Sunday March 29th, 2026 at 10:30 AM
GATHERING MUSIC & OPENING DANCE
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP - Julia and Violet Earp
GREETING ONE ANOTHER - Justin Furnia, Piano
CHALICE LIGHTING
SONG OF COMMUNITY #1017 “Building A New Way” - Congregation and Justin Furnia, Piano
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING - Julia Earp
SANTE TOTAL
Our Share The Plate partner this week is Sante Total, a collaborative charitable healthcare organization where U.S. physicians and medical students work together with their counterparts in Haiti to serve the people of the Central Plateau region of that country, an area that almost was devastated by an earthquake in 2010 and still struggles to recover. Haitian Kreyol for “total health,” Sante Total has treated more than 10,000 patients since its inception and is now focused on constructing a new health facility that will be locally managed and staffed. Donations are eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match to achieve the goal of full funding for the facility. While it has been largely spared much of the violence that racks Haitian cities, the
Central Plateau suffers from chronic food shortages and pressing poverty. Sante Total’s mission is to improve community health through the eradication of poverty, and our Share The Plate donations will be directed principally toward the elderly and special need populations. In the past, we have supported a successful cholera protection program that led to UUCR’s recognition in Sante Total’s public expressions of gratitude. The Sante Total approach holds that a person’s physical health, emotional well-being, education and employment together are essential to true health and quality of life. Our donations help to advance this cause, so as you are willing and able please help support the hope that Sante Total brings to a struggling community.
Online giving options include: Realm or Paypal, at https://uucr.org/give;
Or you may mail a check to UUCR at 100 Welsh Park Dr, Rockville MD, 20850
OFFERTORY ANTHEM “I Know a Place” by Muna - Sal LaFianza & Amy Heath
WORDS OF INSPIRATION - Sal LaFianza
REFLECTION - Lee Scott
SONG “Pink Pony Club” by Chappell Roan - Lee Scott
REFLECTION - Ethan Ambrose
SHARING OUT GLITTER - Rev. Mykal O’Neal Slack
RESPONSE #1053 “How Could Anyone” Congregation and Justin Furnia, Piano
TIME OF RENEWAL, SHARING, & PRAYER “Sanctuary” - Rev. Mykal O’Neal Slack
CLOSING WORDS - Rev. Mykal O’Neal Slack
CLOSING SONG #1018 “Come and Go With Me” - Congregation and Justin Furnia, Piano
POSTLUDE - Justin Furnia, Piano
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 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]
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
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.
Make us aware
We, are a sanctuary
Each made holy
And loved right through
With thanksgiving
We are a living
Sanctuary
Anew
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!