Many of the Winter Holy Days encourage us to notice the presence of the sacred in everyday life: sunlight, abundance, incarnation, community. This morning, we’ll explore the possibility that the Holy is always present, woven into all moments and all things.
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Order of Service
- Gathering Song “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” #188
- Welcome
- Prelude “Happy Xmas (War is Over)” by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, arr. Philip Keveren
- Call to Worship
- Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
- Centering in Beauty
- Shared Music “Chant for the Seasons” #73 (gray hymnal)
- Time for All Ages “Winter’s Gifts” Written by Kaitlin B. Curtice, Illustrated by Gloria Félix
- Shared Music “Spirit of Life” #123 (gray hymnal)
- Wisdom from the World’s Traditions “The Moment of Magic” by Victoria Safford
- Reflection
- Offering “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” arranged by Mark Hayes
- Joys and Sorrows
- Shared Music “Ye Earthborn Children of a Star” #319 (gray hymnal); tune “Joy to the World!” #245 (gray hymnal)
- Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction
Topics: Presence