Over the years, we’ve come to understand that Pride parades and other celebrations are not just fun, but are crucial to connecting, strengthening, & advocating for LGBTQ+ individuals & issues. On this annual Pride Sunday we’ll take time to explore more deeply about how Pride empowers our understanding of ourselves & each other in ways we may not think about when we’re in the midst of all the rainbow flags and tie-dye. (And after the service, stay to celebrate the 30th wedding anniversary of Rebecca & Theresa with cake!) 

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Welcome
Greeting and Announcements
Territorial Acknowledgement
Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation
Opening Words:  #442, We Bid You Welcome
Opening Hymn:  #361, Enter, Rejoice, & Come In
Time for All Ages:  From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea, by Kai Cheng Thom
Reeb Benediction
Offertory
Candles of Joys and Sorrows
Meditation
In Words:  by Rebecca Rod
In Music:  #1053, How Could Anyone
In Silence
Reading:  From The Riverhouse Stories by Andrea Carlisle
Gift of Music:  Give Yourself to Love, by Kate Wolf, sung by Cheryl, Joan, & Rebecca
Homily:  The Power of Pride; Rebecca Rod & Rev. Shelly Thompson
Closing Hymn:  #131 Love Will Guide U
Closing Reading:  Wild Geese, by Mary Oliver
Musical Benediction:  There Is a Lov
Embodying the Flame
Spoken Benediction

Topics: Sanctuary