In his poem, “For the Interim Time,” John O’Donahue writes, “You are in this time of the interim/Where everything seems withheld,” and “The old is not old enough to have died away; the new is still too young to be born.”

These words capture right where we are: we are in a season of waiting, of anticipating the arrival of Christmas, of the Solstice, of Hannukah, of the turning of the planet, and the returning of the light. We are in a season of waiting, anticipating the vaccine for Covid-19 and the end of the pandemic, but “when?” and “how?” remain just out of reach. We are in the in-between place, the liminal space, a time of miracle and magic, fear and anxiety, wonder and grief.

In such a space, where do we cast our eyes for hope? In such a space, what is the spiritual work as we wait for the new dawn?

Follow along with the Virtual Order of Service

Offering: 50/50 Split between the Ministers’ Emergency Fund and First Universalist Church
(give here) or text firstuniv to 73256. You’ll receive a link to a secure form where you can enter your information. Select the “Offering Plate” fund from the dropdown menu.

Care Companions Space (formerly pastoral visitors) ~ 11 a.m.
We know that worship can take us into deep and surprising places. If you find yourself needing to talk with someone about what is stirring for you after worship, please speak with one of our care companions in a confidential zoom room after the service. This is how we care for one another.

First Step ~ 11 a.m.
First Step is a brief, casual orientation to Unitarian Universalism and First Universalist Church. During this 45-minute class, participants will learn about the foundations of our faith tradition, opportunities to get involved.

If you attend FirstStep this morning, please fill out the Visitor Connect form so we can follow up with you! Thank you!

Sunday Small Groups & Fellowship Hours ~ 11:15 a.m.
This Sunday, Dec. 6, small groups and fellowship hours will funnel through this link. Breakout room options are:

• Six-Week Sunday Small Groups (pre-registration required)
• BIPOC-Multiracial Fellowship Hour
• All-Identities Fellowship Hour

First Sunday Meditation Group – 11:30 a.m.
Join this congregant-led meditation group for 20 minutes of silent meditation followed by time to share and support our meditation practices. All forms of meditation welcome.