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 Hale Thornburgh
Prelude Joanne Eggink
*Call to Worship (United Methodist Book of Worship, #425) Krystal Conroy
Every part of this earth is sacred.
Every shining pine needs, every sandy shore, every mist in the dark woods, every clearing and human insect is holy.
The rocky crest, the meadow, the beasts and all the people, all belong to the same family. Teach your children that the earth is our mother.
Whatever befalls the earth befalls the children of the earth. We are part of the earth, and the earth is a part of us.
The rivers are our brothers, they quench our thirst.
The perfumed flowers are our sisters, the air is precious, for all of us share the same breath.
The wind that gave our grandparents breath also receives their last sigh.
The wind gave our children the spirit of life.
This we know, the earth does not belong to us.
We belong to the earth.
This we know, all things are connected.
Like the blood which unites one family, all things are connected.
Our God is the same God, whose compassion is equal for all.
For we did not weave the web of life. We are merely a strand in it.
Whatever we do to the web we do to ourselves.
Let us give thanks for the web and the circle that connected us. Thanks be to God, the God of all.
*Song | We Thank You, God, for Teachers (vv. 1-4)
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 Rev. Karen
The Hispanic Creed Rev. Karen
Sacred Story | 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Krystal Conroy
The Living Word for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
Message Rev. Karen
Song | In Unity We Lift Our Song (Black Book #2221, vv. 1-3)
Reflection Time | Offering Our Gifts and Prayers
Prayer Song | Give Me Jesus (Green Book #3140, vv. 1,2, 4)
Pastoral Prayer | Joys & Concerns | The Lord’s Prayer
*Song | As a Fire Is Meant for Burning (Black Book #2237, vv. 1-3)
*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