On Freedoms: Yours, Mine, Theirs, and Ours

There are two ways (at least!) to frame freedom: “freedom from” restrictions on our actions, and “freedom to” behave in ways we wish to.  These can be in tension with each other; promoting “freedom from” for some is sometimes accused of infringing on the “freedom to” rights of others.  This morning, we’ll explore the relationship between these freedoms through individualistic and communal perspectives. [Image from Wordcloud.app]

Worship Associate: Virginia Harrison, Special Music: David Lauth

After the Service: Coffee & Conversation, followed by Board and Minister Listening Session – Representing Reeb

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Order of Service

  • Gathering Song  “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” #188
  • Welcome
  • Prelude  “I Shall Be Released” by Bob Dylan
  • Call to Worship
  • Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
  • Centering in Beauty
  • Shared Music  “Days of Rage and Days of Hope”by Amanda Udis-Kessler
  • Time for All Ages  “Freedom, We Sing” by Amyra León and Molly Mendoza
  • Shared Music  “Oh, I Woke Up This Morning” #153 (gray hymnal)
  • Wisdom from the World’s Traditions “Perhaps It Would Eventually Erode, But …” by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
  • Reflection
  • Wisdom from the World’s Traditions “To the people who have mistaken freedom for liberation” by Julián Jamaica Soto
  • Reflection
  • Offering  “People Get Ready” by Curtis Mayfield
  • Joys and Sorrows
  • Shared Music  “Come and Go With Me” #1018 (teal hymnal) 
  • Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction

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