From the Stories of Our Living

Crystal Flaming Chalice

This first Sunday of the New Year, we gather in community to reflect on our stories – those we wish to begin, and those we wish to change.  This is our annual burning bowl service, in which we seal our intentions in the ritual of the fire communion. (Image Credit: Flickr)

Worships Associate: Liz Chapa

  • The Share the Plate for Sunday January 5th and January 12th is EverStrong. EverStrong is the name for OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center’s part of the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project an initiative designed to reduce the number of youth experiencing homelessness. The Everstrong Drop-In Center is intended to help LBGTQ+ young adults resolve their homelessness by offering support in obtaining permanent connections, education/employment, stable housing, and social-emotional well-being.  

    Everstrong was nominated by Deb Myrbo.

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Order of Service

  • Gathering Song  “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” #188
  • Welcome
  • Prelude  “Awake the Sacred Fire” by Bernice Martin and Heather Pierson
  • Call to Worship
  • Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
  • Centering in Beauty
  • Shared Music   “The Fire of Commitment” #1028 (teal hymnal)
  • Time for All Ages  “The Storyteller” by April Rosario
  • Shared Music  “Loosen, Loosen” by Aly Halpert
  • Wisdom from the World’s Traditions “How Invisible Stories Hold You Back” by Ozan Varol
  • Reflection 
  • The Fire Communion
  • Offering  “The Way is Clear” by Anni Zylstra
  • Joys and Sorrows
  • Shared Music   “O Slowly, Slowly, They Return” #342 (gray hymnal)
  • Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction

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