"Ingathering: Water Communion" (September 13, 2026)

September 13, 2026 service for the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City. ORDER OF SERVICE 00:00 🎵 Introduction: "We Will Go Out In The World" by David Owens 00:54 🔔 Ringing of the Bell 01:05 🎵 Processional: # 361, "Enter, Rejoice, and Come In" – words and music by Louise Ruspini; led by Amanda Esko; David Owens, piano 08:18 🎵 Introit: # 188, "Come, Come, Whoever You Are" – words adapted from a poem by Rumi (1207-1273); music by Rev. Lynn Ungar (American, b. 1963); led by David Owens 09:08 Welcome & Announcements – Rev. Monica Dobbins 12:58 Land Acknowledgment & Chalice Lighting – Rev. Monica Dobbins & Lily K. 14:53 🎵 Opening Hymn: # 1064, "Blue Boat Home" – words by Peter Mayer (American, b. 1963); music by Rowland Hugh Prichard (Welsh, 1811-1887) 17:57 Introduction of the Lay Minister by Rev. J Sylvan 18:43 Lay Minister: Ken Beamer 25:51 🎵 Interlude: "Sparks" by Catherine Rollin (American, b. 1952) – David Owens & Matt E., piano 27:32 Introduction of the Ministerial Intern by Rev. Monica Dobbins 29:51 Ministerial Intern Ashli Kingfisher 33:16 🎵 Song of Gratitude: "We Give Thanks" – led by Rev. J Sylvan and Joan Gregory 37:21 Offertory – Rev. J Sylvan 38:02 🎵 Doxology: "From All that Dwell Below the Skies" – words: composite based on Isaac Watts (English, 1674-1748); melody: "Old Hundredth" from Genevan Psalter (1551) 39:03 Sermon: "Water Communion" – Rev. J Sylvan 55:56 Benediction – Rev. J Sylvan 56:25 🎵 Water Ritual – music: Improvisation by David Owens, piano; followed by "Opaline" by Stephan Moccio (Canadian, b. 1972) and Branford Marsalis (American, b. 1960) 59:33 🎵 End Credits Rev. J Sylvan, Senior Minister Rev. Monica Dobbins, Assistant Minister Amanda Esko, Director of Religious Education David Owens, Director of Music Stefanie Park, Administrator Tristan Moore, Audiovisual Technician Palmer Pattison, Video Editor 🌎 First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City → Website: https://slcuu.org/ → Facebook:   / firstuuslc   → Instagram:   / firstuuslc   → YouTube:    / firstuuslc   🙏 All of First Unitarian Church's programs depend on the generous contributions of our members and friends. → Donate: https://slcuu.breezechms.com/give/online 🎬 Related video topics from First Unitarian Church → Recent Services (2026-2027):    • 2026-2027 Church Season