Fail Forward

Celebrant: Molly Smith

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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

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