Transgender Day of Remembrance Service. A Business Resolution passed by the delegates at the 2024 General Assembly proclaims that “our principles and values unequivocally commit our faith to honor and celebrate the full spectrum of gender identity and expression… The ability to live ever-more authentically as one’s true self is central to a lifelong journey towards spiritual fulfillment.” This morning, we’ll hear stories from some of our transgender and gender expansive siblings, and we’ll mark the International Transgender Day of Remembrance. [Image from Deviantart.com]
After today’s service there will be a Community Meal with a “Meet and Greet” for newcomers.
Worship Associate: Deb Myrbo
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Order of Service
- Gathering Song “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” #188
- Welcome
- Prelude “Courage to be Who We Are” by Ruth Huber
- Call to Worship
- Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
- Guest at Your Table
- Shared Music “Loosen, Loosen” by Aly Halpert
- Time for All Ages “My Rainbow” by Trinity and DeShanna Neal
- Shared Music “How Could Anyone” #1053 (teal hymnal)
- Wisdom from the World’s Traditions “Communion” by Sean Dennison Parker
- Reflection
- Memorial for Transgender Day of Remembrance
- Offering “Vigil” by Maddie Batzli, arranged by Jennifer Hedstrom
- Joys and Sorrows
- Shared Music “Answering the Call of Love” #1014 (teal hymnal)
- Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction
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