Finding the Courage to Love

A sermon by Rev. Tess Baumberger, read by Susan Podebradsky

“As human beings we are perhaps prone to fundamentalist thinking. It seems to me that this need to be right, and the need for others to be wrong, is part of human nature. Universalism calls us to counter that tendency with compassion whenever we find it in ourselves or in others… “ [Image by Susan Podebradsky]

Worship Associate: Vera Leone, Special Music: Rachel Avery

After the Service – Community Meal (Potluck) All are welcome.

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Order of Service

  • Gathering Song: #188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are”
  • Welcome
  • Prelude: “Part of Fortune” by Liz Story
  • Call to Worship
  • Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
  • Centering in Beauty
  • Shared Music: “Rooted in Fertile Ground” by Amanda Udis-Kessler
  • Time for All Ages: “This Land” by Ashley Fairbanks
  • Shared Music: “This Is My Song # 159 (gray hymnal)
  • Wisdom from the World’s Traditions: “A False Story of Discovery” by Rev. Myke Johnson
  • Reflection: “Finding the Courage to Love” a sermon by Tess Baumberger
  • Offering: “Looking at a Rainbow through a Dirty Window” by Calum Stewart (arr. Rachel Hair)
  • Joys and Sorrows
  • Shared Music: “Filled with Loving Kindness” #1031 (teal hymnal)
  • Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction

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