, and there are also parts that did not get recorded. For the best sound quality, please join us in person!
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting Words by Rev. Molly Housh Gordon - Erin Scott       

Sharing in Community
    Wonder Story Part I: Noelle and the Really Big Boat by Christian Schmidt - Sadie Kahn-Greene, Andrew Griffis & Friends       
    Outreach Offering: Meals on Wheels - Lindsey Hedrick       
    Wonder Story Part II - Sadie       
    Anthem: Welcome Welcome (words & music: Clif Hardin) - UU Nashua Choir       
    Spirit of Life       
    Wonder Story Part III        

Going Deeper
    Water Communion - Rev. Allison Palm & Erin Scott       
    Blessing Our Temporary Home Adapted from words by Jennifer Stokes - Rev.Window Allison Palm, Erin Scott & Sadie Kahn-Greene       
    Anthem: Home (words & music: Drew Pearson & Greg Holden; as performed by Phillip Phillips) - Kathy Grossman       
    Our Window of Opportunity - Lindsey Hedrick, President & Emma Rearick, Treasurer       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Hymn: Blue Boat Home       
    Benediction - Rev Allison       
    Song for Parting: Peace & Joy (words & music: Kathy Grossman)       

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Recordings from the September 1, 2024 service.         
Date recorded: September 1, 2024
Today's service is “The Logic of Faith”, led by Erin Scott, our Ministerial Intern. This is our last summer service this year, and our last service held in Temple Beth Abraham.

Gathering the Community
    Welcome - Julia Firmbach       

Centering
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting Holding It All by Barbara Pescan - Erin Scott       
    Opening Hymn: Gathered Here       

Sharing in Community
    Outreach Offering: Meals on Wheels - Julia Firmbach       

Going Deeper
    Reading: Letter To Our Better Angels by Sean Parker Dennison - Erin Scott       
    Reading: Letter From Our Better Angels by Sean Parker Dennison - Julia Firmbach       
    Congregational Hymn: Guide My Feet (third verse adapted)       
    Sermon - Erin Scott       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Hymn: I Know This Rose Will Open       
    Benediction - Erin Scott       
    Song for Parting: Peace & Joy (words & music: Kathy Grossman)       
    Postlude - Jed Holland, Music Director       

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Recordings from the August 25, 2024 service.         
Date recorded: August 25, 2024
“Glamping UU Style” Led by congregation member Vengerflutta Smith with support from Music Director Jed Holland and worship associate Sonrisa O’Toole.

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Ringing the Bell & Welcome - Sonrisa OToole       

CENTERING
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting - Vengerflutta Smith (words by: Esther Hurlburt)       
    Opening Song: Love Boat Theme (music & words: Paul Williams & Charlie Fox)       

SHARING IN COMMUNITY
    Outreach Offering: Community Hospice House Gardens - Sonrisa OToole       
    Response: From You I Receive (words & music: Joseph & Nathan Segal)       
    Wonderbox - Vengerflutta Smith       
    Response: Spirit of Life (words & music: Carolyn McDade)       

GOING DEEPER
    Words for Reflection - Sonrisa OToole       
    Anthem: All You Need is Love (words & music: John Lennon & Paul McCartney)       
    Sermon: Glamping UU Style - Vengerflutta Smith       
    A Handy Guide to the Values of Unitarian Universalism By Emily C. Jones       
    Glamp-fire Chat       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Closing Song: What the World Needs Now (words & music: Burt Bacharach & Hal David)       
    Benediction: Vengerflutta Smith (words by Sydney K Wilde)       
    Song for Parting: Peace & Joy (words & music: Kathy Grossman) and Postlude - Jed Holland, Music Director       

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Recordings from the August 18, 2024 service.         
Date recorded: August 18, 2024
Today's service is "Powered by Love: A Backpack Blessing Service" led by Sadie Kahn-Greene with support from Reverend Allison Palm and Music Director Jed Holland. Audio quality is dicey with frequent cut-outs.

Gathering the Community
    Prelude snippet and Ringing the Bell & Welcome - Reverend Allison Palm       

Centering
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting - Sadie Kahn-Greene & Julian       

Sharing in Community
    Wonderbox - Sadie Kahn-Greene & Friends       
    Congregational Song: You've Got a Friend (words & music: Carole King)       
    Outreach Offering: Community Hospice House Gardens - Reverend Allison       
    Spirit of Life (words & music: Carolyn McDade)       

Going Deeper
    Backpack Blessing - Rev. Allison Palm & Sadie Kahn-Greene       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Hymn - #131 Love Will Guide Us (words: Sally Rogers; music: Traditional, arr. by Betty A Wylder)       
    Benediction - Sadie Kahn-Greene       
    Song for Parting: Peace & Joy (words & music: Kathy Grossman)       
    Postlude - Jed Holland, Music Director       

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Recordings from the August 11, 2024 service         
Date recorded: August 11, 2024
Today's service is "Parenting UU- But How?" and is led by congregation member Julia Firmbach, with support from Music Director Jed Holland and worship associate Sam Murray.

Gathering the Community
    Welcome - Sam Murray       

Centering
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting The Common Room By Everett Howe - Julia Firmbach       
    Opening Song: Come, Sing a Song with Me       

Sharing in Community
    Outreach Offering: Community Hospice House Gardens - Sam       
    Wonder Box Mira and the Big Story (Author: Laura Alary; Illustrator: Sue Todd) - Julia and Cassie McCue       
    Anthem: Grow in Your Own Sweet Way (words & music: Tom Chapin & John Forster) - Soloist Kathy Grossman, video from 2022       

Going Deeper
    Spirit of Life (#123)       
    Words for Reflection - Sam       
    Anthem: Chosen Family (words & music: Joe Schafer Rina Sawayama; as performed by Rina Sawayama & Elton John) - Lindsey Hedrick and Brenna Woods       
    Sermon - Julia       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Hymn: For All That Is Our Life       
    Benediction - Julia       
    Song for Parting - "Peace and Joy" by Kathy Grossman       
    Postlude -Jed       

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Recordings from the August 4, 2024 service         
Date recorded: August 4, 2024
Today's service is “Reflections from UUA General Assembly” and is led by Rev. Allison Palm, Erin Scott, Jessica Price & Harry Purkhiser. The service was held in Temple Beth Abraham. We apologize for sound quality issues.

Gathering the Community
    Prelude       
    Welcome - Rev Allison Palm       

Centering
    Opening Words - Harry Purkhiser       
    Opening Song: Circle Round For Freedom       

Sharing in Community
    Outreach Offering: Community Hospice House Gardens - Rev Allison & Barb Young       
    Wonder Box - Erin Scott       
    Anthem: Here Together by David M Glasgow featuring choirs from All Souls Unitarian Church Indianapolis, IN; First Parish in Concord, MA; First Parish UU in Lexington, MA;        

    First UU Congregation of Ann Arbor, MI; UU Fellowship in Athens, GA; UU Fellowship of Poughkeepsie, NY; UU Church in Cherry Hill, NJ; UU Church in Reston, VA; and UU of Minnetonka, MN 
    Spirit of Life (#123)       

Going Deeper
    General Assembly 2024 Summary - Rev. Allison Palm       
    Anthem: We Are Weaving Our Lives by Alexa Sunshine Rose - sung by the group beheld       
    GA Reflection - Harry Purkhiser       
    GA Reflections - Jessica Price       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Hymn: Woyaya       
    Benediction The Caterpillars Metamorphosis by Rumi - Jessica Price       
    Song for Parting - "Peace and Joy" by Kathy Grossman       
    Postlude - Gary Finger       

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Recordings from the July 28, 2024 service.         
Date recorded: July 28, 2024
Today's service is “Celebrating Our Unique Interests” Led by congregation member Charlotte Cardone, with support from Music Director Jed Holland and worship associate Sonrisa O’Toole.

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Ringing the Bell & Welcome - Sonrisa OToole       

CENTERING
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting - Charlotte Cardone       
    Opening Song: My Favorite Things (composer: Richard Rodgers; lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II)       

SHARING IN COMMUNITY
    Outreach Offering: Guns to Gardens - Sonrisa OToole       
    Response: "From You I Receive", Credits: Joseph and Nathan Segal       
    Response: Spirit of Life, (words & music: Carolyn McDade)       

GOING DEEPER
    Words for Reflection: Wild Geese - Sonrisa OToole, (words by Mary Oliver)       
    Activity: Charlotte Cardone       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Closing Hymn: Building Bridges (words: the women of Greenham Common peace occupation in England, 1983, music: Contemporary English Quaker Round)       
    Benediction - Sonrisa OToole       
    Song for Parting: Peace & Joy (words & music: Kathy Grossman) and Postlude - Jed Holland, Music Director       

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Recordings from the July 21, 2024 service         
Date recorded: July 21, 2024
Today's service is "Alterity and Sameness in Star Trek", led by Carl Phillips, with support from Music Director Jed Holland and worship associate Dick Widhu.

Gathering the Community
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Welcome - Dick Widhu       

Centering
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting - Carl V. Phillips & Dick Widhu       
    Opening Hymn: Let Freedom Span Both East and West (words: Jacob Trapp; music: African American spiritual)       

Sharing in Community
    Outreach Offering - Dick Widhu and Response: From You I Receive       
    Wonderbox - Robin Trudel, Sabrina P. & Phinn P.       
    Musical Interlude: Theme from Star Trek by Alexander Courage - Jed Holland and Sabrina P. playing a theremin       
    Response to Joys and Sorrows       

Going Deeper
    Words for Reflection: Monologues from Star Trek - Robin Trudel       
    Hymn: Let Us Wander Where We Will (words: Robert Louis Stevenson; music: Traditional Taiwanese melody)       
    Homily - Carl V. Phillips       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Hymn: Blue Boat Homen(words: Peter Mayer; music: Roland Hugh Prichard)       
    Benediction - Carl V. Phillips       
    Song for Parting: Peace & Joy       

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Recordings from the July 14, 2024 service.         
Date recorded: July 14, 2024
Today's service is “Power is Not Pie” and is led by Erin Scott, Ministerial Intern with support from music director Jed Holland and Worship associate Dick Widhu.

Gathering the Community
    Ringing the Bell and Welcome - Dick Widhu       

Centering
    Opening Words and Chalice Lighting, Words by Mo-Tse - Erin Scott       
    Opening Song: My Life Flows On In Endless Song       

Sharing in Community
    Wonderbox: To Be a Drum written by Evelyn Coleman, illustrated by Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson and read by James Earl Jones. - Erin       
    Music: Chains from 5 Pieces for Solo Oboe by Rachel Broadbent - oboe soloist Corey Sweeney       
    Outreach Offering: Guns to Gardens       
    Spirit of Life       

Going Deeper
    Words for Reflection Our Struggle and Our Power By Rev. Erika Hewitt - Dick       
    Music: Hidden Prayers from 5 Pieces for Solo Oboe by Rachel Broadbent - Oboe soloist Corey Sweeney       
    Sermon - Erin       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Song: Im Gonna Lift My Sister Up (words & music: Faya Rose Tour)       
    Benediction - Erin       
    Song for Parting - "Peace and Joy" by Kathy Grossman       
    Postlude - Jed       

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Recordings from the July 14, 2024 service         
Date recorded: July 14, 2024
“Power is Not Pie” Led by Erin Scott, Ministerial Intern

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Ringing the Bell & Welcome - Dick Widhu       
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting: Words by Mo-Tse - Erin Scott, Ministerial Intern       
    Opening Song: "My Life Flows On in Endless Song" #108       

SHARING IN COMMUNITY
    Wonderbox: "To Be a Drum" written by Evelyn Coleman, illustrated by Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson and read by James Earl Jones (Video)       
    Music: "Chains" from "5 Pieces for Solo Oboe" by Rachel Broadbent - Corey Sweeney       
    Outreach Offering: Guns to Gardens - Dick Widhu       
    Response: "From You I Receive" #402       
    "Spirit of Life" #123       

GOING DEEPER
    Words for Reflection: "Our Struggle and Our Power" By Rev. Erika Hewitt - Dick Widhu       
    Music: "Hidden Prayers" from "5 Pieces for Solo Oboe" by Rachel Broadbent - Corey Sweeney       
    Sermon: Erin Scott       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Closing Song: "Im Gonna Lift My Sister Up" (words & music: Faya Rose Tour)       
    Benediction: Erin Scott       
    Song for Parting: "Peace and Joy" by Kathy Grossman into postlude by Jed Holland       

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Recordings from the July 7, 2024 service         
Date recorded: July 7, 2024
“We Are Building a New Way” Led by Rev. Allison Palm This service is adapted from two rituals written by Rev. Tricia Brennan, “For Saying Goodbye to a Sacred Space” and “For Breaking Ground on a Building Project,” both published in Blessing It All: Rituals for Transition and Transformation.

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Prelude - Jed Holland       

CENTERING
    Ringing the Bell and Welcome - Rev. Allison Palm       
    Opening Words and Chalice Lighting: "On the Brink" by Leslie Takahashi - Danielle Van Dusen & Abigail B.       
    Opening Hymn: "Enter, Rejoice and Come In #361       

SHARING IN COMMUNITY
    Wonderbox - Rev. Allison Palm & Abigail B.       
    Hymn: "We Are Building a New Way" #1017       
    Outreach Offering: Guns to Gardens - Danielle Van Dusen & Nancy Brown, Guns to Gardens Coordinator       
    Response: "From You I Receive" #402       
    "Spirit of Life" #123       

GOING DEEPER
    A Journey of Memory & Gratitude - Rev. Allison Palm       
    Hymn: "We Give Thanks" #1010       
    Blessing Our Future - Rev. Allison Palm       
    Hymn: "Sing Out Praises for the Journey" #295       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Benediction - Rev. Allison Palm       
    Song for Parting: "Peace and Joy" by Kathy Grossman into postlude by Jed Holland       

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Recordings from the June 30, 2024 service.         
Date recorded: June 30, 2024
Today's service is "Am I the Same UU As You?" led by Sam Murray, with support from Music Director Jed Holland and Charlotte Cardone.

Gathering the Community
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Welcome - Charlotte Cardone       

Centering
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting Here We Are So Gathered, by Patricia Shelden - Sam Murray       
    Opening Hymn: Come, Come, Whoever You Are #188       

Sharing in Community
    Outreach Offering: Seacoast Outright - Charlotte Cardone and response From You I Receive (by Joseph & Nathan Segal)       
    Wonderbox - Sam       
    Spirit of Life (Carolyn McDade)       
    Words for Reflection - Charlotte       
    Hymn: Come, Sing a Song With Me       
    Sermon and time to share our ideas - Sam       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Hymn: Love Will Guide Us       
    Benediction - Sam       
    Song for Parting: Peace & Joy (words & music: Kathy Grossman)       
    Postlude - Jed       

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Recordings from the June 23, 2024 service         
Date recorded: June 23, 2024
Today's service was a broadcast of this year's General Assembly (GA) Sunday service. We do not have a recording for you.

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Recordings from the June 16, 2024 service         
Date recorded: June 16, 2024
“Pride Sunday” Led by Rev. Allison Palm & Welcoming Congregation Team

Gathering the Community
    Prelude - Jed Holland, Music Director       
    Welcome - Rev. Allison Palm       

Centering
    Introit & Opening Words We Bid You Welcome (words: Richard Gilbert; music: Jason Shelton) - Rev. Allison Palm, Erin Scott & UU Nashua Choir       
    Chalice Lighting - Sean Chadwick       
    Opening Hymn: This Joy (words & music: Shirley Caesar)       

Sharing in Community
    Marking a Change - Rev. Allison Palm & Ericka LaValley       
    Wonderbox: Twas the Night Before Pride Written by Joanna McClintick, Illustrated by Juana Medina - Erin Scott & Addie L.       
    Anthem: Rise Up, Stay Loud (music & text: Ash; additional text: Dan Upshaw)       
    Outreach Offering: Seacoast Outright; Response: From You I Receive- Burns Fisher       
    Response: Spirit of Life       

Going Deeper
    Pride All Year Long Reflections - Erin Scott, Brian Ibsen-Johnson, Tiffany Holmes, Christal Lloyd       
    Anthem: Chosen Family (words & music: Joe Schafer Rina Sawayama; as performed by Rina Sawayama & Elton John) - Brenna Woods & Lindsey Hedrick       
    Glitter Blessing Adapted from words by Caitlin Cotter Coillberg - Rev. Allison Palm       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Hymn: How Could Anyone by Libby Roderick       
    Benediction & Chalice Extinguishing - Rev. Allison Palm       
    Song for Parting: Peace & Joy (words & music: Kathy Grossman); Postlude - Jed Holland       

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Flower Communion Service, June 9, 2024         
Date recorded: June 9, 2024
Today's service is our annual Flower Communion Service, and is led by Rev Allison Palm and Fatih Formation Director Sadie Kahn-Greene, with support by Music Director Jed Holland.

Gathering the Community
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Welcome - Rev. Allison Palm       

Centering
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting Excerpt from: A Flower Communion for Colleagues by Tess Baumberger - Erin Scott & Charlotte Cardone & Beatrix W.       
    Opening Hymn: Morning Has Come       

Sharing in Community
    Wonderbox Perennial Percy & Annual Annie by Sadie Kahn-Greene - Sadie Kahn-Greene & Beatrix W.       
    Flower Communion: Gathering Flowers - Rev Allison       
    Anthem: For the Beauty of the Earth (words & music: John Rutter) - UU Nashua Choir       
    Outreach Offering: Seacoast Outright - Paul Cardone       
    Spirit of Life       

Going Deeper
    Child Dedication Lionel J. Woods - Rev. Allison Palm, Sadie Kahn-Greene, Erin Scott & Lionels family       

Flower Communion: Blessing our Flowers Words by Lynn Ungar - Rev Allison
    Anthem: Flower Song (words & music: Joe Schafer) - UU Nashua Children's Choir       
    Flower Communion: Sharing Flowers       

Returning to Service in LIfe
    Closing Hymn: Love Will Guide Us       
    Benediction & Chalice Extinguishing Travelers Upon the Earth, by Elizabeth Strong - Erin Scott & Charlotte Cardone       
    Song for Parting: Peace & Joy (by Kathy Grossman)       
    Postlude Party: Gimme That Sunshine (words & music: Animal Island))- UU Nashua Choir and congregation       
    Postlude - Jed Holland & band       

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Recordings from the June 2, 2024 service         
Date recorded: June 2, 2024
“Becoming UU” Led by Rev. Allison Palm

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Ringing the Bell and Welcome - Rev. Allison Palm       

CENTERING
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting: "To Be a Unitarian Universalist" by Rev. Erika Hewitt - Danielle Van Dusen       
    Opening Hymn: "Gather the Spirit" #347       

SHARING COMMUNITY
    Stories of Becoming - Rev. Allison Palm       
    Reflection - Priscilla Bernasconi       
    Anthem: "The Times, They Are A-Changin'" (words & music: Bob Dylan; arr.: Adam Podd) - UU Nashua Choir; soloist, Tom Sheehan       
    Outreach Offering: Seacoast Outright - Robin Trudel & Rev. Heidi Carrington Heath; Response: From You I Receive #402       
    "Spirit of Life" #123       

GOING DEEPER
    Reflection - John Burkitt       
    Reflection - Marissa Volpe       
    Anthem: "Come Dance With Us" (words & music: Hal Walker) - Marissa Volpe; Mike Cooper, guitar       
    New Member Welcome - Rev. Allison Palm & New Members       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Closing Hymn: "Fire of Commitment" #1028       
    Benediction & Chalice Extinguishing - Rev. Allison Palm       
    Postlude - Jed Holland and the band       

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Reverse Question Box         
Date recorded: May 26, 2024
“Reverse Question Box” Led by Dick Widhu, Danielle Van Dusen & Sonrisa O’Toole

Gathering The Community
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Ringing the Bell & Welcome - Erin Scott, Ministerial Intern       

Centering
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting - Sonrisa OToole       
    Opening Hymn: Building Bridges       

Sharing In Community
    Clap to Answer Questions - Sonrisa OToole       
    Anthem: Tell Me - Kathy Grossman, Kathleen Griffis, Brenna Woods, Mike Cooper, & Jed Holland       
    Outreach Offering: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Burns Fisher       
    Response : From You I Receive (words & music: Joseph and Nathan Segal)       
    Wonderbox - Danielle Van Dusen & Cora       
    Silent Reflection - Erin Scott       
    Response: Spirit of Life       

Going Deeper
    Anthem: Beautiful Sounds - (music: Don Besig; words: Linda Harris)       
    Small Group Discussions & Sticker boards - Dick Widhu       

Returning To Service In Life
    Closing Hymn: We Would Be One (words: Samuel Anthony Wright, music: Jean Sibelius)       
    Benediction & Chalice Extinguishing - Erin Scott, Ministerial Intern       
    Song for Parting: Peace & Joy & Postlude - Jed Holland, Music Director       

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Recordings from the May 19, 2024 service.         
Date recorded: May 19, 2024
Raised with the Gift of Pluralism led by Erin Scott, Ministerial Intern

Gathering the Community
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Ringing the Bell & Welcome - Erin Scott, Ministerial Intern       

Centering
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting - Sam Murray       
    Opening Hymn: Building Bridges       

Sharing in Community
    Anthem: Picnic of the World (music: Jacques Offenbach; words: John Forster; as performed by Tom Chapin) - Kathy Grossman and Savannah       
    Wonderbox - Rev. Allison Palm, Sadie Kahn-Greene & Friends       
    Outreach Offering: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Lindsey Hedrick       
    Response : From You I Receive (words & music: Joseph and Nathan Segal)       
    Response: Spirit of Life       

Going Deeper
    Words for Reflection - Sonrisa O'Toole       
    Anthem: Trust the Seeds (words and music Elizabeth Alexander) - UU Nashua Choir       
    Reflection: Appreciating the gift of pluralism in the world - Sam Murray       
    Reflection: Appreciating the gift of pluralism within the congregation - Sonrisa O"Toole       
    Reflection: Appreciating the gift of pluralism in our free & responsible search - Erin Scott       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Hymn: We Laugh, We Cry (Words & music: Shelley Jackson Denham; harmony: Betsy Jo Angelbranndt)       
    Benediction & Chalice Extinguishing - Erin Scott       
    Postlude - Jed Holland       

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Recordings from the May 12, 2024 service.         
Date recorded: May 12, 2024
Today's service is "You Sing My Hymn, I’ll Sing Yours", and is led by Rev. Allison Palm, with support from Music Director Jed Holland, and worship associate Julia Firmbach.

Gathering the Community
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Welcome - Rev Allison Palm       

Centering
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting By Rev. Gretchen Haley - Julia Firmbach       
    Opening Hymn: Building Bridges       

Sharing in Community
    Story: What Is God? by Gail Sphar - Rev Allison       
    Anthem: You are Theist, I am Humanist (lyrics: Meg & Scott Bassinson; tune: "Sixteen Going On Seventeen" from "The Sound of Music" by Rogers and Hammerstein)- soloists Kathy Fletcher,Harry Purkhiser       
    Outreach Offering: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Robin Trudell       
    Spirit of Life       

Going Deeper
    Anthem: All Lifted Hearts (from Sources: a Unitarian Universalist Cantata. Music: Jason Shelton; Words: Kendyl) - UU Nashua Choir       
    Words for Reflection: That Which Holds All, By Nancy Shaffer - Julia Firmbach       
    Sermon - Rev. Allison Palm       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Hymn: When the Spirit Says Do       
    Benediction & Chalice Extinguishing - Rev. Allison Palm       
    Song for Parting: Peace & Joy (words & music: Kathy Grossman)       
    Postlude - Jed       

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Recordings from the May 5, 2024 service         
Date recorded: May 5, 2024
“Pluralism in Dialogue” Led by Rev. Allison Palm

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Ringing the Bell & Welcome - Rev. Allison Palm       

CENTERING
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting: "Welcoming Multiple Truths" by Rev. Julianne Lepp - Vengerflutta Smith       
    Opening Hymn: "Building Bridges" #1023       

SHARING IN COMMUNITY
    Wonderbox: "Wally & Freya" Author: Lindsey Pointer, Illustrator: Stella Maris - Sadie Kahn-Greene & Ayla       
    Congregational Song: "As You Go" (words & music by Kathleen Tracey)       
    Anthem: "Hands Across the Aisle" (words & music: Georgeann Weaver) - UU Nashua Choir, oboe: Corey Sweeney       
    Outreach Offering: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Emma Rearick & Allison Sharp (AFSP)       
    Response: "From You I Receive" #402       
    "Spirit of Life" #123       

GOING DEEPER
    Words for Reflection: "Pausing for Wisdom" By Shari Woodbury - Vengerflutta Smith       
    Special Music: "Incantation and Dance" (music: William Grant Still) Corey Sweeney, oboe; Jed Holland, piano       
    Sermon - Rev. Allison Palm       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Closing Hymn: "When Our Heart is in a Holy Place" #1008       
    Benediction & Chalice Extinguishing - Rev. Allison Palm       
    Song for Parting: "Peace & Joy" (words & music: Kathy Grossman) into postlude by Jed Holland       

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Our Interdependent Web         
Date recorded: April 28, 2024
“Our Interdependent Web” Led by Sadie Kahn-Greene & Erin Scott

Gathering the Community
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Ringing the Bell & Welcome - Sadie Kahn-Greene       

Centering
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting (Words by Paul Sprecher) - Julia Firmbach & Lev       
    Opening Hymn: Blue Boat Home       

Sharing in Community
    Centering Reading by Robin Wall Kimmerer - Sadie Kahn-Greene       
    Wonderbox - Erin Scott, Ministerial Intern & Lev       
    Anthem: The Life Thats in You (words & music: The Okee Dokee Brothers) - Kathy Grossman       
    Outreach Offering: NH Queer Farmer Network - Paul Cardone       
    Response: From You I Receive (words & music: Joseph and Nathan Segal)       
    Response: Spirit of Life       

Going Deeper
    Breathing Meditation adapted from Joanna Macy - Sadie Kahn-Greene       
    Anthem: Tree Song (words: George Ella Lyon; music: Elizabeth Alexander) - UU Nashua Choir       
    Homily - Erin Scott       
    Congregational Conversations - Sadie Kahn-Greene       

Returning to Service in Life
    Hymn: The Leaf Unfurling       
    Benediction & Chalice Extinguishing - Erin Scott & Sadie Kahn-Greene       
    Song for Parting - "Peace & Joy" (Kathy Grossman); Postlude - Jed Holland       

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Why Live Free or Die Doesn't Work         
Date recorded: April 21, 2024
Why Live Free or Die Doesn't Work led by Rev. Allison Palm and Dick Widhu; Guest Pianist - Gary Finger

Gathering the Community
    Prelude - Gary Finger       
    Ringing the Bell, Land Acknowledgement & Welcome - Rev. Allison Palm       

Centering
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting - Dick Widhu & Nora E.       
    Opening Hymn: Blue Boat Home       

Sharing in Community
    Wonderbox - Rev. Allison, Nora E. and Friends       
    Anthem - We Are One (words & music: Brian Tate) - UU Nashua Choir       
    Outreach Offering: NH Queer Farmer Network - Anne Smith; Response: From You I Receive (words & music: Joseph and Nathan Segal)       
    Spirit of Life       

Going Deeper
    Words for Reflection To the people who have mistaken freedom for liberation by Rev. Julin Jamaica Soto - Dick Widhu       
    Anthem: He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother (words: Bobby Scott; arr.: John Coates Jr.; words: Bob Russell) - UU Nashua Choir       
    Sermon - Rev. Allison       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Hymn: Our World Is One World (words & music: Cecily Taylor) #134       

Benediction & Chalice Extinguishing: A Variation on Deuteronomy 6:11 By the Rev. Peter Raible - Rev. Allison
    Song for Parting - "Peace & Joy" (Kathy Grossman); Postlude - Gary Finger       

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Recordings from the April 14, 2024 service.         
Date recorded: April 14, 2024
Today's service is "Worthy of Saying No", and is led by Rev Allison Palm, with support from Music Director Jed Holland, Worship Associate Danielle Van Dusen, and Director of Faith Formation Sadie Kahn-Greene.

Gathering the Community
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Welcome - Rev Allison Palm       

Centering
    Chalice lighting - Danielle Van Dusen & Ruby       
    Opening Hymn: Blue Boat Home (words Peter Mayer; music Roland Hugh Prichard; adapted Peter Mayer; keyboard arr. Jason Shelton)       

Sharing in Community
    Wonderbox - Sadie Kahn-Greene & Moe       
    Anthem: All of You (from the movie Encanto)(words & music: Lin-Manuel Miranda)       

    Soloists for "All of You": Brenna Woods, Marissa Volpe, Lindsey Hedrick, Graham Cooper, Abigail Banner, Kathleen Griffis, Jed Holland, Matt Lavigne, Emma Rearick, Lev Houde 
    Wonderbox part 2 - Sadie Kahn-Greene       
    Outreach Offering: NH Queer Farmer Network - Karen Murray       
    Spirit of Life       

Going Deeper
    Words for Reflection Excerpt from Living Resistance: An Indigenous Vision for Seeking Wholeness Every Day by Kaitlin B. Curtice - Danielle Van Dusen       
    Anthem: Unconditionally (words & music: Katy Perry, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin & Henry Walter) - Brenna Woods       
    Sermon - Rev Allison       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Hymn: Loosen, Loosen (words & music: Aly Halpert)       
    Benediction - Rev Allison       
    Song for Parting: Peace & Joy (words & music: Kathy Grossman)       
    Postlude - Jed Holland       

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Recordings from the April 7, 2024 service         
Date recorded: April 7, 2024
“We Need One Another” Led by Rev. Allison Palm & Pastoral Care Associates UU Nashua Band members: Matt Levigne - drums; John Burkitt - bass

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Ringing the Bell, Land Acknowledgement & Welcome - Rev. Allison Palm       

CENTERING
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting: (words by Rev. Elizabeth Mount) - Marie Jones       
    Opening Hymn: "Blue Boat Home" #1064       

SHARING IN COMMUNITY
    Outreach Offering: NH Queer Farmer Network - Burns Fisher & Rev. Ariel Aaronson-Eves, NH Queer Farmer Network Coordinator       
    Response: "From You I Receive" #402       
    "We Need One Another" - Rev. Allison Palm       
    Anthem: "Bridge Over Troubled Water" (Words & music: Paul Simon, arranged: Kirby Shaw) - UU Nashua Choir       
    Reflection - Nan Klarman       
    Reflection - Jim Woolsey       
    Introducing Our Giving Fest - Carl Phillips       
    "Spirit of Life" #123       

GOING DEEPER
    Reflection- Erin Scott       
    Reflection - Sharon Machado       
    Reflection - Laurie Barry       
    Anthem: "Ill Be There For You" (theme from "Friends" by The Rembrandts) - Kathleen Griffis, Anne Smith, Emma Rearick, Kim Steele, Marissa Volpe, Brenna Woods       
    Invitation to Giving Fest - Carl Phillips       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Closing Hymn: "Let It Be a Dance" #311       
    Benediction & Chalice Extinguishing - Carl Phillips       
    Song for Parting: Peace & Joy (by Kathy Grossman) into postlude by Jed Holland and the band       

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Anticipating a New World         
Date recorded: March 31, 2024
All Ages Easter service in the sanctuary led by Rev. Allison Palm

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Welcome - Rev. Allison Palm       

CENTERING
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting - Erin Scott & Evangeline       
    Opening Hymn: Lo, the Earth Awakes Again       

SHARING IN COMMUNITY
    Outreach Offering       
    The Story of Easter: Part I - Rev Allison       
    Through the Rainstorm - Sadie Kahn-Greene       
    Anthem: Two Origuitas (words & music: Lin-Manuel Miranda; as performed by Sebastin Yatra) - soloist Lindsey Hedrick       
    Response: Spirit of Life       

GOING DEEPER
    Wonderbox - Sadie Kahn-Greene & Friends       
    Anthem: And When I Rise - (music: Wendy Tuck & Shane Jewell; arr.: Shane Jewell; words: many anonymous singers; inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh & Wendell Berry)       
    The Story of Easter: Part II We Keep Rising In Love By Rev. Molly Housh Gordon - Rev Allison       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Hymn: And When I Rise       
    Kids Egg Hunt Recessional       
    Benediction & Chalice Extinguishing - Rev. Allison Palm & Erin Scott       
    Postlude       

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Recordings from the March 24, 2024 service         
Date recorded: March 24, 2024
“A Faith Wrought By Time” Led by Rev. Allison Palm, Sadie Kahn-Greene, and Dick Widhu

Gathering the Community
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Welcome - Rev. Allison Palm       

Centering
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting - Dick Widhu & Savannah C.       
    Opening Hymn: Wonders Still the World Shall Witness (words: Jacob Trapp; music: Oude en nieuwe Hollantse Boerenlities en Contradanseu)       

Sharing in Community
    Wonderbox: The Stages of Faith Formation - Sadie Kahn-Greene & Friends       
    Anthem: Unwritten (words & music: Natasha Bedingfield, Danielle Brisebois & Wayne Rodrigues; arr.: Steve Zegree) - Brenna Woods       
    Outreach Offering: Donna Purkhiser/Gregory McDevitt Scholarship - Cecile Bonvouloir; Response: From You I Receive (words & music: Joseph and Nathan Segal)       
    Spirit of Life       

Going Deeper
    Homily - Rev. Allison       
    Anthem: Gavotte (music: Franois-Joseph Gossec) - Graham C., Cello       
    Honoring Our Elders - Rev. Allison       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Hymn: We Laugh, We Cry (words & music: Shelley Jackson Denham; harmony: Betsy Jo Angebranndt) #354       
    Benediction & Chalice Extinguishing - Rev. Allison       
    Song for Parting - "Peace & Joy" (Kathy Grossman); Postlude - Jed Holland       

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Recordings from the March 17, 2024 service         
Date recorded: March 17, 2024
Today's service is a switch-it-up Sunday, where we had a short shared service, followed by workshops to explore our values. The service was led by our ministerial intern Erin Scott, with support from Sonrisa O'Toole, Director of Faith Formation Sadie Kahn-Greene, and Music Director Jed Holland.

Gathering the Community
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Welcome - Erin Scott       

Centering
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting To ask whats possible... by Rev. Sara LaWall - Sonrisa OToole & Leona       
    Opening Hymn: Wonders Still the World Shall Witness (words: Jacob Trapp; music: Oude en nieuwe Hollantse Boerenlities en Contradanseu)       

Sharing in Community
    Outreach Offering: Donna Purkhiser/Gregory McDevitt Scholarship - Burns Fisher       
    Anthem: Its a Brand New Day (words & music: Kathy Grossman; arr.: Jed Holland) - UU Nashua Choir       
    Collecting our offering and singing "From You I Receive" - Burns       
    Spirit of Life       
    Wonderbox Introduction the JETPIG - Sadie Kahn-Greene & Savanna       
     Congregational song "As You Go" by Kathleen Tracey       
    Workshops - We have the recording of the one in the sanctuary, "Article II, 101",led by Erin Scott       

    Other workshops included making a shared values mural, an online scavenger hunt, a discussion of love at the center, our UU Statements of Faith thru the years, and making Lego values 

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Recordings from the March 10, 2024 service         
Date recorded: March 10, 2024
From Surviving to Thriving - Erin Scott

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Ringing the Bell, Land Acknowledgement and Welcome - Danielle Van Dusen       

CENTERING
    Opening Words and Chalice Lighting - Erin Scott       
    Opening Hymn: "Wonders Still the World Shall Witness" #139       

SHARING IN THE COMMUNITY
    Wonderbox: "Something, Someday" written by Amanda Gorman, illustrated by Christian Robinson - Rev. Allison Palm & Amelia A.       
    Congregational Hymn: "As You Go" by Kathleen Tracy       
    Anthem: "Running on Empty" (words & music: Jackson Browne) - Matt Lavigne & the UU Nashua Band       
    Outreach Offering: Donna Purkhiser/Gregory McDevitt Scholarship - Emma Rearick       
    Response: From You I Receive: #402       
    Hymn: "Spirit of Life: #123       

GOING DEEPER
    Words for Reflection: "Open Our Hearts With Love" by Naomi King - Danielle Van Dusen       
    Anthem: "Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor" (music by Irving Berlin, arranged by Roy Ringwald, words by Emma Lazarus) - UU Nashua Choir       
    Sermon - Erin Scott       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Closing Hymn: "Open My Heart" #1013       
    Benediction & Chalice Extinguishing - Erin Scott       
    Song for Parting: "Peace and Joy" by Kathy Grossman into postlude by Jed Holland       

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Recordings from the March 3, 2024 service         
Date recorded: March 3, 2024
Naming Our Past, Transforming Our Future led by Harry Purkhiser, Rev. Allison Palm, Roy Goodman, and Tristan Husby

Gathering the Community
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Welcome - Rev. Allison Palm       

Centering
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting - Harry Purkhiser       
    Opening Hymn: Wonders Still the World Shall Witness (words: Jacob Trapp; music: Oude en nieuwe Hollantse Boerenlities en Contradanseu)       

Sharing in Community
    Lead With Love Testimonial - Jim Bonvouloir, Stewardship Co-chair; Lindsey Hendrick, Board President; and Carol Houde, UU Nashua Member       
    Why Is It Called the Campbell Chapel? - Rev. Allison Palm       
    Anthem: Courage to Change (words & music: Sia) - soloist Marissa Volpe       
    I selected its church school before I passed my first decade... - Roy Goodman       
    Outreach Offering: Donna Purkhiser/Gregory McDevitt Scholarship - Anne Smith & Chris Clanin, CWG-WWS Director; Response: From You I Receive (words & music: Joseph and Nathan Segal)       
    Spirit of Life       

Going Deeper
    I do not anticipate any success in settling him as a minister... - Tristan Husby & Harry Purkhiser       
    The saddest woman I have ever known... - Roy Goodman       
    Anthem: River in Judea (words: Linda Marcus, Music: Jack Feldman, arr: John Leavitt)       
    The paradox between intention and action - Tristan Husby       
    Homily - Rev. Allison Palm       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Hymn: The Tide is Rising (words & music: Shoshana Friedman)       

    Sorry, but our closing words, song and postlude were cut off due to technical difficulties 

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Recordings from the February 25, 2024 service         
Date recorded: February 25, 2024
“Making Room for Justice” - Led by: Rev. Allison Palm and Sadie Kahn-Greene

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Land Acknowledgement and Welcome - Rev. Allison Palm       

CENTERING
    Opening Words and Chalice Lighting: "Into the Circle" Rev. Dr. David Breeden - Charlotte Cardone and Laurel       
    Hymn of the Month - "We Would Be One" #318       

SHARING IN COMMUNITY
    Lead With Love Testimonials about Sadie Kahn-Greene and Mark Connolly - David Price and Robin Trudel       
    "Room on the Rug": A Story for All Ages, by Lauren Wyeth Adapted by Sadie Kahn-Greene for UU Church of Nashua - Charlotte, Carl Phillips, Olympia, Phinn, Sabrina, Laurel, Caleb, Bennett & Oliver       
    Anthem: "Draw the Circle Wide" (words & music: Mark A. Miller) - UU Nashua Choir (soloists Martha Holland and Tom Sheehan)       
    Outreach Offering: SNH Services Fuel Assistance - Robin Trudel       
    Response: "From You I Receive" #402       
    Hymn: "Spirit of Life" #123       

GOING DEEPER
    Words for Reflection: Excerpt from "Poverty, by America" by Matthew Desmond - Sadie Kahn-Greene       
    Anthem: "Crowded Table" (artist: The Highwomen; arr.: Andrea Ramsey) - UU Nashua Choir       
    Wonderbox - Rev. Allison Palm and Laurel       
    Guided Meditation - Rev. Allison Palm       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Closing Hymn: "Fire of Commitment" #1028       
    Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing: "Justice is Our Prayer" by Rev. Rebekah Savage - Rev. Allison Palm       
    Song for Parting: "Peace and Joy" by Kathy Grossman into postlude by Jed Holland       

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Recordings from the February 18, 2024 service.         
Date recorded: February 18, 2024
Today's service is "450 Years of Monopoly" and is led by guest minister Rev. Shayna Appel, with support from Music Director Jed Holland, and Worship Associate Vengerflutta Smith. Rev. Shayna Appel takes on a tough topic of racism and our role in it in the past and still today. Please take a listen and think about it. We also have two wonderful pieces of uplifting music for our anthems today.

Gathering the Community
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Welcome - Vengerflutta Smith       

Centering
    Opening Words: Toward a Place of Wholeness By Viola Abbitt - Rev. Shayna Appel, Guest Minister       
    Chalice Lighting: Into the Circle By Rev. Dr. David Breeden - Rev Shayna Appel       
    Opening Hymn: We Would Be One (words: Samuel Anthony Wright; music: Jean Sibelius)       

Sharing in Community
    Wonderbox Walking with the Wind (adapted by Rev. Karen G. Johnston from the prologue of John Lewis's memoir of the same name) - Vengerflutta       
    Lead With Love Testimonial - Jim Bonvouloir, Stewardship Co-Chair & Burns Fisher, BoT Vice President       
    Anthem: Concerto in D Minor, Op 9 No 2 movement 2 (music: Tomaso Albinoni) - Corey Sweeney, Oboe and Jed Holland, Piano       
    Outreach Offering: SNH Services Fuel Assistance - Lindsey Hedrick       
    Spirit of Life       

Going Deeper
    Words for Reflection First reflection: words by Annie Reneau Second reflection: words by Rev. Alan Taylor - Vengerflutta       
    Anthem: Distant Land (words & music: John Rutter) - UU Nashua Choir       
    Sermon: 450 Years of Monopoly - Rev. Shayna Appel       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Hymn: There is More Love Somewhere (words & music: African American Hymn)       

    Sorry, but our closing words, song and postlude were cut off due to technical difficulties 

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Recordings from the February 11, 2024 service         
Date recorded: February 11, 2024
“It’s Okay Not to Be Okay” Led by: Rev. Allison Palm

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Ringing the Bell, Land Acknowledgement and Welcome - Rev. Allison Palm       

CENTERING
    Opening Words and Chalice Lighting - Sam Murray       
    Hymn of the Month: "We Would Be One" #318       

SHARING IN COMMUNITY
    Lead With Love Testimonial - Dave Price       
    Recognizing our Bookkeeper and Child Care Providers - Karen Murphy       
    Wonderbox: "Weather Together" by Jessie Sima - Rev. Allison Palm and Savannah C.       
    Congregational Song: "As You Go" by Kathleen Tracey       
    Anthem: "You Will Be Found" (words & music: Benj Pasek & Justin Paul; arr: Mac Huff) - UU Nashua Choir - Soloists; Lindsey Hedrick and Brenna Woods        
    Outreach Offering: SNH Services Fuel Assistance - Cecile Bonvouloir       
    Response: "From You I Receive" #402       
    "Spirit of Life" #123       

GOING DEEPER
    Words for Reflection - Sam Murray       
    Anthem: "Who You Are" (words & music: Jessie J) - Brenna Woods       
    Sermon - Rev. Allison Palm       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Closing Hymn: "What Wondrous Love" #18       
    Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing - Rev. Allison Palm       
    Song for Parting: "Peace and Joy" by Kathy Grossman into postlude - Jed Holland       

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Recordings from the February 4, 2024 service.         
Date recorded: February 4, 2024
Today's service is "Lead With Love" and is led by Rev Allison Palm, with support from Music Director Jed Holland and worship associate Sonrisa O'Toole.

Gathering the Community
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Welcome - Rev Allison Palm       

Centering
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting - Sonrisa O'Toole       
    Opening Hymn: "We Would Be One" (words: Samuel Anthony Wright; music Jean Sibelius)       

Sharing in Community
    Introducing "Lead with Love" - Jim Bonvouloir and David Price, Stewardship Co-chairs       
    Anthem: "Lead with Love" (words & music: Melanie DeMore) - Music Team, soloist Brenna Woods       
    Outreach Offering: SNH Fuel Assistance - Robin Trudel       
    Spirit of Life       

Going Deeper
    Words for Reflection - Sonrisa O'Toole       
    Anthem: "Living in a Holy City" (words & music: Stephen Hatfield) - UU Nashua Choir       
    Sermon - Rev Allison       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Hymn: "We Are Building a New Way" (words & music: Martha Sander, arr. Jim Scott)       
    Benediction - Rev Allison       
    Postlude - Jed       

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Recordings from the January 28, 2024 service         
Date recorded: January 28, 2024
“Embodying Liberating Love” Led by: Rev. Allison Palm & Sadie Kahn-Greene

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Ringing the Bell, Land Acknowledgement, and Welcome - Rev. Allison Palm       

CENTERING
    Opening Words and Chalice Lighting: "Give Thanks, Feel Alive, Know Love" by Leia Durland-Jones - Julia Firmbach & Savanna C.       
    Hymn of the Month: "Love Will Guide Us" #131       

SHARING IN COMMUNITY
    Wonderbox: "Channings Church" Inspired by "Stirring the Nations Heart" by Polly Peterson - Sadie Kahn-Greene & Sabrina, Phinn, Ruth, Leona, Sabrina, Abigail, Anna & Julian       
    Anthem: "Answering the Call of Love" (words & music: Jason Shelton) - UU Nashua Choir and Congregation       
    Outreach Offering: SNH Services Fuel Assistance - Burns Fisher       
    Response: "From You I Receive" #402       
    "Spirit of Life" #123       

GOING DEEPER
    Reflections on Being a Welcoming Congregation - Rev. Allison Palm, Brian Ibsen-Johnson & Tiffany Holmes       
    Anthem: "Are We Not Your Family?" (intro by Jed Holland) words & music: Diane Benjamin - UU Nashua Choir       
    Ribbon Meditation: Erin Scott, Ministerial Intern       
    Embodying Liberating Love - Rev. Allison Palm       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Closing Hymn: "There is a Love" (words: Rev. Dr. Rebecca Ann Parker; Music: Elizabeth Norton)       
    Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing - Sadie Kahn-Greene       
    Song for Parting: "Peace and Joy" by Kathy Grossman       
    Postlude - Jed Holland       

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Recordings from the January 21, 2024 service.         
Date recorded: January 21, 2024
Today's service is "Redefining Love" and is led by Rev Allison Palm, with support from Ministerial Intern Erin Scott, Music Director Jed Holland, Faith Formation Director Sadie Kahn-Greene, and worship associate Danielle Van Dusen. And today, we have some wonderful music from our UU Nashua Band today, with a medley of love songs from across the generations!

Gathering the Community
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Ringing the Bell, Land Acknowledgement & Welcome Erin Scott       

Centering
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting The Names of Love by Rev. Scott Tayler - Danielle Van Dusen & Savannah C.       
    Opening Hymn: Love Will Guide Us (words: Sally Rogers; music: Traditional; arr: Betty A. Wylder)       

Sharing in Community
    Wonderbox - Sadie Kahn-Greene & Leona C.        
    Love Songs of the Generations Medley - UU Nashua Band (pianist Jed Holland, John Burkitt on bass, and guest guitarist Sheldon Krasner)       
    Outreach Offering: SNH Services Fuel Assistance - Emma Rearick       
    Spirit of Life       

Going Deeper
    Words for Reflection Love is too much for one poem, by Sean Parker Dennison - Danielle Van Dusen       
    Anthem: If We Only Have Love (words & music: Jacques Brel) - UU Nashua Choir       
    Sermon - Rev Allison       

Returning to Service in Life
    Closing Song: Shower the People (words & music: James Taylor)       
    Benediction & Chalice Extinguishing - Erin Scott       
    Song for Parting - "Peace and Joy" by Kathy Grossman       
    Postlude - Jed       

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Recordings from the January 14, 2024 service         
Date recorded: January 14, 2024
"Only Love Can Do That" led by Rev. Allison Palm

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Ringing the Bell, Land Acknowledgement, and Welcome - Rev. Allison Palm       

CENTERING
    Introit: "When the Song of the Angels is Stilled" (music: Elizabeth Alexander; words: Howard Thurman) - UU Nashua Choir; oboist - Corey Sweeney       
    Opening Words and Chalice Lighting - Sonrisa O'Toole and Leona C.       
    Hymn of the Month: "Love Will Guide Us" #131       

SHARING IN COMMUNITY
    Wonderbox: "Stillwater & Koo Save the World" by Jon J Muth - Sam Murray and Phinn P.       
    Congregational Song: "As You Go" by Kathleen Tracy       
    Outreach Offering: SNH Services Fuel Assistance - Anne Smith       
    Offertory: "Show Us How To Love" (music: Mark A. Miller; words: Lindy Thompson)       
    Response: "From You I Receive" #402       
    Hymn: "Spirit of Life" #123       

GOING DEEPER
    Words for Reflection: from "Loving Your Enemies" by the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Sonrisa O'Toole       
    Anthem: "Shed a Little Light" (words and music: James Taylor) - UU Nashua Choir; soloist - Steve Hedges       
    Sermon - Rev. Allison Palm       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Closing Hymn: "There is More Love Somewhere" #95       
    Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing - Rev. Allison Palm       
    Song for Parting: "Peace and Joy" by Kathy Grossman into postlude - Jed Holland       

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Recorings from the January 7, 2024 service         
Date recorded: January 7, 2024
Today's service was remote-only, due to snow. This service is "Love at the Center", and is led by Ministerial Intern Erin Scott, with support from Music Director Jed Holland, worship associate Dylan Yetter, and our tech team members Frank Grossman and Ericka Lavalley. Make sure to take a minute to listen to Jed Holland sing a special song from Mr Rogers!

Gathering the Community
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Welcome - Erin Scott       

Centering
    Opening Words & Chalice Lighting With Love As My Guide by Cindy Terlazzo - Dylan Yetter       
    Opening Hymn: When Our Heart is in a Holy Place (words & music: Joyce Poley; keyboard arr: Lorne Kellett)       
    The Mission of the UU Church of Nashua - Erin       

Sharing in Community
    Reading Excerpts from Embracing an Ethic of Love (2022) By Susan Frederick-Gray, former President of the UUA - Dylan Yetter       
    Anthem: Today Im Gonna Try and Change the World (words & music: Johnny Reid) - Previous recording of Dan Murphy and the UU Nashua Choir       
    Outreach Offering: SNH Services Fuel Assistance - Karen Murray & Fatima Masic, Energy/Crisis Coordinator       
    Spirit of Life       

Going Deeper
    Words for Reflection Bring Your Broken Hallelujah Here & We Hold Hope Close: two poems by Theresa I. Soto - Dylan       
    Anthem: Many Ways to Say I Love You (words & music: Mr. Fred Rogers)- Jed Holland       
    Sermon - Erin Scott       

Returning to Service in Life
    Hymn of the Month: Love Will Guide Us (words: Sally Rogers; music: Traditional; arr: Betty A. Wylder)       
    Benediction - Erin       
    Song for Parting - Peace and Joy (by Kathy Grossman) - Previously recorded       

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Recordings from the December 31, 2023 service.         
Date recorded: December 31, 2023
Poetry Sharing Service Led by: Dick Widhu

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Ringing the Bell, Land Acknowledgement, and Welcome - Dick Widhu       

CENTERING
    Opening Words and Chalice Lighting - Dick Widhu and Phinn P.       
    Hymn: "Winter Solstice Chant: #1063       

SHARING IN COMMUNITY
    Introduction to Poetry as a Spiritual Practice - Ellen Fisher       
    Introduction to the First Set of Poetry Readings - Carl Phillips (Readers: Ellen Fisher, Robin Trudel, Julie Prentice, Harry Purkhiser, Cathy Guevarra)       
    Outreach Offering: "Harbor Care" - Robin Trudel       
    Response: "From You I Receive" #402       
    "Spirit of Life" #123       

GOING DEEPER
    Introduction to the Second Set of Poetry Readings - Carl Phillips (Readers: Sabrina P., Diane Wolfe, Sarah Widhu, Sean Chadwick, Carl Phillips)       
    Anthem: "Stars I Shall Find" - (words (poem): Sara Teasdale; music: Victor C. Johnson) - UU Nashua Choir       
    Introduction to the Third Set of Poetry Readings - Carl Phillips (Readers: Jay Guarneri and Laurel G., Vengerflutta Smith, Lee Guerette, Laurie Barry, Bob Keating, Roy Goodman)       
    Words for Reflection - Dick Widhu       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Closing Hymn: "Turn the World Around" #1074       
    Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing - Carl Phillips and Sabrina P.       
    Song for Parting: "Peace and Joy" by Kathy Grossman into postlude - Jed Holland       

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Recordings from the December 24, 2023 service         
Date recorded: December 24, 2023
No morning service was held in order to focus on the two Christmas Eve services.

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Recordings from the 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Service, 2023         
Date recorded: December 24, 2023
Family Christmas Eve Service featuring our Christmas Eve Choir and our candle-lighting ritual. - Rev. Allison Palm and Sadie Kahn-Greene

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Ringing the Bell, Land Acknowledgement and Welcome - Rev. Allison Palm       

CENTERING
    Opening Words and Chalice Lighting: "Invitation to Christmas", by Shari Woodbury - Sadie Kahn-Greene and River       
    Congregational Carol: "O Come, All Ye Faithful"       

SHARING IN COMMUNITY
    What Part Will You Play? - Sadie Kahn-Greene       
    Anthem: "Nova, Nova" (music by Francis Patrick O'Brien, words are 15th Century English) - Christmas Eve Choir       
    The Christmas Story Part I - Rev. Allison Palm, Peggy Cardone, Sadie Kahn-Greene, Erin Scott, Mary Holland       
    Congregational Carol: "O Little Town of Bethlehem"       
    The Christmas Story Part II - Erin Scott, Rev. Allison Palm, Sadie Kahn-Greene       
    Congregational Carol: "Go Tell it on the Mountain"       
    The Christmas Story Part III - Sadie Kahn-Greene, Erin Scott, Rev. Allison Palm, Mary Holland       
    Congregational Carol: "Do You Hear What I Hear?"       
    A Moment of Wonder - Sadie Kahn-Greene       
    Anthem: "Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella" (words by E. Cuthbert Nunn (translator), arranged by Karen Lakey Buckwater) - Christmas Eve Choir       
    Outreach: "Harbor Care" - Erin Scott       
    Offertory: "Where Are You Christmas?" (words and music by James Horner, Mariah Carey & Wilbur Jennings) - Brenna Woods       

GOING DEEPER
    Passing the Light - Rev. Allison Palm       
    Congregational Hymns: "Dona Nobis Pacem" and "Silent Night"       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Carrying the Light Into the World - Rev. Allison Palm, Sadie Kahn-Greene, Erin Scott       
    Postlude: "Joy to the Word" (instrumental) - Jed Holland       

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Recordings from the 7 p.m. Christmas Eve service, 2023         
Date recorded: December 24, 2023
"Lessons and Carols" - Rev. Allison Palm: Our 7pm Christmas Eve Service featuring our Christmas Eve Choir and our candle-lighting ritual.

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Ringing the Bell, Land Acknowledgement and Welcome - Rev. Allison Palm       

CENTERING
    Opening Words and Chalice Lighting: Words by Gretchen Haley - Riley Hudson & Alec Bonvouloir       
    Congregational Carol: "O Come, All Ye Faithful"       

SHARING IN COMMUNITY
    Lessons: From the Gospels - Tina Marshman       
    Anthem: "Bring a Torch, Jeannette Isabella" (words: E. Cuthbert Nunn (translator); arr.: Karen Lakey Buckwater) - Christmas Eve Choir       
    Lesson: "Angels Sang of Peace" by Dan Schatz - Samuel Agnew       
    Congregational Carol: "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear"       
    Lesson: "Amazing Peace: A Christmas Poem" By Maya Angelou - Erin Scott       
    Congregational Carol: "Do You Hear What I Hear?"       
    Lesson: "Muttered Prayer in Thanks to the Under-Genius of Christmas" by Brian Doyle - Erica Agnew       
    Anthem: "Nova, Nova" (music: Francis Patrick OBrien; words: 15th Century English) - Christmas Eve Choir       
    Outreach: "Harbor Care" - Erin Scott       
    Offertory: "Where Are You Christmas?" (words & music: James Horner, Mariah Carey & Wilbur Jennings) - Brenna Woods       

GOING DEEPER
    Passing the Light - Rev. Allison Palm       
    Congregational Hymns: "Dona Nobis Pacem/Silent Night"       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Carrying the Light Into the World - Rev. Allison Palm and Erin Scott       
    Postlude: "Joy to the World" (instrumental) - Jed Holland       

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Recordings from the December 17, 2023 service         
Date recorded: December 17, 2023
"Cover Me in Sunshine: A Solstice Story Service" Inspired by The Solstice Badger, written & illustrated by Robin McFadden Led by: Sadie Kahn-Greene & UU Nashua Children & Youth

GATHERING THE COMMUNITY
    Prelude - Jed Holland       
    Ringing the Bell, Land Acknowledgement and Welcome - Phinn P.       

CENTERING
    Opening Words and Chalice Lighting: Written by 12 year old Anna L. using suggestions made by UU Nashua children & Youth - Leona C. & Cooper H.       
    Hymn of the Month: "Winds Be Still" #83       

SHARING IN COMMUNITY
    Solstice Introduction: written by Rev. Kimberlee Tomczak Carlson - Andrew G.       
    Anthem: "Solstice Carol" (words & music: Diane Benjamin) - UU Nashua Choir       
    Solstice Story Part I - Anna L, Ruth S., Amelia A. & Friends       
    Solstice Story Part II - Anna L., Graham C., Sabrina P.       
    Solstice Story Part III - Aiden A., Beatrix W., Sabrina P.       
    "Spirit of Life" #123       
    Solstice Story Part IV - Aiden A., Bennett R., Charlotte C., Ruth S., & Friends       
    Outreach: "Harbor Care" - Aiden A.       
    Response: "From You I Receive": #402       

GOING DEEPER
    Solstice Story Part V - Phinn P., Charlotte C., Abigail B.       
    Anthem: "Cover Me In Sunshine" (words & music: Amy Allen & Mozella; recording artist: Pink & Willow Sage Hart) - Abigail B. & Youth Choir, Mike Cooper-Guitar       
    Solstice Story Part VI - UU Nashua Children & Youth       

RETURNING TO SERVICE IN LIFE
    Closing Hymn: "This Little Light of Mine" #118       
    Benediction & Chalice Extinguishing: Written by 12 year old Anna L. using suggestions made by UU Nashua children & Youth - Leona C. & Ruby D.       
    Song for Parting: "Peace and Joy" by Kathy Grossman into postlude by Jed Holland       

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