Gratitude, Awe and Resilience

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Sometimes our resilience seems to come from an unknown source…we didn’t do anything in particular to “earn” it ourselves and yet it is there for us. Then how do we nurture resilience? Maybe just paying attention to the little things in life and our interconnectedness can cultivate gratitude and an ongoing sense of awe and curiosity. This then makes it possible for us to get back up, keep going and experience joy even when we have been knocked down by events. This service is led by Susan Podebradsky with a Reflection from Marti Everett. [Image by Susan Podebradsky}

Worship Associate: Stephen Rich, Music: Rachel Avery and Sacred Breath small group

  • In support of the fight against ICE in Minneapolis/St Paul the Share the Plate recipient for Sundays February 1 and February 8th is The Immigrant Law Center of MN. The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) is a nonprofit organization that provides free immigration legal representation to low-income immigrants and refugees in Minnesota and North Dakota. It is providing assistance to hundreds of people with families detained by ICE. It was nominated by the Share the Plate committee. 

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After the Service: Coffee and Conversation, and Our Wild and Precious Lives Discussion

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Order of Service

  • Gathering Song  “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” #188
  • Welcome
  • Prelude  “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” by Fred Rogers
  • Call to Worship
  • Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
  • Centering in Beauty
  • Shared Music  “I’ve Got Peace Like a River” #100 (gray hymnal)
  • Time for All Ages  “Wonder and Awe” by Annie Herzig
  • Shared Music  “Comfort Me” #1002 (teal hymnal)
  • Wisdom from the World’s Traditions “I Am the Helper” by Crystal Thompkins
  • Reflection – Marti Everett
  • Wisdom from the World’s Traditions “Fundamental Richness” by Pema Chodron
  • Offering  “Bridge over Troubled Water” by Paul Simon
  • Joys and Sorrows
  • Shared Music  “Meditation on Breathing” #1009 (teal hymnal) 
  • Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction

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