Order of Worship
Let us be as open vessels that God’s spirit may enter. The Community Gathers: Experience God’s presence in the assembly. Please greet one another with joy and welcome new friends into our community of love.
You are welcome here…come and worship!
Gathering Music: Soften the Ground (by Wiley Beveridge) -Jen Comeau & Michelle Currie
Welcome:
Opening Hymn: All Creatures of Our God and King #15
Gathering Prayer:
Loving God, we thank you for gathering us here today. Settle our minds and calm our hearts; help us to release the worries of the world so that we may be fully present with one another. Still our restless thoughts and anxious spirits and fill this space with your peace.Amen
Lord’s Prayer
Awakening: Don’t Go Lettin Life Harden Your Heart (by Jennifer Comeau)
-Jen Comeau & Michelle Currie
Readings: Hafiz, “Now is the Time,” John O’Donohue, A Blessing, from “Heartfelt Work Brings Beauty,: Matthew 11:28-30
-Rich Westley
After the reading, you may respond, “Thanks be to God.”
Sermon: The Heart is a Gateway Jennifer Comeau
Meditative Instrumental Music: Michelle Currie
Musical call to Prayer: (two times) Hush now in quiet peace, be still your mind at ease. The Spirit brings release, so wait upon the Lord.
Prayers of the People
Silent Prayers Pastoral Prayer
Offertory: Peace in This House (by Wynonna Judd)
-Michelle Currie & Michelle Currie
Doxology:
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise God all creatures here below.
Praise God above ye heavenly hosts,
Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayer of Dedication:
Closing Hymn: I, the Lord of Sea and Sky(Here, I am Lord) # 69
Benediction:
May you continue to cultivate awe in your life, opening
yourself to a life of spiritual depth that inspires others to
join you on the journey.
May the Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer of Awe,
the Holy One-in-Three, be with you now and throughout
these days, Amen.
Postlude: Go In Peace
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you this day. Go in peace and the peace of God be with you always. Celebrate and share the joy. Celebrate new life.
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you always