This morning, we will experience the physical and psychological benefits of laughter—an excellent way to generate and experience joy. Members of the Madison Laughter Club will lead anyone who wants to participate in some Laughter Yoga activities. [Photo credit: www.laughteryoga.org]
Worship Associate: Liz Chapa
The Share the Plate recipient for Sunday April 27th and Sunday May 4th is The National Resources Foundation of Wisconsin. The National Resources Foundation of Wisconsin fills an important and unique conservation funding niche that no other organization does. It protects our state’s lands, waters, and wildlife by providing funding, leading partnerships, and connecting all people with nature by providing sustainable funding for Wisconsin’s most imperiled species and ecosystems, and helping the people of our state explore, love, and protect its natural resources. The National Resources foundation of Wisconsin was nominated by Anne.
Share the Plate – click here to donate
Click here for this week’s newsletter
Order of Service
- Gathering Song “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” #188
- Welcome
- Prelude “The Muppet Show Theme” by Jim Henson and Sam Pottle
- Call to Worship
- Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
- Centering in Beauty
- Shared Music “This Little Light of Mine” #118 (gray hymnal)
- Time for All Ages “The Day War Came” written by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Rebecca Cobb
- Shared Music “Joy” by Beautiful Chorus
- Wisdom from the World’s Traditions “Meditation on Gratitude and Joy” by Jack Kornfield
- Reflection
- Offering “Song of the Mermaid” by William Gillock
- Joys and Sorrows
- Shared Music “We Give Thanks” #1010 (teal hymnal)
- Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction
Topics: Joy