There are so many things happening in our world, and we want to do things about all of them – but of course, we can only do so much. This morning, we’ll explore how we might practice both compassion and healthy boundaries.
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Worship Associate: Kirsten Johnson, Special Music: Rachel Avery and Stephen Rich
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Order of Service
- Gathering Song “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” #188
- Welcome
- Prelude “Saman” by Ólafur Arnalds
- Call to Worship
- Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
- Centering in Beauty
- Shared Music “Rooted in Fertile Ground” (Sing Out Love)
- Time for All Ages “The Rabbit Listened” by Cori Doerrfeld
- Shared Music “Comfort Me” #1002 (teal hymnal)
- Wisdom from the World’s Traditions “A Prayer For Those Who Are Losing Our Sh*t Right Now” by Nadia Bolz Weber, “When the World Numbs, Stay Tender” by Cameron Trimble
- Reflection
- Offering “Delicate Balance” by Tom Dundee
- Joys and Sorrows
- Shared Music “When I Am Frightened” #1012 (teal hymnal)
- Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction