Rev. Sunny McMillan, worship leader, Eleanor Burke, celebrant

The first few verses of the MaMuse song “We Shall Be Known” read: We shall be known by the company we keep, by the ones who circle round to tend these fires; we shall be known by the ones who sow and reap the seeds of change, a life from deep within the earth. Inspired by these words, and honoring the close of our congregational year, today’s service will be a celebration of the company we keep at BUF, as well as a reflection on the fires we have tended this year and the seeds we’ve sown—including a special performance of “We Shall Be Known” by a BUF ensemble.