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Entry Into Spiritual Community
Led by Greg Freeman
One: From the corners of this city, from the confusion of life, and from the loneliness of our hearts,
All: Gather us, O God.
One: To feed our minds, to fire our imagination, to free our hearts,
All: Gather us, O God.
Singing Our Welcome ~ We Are the Family
Please stand in mind, body, or spirit
We are the family and we are the home,
We are the mountain where love can be known.
We are the voices and we are the hands
For bringing peace to our land. (Repeat)
1. And in our family all are welcome,
Doesn’t matter who you are,
In our home there’s always room
So plan to stay.
On our mountain where we labor
There’s much work that’s left to do,
And your talents would be helpful if you stay.
Chorus
2. And in our family ev’ry nation,
Ev’ry planet, ev’ry race,
Ev’ryone is always welcome to our home.
And with our voices let us tell you
That we mean just what we say,
And with our hands united, let us pray.
Chorus
Welcoming Prayer ~
Shared by Pastor Ken
Special WISE Moment with LeAnn Boman
LeAnn Boman serves as one of the Programs and Education
Coordinators for NAMI Valley of the Sun, where she helps connect individuals and families with classes, workshops, and educational opportunities that promote mental health awareness and recovery.
With a background in Sociology and Human Services, she brings both compassion and expertise to her role, ensuring that every program fosters understanding, connection, and hope. She has been a part of the affiliate, both as a volunteer and staff member since 2020. LeAnn is also a member of the NAMI FaithNet Council, working to strengthen the bridge between faith communities and mental health support. She has a deep passion for service and
community, shaped in part by her young adult experience with Graceworks Community—a full-time, faith-based volunteer program for young adults seeking leadership development and intentional community. Her ongoing involvement in local church leadership reflects her heart for helping others find belonging and encouragement in both faith and mental health journeys.
LeAnn grew up outside Denver and currently lives in Scottsdale with her four-legged ”tyrant, ” Benji, who keeps life lively and full of laughter.
Celebrations For the Deep Goodness of Life
Led by Pastor Ken
This is our time to share the celebrations of our lives: birthdays, anniversaries, words of kindness and works of peace and justice.
Music for Thinking of You Cards ~
Shared by Tanner Bayles
In the pew racks are cards with the title “Thinking Of You”. Please use these cards to write a note to someone so they know they are remembered and cared for. Put the card in the offering plate when it comes by, and the church office will forward the cards to the person addressed on the card. This was one of the elements of our time together that you lifted up as important for all of us.
Thank you!
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