When we get to the core of what being generous really means, we find ourselves in an unexpected place where we can scrutinize our purpose in offering a gesture, donation, or kindness. Allowing ourselves to come face to face with the person in the mirror, we’ll see the reflection of how we think about “the other”. Our perspective, our act of giving comes on the heels of justice and offers an opportunity for honest connection that can transform both the giver and the receiver.
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“The Dance of Giving and Receiving”
Worship Leaders: Trish Murtha & Marty Shaw
Greeter: Lois Reynolds
Order of Service
Sunday, November 19, 2023
Greeting Trish Murtha
Board Welcome & Announcements Ron Niswander
Prelude Very Early Bill Evans
Eva Greene, piano
Chalice Lighting: “May Your Life Be As a Song” Marty Shaw
Lighting Our Children’s Chalice
We light this chalice to celebrate Unitarian Universalism. We are the church of the open minds. We are the church of the helping hands. We are the church of the loving hearts.
Story for All Ages “Ordinary Mary’s Extraordinary Deed”
by Emily Pearson, illustrator, Fumi Osaka Marty Shaw
Hymn #1008 When Our Heart is in a Holy Place
Reading “On Giving” by Kahlil Gibran Trish Murtha
Anthem: Homeward Bound words and music by Marta Keen
All Souls Church Choir, Tom Baehr, Director
Reflection on Generosity Trish Murtha
Special Music These Hands Dave Gunning
Steve Squires, vocal and guitar
Reflection & Talk Back Marty Shaw
Offering shared with Windham County Humane Society Marty Shaw
Offertory My Bells Bill Evans
Eva Greene, piano
Hymn #69 We Give Thanks
Blessing Our Candles of Joys and Concerns Trish Murtha
Hymn #123 Spirit of Life
Extinguishing the Chalice Trish Murtha
*Closing Circle
“Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again”
*Please join in standing as you are able.
Benediction Marty Shaw
Coffee Hour and Conversation