Democracy begins in the Heart” with Rev. Susan Panttaja
“The human heart is the first home of democracy.,” says Terry Tempest Williams. In the stillness of our hearts, we find our own resolve to be equitable and generous with our time and attention, and the courage to act on behalf of what is right. As we face a year in which democracy seems to hang in the balance, let’s explore how to expand our hearts’ capacity for the work ahead.
Meeting ID: 965 8475 4060
Passcode: 218531
Call-in #: (669) 900-9128
Order of Service
Welcome – “Come into this Place” by Margaret Weis
Centering through Music — “Homeward Bound” by M. Keen
Chalice Lighting — “The Light of Truth” by Richard M. Fewkes
Opening Hymn — #6 “Just as Long as I Have Breath”
Time for All Ages — “Peace is an Offering” by Annette LeBox
Singing Out the Children — “Go Lifted Up”
Go lifted up, / Love bless your way, / moonlight, starlight / guide your Journey / into peace / and the brightness of day
Sharing of Joys and Concerns/Pastoral Prayer – Rev. Susan
Silence (one minute)
Musical Response — Improvisation
Offering — “Four Brothers” by J. Giuffre
Reading 1 – from The Open Space of Democracy by Terry Tempest Williams
Reading 2 – from “Deepening the American Dream” by Parker Palmer
Musical Interlude — “American Canticle” by Brian Shaw
Message – Rev. Susan Panttaja
Closing Hymn — #124 “Be That Guide”
Extinguishing the Chalice We extinguish this chalice, but not the light of truth, the warmth of love, or the fire of commitment. These we carry in our hearts out into the world, until we meet again.
Benediction
