Pluralism is a response to diversity that consists in learning about meaningful differences.” — The Pluralism Project, Harvard University. What are the different beliefs in our own congregation? How can we preserve our members’ diverse religious commitments? By engaging with our diversity of beliefs, we hope to build relationships based on respect and honesty.
Welcome and Announcements
Territorial Acknowledgement
Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation
Opening Words: From Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow, and Adlai Stevenson
Opening Hymn: #214, Shabbat Shalom
Time for All Ages: I’m in Charge of Celebrations, by Byrd Baylor
Reeb Benediction
Offertory
Candles of Joys & Sorrows
Hymn: #1031, Filled with Loving Kindness
Sharing Our Beliefs
What is God to you?
Is prayer a part of your life?
How is love reflected in our pluralistic community?
Closing Music: Heaven’s Here on Earth by Tracy Chapman
Closing Reading: adapted from Walt Whitman
Musical Benediction: There is a Love
Embodying the Flame
Spoken Benediction