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.

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

Welcome | Community Life | Invitation to Centering       

Prelude Sharon Cooper

Call to Worship Lynda Sloan In the beginning was the Word. And the Word was with God.  And the Word was God. 

In the point of Possibility that expanded out to Cosmos,  held the Singing-Forth of All Beings:  the hush of a deer’s side against a shrub,  the splash of a sardine’s jump,  the frequency of amethyst,  the storm on Jupiter’s side,  the first wail of our human kin,  the crescendo of a cicada’s song. 

In the beginning was the Word. And the Word was with God.  And the Word was God.

*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 | We Three Kings – Red Book #254   Sharon Cooper

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

Kids Connect Pastor Jenny

Sacred Story | John 1:10-18 (CEB)           Lynda Sloan

Message Pastor Jenny

Song | I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light - Red Book #206 Sharon Cooper

Joys + Concerns | Pastoral Prayer + Lord’s Prayer | Prayer Song A Gift Song         Joyful Noise

Communion + Offering
All are welcome at Christ’s table. Gluten-free bread and grape juice served.   

*Song | Go, Tell It on the Mountain – Red Book #251 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 Herrmann 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 Rachel for instructions at office@morningsideumc.org. 

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