August 27, 2023- Backpack Blessing

As summer comes to an end, don’t miss our annual Backpack Blessing and worship service this Sunday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. The multigenerational service will offer children, youth, and adults of all ages the opportunity to reflect upon how we might carry the love of our church community and the tools of our faith with us wherever we go.

Singing to Gather- I'm On My Way (:31)

Words of Welcome and Call to Worship- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (5:19)

Singing Together- Oh We Give Thanks (10:33)

Story for All Ages- The Invisible String by Patrice Karst- Allison Connelly-Vetter and Willa (12:08)

Community Prayers - Rev. Ashley Harness (20:51)

Homily- I Carry Your Heart- Rev. Jen Crow (27:34)

Practice of Giving and Receiving- Rev. Ashley Harness (34:20)

Backpack Blessing- Allison Connelly-Vetter and Rev. Jen Crow (37:46)

Singing Together- You've Got a Light (44:53)

Celebrating and Saying Goodbye to Franco- Rev. Jen Crow and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (48:19)

Singing Together- Where You Go I Will Go, Beloved by Shoshana Jedwab (52:06)