Rest as Resistance
February 15 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary
As we work tirelessly for liberation and love, it is crucial that we also rest, and this is sometimes hard. We will celebrate the importance of keeping ourselves fresh for the long struggle and holy work before us. Worship is multigenerational and childcare will be provided. Music will feature Casey Hannan on organ, and “The Peace of Wild Things,” a gorgeous choral setting of the Wendell Berry poem by Jake Runestad.
Gathering Music
Welcome and Announcements – Board Member
Prelude Aria, by Healey Willan; Casey Hannan, organ
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 - #352, “Find a Stillness”
Story - Rev. Lauren Smith
Anthem - “The Peace of Wild Things,” by Jake Runestad
Reflection - Ran Courant Morgan
Words of Offering
Offertory “Du Bist Die Ruh,” by Franz Schubert; Camila Parias, soprano
You are repose and gentle peace.
You are longing and what stills it.
Full of joy and grief I consecrate to you
my eyes and my heart as a dwelling place.
Come in to me and softly close
the gate behind you.
Drive all other grief from my breast.
Let my heart be full of your joy.
The temple of my eyes is lit
by your radiance alone: O, fill it completely!
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. Chris
Hymn - #1048 Ubi Caritas
Sermon “Rest as Resistance” Rev. Chris
Closing Song - #88 Calm Soul of All Things
Extinguishing the Flame
Postlude "Peace Piece” by Bill Evans; Casey Hannan, piano