Commissioned by Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth (UUMFE) for Virtual Choir, Earth Day 2022.
Permission to print unlimited copies plus license for live and virtual performance, $20.

Please consider making a donation to UUMFE.org to download the Virtual Choir video directed by John Olin.

Commissioned by Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth (UUMFE) for Virtual Choir, Earth Day 2022.
Permission to print unlimited copies plus license for live and virtual performance, $20.

Please consider making a donation to UUMFE.org to download the Virtual Choir video directed by John Olin. https://www.dropbox.com/s/fiajcd7l54neonq/11%20Closing%20Hymn%20All%20of%20Us.mov?dl=0.

Beloved Community Commissioned for the 75th Anniversary of First UU San Antonio TX. Copyright 2020 Dana Clark

Verse 1: They were justice-loving people who had open hearts and minds, and they longed to make a better world for all of humankind. When they searched the world for wisdom, they found many seeds of truth, and when they knew what they

Beloved Community Commissioned for the 75th Anniversary of First UU San Antonio TX. Copyright 2020 Dana Clark

Verse 1: They were justice-loving people who had open hearts and minds, and they longed to make a better world for all of humankind. When they searched the world for wisdom, they found many seeds of truth, and when they knew what they believed they knew what they must do.

First Chorus: They left us a legacy, Serving humanity. Just look around and see, We're not alone Beloved Community, Rich in diversity, Our chosen family, Calling us home.

Verse 2: With compassion, they were focused on the issues of the day. And when a change was needed they joined hands and led the way. They could see what must be done for they weren't blinded by a creed. They chose to meet each problem not with dogma but with deeds.

Second Chorus: Now we claim this legacy, Serving humanity, Just look around and see, We're not alone. Beloved Community, Rich in diversity, Our chosen family, Calling us home.

Verse 3: When we face future challenges the past will be our guide, Trusting that together we'll be working side by side. Growing in the spirit led by love instead of fear, Building this tradition we will pass down through the years.

Third Chorus: We'll leave them a legacy, Serving humanity, They'll look around and see, They're not alone. Beloved Community, Rich in diversity, Their chosen family, Calling them home.

Leap of Faith (Faith in yourself. Faith in the future.)
Copyright 1997 Dana Clark

VERSE: It doesn't really matter what a careful life you've planned When the rug's pulled out from under you and you've got no place to stand It's time to reinvent yourself when you face that dead end You take a few steps backward Get a running start and then...

Leap of Faith (Faith in yourself. Faith in the future.)
Copyright 1997 Dana Clark

VERSE: It doesn't really matter what a careful life you've planned When the rug's pulled out from under you and you've got no place to stand It's time to reinvent yourself when you face that dead end You take a few steps backward Get a running start and then...

CHORUS: You take a leap of faith in the face of doubt And wouldn't you give your right arm to know how it all turns out Sooner or later you face an open door And life gives you the kind of kick you just can't ignore You take a leap of faith

VERSE: You open up, you take some chances. You get a few hard knocks And once you find out you'll survive, you step outside your box Sometimes you feel certain that you've really got the key Other times you wish that you could ask for a guarantee

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VERSE: So next time you hit that brick wall and you stand there alone Listen to that old familiar feeling in your bones You've been handed one more chance to start your life anew That's something you've been through before. You know what to do

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No Freedom for Me Reproductive Justice, Body Autonomy, Pro-Choice

VERSE: No one knows for certain when a human life begins So we're locked in endless arguments, impossible to win. When we believe so differently, why must we live the same? Why not trust each other's choices? Give up the power games?

CHORUS: There are those who say that I have no

No Freedom for Me Reproductive Justice, Body Autonomy, Pro-Choice

VERSE: No one knows for certain when a human life begins So we're locked in endless arguments, impossible to win. When we believe so differently, why must we live the same? Why not trust each other's choices? Give up the power games?

CHORUS: There are those who say that I have no right to choose. What's happened to our Land of Liberty? This is my life! My body!
I must live my truth, Or there is no freedom. I have no freedom. There can be no freedom for me.

VERSE: You can't decide for me. I can't decide for you. We never could imagine walking in each other's shoes A miracle for you might be a tragedy for me It all depends on who we are, who we're meant to be

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VERSE: My life is in danger. There is no time to waste But since the laws have changed the help I need may come too late I still can't understand though I have asked time after time How could anyone believe that saving my life is a crime?

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