It is hard on the spirit to live in today’s world, witnessing both all that is beautiful and all that is broken. This morning, we’ll build on last week’s exploration of creating our sacred spaces, to explore how we might stay (or get) grounded and focused as we move more deeply into times that feel dystopian. You’ll be invited to share how you’re feeling as an inhabitant of this world, and the practices that invoke sacred space for you. (Please note that this service has changed from the “question box” service we had originally planned.)
Image by Karen Armina
Worship Associate: Deb Myrbo
The share-the-plate for July 14 and 21 will be Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development. They cultivate youth empowerment, community leadership, and reentry services. They also offer the Justified Anger series of educational courses on systemic racism and Black history. They were nominated by Kelly Kearns.
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Order of Service
- Gathering Song “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” #188
- Welcome
- Prelude “Rainbow Connection” by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher
- Call to Worship
- Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
- Shared Music “Morning Has Come” #1000 (teal hymnal)
- Time for All Ages “Guided Meditation” by Mark Van Buren
- Shared Music “Winds Be Still” #83 (gray hymnal)
- Wisdom from the World’s Traditions “On the Other Side” by Lynn Ungar, “When We Pause To Remember…” by Alicia Forde, “everything is still on fire (with thanks to Rhiannon)” by Julián Jamaica Soto
- Reflections
- Offering “All You Need is Love” by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
- Joys and Sorrows
- Shared Music “Love Will Guide Us” #131 (gray hymnal)
- Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction