Today's Order of Worship

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Order of Worship

08-24-25

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Prelude ~

Shared by Tanner Bayles

Welcome and Announcements

Shared by Pastor Ken

Opening Words

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.

Entry into Spiritual Community

Liturgist: Sue Stuart

One: In the breaking of the morning...

All: In the breaking of our night fast and

illusions...

One: Let us celebrate the richness and diversity of life.

All: May the blessing of the Spirit of Light and

Love be upon us.

One: Know the blessing of Light and Love in the

company we keep and the songs we sing.

Singing Our Faith ~ We Are a Gentle, Angry People

We are a gentle, angry people

and we are singing, singing for our lives. (Repeat)

We are a justice-seeking people

and we are singing, singing for our lives.

We are young and old together

and we are singing, singing for our lives.

We are a land of many colors

and we are singing, singing for our lives.

We are gay and straight together

and we are singing, singing for our lives.

We are a gentle, loving people

and we are singing, singing for our lives.

Centering Prayer

Shared by Pastor Ken Heintzelman

Passing of the Peace

Invitation by Sue Stuart

One: Let us take a moment to celebrate each other.

May a heart of peace rest with you.

Celebrations For the Deep Goodness of Life

Led by Pastor Ken

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!

Invitation to Give ~

Shared by Sue Stuart

One: As one heart is lifted

All: May we share its celebration.

One: As one heart is burdened

All: May we share the pain it knows.

One: As one Body, share ourselves through our

offerings.

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~

Shared by Tanner Bayles

QR Code for Giving Page

Dedication of Ourselves and Offerings

Led by Sue Stuart

Ringing the Chime Calling Us to Sacred Listening

Word About Life~

Offered by Tanner Bayles and Pastor Ken

Words for Mission

Led by Sue Stuart

One: Our time of celebration in this place is now

coming to an end.

All: For it is merely a resting place, a place of

transit, where we, together with God, can

pause before taking to the road again.

One: Fall in love with life.

Wrestle with the chaos and the pain within us and

within the world.

All: When we leave we join the celebration of

life, dancing with the angels and the clowns.

One: Embrace the God who is continually making all

things new as a partner for bringing peace and

justice in the world. 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!

Sending Forth Song ~ Companions On Our Journey

Chorus

We are companions on our journey,

Breaking bread and sharing life.

In the love we bear is the hope we share,

For we believe in the love of our God.

Yes, we believe in the love of our God.

1. No longer strangers to each other,

No longer strangers in God’s house;

We are blest and we are nourished

By the love we all can share.

Chorus

2. Although the journey may be rocky,

Although the way’s not always clear;

We will share God’s love a plenty,

With all people far and near.

Chorus

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.