We begin our annual pledge drive today – the time of year in which we focus more explicitly on how we take care of our beloved congregation. This is a great time to reflect together on what we might need to pay attention to, to continue to become who we want to be as a community. This morning, we’ll explore what it might feel like to think of ourselves as a seed source for love and justice, how we might spread and plant those seeds, and watch them grow. [Image from needpix.com]
Worship Associate: Stephen Rich, Special Music: JRUUC Sacred Breath Choir
The Share the Plate for Sunday March 1st and Sunday March 8th is the Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development. The Nehemiah Center cultivates innovative Black and non-black leaders through culturally grounded programs including youth empowerment and leadership development, community leadership and capacity building, Justified Anger and criminal justice and reentry services. They were nominated by Virginia Harrison.
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Order of Service
- Gathering Song “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” #188
- Welcome
- Prelude “My Religion” by Linda Smith Koehler
- Call to Worship
- Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
- Centering in Beauty
- Shared Music “Wake, Now My Senses” #298 (gray hymnal)
- Time for All Ages “Stone Soup” retold by Heather Forest
- Shared Music “We Are…” #1051 (teal hymnal)
- Wisdom from the World’s Traditions “Call to Worship” by Gretchen Haley
- Reflection
- Covenant Between the Congregation and Visiting Stewards
- Offering “Plant a Seed” by Heather Pierson
- A Story from the Heart with Maeve Bonack
- Joys and Sorrows
- Shared Music “When the Spirit Says Do” #1024 (teal hymnal)
- Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction
Topics: Attention