Creating Mystery: What Is This Magic? December 10, 2023Rev. Rosemary Morrison, Service Leader Susan Ruttan

Order of Service

Chimes

Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, and Announcements

Prelude

Chalice LightingChalice Lighting #434 in Singing the Living Tradition:May we be reminded here of our highest aspirations,and inspired to bring our gifts of love and serviceto the altar of humanity.May we know once again that we are not isolated beingsbut connected, in mystery and miracle, to the universe,to this community and to each other.

Hymn 389 Gathered Here Sharing Our Abundance Hymn 402 From You I Receive (Sing 2X)

Hymn 225 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Lighting the Advent Candles

Service Leader Reflection

MeditationMeditation Hymn 83 Winds Be Still

Message

Candles of Care and Concern Hymn 235 Deck the Halls

Extinguishing the Flame

The Mystery of Being Here by John O’Donohue

May you awaken to the mystery of being hereAnd enter the quiet immensity of your own presence…May you receive great encouragement when unknown frontiers beckon…May you take time to celebrate the quiet miracles that seek no attention.May you experience each day as a sacred giftWoven around the heart of wonder.Benediction

Carry the Flame

Postlude