Greeting

Hymn #354                      “We Laugh, We Cry” (vss. 1 and 4)

Shelley Jackson Denham

Welcome

Covenant                                  Love is the spirit of this church,

and reason is its guide.

To dwell together in peace,

to seek truth in freedom,

and to serve human need:

this is our covenant.

Response                               May love shine forth through us today

May light of reason guide our way

May beauty, truth, and joy become

A flame that burns in everyone.

Call to Worship       

Invocation                                                                                      

Musical Response            “Come and Find the Quiet Center”

Murray/White, arr. Nelson

Story for All Ages     “The Very Very Very Long Dog” by Julia Patton

Children’s Recessional           “This Little Light of Mine” (#118)

African American spiritual

We will exit through the back doors of the sanctuary to go downstairs. Parents are welcome to escort their children downstairs and attend Religious Education with them, as they wish. Children of all ages are welcome to stay in the service.

Offertory                                      “Meditation No. 11”                                         Kramer                                                     

Readings                           “Self Compassion” by Kristin Neff

“An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith” by Barbara Brown Taylor

Testimony                                                                                                   Sandi Campbell          

Hymn #86                                “Blessed Spirit of My Life”     Shelley Jackson Denham

Meditation              

Anthem                                          “Responsibility”                        Hillel the Elder/Sirett

Sermon                                        What Might Change?

Hymn #1007                   “There’s a River Flowing in My Soul”

 Sanders/arr. Kenny Smith

Benediction                                                                                    

Closing Blessing                                                                                                                  Scott

“Go your way in peace,

Wander as you may;

Blessed is the path you take;

May love guide you on your way.”