The courage to act for justice is not about fearlessness. As Brené Brown writes, the ability to succeed in the greatest achievements of one’s time grows from our willingness to be vulnerable. Join us for this exploration of UU exemplars who helped to change the world as we know it.

“To Speak With Bravest Fire”

Rev. George Grimm-Howell

October 18. 2026 

Chiming of the Singing Bowl Jeannie Medlin

Welcome and Announcements Jeannie Medlin

Prelude – “St. Columba” Scott Sprinkle

Ancient Irish Melody, Arr. John Carter                        

Lighting of the Chalice Jeannie Medlin

By Craig Rowland

Call to Worship Rev. George Grimm-Howell

Singing – Centering Hymn* The Congregation

#34 “Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire”

Time for All Ages – “Mala’s Magic Pencil” Sunday Parker

By Malala Yousafzai

Singing the Children Out The Congregation, Scott Sprinkle

#414 “As We Leave This Friendly Place”

Stones of Joys and Sorrows – “Agnus Dei” Jeannie Medlin, Scott Sprinkle

By Ruth Morris Gray

Prayer and Meditation Rev. George Grimm-Howell

By Michelle Collins

Sung Response The Congregation

#123 “Spirit of Life”

Reading – “On Speaking” Jeannie Medlin

By Audre Lorde

Choral Anthem – “Make Them Hear You” UUFH Choir; Scott Sprinkle, Music Director 

By Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty

Sermon – “To Speak With Bravest Fire” Rev. George Grimm-Howell

Invitation to the Offering Jeannie Medlin

Offertory – “The Joke” Scott Sprinkle

By Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Dave Cobb,
Time Hanseroth

Dedication of the Offering (in unison) The Congregation

To the work of this congregation,

which is weaving a tapestry of love and action,

we dedicate our offerings and the best of who we are.

Singing – Closing Hymn* The Congregation

“There Is No Fear in Love” by Elizabeth H. Norton

Benediction* Rev. George Grimm-Howell

By Rev. Scott Tayler

Postlude – “Rise Up” Scott Sprinkle

By Cassandra Blake, Jennifer Decliveo,
arr. Paul Hankinson

*Please rise in body or spirit.