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The Dance of Love and Justice
On the eve of the day set aside to honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this morning Rev. Eric reflects on the status of his dream and what it looks like as we face the many changes of our day. Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | Rev Eric & … Continue reading The Dance of Love and Justice
At the Root of Civil Disobedience
The practice of civil disobedience was first proposed by an entitled iconoclast named Henry David Thoreau, a Unitarian. Let’s explore what lessons of his may be useful for us today. Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | Rev Eric (or WA) & Musician(s) Announcements | Glen Introit: ##1 May Nothing Evil Cross This Door | Linli … Continue reading At the Root of Civil Disobedience
Playful Resistance
Prelude & Centering | Lea & Ben Opening Hymn: #389 Gathered Here (round) | Lea & Mary Lou Welcome | Rene Castle Chalice Lighting | Ben Ogilvie Wisdom Tale The Emperor Has No Clothes Sing the Children to Class Call to Worship | Rev. Eric Hymn: #1010 We Give Thanks (2x) | Lea … Continue reading Playful Resistance
Making Room For The New
Prelude & Centering | Mileva & Cheryl Opening Hymn: #361 Enter, Rejoice and Come In | Mileva Welcome | Mary Lou Schuler Chalice Lighting | Cheryl Call to Worship | Rev. Eric Hymn: #259 We Three Kings of Orient Are | Mileva Land Acknowledgment | Cheryl Joys, Sorrows, & Gratitudes | Rev. Eric w/ Cheryl … Continue reading Making Room For The New
Christmas Eve Service, 7pm
Prelude Winter Night | Linli and Choir Welcome | Mileva Saulo Lewis Carol: #253 O Come All Ye Faithful | Linli Chalice Lighting | Rev Eric Advent Candle | Mileva Carol: #233 Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella Reading Isaiah 9:2-6 | Glen Jacob Reading Luke 2:1-13 | Mileva Carol: #231 Angels We Have Heard on … Continue reading Christmas Eve Service, 7pm
Yule / Solstice (evening only – 7pm)
Prelude & Centering | Linli & Darryl Opening Hymn: #73 Chant for the Seasons (winter verse) | Linli Welcome |Terri Owen Chalice Lighting | Darryl Ray Call to Worship | Rev. Eric Hymn: #123, Spirit of Life | Linli Advent Candles | Stephanie Smith Hanukkah Candle | Liz Nelson Hymn #51 Lady of the Season’s … Continue reading Yule / Solstice (evening only – 7pm)
Illumination
As we continue Advent we also make room for our shared bonds of community as well as giving a very fond farewell and good luck to a longstanding member of our staff and interwoven lives here at Starrking. Prelude & Centering | Linli & Marilyn Opening Hymn: #1000, Morning Has Come | Linli Welcome … Continue reading Illumination
“Choose Hope”
We face choices in every minute of every day. When the world needs as much love and justice and maturity as ours does right now, how can we afford to choose anything but hope?
The Art of Preparation
As Advent begins today, let’s take the opportunity to reflect on what life requires of us to make room for the new. Prelude & Centering | Linli & Cheryl Opening Hymn: #188 Come, Come, Whoever You Are | Lea SLIDE Welcome | Cheryl Chalice Lighting | Lavon Land Acknowledgment | Lavon SLIDE Wisdom Tale … Continue reading The Art of Preparation