FPC Service Reflections from Minneapolis 1/25/26

Описание: January 25, 2025: 10:00 a.m.
Gathering
Prelude “Bella Ciao” Trevor Berens
Accompanist
Welcome & Announcements Karen Kinnear, Small Group Ministry
Opening Words “Our Journey Is to Transform”
by Elizabeth Nguyen
Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum
& Yaakov Trek Reef, Intern Minister
Chalice Lighting “To Be a Unitarian Universalist”
by Erika Hewitt,
inspired by words by Elizabeth Nguyen
Hymn “One Foot/Lead With Love”
Melanie DeMore
Centering
Covenant and Affirmation Yaakov Trek Reef, Intern Minister
Land Acknowledgement Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum
Joys and Sorrows Ann Wickham, Lay Minister
Joys and Sorrows is a time for the things on our hearts and minds to be
heard by the gathered community. If you would like a follow-up call by a
lay minister or the minister, email [email protected].
Prayer or Meditation Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum
In Words by Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt
In Silence
In Song #123 “Spirit of Life” Singing the Living Tradition
Exploring
Slide Show
Sharing Our Gifts
This month we share our weekly offering with Bridges to Malawi.
You may donate by check made out to First Parish Church,
online at fpc-stow-acton.org/donate, or text (978) 310-3309.
Anthem “We Give Thanks in Hard Times” FPC Choir
Amanda Udis-Kessler Chris Hossfeld, Music Director
In these days full of fear
when the future’s so unclear,
When our best, even our best,
may not suffice,
We take a breath and start again.
We reach for hope. We face the pain
And we give thanks,
we offer thanks in these hard times.
We give thanks in hard times
for the hope that we find
In the faces of the ones who struggle on.
Every time they take a stand,
they bring healing to the land
And we give thanks,
we offer thanks in these hard times.
In these days full of rage,
full of violence uncontained,
When we feel that there’s no way
to ease our minds,
We take a breath and start anew.
We reach for peace in all we do
And we give thanks,
we offer thanks in these hard times.
We give thanks in hard times
for the peace that we find
In the silence that we hold
within our hearts.
Every time we seek that guide,
there is healing deep inside,
And we give thanks,
we offer thanks in these hard times.
In these days full of hate,
when the cruelty seems too great,
When we fear all we can do
is be resigned,
We take a breath and start once more.
We live so love will be restored
And we give thanks,
we offer thanks in these hard times.
We give thanks in hard times
for the love that we find
In the daily acts of kindness all around.
Every time our caring shows,
we bring healing as we go,
And we give thanks,
we offer thanks in these hard times
Reflections “Reflections from Minneapolis”
Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum
& Yaakov Trek Reef, Intern Minister
Returning
Hymn “Rooted in Fertile Ground” Sing Out Love
Amanda Udis-Kessler
Benediction Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum
& Yaakov Trek Reef, Intern Minister
Closing Song
Postlude ”Meditation No. 4” Trevor Berens
John Kramer
Greet Your Neighbor
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Thank you to:
Kim Kinnear, Zoom Host
Our staff and leadership