October 11th, 2026 - The Courage to Disrupt Denial

Denial is a powerful force that serves a purpose: it gives us a false sense of safety and shields us from discomfort. CLICK SHOW MORE to see today's worship links and information. Trouble is, it prevents growth and depth of connection. Breaking through our systems of denial is easier said than done. Together, we can build our capacity to disrupt denial and dismantle systems that oppress our bodies, minds, and spirits. Rev. Eileen leads this service with Martha Holman as Worship Associate. The UUCE Choir, led by Music Director Vickie Hellyer, and accompanied by Gregory Shifrin on piano offer their combined musical gifts. For our donations page, click: https://bit.ly/3bd8qNr For text to give, text a dollar amount and fund code to (312)-584-9160. Ex.: 5 OFFERING To learn more about this week's shared offering recipient, click here: https://www.uupmi.org/ Codes: PLEDGE (For pledge payments), OFFERING (For the shared offering), CAP (For capital campaign payments), and MUSIC (For the music fund); Ringing the Chime Welcome and Announcements: Martha Holman, Worship Associate Introit: Lead With Love by Melanie DeMore; Jenn Wisegarver, solo; UUCE Choir and Congregation; Vickie Hellyer, conductor Land Acknowledgement: Martha Holman Chalice Lighting: Witnesses of the World by Tania Y Márquez; Martha Holman *Covenant by James Vila Blake; Rev. Eileen Wiviott *Greeting in Gratitude *Hymn No.: The Fire of Commitment; Words: Mary Katherine Morn; Music: Jason Shelton; UUCE Congregation and Choir; Gregory Shifrin, piano Time for All Ages: Ọya and the Mask; inspired by the Yoruba tradition; Rev. Eileen Wiviott Joys and Sorrows Prayer Sung Response No. 413: Go Now in Peace; Words & music: Natalie Sleeth; UUCE Choir and Congregation; Gregory Shifrin, piano Offertory: Martha Holman Offertory Music: Brave by Sara Bareilles; Gregory Shifrin, piano Reading: To Be Brave I Look to the Daffodil, Susan Nygyen; Martha Holman Anthem: Keep Marching from “Suffs” by Shaina Taub; Melissa Briody, Norell Liddell, and Kiley Korey, solos; UUCE Choir; Gregory Shifrin, piano; Steve Courtright, digital drums; Vickie Hellyer, conductor Sermon: Rev. Eileen Wiviott Extinguishing the Chalice by The Rev. Elizabeth Selle Jones; Martha Holman *Hymn No. 6: Just as Long as I Have Breath; Words: Alicia S. Carpenter; Music: Johann G. Ebeling; UUCE Choir and Congregation; Gregory Shifrin, piano Benediction