Because we live in an individualistic society, we tend to think of resilience as a personal characteristic – and often it is! But it’s also dependent on our connections. This morning, we’ll explore what it might look and feel like to embody resilience as a collective practice. [Photo by Karen Armina]
Worship Associate: Deb Myrbo, Special Music: JRUUC Folk Group
The Share the Plate recipient for Sundays 2/15 and 2/22 will be Madison Street Medicine, a community leader in providing and coordinating compassionate, holistic healthcare for individuals experiencing homelessness. They develop programming and services to fill gaps in access to healthcare and housing in the Madison area and envision a community where individuals experiencing housing insecurity have housing and healthcare. Thank you to Joan Kemble for nominating them!
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After the Service: Community Potluck Meal (all are welcome)
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Order of Service
- Gathering Song “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” #188
- Welcome
- Prelude “Little Flame” by Carsie Blanton
- Call to Worship
- Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
- Centering in Beauty
- Shared Music “Lean On Me” #1021 (teal hymnal)
- Time for All Ages “The Bamboo and the Storm,” a Zen Buddhist Wisdom Tale
- Shared Music “I Know I Can” #1015 (teal hymnal)
- Wisdom from the World’s Traditions “The Seven of Pentacles” by Marge Piercy
- Reflection
- Offering “You Can’t Do It All On Your Own” by Stephen Lee Rich, Sandy Andina, and Alan Moorhouse
- Joys and Sorrows
- Shared Music “Keep on Moving Forward / Sigamos Adelante” by Emma’s Revolution
- Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction
Topics: Resilience