Celebrant: Molly Smith
Mistakes and failures are an inevitable part of life; trying to avoid them is both futile and counterproductive. In this service, we’ll reflect together on the gifts of imperfection and the practice of embracing our propensity to mess up.
Welcome and Announcements
Territorial Acknowledgement
Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation
Opening Words
Opening Hymn: #1010, We Give Thanks
Time for All Ages: The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken
Reeb Benediction
Offertory
Candles of Joys & Sorrows
Meditation: In this time of meditation by Martha Munson
Gift of Music: The Oh Hellos – I Have Made Mistakes
Reading: Myths and Truths: adapted from The Joy of imperfection by Enid Howarth and Jan Tras
Homily
Closing Hymn: #1021 Lean on Me
Closing Reading: A Blessing for Risk-Takers and Failures, by Rev. Robin Tanner
Musical Benediction: There is a Love
Embodying the Flame
Spoken Benediction
Topics: Perseverance