Creating Mystery: What Is This Magic? December 10, 2023
Rev. Rosemary Morrison, Service Leader Susan Ruttan
Order of Service
Chimes
Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements
Prelude
Chalice Lighting
Chalice Lighting #434 in Singing the Living Tradition:
May we be reminded here of our highest aspirations,
and inspired to bring our gifts of love and service
to the altar of humanity.
May we know once again that we are not isolated beings
but connected, in mystery and miracle, to the universe,
to this community and to each other.
Hymn 389 Gathered Here
Sharing Our Abundance
Hymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)
Hymn 225 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Lighting the Advent Candles
Service Leader Reflection
Meditation
Meditation Hymn 83 Winds Be Still
Message
Candles of Care and Concern
Hymn 235 Deck the Halls
Extinguishing the Flame
The Mystery of Being Here by John O’Donohue
May you awaken to the mystery of being here
And enter the quiet immensity of your own presence…
May you receive great encouragement when unknown frontiers beckon…
May you take time to celebrate the quiet miracles that seek no attention.
May you experience each day as a sacred gift
Woven around the heart of wonder.
Benediction
Carry the Flame
Postlude
