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 … Continue reading Sacrifice and Peace
We remember them… This is our annual service to remember and evoke the legacies of those whom we have loved and lost. Celebrant: Karen Jennings Welcome and Announcements Territorial Acknowledgement Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation Opening Words Opening Hymn: #1010, Oh, We Give Thanks Time for All Ages: Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing After … Continue reading Stones of Remembrance
We build on foundations we did not lay. We warm ourselves by fires we did not light. We sit in the shade of trees we did not plant. We drink from wells we did not dig. We profit from persons we did not know…We are ever bound in community. -Rev. Peter Raible Join us for … Continue reading INTERGENERATIONAL Apple Communion
In an increasingly fractured and isolating world, many people are searching for deep connections, forged through open-hearted listening and honest and vulnerable speaking. Being heard and held heals trauma and grief. Meanwhile, being trusted to listen is the true antidote to loneliness. We will install and commission our new Lay Pastoral Ministers.
On this day, we will honor Veterans and welcome new members of our congregation. Together, we’ll reflect on what values, institutions, and dreams are worthy of our dedication and sacrifice. If you are interested in joining the church, please contact the minister or Elisabeth Berlinger, chair of the Membership Committee.
We are the living legacies of those who have gone before. This service will offer the opportunity to reflect on the nature and shape of the legacies we embody, and to express our gratitude for those we love who have died. Feel free to bring a photograph of a person or people you are remembering … Continue reading Stones of Remembrance
