Celebrant: Trish Hartzell
Our war dead are often said to have made the ultimate sacrifice, and they deserve to be honored for it. We also have people who are martyrs for peace and justice; their sacrifice is equally meaningful. In this service, we’ll reflect together on the nature of sacrifice, and what it will take to build a just and lasting peace.
Welcome
Greeting and Announcement
Territorial Acknowledgement
Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation
Opening Words
Opening Hymn : #123, Spirit of Life
Time for All Ages: A Day for Rememberin’, by Leah Henderson, illustrated by Floyd Cooper
Reeb Benediction
Offertory
Candles of Joys and Sorrows
Meditation: We Remember and We Pray for Peace, by Jennifer Cottrill/
Reading: What We Must Do, by Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen
Gift of Music
Homily
Closing Hymn: #131, Love Will Guide Us
Closing Reading: Let Us Learn Peace, by Annie Foerster (adapted slightly)
Musical Benediction: There Is a Love
Embodying the Flame
Spoken Benediction
Topics: Memory, Perseverance