In difficult times it can be tempting to turn inward, cling to what we have, and focus only on ourselves. However, this timeless fable reminds us that it’s precisely when we’re most desperate that we need to be generous and seek community. Come enjoy a hot meal and learn about the magic of collective abundance.

*This service will also serve as a food drive for our Free Little Pantry, so please bring nonperishable foods, toiletries, and cleaning supplies if you’re able. For a list of items most needed in support of people who use our pantry, please see the special announcement.

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Welcome
Greeting and Announcements
Territorial Acknowledgement
Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation
Opening Words
Opening Hymn: #407, We’re Gonna Sit at the Welcome Table
Time for All Ages:
Stone Soup (based on a telling by Colleen McDonald)
Reeb Benediction
Offertory
Candles of Joys and Sorrows
Gift of Music:  I Choose Love
Homily
Closing Hymn:  #1064, Blue Boat Home
Closing Reading:  by Sydney K Wilde
Musical Benediction:  There Is a Love
Embodying the Flame
Spoken Benediction

Topics: Perseverance, Sanctuary