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"Cloud, Paper, Community"

Sunday, September 20 at 10 am

You may recall the children's game, "Rock, Paper, Scissors," but have you ever heard of "Cloud, Paper, Community"? With the help from the late Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh, we will explore the interdepdence of all existence. We will consider whether life is a zero sum game, or whether the world we dream about is one where we can all thrive together.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Sprouts & Seedlings (infants-preschool)
Our youngest friends are welcome to join our caregivers. Weather permitting we will venture outside for some water play, parents may want to bring spare clothes! We will hear stories and sing songs about marine life.

Gathering

Prelude:

We Are the World

Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie

Performed by Chris Kevitt

Welcome and Announcements

Rev. Nic Cable

Gathering Hymn*:

#145: As Tranquil Streams

Opening Words

Chalice Lighting:

"We light this beacon on hope;

Sign of our quest for truth and meaning

In celebration of the life we share together."

Sharing

Wonder Box

Joys and Sorrows

Reflection

Vivianne Leland

Offertory *

Imagine

John Lennon

Performed by Chris Kevitt

Searching

Reading

Moment Of Silence

Centering Hymn

#387: The Earth, Water, Fire, Air

Sermon

"Cloud, Paper, Community"

from Rev. Nic Cable

Going Forth

Closing Hymn

#134 Our World is One World

Extinguishing the Chalice

One: The chalice is extinguished
All: The light goes with us into the world

Benediction

Rev. Nic Cable

Postlude

#121 We'll Build a Land

Barbara Zanotti, Carolyn McDade,

arr: Betsy Jo Angebranndt

Performed by Chris Kevitt

*Visitors are not expected to contribute to the offering; you are our guest.