Welcome and Announcements
Gathering Music | “Claire de Lune” by Claude Debussy | Mallory Haney Loo, organist
Welcome and Announcements | Rev. Kyle Sears
Gathering as Community
Isaiah 42:1, 3
Here is my servant, whom I uphold,
my chosen, in whom my soul delights;
I have put my spirit upon him;
he will bring forth justice to the nations.
a bruised reed he will not break,
and a dimly burning wick he will not quench;
he will faithfully bring forth justice.
Gathering Moment
What small hope for justice do you wish God would rekindle in you?
Children’s Reflection | Rev. Marlene Pomeroy
Reflection Song | “Shine on Us” by Smith, arr. Bruce Greer | Lighted Window Choir
Praying as Community
Guided Prayers for One Another | Rev. Kyle Sears
Our Common Prayer – from Parker Palmer
Heavenly Father, heavenly Mother,
Holy and blessed is your true name.
We pray for your reign of peace to come,
We pray that your good will be done,
Let heaven and earth become one.
Give us this day the bread we need,
Give it to those who have none.
Let forgiveness flow like a river between us,
From each one to each one.
Lead us to holy innocence
Beyond the evil of our days
— Come swiftly Mother,
Father, come.
For yours is the power and the glory and the mercy:
Forever your name is All in One.
Hymn | “Arise, Your Light is Come”
Conversations in Community
Sermon | “Shining Amidst a Dull Darkness” from Matthew 5:13-20 | Rev. Bill Holmes
Reflection and Response
Reflection Song | “Carry the Light” by Andy Beck | Lighted Window Choir
Hymn | “Renew Thy Church”
Closing Blessing | Rev. Kyle Sears
Sending Music | “Interstellar Cornfield Chase” by Hans Zimmer | Mallory Haney Loo organist