Tonight’s Order of Service (Vespers)

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Order of Service  December 17, 2024

Darkest Night Vesper Service

 

Welcome ~ Rev. Tracy Springberry

Chalice Lighting  ~ Spencer Ehrman

A Lament of Holiday Suffering ~ Rev. Tracy 

Hymn – #1048 Ubi Caritas

Poem ~ “The Guest House” by Rumi, shared by Spencer

Ritual of Stones and Salt ~ Rev. Tracy

Musical Gift:  “River of Grace”, music & lyrics by Christy Nockels. Performed by the Special Music Collective

 

Meditation

Hymn:  #1002 Comfort Me

Poem: “A Blessing for Traveling in the Dark” by Jan Richardson. Read by Spencer  

 

Poem: “Cutting Loose” by William Stafford

Hymn: #388 Dona Nobis Pacem

Blessing Each Other

Benediction

THANK YOU FOR SHARING TIME WITH US. 

 

Credits for Today’s Service

Speaker: Rev. Tracy Springberry

Lay Leader/Worship Associate: Spencer Ehrman

Pianist: Karen Stratton

Special Music Collective & Song Leaders: Amy Lodato, Eleanor Clagett, Karen Stratton on piano

AV Team: Kelly Asheton, Tony Jeffries, Jim Leonard

Board Member on Duty: Karen Stratton

 

Services to Finish Up the Year:

 

Sunday, Dec 22, 2024 10:30am

Celebrating Solstice

Rev. Tracy Springberry and Molly Divine

During this multigenerational service we will enter the womb dark and welcome the returning light with story, music, contemplation and joy.

In person, live streamed, and recorded.

 

Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024 5:30pm

Family Christmas Eve Service

Rev. Tracy Springberry

Come to a family-friendly Christmas Eve service presented by Rev. Tracy Springberry. Celebrate the holiday in song and story. Service will be at 5:30 PM and will feature the traditional Silent Night by candlelight.

In person, live streamed, and recorded.

Sunday, Dec 29, 2024, 10:30am

Celebrating Hanukkah, WHUUF-Style

Sulima Malzin and Friends

Join Sulima Malzin & Friends for an interactive service featuring a slightly different Maccabees story, music, poetry … and YOU!

In person, live streamed, and recorded.

 

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Thank you for joining us!

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