Order of Service
Sunday, May 11, 2025
MAMA KARMA – AGAIN:
aka, Mother’s Day – It’s Complicated
Rev. Amy Carol Webb
GATHERING
Morning Sing Peter, Theo, RevAmy
#1010, We Give Thanks
#396, I Know This Rose Will Open
Oh Let Us Gather
Ringing of the Chimes
Prelude – Peter, Do you have “Mama Told Me Not to Come” – PETER M
the (REALLY) old Three Dog Night song --
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DZvJQ0PTEg
Welcome PETER F.
Call to Worship – “Mothers’ Day” (Rev. Becky Brooks) REVAMY
Theme Hymn “Keep on Movin’ Forward” (Emma’s Revolution ). RoG CHOIR
Chalice Lighting — PETER F.
We light this sacred flame this morning
For mothers and for mothering,
For those who nurture life in all its forms,
For those who nourish souls in all their expressions,
For those who heal hearts and minds and bodies of every kind,
For those who kindle the flames of truth and compassion
in times of chaos and despair,
For those whom we name as family of blood and of bond,
who hold fast with us
In the name of Love,
In the work of Justice,
And the prayer of Peace in our time. (Webb)
CONNECTING
Covenant PETER F.
In the light of love, let us renew our covenant as we say together:
English: Love is the spirit of this congregation and service is its law.
This is our great covenant:
to dwell together in peace,
to seek the truth in love,
and to help one another.
Spanish: El Amor es el espíritu de esta congregación
y el servicio su ley principal.
Esta es nuestra gran promesa:
vivir juntos en paz, buscar la verdad a través del amor,
y ayudarnos mutuamente.
DEEPENING
Deepening Music – #155, Circle Round for Freedom PETER M.
Candles of Community PETER F.
Stones of Reflection -- (instrumental interlude) REVAMY
Pastoral Response REVAMY
Sung Response (Music #370, text #38 REVAMY/PETER M.
Wisdom Story – “Emma’s Poem“ Jane Garside
Singing Youth to Classes REVAMY
Heritage and Hope REVAMY
Offering / Offeratory #402, From You I Receive PETER F./PETER M.
Birthdays!
Message - MAMA KARMA – AGAIN: aka, Mother’s Day – It’s Complicated
REVAMY
SENDING
Closing Music – #34, Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire ALL
Closing Words REVAMY
Extinguishing Chalice REVAMY
Announcements for the Life of the Community PETER F.
Invite to Zoom and Live Hospitality
Sending/Shine on REVAMY
Music Reprise PETER M.
Morning Sing Peter, Theo, RevAmy
#1010, We Give Thanks
#396, I Know This Rose Will Open
Oh Let Us Gather
Ringing of the Chimes
Prelude – Peter, Do you have “Mama Told Me Not to Come” – PETER M
the (REALLY) old Three Dog Night song --
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DZvJQ0PTEg
Welcome PETER F.
Call to Worship – “Mothers’ Day” (Rev. Becky Brooks) REVAMY
Theme Hymn “Keep on Movin’ Forward” (Emma’s Revolution ). RoG CHOIR
Chalice Lighting — PETER F.
We light this sacred flame this morning
For mothers and for mothering,
For those who nurture life in all its forms,
For those who nourish souls in all their expressions,
For those who heal hearts and minds and bodies of every kind,
For those who kindle the flames of truth and compassion
in times of chaos and despair,
For those whom we name as family of blood and of bond,
who hold fast with us
In the name of Love,
In the work of Justice,
And the prayer of Peace in our time. (Webb)
CONNECTING
Covenant PETER F.
In the light of love, let us renew our covenant as we say together:
English: Love is the spirit of this congregation and service is its law.
This is our great covenant:
to dwell together in peace,
to seek the truth in love,
and to help one another.
Spanish: El Amor es el espíritu de esta congregación
y el servicio su ley principal.
Esta es nuestra gran promesa:
vivir juntos en paz, buscar la verdad a través del amor,
y ayudarnos mutuamente.
DEEPENING
Deepening Music – #155, Circle Round for Freedom PETER M.
Candles of Community PETER F.
Stones of Reflection -- (instrumental interlude) REVAMY
Pastoral Response REVAMY
Sung Response (Music #370, text #38 REVAMY/PETER M.
Wisdom Story – “Emma’s Poem“ Jane Garside
Singing Youth to Classes REVAMY
Heritage and Hope REVAMY
Offering / Offeratory #402, From You I Receive PETER F./PETER M.
Birthdays!
Message - MAMA KARMA – AGAIN: aka, Mother’s Day – It’s Complicated
REVAMY
SENDING
Closing Music – #34, Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire ALL
Closing Words REVAMY
Extinguishing Chalice REVAMY
Announcements for the Life of the Community PETER F.
Invite to Zoom and Live Hospitality
Sending/Shine on REVAMY
Music Reprise PETER M.