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Whether they come as a surprise or not, endings are always challenging. They bring with them feelings of sorrow, anger, and fear. But the wisdom of the ages reminds us that with an ending comes a new beginning. The world, as we once knew it, has perished, and a new one is forming. Who will we be in this new world? What stuff will we create with? And how will we minister in the new world? 2:15 Welcome and Announcements 4:11 Opening Hymn 5:28 Centering Words 10:13 Bring in the light and Chalice Lighting 13:31 Time For All Ages 18:40 Offertory 22:10 Pastoral Meditation 27:09 Choir Anthem 32:28 Reading 36:54 Meditative Hymn 39:54 Sermon 1:01:38 Closing hymn 1:04:02 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 1:05:09Choral Benediction

Who knows what the future may hold? How do we face the unknowing? 6:19 Welcome and Announcements 8:28 Opening Hymn 10:26 Centering Words 14:18 Bring in the light and Chalice Lighting 16:03 Time For All Ages 21:42 Offertory 26:15 Conversation from the Heart 32:21 Pastoral Meditation 37:19 Choir Anthem 41:00 Reading 43:50 Meditative Hymn 45:10 Sermon 1:02:52 Closing hymn 1:05:34 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 1:07:15 Choral Benediction

We often think of courage as those big actions that make front page headlines. But what about the moments in our lives that require us to quietly show up courageously? 7:40 Welcome and Announcements 14:20 Opening Hymn 16:04 Centering Words 19:39 Bring in the light and Chalice Lighting 21:43 Time For All Ages 26:49 Offertory 30:20 Conversations from the Heart 34:09 Pastoral Meditation 38:31 Choir Anthem 42:58 Reading 46:44 Meditative Hymn 47:48 Sermon 1:04:03 Closing Hymn 1:06:33 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 1:07:18 Choral Benediction

AI represents some real ethical challenges. Where are we humans in all this? 5:22 Welcome and Announcements 8:53 Opening Hymn 11:14 Centering Words 14:40 Bring in the light and Chalice Lighting 17:29 Time For All Ages 21:25 Offertory 25:45 Pastoral Meditation 28:55 Choir Anthem 32:45 Reading 34:54 Meditative Hymn 36:00 Sermon 54:08 Closing hymn 56:30 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 57:30 Choral Benediction

The philosopher Charles Taylor talks about living a ”porous” life - open to experience and change - and living a "buffered" life - trying to be protected. We will examine what might help us lead a porous life. 5:53 Welcome and Announcements 8:20 Opening Hymn 9:47 Land Acknowledgement and Centering Words 15:17 Bring in the Light and Chalice Lighting 17:44 Time For All Ages 24:39 Offertory 29:31 Pastoral Meditation 35:00 Choir Anthem 39:31 Reading 42:10 Meditative Hymn 43:27 Sermon 1:01:20 Closing hymn 1:03:34 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 1:04:43 Choral Benediction

NOTE: *Two services return! 9:15 Nouurish and 11am traditional* Join us for this annual ritual welcoming the start of the new church year! Bring water from your home, your haunts, or your travels to pour into our common bowl. (We will have additional pitchers so everyone can participate)! Water is powerful, and has the potential to nourish or erode. How can we remain flexible in the flow of change, and let water remind us that together we have everything we need? 5:08 Welcome and Announcements 8:22 Opening Hymn 10:17 Land Acknowledgement and Centering Words 14:59 Bring in the light and Chalice Lighting 17:54 Time For All Ages 22:22 Offertory 32:04 Pastoral Meditation 34:58 Ritual 45:34 Choir Anthem 49:44 Homily 58:13 Closing hymn 1:01:00 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 1:01:46 Choral Benediction

4:31 Welcome and Announcements 7:22 Land Acknowledgement 9:00 Opening Hymn 11:14 Connection 15:17 Bring in the light and Chalice Lighting 16:48 Time For All Ages 21:19 Offertory 25:20 Pastoral Meditation 31:00 Special Music 31:57 Readings 35:59 Meditative Tune 36:26 Sermon 1:00:34 Closing hymn 1:02:34 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 1:03:46 Choral Benediction

We celebrate all the animals in our life, all those who have or are currently bringing joy to our lives. Animals who can handle being around other pets and people are welcome to join in person! (On a leash or in a carrier, please). If your pet will be happier at home, bring their photo or a favorite toy, collar, etc. Photos of pets who have passed or other mementos are also welcome on our altar. 8:24 Welcome and Announcements 9:44 Opening Hymn 12:20 Land Acknowledgement and Centering Words 17:04 Bring in the light and Chalice Lighting 19:30 Time For All Ages 26:44 Offertory 31:12 Pastoral Meditation 34:44 Special Music 37:24 Animal Remembrance Ritual 41:12 Animal Blessing 44:05 Animal Parade 51:42 Closing hymn 53:58 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing

We tend to see sickeness and health as opposites, but I think they are two ends of a long and complicated spectrum. What does that mean for us? 4:29 Welcome and Announcements 5:55 Opening Hymn 7:31 Land Acknowledgement and Centering Words 12:50 Bring in the light and Chalice Lighting 15:05 Time For All Ages 20:19 Offertory 29:54 Pastoral Meditation 34:29 Special Music 35:19 Reading 37:36 Meditative Hymn 39:17 Sermon 57:47 Closing hymn 59:47 Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing 1:00:51 Musical Benediction