"In Sweet Company"

"By Way of Sorrow" by Cry, Cry, Cry

You've been taken by the wind

You have known the kiss of sorrows

Doors that would not take you in

Outcast and a stranger

You have come by way of sorrow

You have come by way of tears

But you'll reach your destiny

Meant to find you all these years

Meant to find you all these years

You have drunk a bitter wine

With none to be your comfort

You who once were left behind

Will be welcome at love's tables

You have come by way of sorrow

You have come by way of tears

But you'll reach your destiny

Meant to find you all these years

Meant to find you all these years

You will one day come to know

You will one day come to know

All the nights that joy has slept

Will awake to days of laughter

All the tears that you have wept

You'll dance in freedom ever after

You have come by way of sorrow

You have come by way of tears

But you'll reach your destiny

Meant to find you all these years

Meant to find you all these years

#123 Fuente de Amor / Spirit of Life

Fuente de Amor, 

ven hacia mí.

Y al corazón, cántale tu compasión.

Sopla al volar, sube en el mar,

hasta moldear la justicia de la vida.

Arráigame, libérame,

Fuente de Amor, ven a mí, ven a mí.

Spirit of Life, 

Come Unto Me.

Sing in my heart all the stirrings of compassion.

Blow in the wind, rise in the sea;

Move in the hand, 

giving life the shape of justice.

Roots hold me close, wings set me free;

Spirit of Life, come to me, come to me.

#118 This Little Light of Mine

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Building up a world, I’m gonna let it shine.

Building up a world, I’m gonna let it shine.

Building up a world, I’m gonna let it shine.

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

“Rainbow” by Kacey Musgraves

When it rains, it pours

But you didn't even notice

It ain't rainin' anymore

It's hard to breathe when all you know is

The struggle of stayin' above the risin' water line

[Chorus]

Well, the sky has finally opened

The rain and wind stopped blowin'

But you're stuck out in the same ol' storm again

You hold tight to your umbrella

Well, darlin', I'm just tryin' to tell ya

That there's always been a rainbow

Hangin' over your head

If you could see what I see

You'd be blinded by the colors

Yellow, red, and orange, and green

And at least a million others

So tie up the boat, take off your coat

And take a look around

[Chorus]

Oh, tie up the boat, take off your coat

And take a look around

Everything is alright now

[Chorus]

Mmm

It'll all be alright

#1074 Turn the World Around

We come from the fire, living in the fire,

go back to the fire, turn the world around.

We come from the water, living in the water,

go back to the water, turn the world around.

We come from the mountain, living on the mountain,

go back to the mountain, turn the world around.

Whoa, so is life! Ah, so is life!

Whoa, so is life! Ah, so is life!

Do you know who I am?

Do I know who you are?

See we one another clearly?

Do we know who we are?

Water make the river, river wash the mountain,

Fire make the sunlight, turn the world around.

Heart is of the river, body is the mountain,

Spirit is the sunlight, turn the world around.

We are of the spirit, truly of the spirit,

Only can the spirit turn the world around!

“Stronger Together” by Jonny Lang

You know I'll always be the friend that

You can call when no one else'll call back

With the key under the doormat

When there's nowhere else to go

But you already knew that

I can see you when you're hiding

And I can hear you even louder

When you're quiet

I'm here to help you fight it

Remember, remember

When you feel the weight of the world

It's weighing on me, weighing on me

When it's raining on you

It's raining on me, raining on me

I'll be leaning on you while

You're leaning on me, leaning on me

There's no way to say it better

We're stronger together

We're stronger together

With trouble dancing all around me

Couldn't find my rhythm

You were the backbeat

'Steada driving from the back seat

You were shotgun sitting right beside me

And when I'm falling over my feet

Lost in the dark you're the light

When I can't see

And I don't know where I'd be

Without you, without you

And when you feel the weight of the world

It's weighing on me, weighing on me

When it's raining on you

It's raining on me, raining on me

I'll be leaning on you while

You're leaning on me, leaning on me

There's no way to say it better

We're stronger together

We're stronger together

When you feel the weight of the world

It's weighing on me, weighing on me

When it's raining on you

It's raining on me, you know it is

I'll be leaning on you while

You're leaning on me, leaning on me

There's no way to say it better

We're stronger together, woo, oh yeah

We're stronger together, yeah

If you ever need a helping hand

You know where to call, yeah

'Cause we're stronger together

You can always count on me, yeah, whee

You got to call me, just call me

Just, just call me, yeah

• Families! Enrollment for our 2025-2026 Congregational Year is now open! Enroll your child/youth today to participate in Family Faith Formation activities throughout the year. This year, we are asking all families, returning and new, to complete the enrollment form.

• It is vitally important that all of us feel held and at home during our worship services, even when the sound is louder than usual. To support our folks who experience auditory hypersensitivity, please know that we now have four pairs of noise reducing earmuffs on a stand located in the back of the sanctuary as you come in. They are sized for both children and adults. If it gets a bit too loud for your comfort, please don't hesitate to grab a pair for yourself or for a loved one who needs it. All we ask is that you put them back when you're done using them and that you sanitize them using the special wipes that are also on the table.  in any of the events or groups below? Visit the Event Registration table in Fellowship Hall following the service to learn more and register today! Or contact us at office@uucr.org.

• Help us shape our Small Group Ministries! Fill out the Small Group Ministry Interest Form at uucr.org/sgm. We're exploring ways to grow and strengthen our small group ministries, and we'd love your input. Let us know what meeting times work best for you and which affinity groups you'd be interested in joining. Your feedback will help us create meaningful and inclusive opportunities for connection and spiritual deepening.

• Leadership Development Team: Focus on Safety - TODAY at 11:45a in Rm 44 - Stay after the September 14 service to discuss safety at UUCR. We will share progress and resources. The Leadership Development Team is founding a Safety Team. The team will move safety forward in a coordinated way working with UUCR staff, and relevant organizations and resources. Share your interests and concerns. Consider participating in training and volunteering for this critically important team. Persons with backgrounds in safety or an interest in safety are encouraged to attend. 

• Queer Brunch and Potluck - Saturday, September 27th at Noon - Join Rev. Rebekah for a vibrant LGBTQIA+ lunch and mixer, featuring a delicious potluck where everyone is welcome to connect, share, and be in community. Bring a dish, drink or dessert to share. (UUCR has The Best potlucks!)

• New2UUCR - September 27th at 2p - New2UUCR is a class both for those of you who are new to our congregation and are interested in learning more about Unitarian Universalism broadly speaking and about its particular expression here, and also for those who have been around a little while and have decided to deepen your commitment to UUCR by joining as members. A Zoom link will be available to all registrants for those preferring to participate online. Childcare is available for those who request it by next week!

• Join us for a casual and meaningful Brown Bag Lunch Series with Rev. Rebekah as we explore how each of us can be part of UUCR’s Caring Ministry. Whether you’re already a compassionate listener, curious about pastoral care, or simply want to deepen your connections in the congregation, this series is for you.

• Young Adults Potluck & Activity Planning - Sunday, September 28th at Noon - Join us for food, fellowship, and visioning! If you’re an emerging or young adult (ages 18–30s) connected to our Unitarian Universalist community, we invite you to a relaxed potluck lunch where we’ll build connections and co-create what comes next. Together, we’ll share our hopes, ideas, and spiritual needs as we imagine future gatherings rooted in UU values of inclusion, justice, and shared leadership. Bring a dish (or just bring yourself!)—all are welcome at the table.

• Our Annual Activities Fair is happening Sunday, October 5th, right after the service! Come explore the many ways to get involved at UUCR—from committees and teams to small groups and volunteer opportunities. Whether you're looking to deepen your connections, share your gifts, or try something new, there’s a place for you here. Don’t miss this chance to discover how you can grow in community and be part of the vibrant life of our congregation!