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#1017 “Building a New Way” 

We are building a new way.

We are building a new way.

We are building a new way,

feeling stronger every day,

We are building a new way.

We are working to be free.

We are working to be free.

We are working to be free,

hate and greed and jealousy.

We are working to be free.

We can feed our every need.

We can feed our ev’ry need.

We can feed our ev’ry need,

Start with love, that is the seed.

We can feed our every need.

Peace and freedom is our cry.

Peace and freedom is our cry.

Peace and freedom is our cry,

Without these this world will die.

Peace and freedom is our cry.

“I Know a Place” by Muna

I knew when you told me you don't wanna go home tonight

And you tried to just shrug it off when I asked you why 

Somebody hurt you

Somebody hurt you

But you're here by my side

And I knew

'Cause I can recall when I was the one in your seat

I still got the scars and they occasionally bleed

'Cause somebody hurt me

Somebody hurt me

But I'm staying alive

And I can tell

When you get nervous

You think being yourself

Means being unworthy

And it's hard to love

With a heart that's hurting

But if you want to go out dancing

Chorus:

I know a place (Ooh)

I know a place we can go (Yeah)

Where everyone gonna lay down their weapon

Lay down their weapon

Just give me trust and watch what'll happen

'Cause I know (Ooh)

I know a place we can run (yeah)

Where everyone gonna lay down their weapon

Lay down their weapon

Don't you be afraid of love and affection

Just lay down your weapon

Right now It's like you're carrying all the weight of your past

I see all your bruises, yellow, dark blue, and black

But baby a bruise is, only your body

Tryna keep you intact

So right now

I think we should go get drunk on cheap wine

I think we should hop on the purple line

'Cause maybe our purpose

Is to never give up when we're on the right track

And I can tell

When you get nervous

You think being yourself

Means being unworthy

And it's hard to love

With a heart that's hurting

But if you want to go out dancing

[Chorus]

They will try to make you unhappy

Don't let them

They will try to tell you you're not free

Don't listen

I, I know a place where you don't need protection

Even if it's only in my imagination

I, I know a place we can go

Where everyone gonna lay down their weapon

Lay down their weapon

Just give me trust and anything can happen

[Chorus]

“Pink Pony Club” by Chappell Roan

I know you wanted me to stay

But I can't ignore the crazy visions of me in LA

And I heard that there's a special place

Where boys and girls can all be queens every single day

I'm having wicked dreams of leaving Tennessee

Hear Santa Monica, I swear it's calling me

Won't make my mama proud, it's gonna cause a scene

She sees her baby girl, I know she's gonna scream

God, what have you done?

You're a pink pony girl

And you dance at the club

Oh mama, I'm just having fun

On the stage in my heels

It's where I belong down at the

Pink Pony Club

I'm gonna keep on dancing at the

Pink Pony Club

I'm gonna keep on dancing down in

West Hollywood

I'm gonna keep on dancing at the

Pink Pony Club, Pink Pony Club

I'm up and jaws are on the floor

Lovers in the bathroom and a line outside the door

Blacklights and a mirrored disco ball

Every night's another reason why I left it all

I thank my wicked dreams a year from Tennessee

Oh, Santa Monica, you've been too good to me

Won't make my mama proud, it's gonna cause a scene

She sees her baby girl, I know she's gonna scream

God, what have you done?

You're a pink pony girl

And you dance at the club

Oh mama, I'm just having fun

On the stage in my heels

It's where I belong down at the

Pink Pony Club

I'm gonna keep on dancing at the

Pink Pony Club

I'm gonna keep on dancing down in

West Hollywood

I'm gonna keep on dancing at the

Pink Pony Club, Pink Pony Club

Don't think I've left you all behind

Still love you and Tennessee

You're always on my mind

And mama, every Saturday

I can hear your southern drawl a thousand miles away, saying

God, what have you done?

You're a pink pony girl

And you dance at the club

Oh mama, I'm just having fun

On the stage in my heels

It's where I belong down at the

Pink Pony Club

I'm gonna keep on dancing at the

Pink Pony Club

I'm gonna keep on dancing down in

West Hollywood

I'm gonna keep on dancing at the

Pink Pony Club, Pink Pony Club

I'm gonna keep on dancing

I'm gonna keep on dancing

#1053 How Could Anyone

How could anyone ever tell you you were anything less than beautiful?

How could anyone ever tell you you were less than whole?

How could anyone fail to notice that your loving is a miracle?

How deeply you’re connected to my soul.

“Sanctuary” by David Ruffin

Make us aware

We, are a sanctuary

Each made holy

And loved right through

With thanksgiving

We are a living

Sanctuary

Anew 

#1018 “Come and Go With Me”

Come and go with me to that land,

Come and go with me to that land,

Come and go with me to that land

where I’m bound.  (2x)

There’ll be freedom in that land…

There’ll be justice in that land…

There’ll be singin’ in that land…

• Sunday Service Flowers - We've initiated a new approach to having beautiful flowers for our Sunday morning services and to give congregants a way to honor loved ones and/or celebrate special occasions. Sign Up in Fellowship Hall after the service to bring a floral arrangement for the chancel, and to indicate to whom / to what event you are honoring.

• Our next Midweek Vespers is on Wednesday, April 1st at 7:30p, led by Sal LaFianza and Julia Earp with music by Sal and Amy Heath!

• UUCR’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Potluck- April 5th at 11:45a, Our youth will be hiding eggs during part of their class time and the children will go on the hunt (with our youth’s help) when the service ends. Inside, we’ll have a potluck for when they return, so we can eat yummy treats and find out what joys their eggs hold. Please email rev.mykal@uucr.org, if you’d like to contribute to the potluck or volunteer! And invite your little ones’ friends to join in on the fun...because you never know. The Easter Bunny might make an appearance! See you there! Also, registering on realm helps us prepare, please let us know if you’re coming!

• Childcare Sign In: Just a friendly reminder to please sign your children (of all ages) in and out of childcare and religious education each week. This  helps us keep everyone safe and accounted for—thank you for helping us care for our community!

• Annual Ethier Music Fundraiser- Saturday, April 11th, 6:00-8:30 PM (show starts at 6:30 PM): The annual Ethier music fundraiser, UUCR Eras Tour: Celebrating the Positive Force of Music Through the Decades is fast approaching! In honor of UUCR’s 70th Anniversary, partial proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards supporting a choral commission and residency by the acclaimed composer, Mark Miller. Come enjoy a family-friendly evening of entertainment and fellowship with light refreshments at UUCR, and yes – child care is available! The suggested donation is $30 for individuals or $50 for families. This year, there is a Zoom option. Register in Realm or stop by the Music table in Fellowship Hall after service to sign up (to guarantee child care, register by Sunday, April 5th). Questions? Contact Lexy Chadd at electra.f.chadd@gmail.com. 

• New2UUCR - April 4th at 1p, facilitated by Chloe Ockey, Director of Congregational Life - a class for those of you who are new to our congregation and for those who have been around a little while and have decided to deepen your commitment to UUCR by joining as members!