Celebrant: Michelle Hazen
The Jewish holiday of Passover remembers the exodus – when the Jewish people packed up their families and left Egypt for the uncertainty of the desert. Meanwhile, the Christian holiday of Palm Sunday marks the start of holy week, and focuses on the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem just a few days prior to his arrest and execution. Let’s reflect together on what we are leaving behind, and what are we moving toward in these turbulent times.
Welcome
Greeting and Announcements
Territorial Acknowledgement
Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation
Opening Words
Opening Hymn: #360, Here We Have Gathered
Time for All Ages: In Between Places, by Alex Killian, Illustrated by Grady McFerrin
Reeb Benediction
Offertory
Candles of Joys and Sorrows
Readings
- Ready, by Rabbi Rachel Barenblat
The Poet Thinks About the Donkey, by Mary Oliver
Gift of Music: Poor Wayfaring Stranger, unknown; performed by Marcus Smith
Homily
Closing Hymn: #1020, Woyaya
Closing Reading:
Blessings for the Beginning, by Kari Kopnick
Musical Benediction: There Is a Love
Topics: Journey