“Ambiguous Grief”
September 20 · 10:30 AM · Sanctuary
So often our losses are ambiguous and we find ourselves holding big grief that is unacknowledged and goes untended. In this time of so much ambiguous loss, let’s look at how to care for ourselves and each other.
Gathering Music
Welcome and Announcements – Board Member
Prelude - Casey Hannan, piano
Chalice Lighting
Life is a gift, for which we are grateful.
We gather in community to celebrate
The glories and the mysteries of this great gift.
Gathering Hymn - #15, The Lone Wild Bird
Story - “The Survivor Tree”
Anthem - If Ye Love Me, by Thomas Tallis
Reading - Adrift by Mark Nepo
Words of Offering - Rev. Chris
Offertory - David’s Lamentation, by William Billings
Doxology
From all that dwell below the skies;
Let words of love and peace arise;
Let joyful songs of praise be sung;
Through every land by every tongue. Amen.
Candles of Celebration and Concern -
Prayer - Chris
Hymn #1002 Comfort Me
Sermon - “Ambiguous Grief” by Rev. Ali Jablonsky
Closing Hymn- #6, Just as Long as I Have Breath
Extinguishing the Flame -
Postlude - Casey Hannan, piano
Flower Dedication