Joy is subversive! To nurture ourselves and each other in these times, and to start us off on the theme of “living love through the practice of joy,” we’ll explore joy as necessary for both our own self care and our collective sustainability in the work of revolution.
Art by New Orleans Artist Brandan BMike Odums. Photographed at Studio Be by Karen Armina
Worship Associate: Virginia Harrison
Special Music: JRUUC Folk Group
The Share the Plate for March 30 and April 6 is WisCARES. Wisconsin Companion Animal Resources, Education, and Social Services (WisCARES) is a University of Wisconsin program that provides basic veterinary medical care, housing support and advocacy, and other support services to Dane County pet owners who are low income, currently experiencing or are at risk of homelessness, as well as those who are unable to pay for veterinary medical services needed for access to housing. WisCARES sees over 3,000 appointments annually. WisCARES was nominated by Kathy Soma.
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Order of Service
- Gathering Song “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” #188
- Welcome
- Prelude “Andante sostenuto” by Felix Mendelssohn
- Call to Worship
- Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
- Centering in Beauty
- Shared Music “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In” #361 (gray hymnal)
- Time for All Ages “The Little Book Of Joy” by the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu
- Shared Music “Joy” by Beautiful Chorus
- Wisdom from the World’s Traditions “Giving Each Other Our Flowers” by Atena O. Danner
- Reflection
- Offering “Joy Revolution” by Raye Zaragoza
- Joys and Sorrows
- Shared Music “Let It Be a Dance” #311 (gray hymnal)
- Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction
Topics: Joy