Always maintaining a proper balance between proclamation of the word about life with the deeds which make life good. | | |
Welcome and Announcements
Shared by Abeth Spencer
Opening Words
Led by Abeth Spencer
One: Who are we and what are we called to do?
All: We are the sensitive and responsive ones called to
create a world where every person is radically affirmed and barriers between people become bridges of inclusion, justice, and spirituality.
Prelude
Shared by Tanner Bayles
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Call to Worship
Please stand in mind, body, or spirit
Led by Barb Hass
One: As a workman gathers his tools,
as a poet gathers her images,
as a musician gathers their band,
as a scholar gathers his argument,
as a writer gathers her stories,
as a preacher gathers their texts,
All: So the Spirit of Life and Love gathers people for love and service.
One: We have gathered in this ordinary, yet sacred place, again.
All: May we continue to create here a circle of love, ever-expanding and ever-growing. A place of openness, of curiosity, of connection: a place of hope for all people.
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Singing Our Welcome Enter, Rejoice, and Come In
Led by Tanner Bayles
Enter, rejoice, and come in. Enter, rejoice, and come in.
Today will be a joyful day; enter, rejoice, and come in.
Open your ears to the song. Open your ears to the song.
Today will be a joyful day; enter, rejoice, and come in.
Open your hearts ev’ry one. Open your hearts ev’ry one.
Today will be a joyful day; enter, rejoice, and come in.
Don’t be afraid of some change.
Don’t be afraid of some change.
Today will be a joyful day; enter, rejoice, and come in.
Enter, rejoice, and come in. Enter, rejoice, and come in.
Today will be a joyful day; enter, rejoice, and come in.
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Centering Prayer
Shared by Rev. Dr. David Hodgson
Spirit of Life and Love, gather our hearts in gratitude for the gifts of an open mind and a seeking spirit. You are not a static monument to be guarded, but a living truth to be discovered, experienced, and lived.
We thank you for the ancient gift of Wisdom—the Sophia who danced at the beginning of creation and continues to invite us into deeper understanding.
Give us the bravery to ask difficult questions and to challenge old assumptions. Remind us that your truth is expansive enough to hold our doubts, to encompass new discoveries, and to anchor us through change.
Help us to recognize this truth wherever it appears: in the insights of science and the beauty of creation, in the lived experiences of those who have been marginalized, in the quiet whispers of our own conscience, and in the radical, boundary-breaking love of Jesus.
May we be truth-seekers and truth-tellers in a world weary of illusions, and love-bringers to all.
Celebrations
Abeth Spencer
This is our time to share the celebrations of our lives: birthdays, anniversaries, words of kindness, and works of peace and justice.
Special Music for Thinking of You Cards
Shared by Tanner Bayles
Invitation to Give
Led by Barb Hass
Let us bring our offerings as a decision to continue the work of the Spirit of Life and Love. Let our offerings bring more truth and light into the world.
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In our offerings, we share not only measurable treasures of time, talents, and resources, we radically commit ourselves to sharing immeasurable gifts of forgiveness, grace, compassion, acceptance, and loving concern with each other and with ourselves.
In response to our celebrations and the deep goodness of life, our offerings for the celebration of life, in this place and beyond, shall now be received.
Offertory~ Tanner Bayles
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Dedication of Our Offerings
Led by Barb Hass
One: The Spirit of Life and Love sends voices of wisdom for the community to continue our learning.
All: May we have the wisdom to listen, the compassion to act, and the hope to continue our work together.
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Singing Our Faith It’s In Every One of Us
Shared by Tanner Bayles
It’s in ev’ry one of us to be wise.
Find your heart; open up both your eyes.
We can all know ev’rything without ever knowing why.
It’s in ev’ry one of us by and by.
The Chime Calls Us to the Word About Life
Barb Hass
Word About Life When Truth Abides Its Time
Shared by Rev. Dr. David Hodgson
I still have many things to tell you,
but you can’t handle them now.
John 16:12
Words for Mission
Led by Rev. Dr. David Hodgson
One: May you journey with a brave and curious heart. May you find holy wonder in the questions, and peace in the unknowing. Seek wisdom in the margins, listen to the voices of the oppressed, and love boldly without conditions. May the Creator who breathes life into all things, guide your feet on this beautiful ongoing journey.
These are the times!
All: We are the people!.
One: All of Creation is blessed!
All: May we love all and serve all!
One: God be with you.
All: And also with you.
One: Amen.
All: Amen.
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Sending Forth Song We are the People
Shared by Tanner Bayles
Chorus:
We are the old people. We are the new people.
We are the same people, deeper than before.
We are the old people. We are the new people.
We are the same people always seeking more.
Movin’ and growin’, askin’ and knowin’,
we keep on the search cause the job’s never done.
Just when you tho’t you had learned all you ought to,
you’re findin’ out you really only just begun.
Chorus
Spirit is weary if we’re in a hurry
to prove we’ve arrived at the world of the wise.
Who can be knowin’ what God will be showin’
when next we have a chance to really open our eyes.
Chorus
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Sermon Reboot is ON for today.
This is a time to talk about the message and explore together using the ORID Art Form Conversation methodology. What is ORID? It stands for Observation, Reflection, Interpretation, and Decision. You will get the hang of it.
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