The sermon on July 21, 2013 was called Infinite Hope. It was about having a sense of hope in the darkest times. Our Director of Religious Education shared a story about Gander, Newfoundland. Gander took in thousands of people on September 11, 2001 when planes were diverted away from NYC after the terrorist attacks. With no questions asked, and without regard to ability to re-pay or their faiths, the people of Gander sheltered and fed their fellow man. That is pretty amazing.
"It is our duty as people of faith to stand in a place of curiosity." I do not remember the source for this quote, because it really called to me. Curiosity makes us human, and without curiosity we fall into complacency.
Rev. Anne shared a poem called Blanket Weaver from the book Encounters. I am having a hard time finding the text for this, but if you find a source for me please let me know!
Here are the hymns we sung that day. The hymns come from Singing the Living Tradition (SLT), and other sources.
~~~SLT #276, O Young and Fearless Prophet
We are a gentle, angry people, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
We are a justice-seeking people, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
We are a justice-seeking people, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
We are young and old together, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
We are young and old together, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
We are a land of many colors, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
We are a land of many colors, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
We are gay and straight together, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
We are gay and straight together, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
We are a gentle, loving people, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
We are a gentle, loving people, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
"It is our duty as people of faith to stand in a place of curiosity." I do not remember the source for this quote, because it really called to me. Curiosity makes us human, and without curiosity we fall into complacency.
Rev. Anne shared a poem called Blanket Weaver from the book Encounters. I am having a hard time finding the text for this, but if you find a source for me please let me know!
Here are the hymns we sung that day. The hymns come from Singing the Living Tradition (SLT), and other sources.
~~~SLT #276, O Young and Fearless Prophet
O young and fearless Prophet of ancient Galilee, thy life is still a
summons to serve humanity; to make our thoughts and actions less prone to please
the crowd, to stand with humble courage for truth with hearts uncowed.
We marvel at the purpose that held thee to thy course while ever on the hilltop
before thee loomed the cross; thy steadfast face set forward where love and duty
shone, while we betray so quickly and leave thee there alone.
O help us stand unswerving against war's bloody way, where hate and lust and
falsehood hold back Christ's holy sway; forbid false love of country that blinds
us to his call, who lifts above the nations the unity of all.
Stir up in us a protest against our greed for wealth, while others starve and
hunger and plead for work and health; where homes with little children cry out
for lack of bread, who live their years sore burdened beneath a gloomy dread.
O young and fearless Prophet, we need thy presence here, amid our pride and glory
to see thy face appear; once more to hear thy challenge above our noisy day,
again to lead us forward along God's holy way.
~~~SLT #1027, Cuando el Pobre (When the Poor Ones) (for the sake of space,
I will post the translated version here.
When the poor ones who have nothing share with strangers, when the
thirsty water give unto us all, when the crippled in their weakness
strengthen others, [Refrain] then we know that God still goes that road
with us, then we know that God still goes that road with us.
When at last all those who suffer find their comfort, when they hope
though even hope seems hopelessness, when we love though hate at times
seems all around us, [Refrain] then we know that God still goes that
road with us, then we know that God still goes that road with us.
When our joy fills up our cup to overflowing, when our lips can
speak no words other than true, when we know that love for simple things
is better, [Refrain] then we know that God still goes that road with
us, then we know that God still goes that road with us.
When our homes are filled with goodness in abundance, when we learn
how to peace instead of war, when each stranger that we meet is called a
neighbor, [Refrain] then we know that God still goes that road with us,
then we know that God still goes that road with us.
~~~SLT #170, We Are A Gentle, Angry People
We are a gentle, angry people, and we are Singing, singing for our livesWe are a gentle, angry people, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
We are a justice-seeking people, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
We are a justice-seeking people, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
We are young and old together, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
We are young and old together, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
We are a land of many colors, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
We are a land of many colors, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
We are gay and straight together, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
We are gay and straight together, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
We are a gentle, loving people, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
We are a gentle, loving people, and we are Singing, singing for our lives
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