Have you ever heard of Vannevar Bush? Douglas Engelbart? Tim Berners-Lee? Well, you’re not alone. These three men, living at very different times, with varying degrees of Unitarian Universalist connections, greatly influenced the development of technology in general and the Internet specifically. Join Larry as he outlines their path from modest beginnings to becoming giants in the technology industry in their time. While none became rich, their strong value system was a major factor in guiding them in their attempt to improve life for everyone.
Service Leader: Larry Phillips
Service Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
Consider a future device for individual use, which is a sort of mechanized private file and library…an enlarged intimate supplement to memory. ~ Vannevar Bush from “As We May Think” (1945)
Fanfare
The Prince of Denmark’s March (Trumpet Voluntary), by Jeremiah Clarke
Daniel Clark, with nature video by Ashlyn Noble
Centering Music
Study, Op. 132, No. 1, by Cornelius Gurlittsung
Daniel Clark
Opening Words
May Your Call Be Awakened (adapted), by Michelle LaGrave
Cate Ziegler
Chalice Lighting
Alive in All Creation, by Shari Woodbury
Cate Ziegler
Gathering Hymn
#121 We’ll Build a Land
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Cate Ziegler
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Love is the spirit of this church, the quest for truth its sacrament, and service is its law.
This is our great covenant: to dwell together in peace, to seek truth in love, and to help one another to the end that all souls shall grow into harmony with life.
Joys and Concerns
Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Pastoral Hymn
#298 Wake, Now, My Senses (sung seated)
Stewardship Speaker
Norm Cobb
Reading
The Web, from writings by Tim Berners-Lee
Larry Phillips
Offering
Our Share the Plate Partner for the fifth Sunday of a month is The Minister’s Discretionary Fund.
The offering will be gratefully received, during or after the service. Donation options are at this link.
Share the Plate Speaker
Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Offertory
Nocturne, Op. 5, No. 2, by Alexander Scriabin
Daniel Clark
Meditation
led by Cate Ziegler
Hymn
#1017 Building a New Way
Sermon
How Unitarian Universalists Invented the Internet, by Larry Phillips
Closing Hymn
#1064 Blue Boat Home
Announcements
Cate Ziegler and others
Closing Words
by Lauren Smith
Cate Ziegler
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again (x2)
Then we shall see a world of light and a world of joy
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who made this service happen, including
- Leader: Larry Phillips
- Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
- Music Director: Shannon Unger
- Music: Daniel Clark (piano), Debby Lake (recorder), Beth Tait (soloist), the Choir
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana G.Castañeda A.
- Childcare Provider: Paulina Hernandez
- RE Volunteers: Amari Poponne, Debby Lake
- Tech Team: Arthur Burstow, Charlene Zelanko, Christina Swindells-Nader
- Centering/fanfare videos: Ashlyn Noble
- This service’s ushers, greeters, and hospitality volunteers, including Joan Carolyn, Ken Nicholson, Janet Toews, Alejandra Nikkel, Paula Keirstead, Michael Thiessen
- Maintenance and set up: Jessica Hamm and Alejandra Nikkel
- Music for Affirmation: P.J. Buchan
- Chalice Sculptor & Banner Designer: Jo’Anne Kelly
- Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
- Pastoral Care: Rev Stefan Jonasson
- Website, Office Support, and Rentals: Nathalie Waite
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