Creation is Messy

There’s this idea that the end results of the creative process are beautiful, and often we expect that process to go smoothly.  This morning, we’ll explore what can happen when we forget perfectionism and expectations.

Share the Plate

  • Moms On a Mission is a grassroots, community based group of mothers who show up to East High School in Madison every single school  day to help foster the school community our kids deserve. MOMs creates a nonviolent environment by being present , by creating relationships, by de-escalating conflict, and by bringing community volunteers together to make a difference, right away, on the ground. MOMS has quickly and effectively harnessed the collective power of dozens of volunteers to support approximately 500 students on the ground. In addition they are powerful advocates for long-term, positive social change, equity, conflict resolution, and restorative justice practices.


Order of Service

  • Gathering Song:  #188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are”
  • Welcome
  • Prelude:  “Romance No. 3 (Earth)” by Naoko Ikeda
  • Call to Worship
  • Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
  • Shared Music:  #361 “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In” 
  • Time for All Ages:  “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds
  • Shared Music:  #289 “Creative Love, Our Thanks We Give”
  • Wisdom from the World’s Traditions: “Putting Down Our Intentions and Letting Ourselves Become” by Steve Garnaas-Holmes 
  • Reflection
  • Offering:  Improvisation by Jennifer Hedstrom
  • Joys and Sorrows
  • Shared Music: #1020 “Woyaya” 
  • Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction


Our annual congregational meeting will follow the service – Read more here

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