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.

A Quiet Room is available for anyone with sensory needs or young children. Ask an usher at the back of the sanctuary and they’ll point you toward the Quiet Room.(*) You are invited to rise in body or spirit

Altar: Judith Bither

Welcome | Community Life | Passing the Peace | Invitation to Centering     

Prelude |Sam Kinney & Heidi Dum

*Call to Worship    Sam Kinney

O God, who called all life into being,
The Earth, sea and sky are yours.

Your presence is all around us,
Every atom is full of your energy.

Your Spirit enlivens all who walk the earth,
With her we yearn for justice to be done,
For creation to be freed from bondage,
For the hungry to be fed,
For captives to be released,
For your kingdom of peace to come on earth.

*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 |Gather Us In–
TFWS #2236 vv 1, 2, 4  Sharon Cooper

Song | This Is Where Children Belong – Black Book #2233 Sharon Cooper

Kids Connect |Rev. Judith Bither              

Sacred Story | Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Sam Kinney

Message |Rev. Judith Bither 
with: Sam Kinney, Voice of Earth; Sara Amend, The Teacher; Hale Thornburgh, Humanity

Song | God of the Sparrow God of the Whale – UMH #122                                     Sharon Cooper                                         

Joys + Concerns | Pastoral Prayer + Lord’s Prayer | Candles + Prayer Song Spirit of the Living God – UMH #393 
Sharon Cooper

Offering + Prayer
We are thankful for our many blessings. Help us, inspire us, to help with those less fortunate, here and around the world. Amen. 

*Song |Hymn of Promise – UMH #707   Sharon Cooper                    

*Benediction |Rev. Judith BitherGod, lead us, that we may stand firm in faith for justice.
Teach us love, teach us compassion. Above all, out of love and compassion, teach us to act. Amen.     

Postlude |Sharon Cooper

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

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 Rachel at office@morningsideumc.org for next steps!

If a pastoral care need arises before June 30, we have a team that will be available to offer support. Simply contact Rachel at office@morningsideumc.org
and we’ll ensure a connection is made.

Rev. Karen’s appointment with us begins on Wednesday, July 1. She will lead worship on Sunday, July 5! You can send a note of welcome to revkaren@morningsideumc.org

morningsideumc.org | 503-364-5013 | Office is open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 – 3:00 pm

Incoming Pastor as of July 1: revkaren@morningsideumc.org

Office Manager:
office@morningsideumc.org

Bookkeeper: bookkeeper@morningsideumc.org

Liturgist Coordinator: judithbither@gmail.com