Joyful, Joyful

Join us for this service via an on-line Zoom Meeting

We’ve talked about opening to joy the last few weeks – now let’s make some!  This morning, we’ll sing and play together even as the longest night of the year approaches.  And we’ll share in the joy of welcoming a new member!  You’ll be invited to speak during the service.

Share the Plate

  • Our Share the Plate this week Catalyst for Change.

    Catalyst for Change serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Dane County. They provide street outreach and mediation to assist people with community services. They are also working with the encampment at Reindahl Park where they can disperse used tents, sleeping bags and other winter survival gear that you may no longer need.


Order of Service

  • Gathering Song: #188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are”
  • Centering Sound
  • Welcome
  • Prelude: “In the Silence”    by Jacob Naverud and Robert Bode
  • Call to Worship
  • Opening Hymn: “Sacred Circle” by Heather Pierson
  • Lighting the Chalice
  • Musical Response
  • Time for All Ages: “Noah’s Ark Mad-Libs”
  • Hymn: #395 “Sing and Rejoice”
  • Joining Ceremony – Rev. Karen and Mary Wagner
  • Wisdom from the World’s Traditions: From “if you’re good, say you’re good,” by adrienne maree brown
  • Reflection: “Joyful, Joyful!” with Rev. Karen
  • Offering: “Joyful, Joyful Day,” By Handel, from the Texas Children’s Choir
  • Joys and Sorrows
  • Closing Hymn: “We’ve Got the Power,” South African Chant
  • Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction
  • Postlude: “Joyful Joyful,” Henry Van Dyke set to Beethoven


Notes from this Service:

Listening Session for Covid plan today at 11:15

adrienne mares brown’s blog post “if your’e good say you’re good”

Music from this and other services

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