Slow down, be present, and allow ourselves to resist the headlong rish of a to-do list. On Buddha’s birthday, remind ourselves that we are human beings, not human doings.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Chimes
Welcome and Announcements
Land Acknowledgement
Prelude
Chalice Lighting - Two quotes by the Buddha
Opening Words
Hymn 16 - Tis a Gift to Be Simple
Lighting the Advent Candles - Together we say:
Infinite Spirit of Life, teach us to seek peace, understanding and justice.
Open our eyes and hearts to the work of peacemaking.
Sharing Our Abundance
Hymn 402 - From You I Receive (Sing 2X)
Service Leader Reflection – Jess Bisanz
Hymn 224 - Let Christmas Come
Message - Presence, Not Presents: What Would Buddha Do? - Rev. Rosemary Morrison
Video (not recorded) – Sarah McLachlin singing Gordon Lightfoot’s “Song For A Winter’s Night”
Meditation
Meditation Hymn 123 - Spirit of Life
Candles of Joy and Concern
Hymn 1051 - We Are
Extinguishing the Flame - by Thich Nhat Hanh
Benediction
Carry the Flame
Postlude
