Can we hold onto hope loosely, taking action without demanding specific results? Today we’ll explore how fully experiencing and acting from the present moment can help us make wise choices in daily life. What happens when we focus on seeing the truth we are already in and on the actions we can take now? Maybe the joy really is in the journey.
After the service, please join us for a potluck community meal with our visiting friends from Prairie UU.
Worship Associate: Virginia Harrison, Special Music: Denise Jacobs, Time for All Ages: Karen Deaton from Prairie UU
The Share the Plate recipient for December 21 and 28 is the Social Justice Center. The SJC is a neighborhood hub of social justice organizing, essential supportive services, collaboration and activism. Their 14 member organizations work on a variety of issues including housing and homelessness, restorative justice, community organizing, books to prisoners, cooperative development, art programs, and affordable financial services. They were nominated by Jean Skinner.
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Order of Service
- Gathering Song “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” #188
- Welcome
- Prelude “Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep” by Irving Berlin
- Call to Worship
- Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
- Centering in Beauty
- Shared Music “Holy, Holy, Holy” (Sing Out Love)
- Time for All Ages “Charlotte and the Quiet Place” by Deborah Sosin, illustrated by Sara Woolley
- Shared Music “I Know This Rose Will Open” #396 (gray hymnal)
- Wisdom from the World’s Traditions “I Know This Rose Will Open” by Mary Grigolia
- Reflection (“How to Train Your Mind to Be Patient” poem, Lovingkindness guided meditation)
- Offering “Reflecting Light” by Sam Phillips
- Joys and Sorrows
- Shared Music “Filled with Loving Kindness” #1031 (teal hymnal)
- Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction
Notes Further Exploration
Commentary about the hymn “I Know This Rose Will Open”
Charlotte and the Quiet Place video
Topics: Hope