April 30, 2023- All Beginners Here

The Zen practice of shoshin calls us each to bring a “beginner’s mind” to every day we live. This Sunday, as we celebrate how our community has grown with new members, we are reminded to bring this same spirit to our relationships with one another. We can know each other more deeply with fresh curiosity. We can deepen our bonds with fresh compassion. We can build a stronger “we” when each of us takes every opportunity to “tell our story from deep inside and listen with a loving mind.”

Opening Hymn- When Our Heart Is In a Holy Place - Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (:27)

Words of Welcome and Call to Worship- Rev. Ashley Harness (2:59)

New Member Welcome- Come, Come, Whoever You Are- Liz Farmer, Matt Keller, Daryn Woodson (9:04)

Singing Together- Turn the World Around - Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (22:03)

Meditation Prayer and Cycle of Life- Rev. Jen Crow (26:28)

Message- All Beginners Here- Liz Farmer (35:54)

Practice of Giving and Receiving- Rev. Jen Crow (45:31)

Offertory- Franco Holder (47:28)

Singing Together- The Fire of Committment - Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (49:17)

Benediction- Liz Farmer (52:38)

Song for Going- Where You Go, I Will Go, Beloved by Shoshana Jedwab