“Though You’ve Broken Your Vows A Thousand Times” with Rev Martha
October 11 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary
The poet Rumi invites us to come in, whoever you are, even if you have broken your vows. As we mark Indigenous People’s Day, may we remember and honor the repair and restoration work of coming back time and time again into new or old relationship with justice and sovereignty with indigenous community. Even for the thousandth time. One-room schoolhouse style All Ages Children’s Chapel will be available for all children during the 11am service, childcare will be available for our littlest during both services.
Gathering Music
Welcome and Announcements – Board Member
Prelude - Herr Christ, der einig Gotts Sohn, BWV 601 — J.S. Bach (1685–1750)
Casey Hannan, organ
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 - #360, Here We Have Gathered
Story — Embracing the Broken Parts, by Ian Garvie
Anthem - Ambe, by Andrew Balfour
Translation of the Ojibway:
Come in two-legged beings,
Come in all people,
There is good life here, come in!
Reflection — Devon Beckett
Words of Offering — Rev Martha
Offertory Deep River, a traditional American Spiritual, arr. Patrick M. Liebergen
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 Hymn — #119 Once to Every Soul and Nation
Extinguishing the Flame — Rev Martha
Choral Benediction
Postlude - Trio in E-flat major, Op. 49 — Josef Rheinberger
Casey Hannan, organ
Flower Dedication