Our Future’s Past

November 6

The Sunday before Election Day is a good time to invite the wisdom of our ancestors, and to be mindful of the generations that will follow us.  This morning, we’ll share in a ritual of remembrance for the authors of our history, and we’ll explore how the things we do today create the history our descendants will know.

All are welcome in worship, whether you’ve registered or not.  Your registration ahead of time allows for less congestion at the door on Sunday morning, and it helps us plan for spacing in the sanctuary.

Share the Plate

  • The Share-the-Plate for Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 will go to Movin’ Out. They provide safe, affordable, community-integrated housing for people with disabilities. They also help families become first time homebuyers and modify their homes to be safe and accessible. Along with Red Caboose, Movin’ Out will be part of a new building in our neighborhood at Union Corners. 


Order of Service

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  • Gathering Song: #188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are”
  • Centering Sound
  • Welcome
  • Prelude: “We Are,” Ysaye M. Barnwell
  • Call to Worship
  • Lighting the Chalice
  • Musical Response
  • Shared Music: Hymn #359 “When We Are Gathered”
  • Time for All Ages: Ritual of Remembrance
  • Shared Music: ”Loosen Loosen” by Aly Halpert
  • Wisdom from the World’s Traditions: Excerpt from Maya Angelou’s book Rainbow in the Cloud: The Wisdom and Spirit of Maya Angelou
  • Reflection: “Our Future’s Past” with Rev. Karen Armina
  • Offering:  “We Rise” Batya Levine
  • Joys and Sorrows
  • Shared Music: Hymn #1001 “Breaths”
  • Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction

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