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

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Passing the Peace | Welcome | Community Life            

Wisdom from Our Elders   Sara Amend

Prelude          

*Call to Worship         Jill Summers
People of God, why are you here?
We gather to worship with our hearts and our lives.
People of God, who do you worship?
We worship God, who loves us and teaches us to love.
People of God, how do you worship?
We worship God by breaking the bonds of injustice and freeing the oppressed.
People of God, come, let us worship God, whose glory surrounds us!
May our worship demonstrate God’s glory in our neighborhood, community, and the whole earth.

*Song | I Will Celebrate

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 My Commandment

Kids Connect

Sacred Story | Matthew 22:34-40    Jill Summers
The Living Word for the people of God.  
Thanks be to God. 

Message | “You Can’t Have One Without the Other”         Rev. Michael Powell

Song | What Does the Lord Require of You (Black Book #2174)

Reflection Time | Offering Our Gifts & Prayers 

Prayer Song | Change My Heart, O God (Black Book #2152, 2x)

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

*Song | The Trees of the Field (Black Book #2279, 2x)

Reception of a New Member*Benediction

Postlude

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