Note from Mary Samuels (former minister):
Several of you asked for a copy of the Opening Words used at a December service. 
I found it in the UUMA Worship Materials Collection. 
It is reprinted as I adapted it by adding the section on peace. 
The author is Roger Fritts.

“We gather together at this time and this place to affirm our liberal religious values.

Here we believe that it is possible to have joy without hysteria.

We believe it is possible to have morality without inquisitions.

We believe it is possible to have community without conformity.

We believe it is possible to have authority without slavery.

We believe it is possible to have religion without madness.

We believe it is possible to have worship without idolatry.

We believe it is possible to have love without perfection.

And here we believe it is possible to live in peace with one another.

We welcome all who wish to join us in this celebration of life”