“Though You’ve Broken Your Vows A Thousand Times” with Rev Martha
October 11 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary
The poet Rumi invites us to come in, whoever we are, even if we have broken our vows. As we mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day, may we remember and honor the work of repair and restoration, returning time and again to new or renewed relationships with justice, sovereignty, and Indigenous communities. Even for the thousandth time.
A one-room-schoolhouse-style All Ages Children’s Chapel will be available for all children during the 11:00 AM service. Childcare will be available for our littlest ones during both services.
Gathering Music
Welcome and Announcements – Board Member
Prelude - Leaving the Land, by Eric Bogle
Chalice Lighting — Rev Martha
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 — #346 Come Sing a Song With Me
Story — Embracing the Broken Parts, by Ian Garvie
Anthem - Imagine, by John Lennon
Reflection — Devon Beckett
Words of Offering — Rev Martha
Offertory - How Can You Mend a Broken Heart, by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb
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 — Rev Martha
Hymn — #188 “Come Come Whoever You Are”
Sermon — “Though You’ve Broken Your Vows A Thousand Times” Rev Martha
Closing Song - #118 This Little Light of Mine
Extinguishing the Flame — Rev Martha
Postlude - Crowded Table, by Brandi Carlisle, Lori McKenna, and Natalie Hemby
Flower Dedication