11 am Community Worship

Led by Rev. Dr. Linda Olson Peebles

We honor and thank the pastoral caregivers of our congregation – the Pastoral Visitors, CareNet and others who help our members and friends through hard times.  Rev. Linda offers reflections on what she has been hearing in “Healing Circle” conversations, and encourages us to imagine what it could be like if we could deepen our empathy and compassion in this new year.

Join us here: https://zoom.us/j/91679687363
Meeting id: 91679687363
Call: 646-558-8656

ORDER OF SERVICE

Imagine If We Could Heal

We come together…

Prelude   Come Come Whoever You Are       Brother Sun
Music by Rev. Lynn Ungar, words adapted from Rumi

Welcome     Debbie Norton, Worship Weaver

Opening Hymn
Morning Has Come      composed and led by Jason Shelton 

  Chalice Lighting      Cathy Lawder

Musical Response  Spirit of Life Carolyn McDade composer
Shared by Lea Morris 

We give thanks ….

Our Helping Ministries

Pastoral Visitors, Patty Wallens
CareNet, Lara Gastinger and Sandy Brooks
First Friday Food Pantry, Elizabeth Breeden

Joys and Sorrows      Christine Gresser

We look forward……

Prayer   Rev. Linda Olson Peebles

Hymn  I Know I Can Go On 
Composed by Dennis Hamilton and Jeannie Gagne
Shared by Linli Wang

Invitation to the Offering    Debby Norton

 Offertory        Circle ‘Round for Freedom
Composed by Linda Hirschhorn, and sung by the Oakland UU Chancel Choir

Homily    “Imagining the Way Forward”       Rev. Dr. Linda Olson Peebles

Closing Hymn  One More Step    Joyce Poley composer
Shared  by Scott DeVeaux  

Benediction & Extinguishing of Chalice

Postlude  I Know This Rose Will Open   by Mary Grigolia
Shared by Jess Huetteman