We got to see a brilliant show of color and light earlier this month, and now the days grow even shorter and most of the leaves have let go, and are lying on the ground, brown and crunchy. This reminds us that cycles of change are continual, and change can be ungrounding. This morning, we’ll explore how gratitude practices might help us navigate the endings and beginnings we experience. We’ll also share in a ritual for Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Worship Associate: Stephen Rich, Special Music: JRUUC Sacred Breath Choir
The Share the Plate recipient for Sunday, November 9 and Sunday, November 23 (no STP on 11/16) is Outreach LGBTQ+ Community Center.
Outreach’s mission is a commitment to equity and quality of life for all LGBTQ+ people through community building; health and human services; and economic, social, and racial justice advocacy. Their transgender services include: the Madison Area Transgender Association (MATA), trans resources and referrals, and transgender advocacy. Thank you to Reverend Karen for nominating Outreach in recognition of Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20.
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Order of Service
- Gathering Song “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” #188
- Welcome
- Prelude “Saranam (Refuge)” by Jason Shelton
- Call to Worship
- Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
- Centering in Beauty
- Shared Music “For the Beauty of the Earth” (Sing Out Love)
- Time for All Ages “The Fall of Freddie the Leaf” by Leo Buscaglia
- Shared Music “Rising Green” by #1068 (teal hymnal)
- Wisdom from the World’s Traditions “In Blackwater Woods” by Mary Oliver, “Thank You” by Ross Gay
- Reflection and Ritual
- Musical Reflection “Courage to Be Who We Are” by Ruth Huber
- Offering “I’m Not Ashamed” by Flamy Grant
- Joys and Sorrows
- Shared Music “For All That Is Our Life” #128 (gray hymnal)
- Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction
Topics: Gratitude