Kindness and care towards ourselves are aspects of love that often get pushed aside in all the busy-ness of caring for others. This morning, we’ll consider how self-care and self-compassion are foundational in order to extend our love to the world.
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Order of Service
- Gathering Song: #188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are”
- Welcome
- Prelude: “Deep River” traditional spiritual arranged by Larry Shackley
- Call to Worship
- Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
- Shared Music: Hymn #1008 “When Our Heart Is In A Holy Place”
- Time for All Ages: “The Good Egg,” Jory John and Pete Oswald
- Shared Music: Hymn #1031 “Filled with Loving Kindness”
- Wisdom from the World’s Traditions: from “Unshakeable Confidence,” Mare Chapman
- Reflection: “Loving Me Is Loving You” with Deb Myrbo
- Offering: “Lady of the Day” (tribute to Billie Holiday, by Wynn-Anne Rossi)
- Joys and Sorrows
- Shared Music: “These Hands, This Heart” by Heather Pierson
- Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction
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Notes / Further Exploration
Dr. Kristin Neff’s website self-compassion.org
Mare Chapman’s website (author of Unshakable Confidence)
Topics: Love