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 | Rev Karen       

Prelude                      

*Call to Worship | Hale Thornburgh
We gather together in the name of Jesus Christ.  
We gather as members of God’s family: kindred to one another.
There are no outsiders here among us.  
No one has any special standing or bragging rights.
For we have been brought together by the redeeming love of Jesus.
Let us join together in worship!                

*Song | God of Generations (vv. 1, 2, 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

Stewardship Reflection | Sharon Cooper

Sacred Story | Ephesians 2:14-22
The Living Word for the people of God.  
Thanks be to God. 

 Message | Rev. Karen

Song | Many Gifts, One Spirit (Red Book #114, vv. 1-3)    

Reflection Time | Offering Our Gifts & Prayers 

 Prayer Song | Lord of All Hopefulness (Black Book #2197, vv. 1, 2, 4)  

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

 *Song | Lift Us Up 

 *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