The Second Marathon

Join us for this service via an on-line Zoom Meeting

As the COVID-19 metrics in Dane County continue to keep JRUUC at Level 4 of our Strategic Plan, we may wonder if our already tired spirits can handle more isolation and stress.  This morning, we’ll ground ourselves in our faith, and turn to each other for support and inspiration.  Rev. Karen will invite you all to share the stories and practices that keep you going.

Share the Plate

  • Books and Breakfast Program. This is Freedom Inc‘s 5th year to provide a Saturday morning program for Black and Southeast Asian elementary-aged children in Dane County. Young people enjoy a healthy breakfast and mind lifting books that help enhance their learning, literacy and life skills. Families for Justice and Friends of Freedom Inc. are inviting people to redistribute some of their COVID relief funds to support the youth and their families in this program. More info here.

Order of Service

  • Gathering Song: #188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are”
  • Centering Sound
  • Welcome
  • Prelude: “Ode to Contentment” from Libana
  • Call to Worship
  • Opening Hymn: #295 “Sing Out Praises for the Journey”
  • Lighting the Chalice
  • Musical Response
  • Time for All Ages: “Hallelujah,” Pentatonix
  • Hymn: #1002 “Comfort Me”
  • Wisdom from the World’s Traditions: “The Second Marathon: A Thought For Pastors On Walking the New Normal,” Jenny Smith
  • Reflection: “The Second Marathon” with Rev. Karen
  • Offering: “I Will Be Gentle With Myself” from Libana
  • Joys and Sorrows
  • Closing Hymn: #1015 “I Know I Can”
  • Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction
  • Postlude: “Instrument of Peace,” Libana