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.

We would love to connect with you! Please use a green card from a seat back pocket to tell us the best way to do so.  Your completed card can be placed in the offering plate or handed to Rev. Karen.  

A Quiet Room is available for anyone with sensory needs. Also, Herrmann Hall is available with live audio/video of worship for those who need a quieter, cooler, or more relaxed way to experience the service. Ask an usher at the back of the sanctuary to show you to either of these spaces.  

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

Altar: Rev. Judith Bither & anni Powell

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Passing the Peace | Welcome | Community Life   Rev. Karen

Wisdom from Our Elders    Norm Dyer

Prelude    Joanne Eggink

*Call to Worship     Rev. Karen Crooch
On this World Communion Sunday, we gather at Christ’s table as one family.  
We break one loaf and drink of the same Spirit.  We share in one baptism and one faith. 
The family of God has no borders, no nationality, no race, language or culture to separate us from one another.  
We are all God’s children–regardless of age or gender–we are all invited to celebrate!
We ask God to help us extend the table to those who are hungry for this feast.  
Let us welcome to Christ’s table everyone who is hungry for justice and thirsty for righteousness!     

*Song | Come! Come! Everybody Worship (Black Book #2271, vv. 1, 4, 5)

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 | This Is Where Children Belong (Black Book #2233)

Kids Connect

Creed of the Immigrant People Dylan Jones & Rev. Karen H.  

Sacred Story | Luke 4:16-21     Dylan Jones
The Living Word for the people of God.  
Thanks be to God. 

Message      Rev. Karen Hernandez

Song | Our God, We Sing and Celebrate (vv. 1, 2, 4)

Communion Liturgy

A Time to Receive and to Give | One Bread, One Body (Black Book #620, vv. 1-3)
(Communion here includes bread and grape juice.  All communion elements are gluten free.)  

Pastoral Prayer | Joys & Concerns | The Lord’s Prayer

*Song | Sent Out in Jesus’ Name (Black Book #2184, 3x) 

*Benediction

Postlude     Teresa Stewart

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. Please keep your name tag on so we can learn and remember each other’s names and pronouns. 

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Community Notes 

Children + Youth: During the summer months, children and youth are invited to stay in worship and participate in ways that feel good. There’s coloring and fidgets in the back of the room. You’re welcome to watch the service from a TV in Herrmann Hall if a child or teen needs more space to move around! 

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 Rev. Karen!

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

Pastor | Rev. Karen Hernandez revkaren@morningsideumc.org     
Office Manager | Rachel office@morningsideumc.org 

Bookkeeper | Rachel bookkeeper@morningsideumc.org

Liturgist Coordinator | Rev. Judith Bither judithbither@gmail.com