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The words in **black bold** are spoken or sung by the congregation. Please, no food or beverages are allowed in the Sanctuary. * Indicates when to rise in body or spirit.
UMH--United Methodist (Blue), TFWS--The Faith We Sing (Black), W&S--Worship & Song (Green)
Prelude
“Fly”
Tracy Wong
Welcome
Threshold Moment
P:We’ve spent the last several weeks reflecting on the process of transformation and growth, using the butterfly as an amazing metaphor for our own lives and faith journeys. Today we leap forward into the winds of adventure, ready to soar to new heights and break away from the systems of injustice and oppression that have kept us bound. Come, catch a headwind, and rise up to freedom!
“Come Out!” · Mark Miller
Come out! Come out of your comfortable spaces.
Come, meet Jesus in the difficult places.
Questions for Metamorphosis
Liturgist:Before we chose a life of faith, we wondered…
All:…where will this path lead me?
Liturgist:When we are confronted with limitations, we wonder…
All:…what can I do to move past this obstacle?
Liturgist:When we are frozen with fear and sidelined by doubt, we wonder…
All:…what if this hesitation didn’t hold me back?
Liturgist:When we are in need of physical or spiritual healing, we wonder…
All:…could the hand of God reach me, even here?
Liturgist:Then the love of the Divine reminds us,
All:“You too are my child. You can emerge to renewed life. Again and again.” Amen.
Passing the Peace
Pastor:The Peace of Christ be with you.
All:And also with you.
Pastor:You are invited to pass the peace among you, remembering to pass it to those joining us remotely.
Praising
“This Is Amazing Grace”
Phil Wickham
Young & Young at Heart Time
Contemporary Reading
Self-Portrait
by Mary Oliver
I wish I was twenty and in love with life
and still full of beans.
Onward, old legs!
There are the long, pale dunes; on the other side
the roses are blooming and finding their labor
no adversity to the spirit.
Upward, old legs! There are the roses, and there is the sea
shining like a song, like a body
I want to touch
though I’m not twenty
and won’t be again but ah! seventy. And still
in love with life. And still
full of beans.
COMMUNITY PRAYER ~ THE LORD'S PRAYER
Sung in Echo
Our Mother, Father, Our Mother, Father
Who art in heaven, Who art in heaven
Hallowed be thy name, Hallowed be thy name
Thy Kingdom come, Thy Kingdom come
Thy will be done, Thy will be done
On earth as it is in heaven, On earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day, Give us this day
Our daily bread, Our daily bread
And forgive us all our sins, And forgive us all our sins
And lead us not, And lead us not
Into temptation, Into temptation
But deliver us from evil, But deliver us from evil
For yours is the Kingdom and the power and the glory
Forever, Forever
And ever, And ever
Our Mother, Father, Our Mother, Father
Who art in heaven, Who art in heaven
Hallowed be thy name, Hallowed be thy name
Ancient Readings
MARK 2:1-5 (NRSVUE)
When he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. So many gathered around that there was no longer room for them, not even in front of the door, and he was speaking the word to them. Then some people came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. And when they could not bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him, and after having dug through it, they let down the mat on which the paralytic lay. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Child, your sins are forgiven.”
We Sing
“Blessed Assurance”
#360 UMH
Message
“"Fly: Daring New Heights"”
Rev. Dr. Michele Robbins
Offertory
“Butterflies · Kacey Musgraves”
Offerings can be placed in the basket on the table, online at ukiahumc.org, or mailed to PO Box 323, Ukiah
*DOXOLOGY
“Praise God, From Whom Blessings Flow”
#94 UMH
*MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT
Members of the Ukiah United Methodist Church accept the freedom God gives us to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves. We welcome opportunities to bring God's love to the world in as many ways as we can. We promise to uphold our beloved church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness.
Getting Strong
“I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me”
#2151 TFWS
Opportunities for Ministry
Opportunities where you make a difference: A strong church has members who are actively taking part in ministry and service.
- ⤷Pastor Michele on Vacation: May 18th through June 2nd. If you have an emergency and need pastoral care during that time you can call Pastor Jaime from Willits UMC at 757-527-3347.
- ⤷Gentle Yoga: Every Wednesday and Saturday with hand weights at 8:15 am, yoga at 8:30 am in the Social Hall led by Pastor Michele.
- ⤷Recycling: Annie is collecting CRV bottles & cans, to benefit Ukiah UMC. Text Annie at 707-513-9634 for pickups and more information.
- ⤷Pride March:
- ⤷Touch The Earth Concert: Fri. June 5, 2026, 7 PM — Bill Taylor, George Husaruk, Jaye Allison Morscariello, and Paul Yarbrough. $25 suggested donation.
- ⤷Mendo Labor Co-op: Our church sponsors a worker-led co-op connecting underemployed and unhoused workers with people needing help around the house or yard. We need church members willing to hire workers with patience as we get started and work out the kinks. Call/text Cheryl and Casey at (369) 216-1512 to be matched, or fill out the online form on mendolaborcoop.ukiahumc.org.
- ⤷The Building Bridges Homeless Resource Center: If you would like to donate to Building Bridges Homeless Resource Center, below is a list of needed items. All donations can be dropped at HRC M-F, 9-5 or to Trudy’s front porch at any time. Thank you to everyone who donates! Trudy•Items needed are: Adult Underwear, socks, Men’s pants (size 32-38), Backpacks, Blankets, Sleeping bags, Razors, Dog food
Go For It!
South:Do all the good you can,
North:By all the means you can,
South:In all the ways you can,
North:In all the places you can,
South:At all the times you can,
North:To all the people you can,
All:As long as ever you can. Amen.
— John Wesley
Blessing
*STEPPING OUT
“Three Little Birds”
Bob Marley
WE ARE A WELCOMING & AFFIRMING CONGREGATION:
We welcome all persons into full participation in the life of the congregation regardless of age, gender identity, racial or ethnic background, sexual orientation, marriage status, or physical or mental condition.