Welcome! We hope this feels like a space you can take a deep breath in. You are loved, just as you are. Full stop. We breathe in. And out. God’s love is here. May we practice love so we can embody Jesus’ love in our daily lives, relationships & justice work.

(*) You are invited to rise in body or spirit

Welcome | Community Life | Invitation to Centering       

Prelude Ted Cory

*Call to Worship                                                                            Nick Conroy & Sam McPhail

In our search for deliverance from all that destroys life,  God draws us into the heart of Love. 

Guiding us through lands unknown,  God companions us on the journey. 

With the Holy as our guide,  we will encounter Christ enfleshed.

*Vision of Faith
We are all God’s People! We are called by Christ to ministries of love, justice and reconciliation with our church, community and world!

*Song | Open the Eyes of My Heart – Green Book #3008 Joyful Noise

Song | This Is Where Children Belong – Black Book #2233 JoAnne Eggink

Kids Connect Pastor Jenny

Special Music | Jesus Was a Carpenter  Sam Kinney & Choral Group

Sacred Story | Matthew 22:37-39 CEB         Nick Conroy & Sam McPhail

Message | The Character of a Methodist: Love Boldly Pastor Jenny

Song | Jesu, Jesu – Red Book #432               JoAnne Eggink

Joys + Concerns | Pastoral Prayer + Lord’s Prayer | Prayer Song – Come and Fill Our Hearts  Joyful Noise

Offering + Prayer
Holy One, in a spirit of awe we offer these gifts. For you have led us to Love, invited us to linger in its presence, and promised us that no matter where we go, Love will go with us. May these offerings also be swept up into the embrace of Love to be channeled in the direction of all who hunger for your presence. Amen.

*Song | We Are Called – Black Book #2172         Joyful Noise

*Benediction Pastor Jenny

Postlude Ted Cory

You’re invited to say hello after worship and enjoy coffee and snacks. Take a left and then a right as you leave the sanctuary to enter Herrmann Hall. 

Community Notes

Children + Youth: All children & youth are invited to Sunday School following Kids Connect during the service. After worship, their adults can pick them up in Herrmann Hall.

Connect: When and if you feel ready to explore more, we’d love to hear more of your story and help you find a place to make friends and grow in faith. Contact Pastor Jenny at jenny@morningsideumc.org!

Download the App: Update your profile and connect with Morningside on our new app with Church Center! Contact Rachel for instructions at office@morningsideumc.org. 

morningsideumc.org | 503-364-5013 | Office is open Monday-Thursday from 9:00 – 2:00 pm
Pastor: jenny@morningsideumc.org

Music Coordinator: sharon@morningsideumc.org

Faith Formation Coordinator: julie@morningsideumc.org    

Office Manager: office@morningsideumc.org