Welcome! We hope this feels like a space you can take a deep breath. 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 Sharon Cooper
*Call to Worship Anni Powell
Like the prophets of the past,
we join the chorus of our neighbors
crying out near and far
“How long, O God?”
How long will violence have its way?
How many will be disappeared?
How soon will we rise up?
How swiftly will freedom come?
Come and speak, Holy One! We are here and await your response.
Author, 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 | For All the Saints – Red Book 711 Sharon Cooper
Honoring Our Saints
Kids Connect Pastor Jenny
Special Music | Rejoice in God’s Saints MUMC Choir
Jesus Story | John 4:4-14 CEB Anni Powell
Message | Rivers & Legacies Pastor Jenny
Joys + Concerns | Pastoral Prayer + Lord’s Prayer
Communion + Offering
All are welcome at Christ’s table. Gluten free bread & grape juice served.
*Song | Draw the Circle Wide Joyful Noise
*Benediction Pastor Jenny
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
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 Hermann 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 the office for instructions at office@morningsideumc.org.
Charge Conference Potluck: All are welcome to join us for a potluck dinner on Wednesday, November 12 at 6:00 pm at Morningside where we’ll affirm leadership for 2026, vote on pastoral compensation, approve our membership report and conduct business of the church.
Potluck Sunday: All are invited to First UMC on Sunday, November 16 to join our Open Door Church communities in a potluck lunch and special conversation together at 12:30 pm
Advent Decorating & Chili: Join in the fun of preparing the church for Advent after worship on Sunday, November 30 and enjoy some chili and cornbread!
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