Order of Service, Oct. 30, 2016 "Day of the Dead"
Date of Service:
October 30, 2016
October 30, 2016
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*Gathering Hymn #389 Gathered Here Philip A. Porter
Gathered here in the mystery of the hour
Gathered here in one strong body
Gathered here in the struggle and the power
Spirit, draw near.
Unidos en el misterio de la hora.
Unidos ya en un gran cuerpo.
Unidos ya en la lucha triunfadora.
Espíritu ven.
Prelude Raindrop Prelude Frederick Chopin
Welcome
Chalice Lighting (Responsive) We Light This Flame William Feiss
We light this flame as our fervent plea
to brighten the dark corners of our hearts;
We hold this flame
For in it is the promise of warmth
for souls grown cold in loss and despair;
We kindle this light
That we might continue to find comfort in its warmth;
strength in its light; holiness in its presence;
We follow this light
That it might illuminate our search for purpose, for meaning,
And forgiveness;
We light this chalice
Knowing even as a sacred spark of life is extinguished,
in the ensuing darkness, its light will still burn bright
with all the memory and hope of its all too brief flash across our lives.
We light this flame of life, of love and truth
for the divine promise of healing hearts.
Opening Hymn #1008 When Our Heart is in a Holy Place
*Covenant Love is the doctrine of this church.
The quest for truth is its sacrament,
And service is its prayer.
To dwell together in peace,
To seek knowledge in freedom,
To serve humankind in fellowship,
Thus do we covenant with each other.
*Hymn of Praise From all that dwell below the skies
Let songs of hope and faith arise
Let peace, goodwill on earth be sung
Through every land, by every tongue.
Presentation Children’s Choir
Many and Great (9am) Native American Chant
Time for All Ages La Ofrenda
Song of Blessing #118 This Little Light of Mine Traditional
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine...
Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine...
Life Together
Pulpit Message Right Relations Task Force
Story: Part I The Fall of Freddie the Leaf Leo Buscalgia
Devotional Time
Body Prayer
Leaf Invitation
Offering I Will Remember You (9am) Sarah McLaughlin
Kyrie (11am) Antonio Lotti
Speaker Jamie Duckman
Story: Part 2 The Fall of Freddie the Leaf
Bringing Names
Interlude Improvisation (9am) Daniel Gledhill
Sing Me To Heaven (11am) Daniel Gawthrop
Moment of Blessing
Ritual of Hearts
Interlude Daniel Gledhill
*Closing Hymn #1001 Breaths
*Benediction
Musical Response Umoja Zanaida Robles
*Please stand in body or in spirit
Service Notes
Service Participants: Bryan Cahill, Rebecca Crawford, Deirdre Dietel, Tom Foretich, Sarah Harper, Barbara Kernochan, fUUsion (℅ Karen Patterson), Kit Shaw, Susan Stahl, Alicia van Ooyen & Ned Wright.
Thank you to our Day of the Dead Service Leaders and those assisting with our Memorial Garden Service of Dedication: Vilma Ortiz, Katie Malich, Alison Kendall, and our Children’s Choir.
Today’s Community Offering will go to Our House Grief Support Center. Our House was founded on the premise that grievers need understanding, support, and connection. If you or someone you care about is grieving, we are here to help: 1.888.417.1444. http://www.ourhouse-grief.org.
Kyrie Translation: Lord, have mercy. / Christ, have mercy. / Lord, have mercy.
